May 20, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • KOAS 101 - Beginning Koasati (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Fundamental elements of the Koasati language within a cultural context. Emphasis on learning basic phrases, expressions, and communication skills leading to beginning level conversational proficiency.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • KOAS 102 - Intermediate Koasati (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Fundamental elements of the Koasati language within a cultural context with an additional focus on broadening learner’s language performance domains and modes of communication. Emphasizes Koasati language interaction among students for achieving a higher level of conversational proficiency helping learners move from the Novice range to the Intermediate range of language performance.

    Prerequisite: Grade of ‘C’ or better in KOAS 101 or demonstration of comparable competency in Koasati based on Oral Proficiency Evaluation conducted by Koasati Language Committee.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • KOAS 201 - Advanced Koasati (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Intensive practice in speaking and understanding the Koasati language with listening and speaking skills emphasized; also writing a series of brief compositions with focus on developing new vocabulary; participation in simulated conversations using the Koasati language.

    Prerequisite: Grade of ‘C’ or better in KOAS 102 or demonstration of comparable competency in Koasati based on Oral Proficiency Evaluation conducted by Koasati Language Committee.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • KOAS 202 - Conversational Koasati (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Intensive practice in speaking and understanding the Koasati language; focus on communicating in Koasati spontaneously and accurately in a wide variety of situations with increasing complexity and sophistication including presentational communication skills, written compositions, making presentations to native speakers, and participating in spontaneous conversations using the Koasati language.

    Prerequisite: Grade of ‘C’ or better in KOAS 201 or demonstration of comparable competency in Koasati based on Oral Proficiency Evaluation conducted by Koasati Language Committee.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • LATN 101 - Elementary Latin I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CLTN 1013, Elementary Latin I (3 credit hours); CLTN 1014, Elementary Latin I (4 credit hours; 1 credit hour will be general transfer credit); CLTN 1026, Elementary Latin I+II (6 credit hours)

    Introduction to classical Latin, including grammar, vocabulary, and translations. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    LATN 101 is a prerequisite to LATN 102.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • LATN 102 - Elementary Latin II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CLTN 1023, Elementary Latin II (3 credit hours); CLTN 1024, Elementary Latin II (4 credit hours; 1 credit hour will be general transfer credit); CLTN 1026, Elementary Latin I+II (6 credit hours)

    Introduction to classical Latin, including grammar, vocabulary, and translations. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    LATN 101 is a prerequisite to LATN 102.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • LATN 201 - Intermediate Latin I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CLTN 2013, Intermediate Latin I

    Grammar and syntax, with selected readings in Latin. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Prerequisite: LATN 102 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

  
  • LATN 202 - Intermediate Latin II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CLTN 2023, Intermediate Latin II

    Grammar and syntax, with selected readings in Latin. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Prerequisite: LATN 102 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Humanities

  
  • LATN 301 - Readings in Latin Poetry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Selected passages from Latin lyric and epic poetry, with special emphasis on Vergil.

    Prerequisite: LATN 202 or three units of high school Latin.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • LATN 401 - Readings in Latin Prose (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Selected passages from a specific author, period, or genre.

    Notes
    May be repeated once, as topics vary, for additional credit. No duplicate credit for LATN 401 and LATN 501 over the same topic.

    Prerequisite: LATN 202 or permission of department.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • LATN 411 - Special Topics in Latin Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Readings from a specific period or genre.

    Notes
    May be repeated, as topics vary, to accrue a total of nine hours. No duplicate credit for LATN 511 and LATN 411 over the same topic.

    Prerequisite: LATN 301 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • LATN 501 - Readings in Latin Prose (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Selected passages from a specific author, period, or genre. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed readings and research.

    Notes
    May be repeated once, as topics vary, for additional credit. No duplicate credit for LATN 501 and LATN 401 over the same topic.

    Prerequisites: 18 hours of undergraduate Latin or permission of department.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • LATN 511 - Special Topics in Latin Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Readings from a specific period or genre. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research, and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for LATN 511 and LATN 411 over the same topic. May be repeated, as topics vary, to accrue a total of nine hours.

