2019-2020 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Course Descriptions
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The courses listed below are all active courses in the course inventory. Students should refer to the Class Schedule or the appropriate academic department to inquire about course offerings.
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HSM 355 - Healthcare Reimbursement Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course introduces financial management of healthcare services and focuses on identification of costs of care and payment systems for medical services, explains the impact of benefit design on provider and patient behavior with particular focus on managed care versus fee for service models, and reviews data sources and their applicability to economic analysis, including inpatient billing and cost-accounting systems.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 200 and HSM 210) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 360 - Fundamentals of Epidemiology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
An introduction to the study of distribution of health events in human populations. Methods of assessing health states in populations by the use of morbidity and mortality data. Includes disease tracking and control methods for use in health care decisions. Major types of epidemiological investigations are also studied.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 231, STAT 231, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
NYF
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HSM 365 - Healthcare Quality and Safety Measurement and Outcomes Analysis I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course establishes a basis for critical analysis of issues in healthcare quality and safety and presents conceptual and scientific approaches to management.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 200 and HSM 210) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 370 - Integrated Care and Health Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course explores managed care from various perspectives and the progression of healthcare to managed care including various structures and components of the managed care system. Four key perspectives will be discussed including the healthcare provider, health system, employer, and consumer, and their unique attributes, challenges, and operational issues. An analysis with application of managed care operations, including payment and reimbursement systems, legal issues including information brokering, privacy of information, and retrieval of information, clinical and business applications of information technology, contract negotiation, benchmarking, and outcomes management within various healthcare settings will be highlighted.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 200 and HSM 210) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 375 - Data Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course covers skills and competencies in health data structures, usage, and data collection tools, data quality assessment and integrity, types and content of health records, and health information standards and regulations for documentation.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 200 and HSM 210) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 380 - Introduction to Human Disease (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course builds upon a student’s understanding of human anatomy and physiology and integrates the study of human disease with the focus on the risk factors, clinical manifestations, pathology, and prevention. Common disease states in the adult population will be studied.
Notes
No duplicate credit for HSM 380 and NURS 203 or NURS 302.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 225 and BIOL 226) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 400 - Introduction to Healthcare Finance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course addresses healthcare reimbursement systems, the regulatory environment, general accounting, cost concepts, product costing, strategic planning and an introduction to the operating budget. Emphasis will be on understanding and interpreting financial information, concepts, and techniques of financial analysis and the decision-making process in the health care environment.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 200 and HSM 210) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 410 - Health Informatics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course builds competencies in project planning, management, and evaluation, and the adoption of new technologies in diverse healthcare settings. Topics include competencies in evaluating medical practice workflow and functional needs of end-users, evaluating data infrastructure and information technology processes and systems, and analyzing the fiscal and human resource commitment needed in all phases of implementing and adopting new technologies.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 200 and HSM 210) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 420 - Healthcare Innovation: Managing Effectively in a Changing Environment (Lec. 2, Cr. 2)
Description
This course outlines healthcare reform, including the impacts and consideration of HIPAA, the enabling roles that process design and improvement and information technology play in helping organizations meet meaningful use criteria; and the importance of leveraging organizational change management to help the people in organizations quickly adopt and proficiently use new processes and technology.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 400 and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Lec. 2 Cr. 2
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HSM 430 - Institutional Collaboration and Communication in Health Care (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course will discuss the importance of communication and the connection between communication and medical error, the standards of effective communication, national and institutional safety goals, strategies for information exchange. Students will be able to identify barriers, tools, strategies, and outcomes to effective collaboration and communication.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 400 and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 433 - Strategic Management in Health Care Organizations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course focuses on the development and implementation of strategy and market positioning by health care organizations in the changing health care marketplace and stresses practical approaches to articulate an organization’s mission and vision with strategies to meet external and internal situations. Topics include: external and internal assessment, strategy development and implementation, market positioning, organizational structures to support strategy, provider-purchaser relationships, and governance and management structures.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 400 and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 439 - Leadership Skill Development for Mid-Level Managers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course addresses individual leadership styles, the characteristics of effective leaders and ways to develop personal goals and strategies for becoming a more effective leader of healthcare teams. Specific leadership concepts include: operational (team performance, commitment and motivation, delegation, and time and stress management); relational (communication, negotiation and conflict management, coaching, and counseling and interviewing); and analytic (budgeting, managing financial and human resources, strategic thinking and decision making, and evaluating organizational and personal resources).
