Mathematics
Math 102 — Intermediate Algebra 3
Properties of the real number system, factoring, linear and quadratic equations,
functions, polynomial and rational expressions, inequalities, systems of equations,
exponents, and radicals. Prerequisite: math placement test. Will not apply towards
general education mathematics requirement. Fall, Spring 135
Math 103 — College Algebra 4
A first course in college level mathematics for students who have completed two years of high school algebra or the equivalent. Function notation, graphing, linear and quadratic functions, radicals, exponents, logarithmic function, exponential function, system of equations. It is designed for those who plan to take calculus or other courses where college algebra and trigonometry are needed. Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra or equivalent. Fall, Spring
Math 105 — College Trigonometry 2
Angle measure, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, polar coordinates, applications. Prerequisite: Math 103 — College Algebra or equivalent. Fall, Spring
The study of relations and functions and, in particular, the study of logarithmic, exponential, circular, and polynomial functions. Also included will be absolute value and inequality set theory, an introduction to permutations and combinations, and trigonometry. Use of graphic calculator will be required. Prerequiste: placement test. Fall
Math 125 — Contemporary Mathematics 3
Covers contemporary topics in mathematics and their applications to other disciplines. Topics are chosen from set theory, logic, statistics, combinations and permutations, probability, and problem solving. Intended for students who do not intend to take additional courses in mathematics. Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra or department chair approval. Spring
An introduction to differential and integral calculus. A course in calculus for business and other non-mathematics majors and minors. Prerequisite: Math 103 — College Algebra or equivalent. Fall, Spring
Limits, continuity, differentiation, applications of derivative, integration. Prerequisite: Math 103 — College Algebra and Math 105 — College Trigonometry or Math 107 — Pre-Calculus, or equivalent. Fall, Spring
Applications of integration, methods of integration, Transcendental functions, indeterminant forms, L'Hopital's rule, numerical methods. Prerequisite: Math 165 — Calculus I. Fall, Spring
Math 208 — Introduction to Discrete Mathematics 2
Gives an overview of discrete math, concentrating on such areas as graph theory, combinatorics, relations and functions, and mathematical induction. The course is designed to stimulate mathematical investigation and discovery in these areas rather than provide comprehensive coverage of them. This course is helpful to students in computer science as well as those in mathematics. Prerequisite: department chair approval. Spring
Math 240 — Introduction to Logic 1
Boolean algebra, truth tables, direct and indirect proofs. Fall
Math 250 — Mathematics and Computer Science Practicum 1
Does not meet as a class but encourages student participation in Computer Science club and related events. Students may repeat the class four times of which two credits will count towards the major or minor and the other two credits as general studies. Prerequisite: Admission by consent of the mathematics or computer science departments. Offered on demand. S/U grading only
Sequences, series, conics, polar coordinates, calculus of several variables. Prerequisite: Math 166 — Calculus II. Fall
Math 266 — Introduction to Differential Equations 3
First order differential equations, differential operators, inverse differential operators, LaPlace Transforms, applications. Prerequisite: Math 265 — Calculus III or consent of the department chair. Spring
Math 305 — Elementary Statistics 4
Introductory statistics for people with a limited mathematics background. Topics
include measures of central tendency, regression, correlation, probability,
discrete and continuous random variables, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing,
and test of significance. Prerequisite: Math 102 — Intermediate Algebra
or equivalent. Fall, Spring 136
Math 326 — Abstract Algebra 4
An introduction to abstract algebraic systems. Introduction to groups, rings, fields, isomorphisms, homomorphisms. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. Fall
Matrices, vector spaces, subspaces, linear transformations. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. Spring
Math 338 — Techniques of Teaching Euclidean Geometry 2
An overview of euclidean geometry treated from a mathematical point of view. Topics include congruence, similarity, circles, parallelism, and proofs. Recommended for prospective high school teachers, junior high teachers and teachers of upper elementary grades. Prerequisite: Declared major or minor in mathematics education. Fall
Math 339 — Topics in Geometry 2
Foundations of geometry, axiomatic systems, neutral geometry, parallel postulates, non-euclidean geometry, euclidean geometry, nine-point circle. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. Spring
Math 350 — Numerical Analysis 3
Introduction to algorithmic process with application to solution of linear and non-linear equations, differentiation and integration, matrices, systems of linear equations and differential equations. Prerequisite: Math 166 — Calculus II and CS 181 — Computer Science I. Offered on demand.
Math 380 — Linear Programming 3
An introductory course in theoretical and applied linear programming. Includes the use of linear programming packages. Prerequisite: Math 327 — Linear Algebra and CS 181 — Computer Science I. Offered on demand.
Math 411 — Introduction to Real Analysis 4
Theoretical development of topics from calculus. Functions, limits, continuity, sequences, series, convergence. Proofs of theorems. Topics covered are useful for secondary teachers and also provide a good background for graduate study in mathematics. Prerequisite: Math 265 — Calculus III and Math 326 — Abstract Algebra. Fall
Math 425 — Mathematical Statistics 4
Introduction to probability, permutations, combinations, discrete and continuous random variables, moment generating functions, sampling distributions. Prerequisite: Math 166 — Calculus II or equivalent. Fall
Math 430 — History of Mathematics 2
Development of mathematics from its earliest beginnings to the present day. Problems from each era are included. Axiomatic system is developed. Prerequisite: Math 165 — Calculus I or consent of department chair. Offered on demand.
Math 436 — Theory of Numbers 3
Positive integers and divisibility properties. Unique factorization, theory of congruences, Diophantine equations. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. Offered on demand.
Math 291, 491 — Seminar in Mathematics 1-3
Research and discussion of some aspect of mathematics. The topic is chosen by the students in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair and instructor. Offered on demand.
Math 294, 494 — Independent Study in Mathematics 1-3
Research in some area of mathematics. The topic is chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair and instructor. Offered on demand.
Math 299, 499 — Special Topics in Mathematics 1-3
A study of topics of current interest to both students and faculty. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. Offered on demand.