    Prerequisites: 18 hours of undergraduate Latin or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • LIBS 201 - Library Reference (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Books and material most commonly used in reference work in libraries; characteristics of general reference works and specific reference works.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • LIBS 210 - Technical Services in Libraries (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Terminology, philosophy, and practice in the application of cataloging, classification, filing, and control of library resources utilizing current national standard cataloging rules, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Dewey Decimal classification, Library of Congress Classification, and MARC (Machine-Readable Cataloging) formats.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • LIBS 401 - Children’s Literature and Related Material (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Survey of books and related material for the elementary school-age child; principles of book selection; intensive reading of books is required.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • LIBS 411 - Books and Related Material for the Secondary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Reading needs and interests of young people; guides to book selections; library materials in relation to the school program. Intensive reading and discussion.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • LIBS 420 - School Library Administration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Place of the library media center in the modern school; objectives and standards; acquisition and utilization of materials.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • LIBS 421 - Library Practicum (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)


    Actual practice in all school library activities and job performance skills. Weekly electronic journal entries documenting six hours of experience at an approved school library media center.

    Prerequisites: LIBS 210 and LIBS 420 plus one other library science course leading to library certification.

    Lab. 6 Cr. 3

  
  • LIBS 611 - Children’s and Adolescent Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Critical evaluation of library resources, both print and nonprint, for the elementary and secondary student.

    Notes
    Does not substitute for LIBS 401 or 411.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 092 - Developmental Mathematics (Lec. 4, Cr. 4)


    Fundamentals of introductory algebra.

    Notes
    [Grade of “S” Satisfactory, “SP” Satisfactory/Provisional, or “U” Unsatisfactory] Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree.

    Prerequisites: Designed for the student whose ACT score in mathematics is 18 or less. One year of high school algebra recommended.

    Lec. 4 Cr. 4

  
  • MATH 104 - Contemporary Mathematics Recitation (Lec. 2, Cr. 2)


    Supplemental instruction for MATH 105 designed to strengthen fundamental algebraic and computational skills.

    Notes
    Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head (placement based on ACT Mathematics score).

    Lec. 2 Cr. 2

  
  • MATH 105 - Contemporary Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CMAT 1103, Contemporary Mathematics

    An introduction to topics in contemporary mathematics. Topics may include problem solving, sets, logic, finance, geometry, and probability and statistics, as well as real life applications.

    Prerequisite: Minimum ACT Mathematics score of 19, minimum Compass Algebra score of 40, minimum Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 65, minimum old (prior to 2016) SAT Mathematics score of 460, or minimum revised (2016-present) SAT Math score of 500.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning

  
  • MATH 110 - College Algebra Recitation (Lec. 2, Cr. 2)


    Supplemental instruction for MATH 113 designed to strengthen fundamental algebra skills.

    Notes
    Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree.

    Corequisite: MATH 113. Prerequisites: [Minimum ACT Mathematics score of 18, minimum Compass Algebra score of 38, minimum Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 55, minimum old (prior to 2016) SAT Mathematics score of 430, or minimum revised (2016-present) SAT Math score of 470] and permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Cr. 2

  
  • MATH 113 - College Algebra (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CMAT 1213, College Algebra

    Fundamental algebraic operations, linear and quadratic equations and inequalities with applications, radical and rational equations, functions (exponential and logarithmic), graphing, zeros of polynomials, systems of equations and inequalities. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Prerequisites: MATH 092 (with a grade of S), minimum ACT Mathematics score of 19, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 18 with a corequisite of MATH 110, minimum Compass Algebra score of 40, minimum Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 65, minimum old (prior to 2016) SAT Mathematics score of 460, or minimum revised (2016-present) SAT Math score of 500.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning

  
  • MATH 114 - Mathematics of Finance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Topics from the mathematics of finance including simple interest, compound interest, annuities, amortization.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113, MATH 170, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum old—prior to 2016—SAT Mathematics score of 570, minimum revised—2016-present—SAT Math score of 590, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 116 - Applications of Calculus in Business and Management Sciences (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CMAT 2103, Applied Calculus

    Calculus with applications in maxima, minima, optimization, and other problems related to business management and economics. Relations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, matrices, determinants.