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 400 and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 442 - Performance Initiatives (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course discusses performance initiatives aimed at improving the quality, efficiency, and overall value of health care. Specific topics include: feasibility, defining performance, program development, performance evaluation methods, and administration of performance appraisals. These arrangements provide financial incentives to hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers to carry out such improvements and achieve optimal outcomes for patients.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 400 and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 445 - Tools and Methods for Healthcare Quality and Safety Improvement (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course presents systems-thinking methods and how systems thinking is applied within the healthcare system. Provides tools and methods for improving quality and safety within the healthcare system.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 400 and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 448 - Risk Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course addresses basic considerations for general and high-risk management strategies within the healthcare industry such as legal concepts, development of risk management programs and effective governance. Risk financing is considered a distinct program component as well as ethics, patient communication, credentialing of providers, contract review concepts, employment liability, and patient and occupational safety.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 400 and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 450 - Introduction to Pharmacology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
An introduction to pharmacology for non-nursing majors. The content provides a foundation of knowledge that includes therapeutic and adverse effects of medications, a review of body systems, and medications used to treat a variety of illnesses.
Notes
No duplicate credit for HSM 450 and NURS 330.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 225 and BIOL 226) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 451 - Research and Evaluation Methods for Quality and Safety Improvement (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course reviews health services research methodology and its application in evaluation of healthcare programs, including quality and safety improvement interventions.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 400 and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 454 - Healthcare Quality and Safety Measurement and Outcomes Analysis II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course furthers critical analysis of issues in healthcare quality and safety and conceptual and scientific approaches to management. This course requires demonstrated competencies in analyzing how quality improvement programs are developed, implemented, and improved; and skills necessary for management in the healthcare environment.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 365, HSM 400, and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 463 - Health Coaching for Behavior Change (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Students will explore and apply principles of modifying health behaviors on an individual, group, and community level for the prevention of health problems or the adoption of healthy lifestyles. Emphasis is placed on introducing the role of the Health Coach and the use of Motivational Interviewing and counseling skills for assisting others in confronting personal health concerns.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of department head.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): HSM 430.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 470 - Specialty Practices in Care Management (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
This course examines the care components of patient assessment, planning of care, coordinating and facilitating care plans for patients, working within and across the continuum of care, evaluating care provided, reassessing, mapping of care, evaluation, cost and quality containment strategies and patient advocacy. Specific topics include history and advocacy of case managers, case management best practices, insurance and alternative finance options, resource utilization management, and life care planning.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 400 and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 480 - Project Management Fundamentals for Healthcare Systems (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
The focus of this course is to provide students an overview of various healthcare systems and projects associated with these systems. This course reviews the basics of project management and experience hands-on application through a work-related project. Students learn to maximize time, money, and personnel by using efficient techniques for managing projects in the healthcare systems.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 400 and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 481 - Project Management Fundamentals in Healthcare Quality Improvement (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
The focus of this course is to provide students a history of healthcare quality improvement and an overview of various healthcare quality improvement and an overview of various healthcare quality improvement initiatives. This course reviews the basics of project management and experience hands-on application through a work-related project. Students learn to maximize time, money, and personnel by using efficient techniques for managing projects in healthcare quality improvement programs.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 400 and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 482 - Project Management Fundamentals in Healthcare Services Coordination (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
The focus of this course is to provide students an overview of roles and responsibilities of healthcare services coordination and review of significant healthcare services coordination initiatives. This course reviews the basics of project management and includes hands-on application through a work-related project. Students learn to maximize time, money, and personnel by using efficient techniques for managing projects in healthcare services coordination programs.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 400 and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HSM 497 - Internship in Healthcare Management (Cr. 8)
Description
This is a senior-level internship where students engage in practical experiences in the field. A minimum of 320 hours of field-based hours is required. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply concepts, methods, and theories of healthcare management in a healthcare setting.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 400 and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Cr. 8
INT NYF
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HSM 498 - Internship in Healthcare Quality Improvement (Cr. 8)
Description
This is a senior-level internship where students engage in practical experiences in the field. A minimum of 320 hours of field-based hours is required. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply concepts, methods, and theories of healthcare quality improvement in a healthcare setting.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 400 and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Cr. 8
INT NYF
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HSM 499 - Internship in Healthcare Services Coordination (Cr. 8)
Description
This is a senior-level internship where students engage in practical experiences in the fiel. A minimum of 320 hours of field-based hours is required. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply concepts, methods, and theories of healthcare services coordination in a healthcare setting.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (HSM 400 and HSM 410) or permission of department head.