    Notes
    This course may not be substituted for MATH 190.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113, MATH 170, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum old—prior to 2016—SAT Mathematics score of 570, or minimum revised—2016-present—SAT Math score of 590.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 122 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Properties of the real numbers, consumer mathematics, number systems, probability, statistics and coordinate geometry. Designed for elementary education majors.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113, MATH 170, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum old—prior to 2016—SAT Mathematics score of 570, minimum revised—2016-present—SAT Math score of 590, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 130 - Finite Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CMAT 1313, Finite Math

    Matrices with applications, linear programming, probability, mathematics of finance and trigonometry.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113, MATH 170, MATH 175, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum old-prior to 2016-SAT Mathematics score of 570, minimum revised-2016-present-SAT Math score of 590, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning

  
  • MATH 170 - Precalculus College Algebra (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CMAT 1236, Algebra and Trigonometry: 3-6 credit hours

    Topics from advanced algebra to include real number properties, solutions of equations and inequalities, relations, functions, graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, complex numbers, systems of equations, and the theory of equations. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Prerequisite: MATH 113, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 22, minimum old-prior to 2016-SAT Mathematics score of 520, or minimum revised-2016-present-SAT Math score of 550. Two years of high school algebra recommended.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning

  
  • MATH 175 - Precalculus II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CMAT 1223, Trigonometry; CMAT 1236 Algebra and Trigonometry: 3-6 credit hours

    Trigonometry, circular functions, and analytic geometry. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Corequisite: MATH 170.
    Prerequisite: (MATH 113, MATH 170, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum old-prior to 2016-SAT Mathematics score of 570, or minimum revised-2016-present-SAT Math score of 590) or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning

  
  • MATH 185 - Discrete Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Topics from discrete mathematics including symbolic logic, functions and relations, sequences, series, mathematical induction, recursion, counting techniques, trees and graphs, matrices, and simple coding techniques.

    Prerequisite: MATH 170 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 190 - Calculus I (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)


    LCCN: CMAT 2114, Calculus I (4 credit hours)

    Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives with applications, integration, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 313.

    Prerequisites: ([MATH 170 and MATH 175] or permission of department head), minimum ACT Mathematics score of 27, minimum old-prior to 2016-SAT Mathematics score of 610, or minimum revised-2016-present-SAT Math score of 630.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 2 Cr. 4

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning

  
  • MATH 223 - Geometry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Topics in formal and informal geometry. Designed for elementary education majors.

    Prerequisite: MATH 122 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 231 - Elementary Probability and Statistical Inference (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    LCCN: CMAT 1303, Introductory Statistics

    Calculation of simple probability in discrete and continuous variable cases. Descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency, binomial, Poisson, and normal distributions. Testing hypotheses using normal deviate and t-statistics.

    Notes
    Duplicate credit not given for STAT 231 and MATH 231.

    Prerequisite: MATH 113, MATH 170, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum old-prior to 2016-SAT Mathematics score of 570, minimum revised-2016-present-SAT Math score of 590, or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning

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  • MATH 236 - Introduction to Mathematical Software (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Software packages for students in the mathematical sciences. Basic use of packages for symbolic and numerical computing; presentation of mathematical results; and spreadsheet applications.

    Prerequisite: MATH 190 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 291 - Calculus II (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)


    LCCN: CMAT 2124, Calculus II (4 credit hours)

    Applications of integrals, techniques of integration, improper integrals, infinite series, Taylor’s formula, parametric equations, and polar coordinates. For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, click here .

    Prerequisite: MATH 190 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 2 Cr. 4

    General Education Core Curriculum
    Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning

  
  • MATH 292 - Multivariable Calculus (Lec. 4, Cr. 4)


    Three-dimensional analytic geometry, vector functions, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals.

    Prerequisite: MATH 291 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 4 Cr. 4

  
  • MATH 301 - Differential Equations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Ordinary differential equations with applications.

    Prerequisite: MATH 291.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 304 - Numerical Methods I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic numerical techniques for approximation, error analysis, interpolation, differentiation, and integration, solution of algebraic equations and simultaneous linear equations, and matrix inversion. Implementation and analysis of algorithms using appropriate software tools.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 304 and MATH 304.

    Prerequisites: MATH 292 and CSCI 180 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 307 - Foundations of Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Course to bridge the gap between calculus and upper division mathematics courses. Topics will include selections from set theory, relations, functions, Boolean algebra, algebraic systems, and mathematical logic.

    Prerequisite: MATH 291 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • MATH 313 - Calculus for Technology I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Concepts of limits, derivatives, and differentials as applied to technical problems.