Cr. 8
INT NYF
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HUMN 105H - Honors Humanities: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Introduction to the thoughts, values, and arts of Western and, to a limited extent, non-Western cultures. Course presents an historical survey but may give special emphasis to a theme or period.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Honors College.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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HUMN 347 - Women Artists (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Special topics in women and the arts emphasizing film, drama, music, or the visual arts, according to the instructor.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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INFL 101 - Introduction to Research and Information Literacy (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Introduces the basics of information literacy, applying effective methods and techniques of information gathering, evaluation and presentation. Will prepare students to conduct university-level research and develop skills necessary for life-long learning.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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KOAS 101 - Beginning Koasati (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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
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KOAS 102 - Intermediate Koasati (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): KOAS 101 (with a grade of C or better) or demonstration of comparable competency in Koasati based on Oral Proficiency Evaluation conducted by Koasati Language Committee.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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KOAS 201 - Advanced Koasati (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): KOAS 102 (with a grade of C or better) or demonstration of comparable competency in Koasati based on Oral Proficiency Evaluation conducted by Koasati Language Committee.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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KOAS 202 - Conversational Koasati (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): KOAS 201 (with a grade of C or better) or demonstration of comparable competency in Koasati based on Oral Proficiency Evaluation conducted by Koasati Language Committee.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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LATN 201 - Intermediate Latin I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CLTN 2013, Intermediate Latin I
Description
Grammar and syntax, with selected readings in Latin.For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, please refer to the McNeese State University Advanced Placement Program section of the Academic Regulations page of the Academic Catalog.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Two units of high school Latin or LATN 102.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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LATN 202 - Intermediate Latin II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CLTN 2023, Intermediate Latin II
Description
Grammar and syntax, with selected readings in Latin.For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, please refer to the McNeese State University Advanced Placement Program section of the Academic Regulations page of the Academic Catalog.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Three units of high school Latin or LATN 201.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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LATN 301 - Readings in Latin Poetry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Selected passages from Latin lyric and epic poetry, with special emphasis on Vergil.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Three units of high school Latin or LATN 202.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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LATN 401 - Readings in Latin Prose (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Selected passages from a specific author, period, or genre.
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours. No duplicate credit for LATN 401 and LATN 501 on the same topic.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): LATN 202 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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LATN 411 - Special Topics in Latin Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Readings from a specific period or genre.
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for LATN 411 and LATN 511 on the same topic.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): LATN 301 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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LATN 501 - Readings in Latin Prose (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Selected passages from a specific author, period, or genre. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed readings and research.
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours. No duplicate credit for LATN 501 and LATN 401 on the same topic.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): 18 hours of LATN or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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LATN 511 - Special Topics in Latin Literature (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Readings from a specific period or genre. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by directed reading, independent research, and research papers.
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for LATN 511 and LATN 411 on the same topic.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): 18 hours of LATN or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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LIBS 201 - Library Reference (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Books and material most commonly used in reference work in libraries; characteristics of general reference works and specific reference works.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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LIBS 210 - Technical Services in Libraries (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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
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LIBS 401 - Children’s Literature and Related Material (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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
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LIBS 411 - Books and Related Material for the Secondary School (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Reading needs and interests of young people; guides to book selections; library materials in relation to the school program. Intensive reading and discussion.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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LIBS 420 - School Library Administration (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Place of the library media center in the modern school; objectives and standards; acquisition and utilization of materials.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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LIBS 421 - Library Practicum (Lab. 6, Cr. 3)
Description
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 / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): LIBS 201, LIBS 210, and LIBS 420.
Lab. 6 Cr. 3
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MATH 092 - Developmental Mathematics (Lec. 4, Cr. 4)
Description
Fundamentals of introductory algebra.
Notes
Credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 4 Cr. 4
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MATH 104 - Contemporary Mathematics Recitation (Lec. 2, Cr. 2)
Description
Supplemental instruction for MATH 105 designed to strengthen fundamental algebraic and computational skills.
Notes
Credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Corequisite(s): MATH 105.
Lec. 2 Cr. 2
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MATH 105 - Contemporary Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CMAT 1103, Contemporary Mathematics
Description
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.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Minimum ACT Mathematics score of 19; minimum ACT Mathematics score of 18 with a corequisite of MATH 104; minimum ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra score of 65; minimum ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) score of 263; minimum SAT Mathematics score of 460 (prior to 2016); minimum SAT Math Section score of 500; or minimum SAT Math Test score of 25.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
General Education Core Curriculum
Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning
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MATH 110 - College Algebra Recitation (Lec. 2, Cr. 2)
Description
Supplemental instruction for MATH 113 designed to strengthen fundamental algebra skills.
Notes
Credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Corequisite(s): MATH 113.
Lec. 2 Cr. 2
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MATH 113 - College Algebra (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CMAT 1213, College Algebra
Description
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, please refer to the McNeese State University Advanced Placement Program section of the Academic Regulations page of the Academic Catalog.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Minimum ACT Mathematics score of 19; minimum ACT Mathematics score of 18 with a corequisite of MATH 110; minimum ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra score of 65; minimum ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) score of 263; minimum SAT Mathematics score of 460 (prior to 2016); minimum SAT Math Section score of 500; or minimum SAT Math Test score of 25.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
General Education Core Curriculum
Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning
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MATH 114 - Mathematics of Finance (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Topics from the mathematics of finance including simple interest, compound interest, annuities, amortization.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 113, MATH 170, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum SAT Mathematics score of 570 (prior to 2016), minimum SAT Math Section score of 590, minimum SAT Math Test score of 29.5, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 116 - Applications of Calculus in Business and Management Sciences (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CMAT 2103, Applied Calculus
Description
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
May not be substituted for MATH 190.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 113, MATH 170, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum SAT Mathematics score of 570 (prior to 2016), minimum SAT Math Section score of 590, minimum SAT Math Test score of 29.5, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 122 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Properties of the real numbers, consumer mathematics, number systems, probability, statistics and coordinate geometry. Designed for elementary education majors.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 113, MATH 170, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum SAT Mathematics score of 570 (prior to 2016), minimum SAT Math Section score of 590, minimum SAT Math Test score of 29.5, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 130 - Finite Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CMAT 1313, Finite Mathematics
Description
Matrices with applications, linear programming, probability, mathematics of finance and trigonometry.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 113, MATH 170, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum SAT Mathematics score of 570 (prior to 2016), minimum SAT Math Section score of 590, minimum SAT Math Test score of 29.5, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
General Education Core Curriculum
Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning
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MATH 170 - Precalculus College Algebra (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CMAT 1236, Algebra and Trigonometry (with MATH 175)
Description
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, please refer to the McNeese State University Advanced Placement Program section of the Academic Regulations page of the Academic Catalog.
Notes
Two years of high school algebra recommended.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 113, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 22, minimum SAT Mathematics score of 520 (prior to 2016), minimum SAT Math Section score of 550, or minimum SAT Math Test score of 27.5.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
General Education Core Curriculum
Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning
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MATH 175 - Precalculus II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CMAT 1223, Trigonometry; CMAT 1236 Algebra and Trigonometry (with MATH 170)
Description
Trigonometry, circular functions, and analytic geometry.
For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, please refer to the McNeese State University Advanced Placement Program section of the Academic Regulations page of the Academic Catalog.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Corequisite(s): MATH 170.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 113, MATH 170, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum SAT Mathematics score of 570 (prior to 2016), minimum SAT Math Section score of 590, minimum SAT Math Test score of 29.5, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
General Education Core Curriculum
Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning
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MATH 185 - Discrete Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 170, MATH 190, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 190 - Calculus I (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)
LCCN: CMAT 2114, Calculus I
Description
Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives with applications, integration, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.For information about Advanced Placement opportunities based on your test scores, please refer to the McNeese State University Advanced Placement Program section of the Academic Regulations page of the Academic Catalog.
Notes
No duplicate credit for MATH 190 and MATH 313.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 170 and MATH 175) or permission of department head.
Permission of department head may be granted if the student has completed a trigonometry course at the high school or college level and has earned either a minimum ACT Mathematics score of 28, minimum SAT Mathematics score of 640 (prior to 2016), minimum SAT Math Section score of 660, or minimum SAT Math Test score of 33.
Lec. 3 Lab. 2 Cr. 4
General Education Core Curriculum
Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning
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MATH 223 - Geometry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Topics in formal and informal geometry. Designed for elementary education majors.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 122 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 231 - Elementary Probability and Statistical Inference (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CMAT 1303, Introductory Statistics
Description
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
No duplicate credit for MATH 231 and STAT 231.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 113, MATH 170, minimum ACT Mathematics score of 25, minimum SAT Mathematics score of 570 (prior to 2016), minimum SAT Math Section score of 590, minimum SAT Math Test score of 29.5, 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)
Description
Software packages for students in the mathematical sciences. Basic use of packages for symbolic and numerical computing; presentation of mathematical results; and spreadsheet applications.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 190, MATH 231, STAT 231, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 291 - Calculus II (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)
LCCN: CMAT 2124, Calculus II
Description
Applications of integrals, techniques of integration, improper integrals, infinite series, Taylor’s formula, parametric equations, and polar coordinates.
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Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 190 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Lab. 2 Cr. 4
General Education Core Curriculum
Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning
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MATH 292 - Multivariable Calculus (Lec. 4, Cr. 4)
Description
Three-dimensional analytic geometry, vector functions, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 291 or permission of department head.