    Notes
    May not be substituted for MATH 190. No duplicate credit for MATH 313 and MATH 190.

    Prerequisite: MATH 175.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 314 - Calculus for Technology II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Continuation of MATH 313 including the concepts of integration, the infinite series, and partial differentiation as applied to technical problems.

    Notes
    May not be substituted for MATH 291 or MATH 292.

    Prerequisite: MATH 313.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 322 - Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, vectors, vector spaces, linear transformations, and applications.

    Prerequisite: MATH 190.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 332 - Statistical Methods (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Continuation of MATH 231; expectation, linear regression and correlation, method of least squares and one-way analysis of variance. Testing simple hypotheses using Chi-square, t, F, and normal distribution.

    Notes
    This course is the same as STAT 332 and No duplicate credit for that course.

    Prerequisite: MATH 231 or STAT 231.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 395 - Undergraduate Research in the Mathematical Sciences (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Identification, investigation, and exploration of a research problem in the mathematical sciences. Extensive reading and development of research skills.

    Notes
    Work with faculty who have research expertise in the chosen area. May be taken more than once, but only 3 hours will count towards a degree in mathematical sciences.

    Prerequisites: MATH 292, MATH 307, and permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 398 - Internship in Professional Practice (Lec. 1, Lab. 6, Cr. 3)


    Provide opportunities for students to receive credit for selected career-related work experience. Evaluation by the employer and faculty supervisor. Student contract and report required. Interns must work a minimum of 40 hours per academic credit hour awarded.

    Notes
    May be repeated with permission of department head. Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 6 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 399 - Coop/Internship in Professional Practice (Cr. 1-3)


    Designed to provide opportunities for students to receive credit for selected career-related, full-time or part-time work experience. Evaluation will be by employer and faculty supervisor. Student report required. Interns must work a minimum of 40 hours per academic credit hour awarded.

    Notes
    Course may be repeated. Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree. S/U only.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-3

  
  • MATH 401 - Partial Differential Equations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Theory of partial differential equations with applications.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 401 and MATH 531.

    Prerequisites: MATH 301 and MATH 292.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 403 - Numerical Methods II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic numerical methods for finding and approximating eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations. Least squares approximation and function approximation. Implementation and analysis of algorithms.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for CSCI 403, CSCI 503, CSCI 533, MATH 403, or MATH 533.

    Prerequisites: MATH 301 and MATH 322 and MATH/CSCI 304.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 404 - Linear Programming (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Transportation problem, simplex method, revised simplex method, dual problem, parametric and integer programming, special applications and LP program packages and operation.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 404 and MATH 534, CSCI 404 or CSCI 534.

    Prerequisite: MATH 322.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 406 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Foundations of geometry, congruencies, parallelism, similarities, measures, coordinate systems, and introduction to Non-Euclidean geometries.

    Prerequisites: MATH 291 and 322 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 411 - Advanced Calculus I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Systematic development of the calculus including limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, series, functions of several variables, vector calculus. Point set theory.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 411 and MATH 541 or MATH 412 and MATH 542. Power series.

    Prerequisites: MATH 292 and 322.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 412 - Advanced Calculus II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Systematic development of the calculus including limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, series, functions of several variables, vector calculus. Point set theory.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 411 and MATH 541 or MATH 412 and MATH 542. Power series.

    Prerequisites: MATH 292 and 322.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 421 - Modern Algebra I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to the theory of groups, rings, integral domains, and fields.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 421 and MATH 551 or MATH 422 and MATH 552.

    Prerequisites: MATH 292 and 322 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

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  • MATH 422 - Modern Algebra II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to the theory of groups, rings, integral domains, and fields.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 421 and MATH 551 or MATH 422 and MATH 552.

    Prerequisites: MATH 292 and 322 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 430 - Probability (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Probability spaces, theory of random variables, distribution theory, moment-generating and characteristic functions, and limit theorems of probability theory.

    Notes
    Duplicate credit not given for MATH 430 and MATH 560, STAT 430, or STAT 560.

    Prerequisite: MATH 292.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 431 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    An introductory course in the theory of statistics and probability using the concepts and methods of the theory of sets and calculus.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 431-432 and MATH 561-562, STAT 431-432, or STAT 561-562.