Lec. 4 Cr. 4
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MATH 301 - Differential Equations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Ordinary differential equations with applications.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 291.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 304 - Numerical Methods I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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 MATH 304 and CSCI 304.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (CSCI 180 and MATH 292) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 307 - Foundations of Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 291 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
NYF
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MATH 313 - Calculus for Technology I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Concepts of limits, derivatives, and differentials as applied to technical problems.
Notes
No duplicate credit for MATH 313 and MATH 190.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 175.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 314 - Calculus for Technology II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Continuation of MATH 313 including the concepts of integration, the infinite series, and partial differentiation as applied to technical problems.
Notes
No duplicate credit for MATH 314 and MATH 291 or MATH 292.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 313.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 322 - Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, vectors, vector spaces, linear transformations, and applications.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 190.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 332 - Statistical Methods (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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
No duplicate credit for MATH 332 and STAT 332.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 231 or STAT 231.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 395 - Undergraduate Research in the Mathematical Sciences (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Identification, investigation, and exploration of a research problem in the mathematical sciences. Extensive reading and development of research skills.
Notes
May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours, but only 3 credit hours may be applied toward a mathematical sciences degree.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 292, MATH 307, and permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 398 - Internship in Professional Practice (Lec. 1, Lab. 6, Cr. 3)
Description
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 to accrue a total of 6 credit hours, but credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 1 Lab. 6 Cr. 3
INT
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MATH 399 - Coop/Internship in Professional Practice (Cr. 1-3)
Description
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
May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours, but credits for this course may not be applied toward a degree.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Cr. 1-3
INT
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MATH 401 - Partial Differential Equations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Theory of partial differential equations with applications.
Notes
No duplicate credit for MATH 401 and MATH 531.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 301 and MATH 292.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 403 - Numerical Methods II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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 MATH 403 and CSCI 403, CSCI 503, CSCI 533, or MATH 533.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (CSCI 304 or MATH 304), MATH 301, and MATH 322.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 404 - Linear Optimization (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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 CSCI 404, CSCI 534, or MATH 534.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 322.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 406 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Foundations of geometry, congruencies, parallelism, similarities, measures, coordinate systems, and introduction to Non-Euclidean geometries.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 291 and MATH 322) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 411 - Advanced Calculus I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 292 and MATH 322.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 412 - Advanced Calculus II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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 412 and MATH 542.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 411.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 421 - Modern Algebra I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Introduction to the theory of groups, rings, integral domains, and fields.
Notes
No duplicate credit for MATH 421 and MATH 551.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 292 and MATH 322) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 422 - Modern Algebra II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Introduction to the theory of groups, rings, integral domains, and fields.
Notes
No duplicate credit for MATH 422 and MATH 552.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 421 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 430 - Probability (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Probability spaces, theory of random variables, distribution theory, moment-generating and characteristic functions, and limit theorems of probability theory.
Notes
No duplicate credit for MATH 430 and MATH 560, STAT 430, or STAT 560.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 292.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 431 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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 and MATH 561, STAT 431, or STAT 561.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 292.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 432 - Mathematical Statistics and Probability II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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 432 and MATH 562, STAT 432, or STAT 562.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 431 or STAT 431.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 446 - Introduction to Topology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Basic set theory, functions, topological spaces, separation and countability axioms, convergence, metric spaces.
Notes
No duplicate credit for MATH 446 and MATH 576.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 292 and MATH 322) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 453 - Topics in Applied Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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 credit hours. No duplicate credit for MATH 453 and MATH 583.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 292.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 461 - History of Mathematics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 291 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 469 - Topics in Mathematics (Lec. 1-3, Cr. 1-3)
Description
Current topics in mathematics. May be offered as a workshop.
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 9 credit hours. No duplicate credit for MATH 469 and MATH 599 of the same topic.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 1-3 Cr. 1-3
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MATH 491 - Seminar (Cr. 3)
Description
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
For mathematical sciences majors only.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Cr. 3
CAP NYF
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MATH 531 - Partial Differential Equations (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 533 - Numerical Methods II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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 533 and CSCI 403, CSCI 503, CSCI 533, or MATH 403.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 534 - Linear Optimization (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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 CSCI 404, CSCI 534, or MATH 404.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 541 - Advanced Calculus I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 542 - Advanced Calculus II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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 542 and MATH 412.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 551 - Modern Algebra I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 552 - Modern Algebra II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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 552 and MATH 422.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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MATH 560 - Probability (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
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 430, or STAT 560.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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