    Prerequisite: MATH 292.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 432 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    An introductory course in the theory of statistics and probability using the concepts and methods of the theory of sets and calculus.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 431-432 and MATH 561-562, STAT 431-432, or STAT 561-562.

    Prerequisite: MATH 292.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 446 - Introduction to Topology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic set theory, functions, topological spaces, separation and countability axioms, convergence, metric spaces.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 446 and MATH 576.

    Prerequisites: MATH 292 and 322 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 453 - Topics in Applied Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Selected topics in mathematics such as Fourier analysis, complex variables, advanced linear algebra, advanced differential equations, vector analysis, and combinatorics.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 hours. No duplicate credit for MATH 453 and MATH 583.

    Prerequisite: MATH 292.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 461 - History of Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    This course covers topics in the development of mathematics from ancient Sumeria (development of counting and arithmetic) to 1993 (proof of the Fermat-Wiles theorem).

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 461 and MATH 591.

    Prerequisite: MATH 291 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 469 - Topics in Mathematics (Lec. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Current topics in mathematics. May be offered as a workshop.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a maximum of 9 credit hours.  No duplicate credit (for the same topic) for MATH 469 and MATH 599.

    Prerequisite: Varies with topic offered.

    Lec. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • MATH 491 - Seminar (Cr. 3)


    Assigned readings, discussions, and reports dealing with international diversity, history, applications, literature, and current research in the mathematical sciences. Oral presentations and paper are required.

    Notes
    Capstone course for mathematics majors.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Cr. 3

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  • MATH 531 - Partial Differential Equations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Partial differential equations including the heat equation, wave equation, Laplace’s equation, Green’s functions and special applications. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 531 and MATH 401.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 533 - Numerical Methods II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic numerical methods for finding approximating eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations. Least squares approximation and function approximation. Implementation and analysis of algorithms used. Independent study required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 403 and MATH 533; CSCI 403 and CSCI 533; MATH 533 and CSCI 503.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 534 - Linear Programming (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Theory of linear inequalities. Theory of linear programming, simplex method, variants of simplex method, dual problem, parametric and integer programming with selected applications and LP program packages and operation. Independent projects required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 534 and MATH 404, CSCI 534, or CSCI 404.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 541 - Advanced Calculus I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Systematic development of the calculus. Functions of several variables, vector calculus with applications. Point set theory. Power series, uniform convergence. Linear transformations and implicit functions. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 541 and MATH 411 or MATH 542 and MATH 412.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 542 - Advanced Calculus II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Systematic development of the calculus. Functions of several variables, vector calculus with applications. Point set theory. Power series, uniform convergence. Linear transformations and implicit functions. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 541 and MATH 411 or MATH 542 and MATH 412.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 551 - Modern Algebra I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to theory of groups, rings, integral domains, fields, and Galois theory. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 551 and MATH 421 or MATH 552 and MATH 422.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 552 - Modern Algebra II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to theory of groups, rings, integral domains, fields, and Galois theory. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 551 and MATH 421 or MATH 552 and MATH 422.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 560 - Probability (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Basic ideas of probability theory and random variables, discrete probability functions, continuous probability densities, transformation of random variables. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 560 and MATH 430, STAT 560, or STAT 430.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 561 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Theory and methods in probability and statistics. Important distributions, transform methods, limit theorems, hypothesis testing, Bayesian methods. Applications. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 561-562 and MATH 431-432, STAT 561-562, or STAT 431-432.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 562 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Theory and methods in probability and statistics. Important distributions, transform methods, limit theorems, hypothesis testing, Bayesian methods. Applications. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 561-562 and MATH 431-432, STAT 561-562, or STAT 431-432.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 576 - Introduction to Topology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Fundamental concepts of point-set topology, topological spaces, metric spaces, continuous mappings, separation axioms, compactness, and connectedness. Product Spaces. Directed reading and/or research project required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 576 and MATH 446.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 583 - Topics in Applied Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Selected topics in mathematics such as Fourier analysis, complex variables, advanced linear algebra, advanced differential equations, vector analysis, and combinatorics. Independent readings and presentations required.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 semester hours. No duplicate credit for MATH 583 and MATH 453.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 591 - History of Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    This course covers topics in the development of mathematics from ancient Sumeria (development of counting and arithmetic) to 1993 (proof of the Fermat-Wiles theorem). Directed reading and/or a research project is required.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 591 and MATH 461.

    Prerequisite: MATH 291 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 599 - Topics in Mathematics (Lec. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)


    Current topics in mathematics. May be offered as a workshop. Independent readings and presentations.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary. Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree. No duplicate credit for MATH 599 and MATH 469.

    Prerequisite: Varies with topic offered.

    Lec. 1-3 Cr. 1-3

  
  • MATH 601 - Special Problems and Research (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Designed to develop the student’s ability to utilize available mathematical literature and to strengthen the ability to pursue individual research in a specific area of mathematics.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MATH 601 and CSCI 601.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 602 - Introduction to the Theory of Numbers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Divisibility, primes, congruencies, quadratic residues, numerical functions, recurrence functions. Diophantine equations, continued fractions, distribution of primes.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 603 - Selections from Advanced Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Notes
    Credit for this course may be acquired more than once.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 606 - Topics in Topology and Geometry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Selected topics from topology and geometry such as graph theory, homotopy theory, homology theory, non-Euclidean geometry, differential geometry, transformational geometry.

    Notes
    May be repeated, as topics vary, to accrue a total of nine semester hours.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 610 - Mathematical Analysis-Real Variables I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Prerequisite for MATH 610: MATH 411 or 541. Prerequisite for MATH 611: MATH 610.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 611 - Mathematical Analysis-Real Variables II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Prerequisite for MATH 610: MATH 411 or 541. Prerequisite for MATH 611: MATH 610.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 612 - Mathematical Analysis-Complex Variables I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Prerequisite for MATH 612: MATH 411 or 541. Prerequisite for MATH 613: MATH 612.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 613 - Mathematical Analysis-Complex Variables II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Prerequisite for MATH 612: MATH 411 or 541. Prerequisite for MATH 613: MATH 612.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 615 - Introduction to Functional Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Content of the course varies with the needs of the students.

    Prerequisite: MATH 411 or 541.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 621 - Topics in Modern Abstract Algebra I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 622 - Topics in Modern Abstract Algebra II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 624 - Topics in Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Selected topics from the Mathematical Sciences for elementary and middle school teachers.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary. Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 625 - Topics in Mathematics for Secondary Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Selected topics from the Mathematical Sciences for secondary teachers.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary. Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 641 - Topics in Numerical Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Selected topics in advanced numerical analysis.

    Notes
    Course may be repeated for different topics. No duplicate credit for MATH 641 and CSCI 641.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 651 - Matrix Theory and Applications I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Topics from matrix theory with emphasis on techniques useful for applications. Matrices, determinants, orthogonality, some linear algebra, material on canonical forms. Advanced statistical applications.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 652 - Matrix Theory and Applications II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Topics from matrix theory with emphasis on techniques useful for applications. Matrices, determinants, orthogonality, some linear algebra, material on canonical forms. Advanced statistical applications.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 665 - Topics in Mathematical Analysis for Secondary Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Selected topics in mathematical analysis chosen to prepare secondary teachers for courses in precalculus and calculus.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of nine semester hours.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

  
  • MATH 695 - Teaching Assistant Training Seminar (Cr. 1)


    Seminar on the preparation and techniques for communicating Mathematical Sciences principles and concepts, in college courses.

    Notes
    (S/U grades only). May not be counted toward the M.S. in Mathematical Sciences.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1

  
  • MATH 699 - Thesis (Cr. 3-6)


    Student must register for the thesis course during each regular semester the thesis is in progress. Student must be enrolled in Thesis the semester the thesis is completed and approved by the examining committee.

    Notes
    May be repeated. However, only 6 hours credit will be applied to the Master of Science degree in Mathematical Sciences.

    Cr. 3-6

  
  • MCOM 131 - Introduction to Mass Communication (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Role of mass media in society, including newspapers, radio, television, advertising, public relations, and the Internet. Covers the basic functions of these media and their impact on American society, politics, and culture.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for MCOM 131 and SOCL 131, MCOM 132, or SOCL 132.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • MCOM 210 - Writing for the Media (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Introduction to and preparation in writing for a diversity of formats, to include newswriting, broadcast writing, and writing for advertising and public relations.

    Prerequisite: ENGL 102.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

    WE
  
  • MCOM 231 - Production Across Media (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)


    Producing content across a diversity of media formats.

    Lec. 3 Cr. 3

 

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