Apr 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Other Courses

  
  • MATH 0500 - Introduction to Abstract Mathematics


    3 Credit Hours
    NEW COURSE DESCRIPTION: A review/introduction to proofs, sets, logic, predicate calculus, relations, partitions, functions, group theory, and analysis. Includes topics in number theory, discrete mathematics, analysis, and algebra. Prerequisite: An undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or a closely related discipline.
  
  • MATH 0510 - Computer Prog for Mathematics


    3 Credit Hours
  
  • MATH 0526 - Statistical Analysis


    3 Credit Hours
  
  • MATH 0530 - Real Analysis


    NEW TERMS: Fall 3 Credit Hours
    NEW COURSE DESCRIPTION: The real numbers as an extension of the set of rationals, completeness of the reals, metric spaces, compact and connected sets, convergence of sequences and series, continuity, differentiation, Taylor’s Theorem, Riemann-Stieltjes Integration. Prerequisite: MATH 500 with a ‘C’ or higher.

Mathematics

  
  • MATH 0000 - Math Lab


    0 Credit Hours
  
  • MATH 0020 - Beginning Algebra


    Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
    The real number system, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, applications of linear equations, and systems of linear equations. No credit toward baccalaureate degree.
  
  • MATH 0025 - Accelerated Beginning Algebra


    Demand 2 Credit Hours
    Linear equations and inequalities with applications, graphing linear equations, systems of linear equations and inequalities, exponents. Other topics may be covered as time permits. Designed as a preparation for intermediate algebra for those students already having mastered real number arithmetic and solution of basic linear equations. No credit toward baccalaureate degree. Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra and score of at least 16 on the ACT Mathematics Section or qualifying score on the Mathematics Placement test.
  
  • MATH 0030 - Intermediate Algebra


    F - Fall S - Spring SU - Summer 3 Credit Hours
    Factoring, solving quadratic equations, operations on polynomials, operations on rational expressions, solving rational equations, operations on radicals, solving radical equations. Prerequisite: A Math ACT score of 19 (or higher) or MATH 0020  or MATH 0025  with a grade of ‘C’ or better. No credit towards a baccalaureate degree.
  
  • MATH 0119 - Math for Elementary Teachers I


    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    The real number system and its subsystems, relations and functions, numeration systems. Relevant topics from Math 30 are included in the course. Prerequisite: A Math ACT score of 19 (or higher) or MATH 0020   with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • MATH 0120 - Math for Elementary Teachers II


    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    A continuation of MATH 0119 . Geometric concepts in two and three dimensions, networks, constructions and similarity, probability and an introduction to statistics. This course satisfies the general education mathematics requirement for elementary education majors. Prerequisite: MATH 0119  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher or permission of department.
  
  • MATH 0125 - Contemporary Mathematics


    Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to various areas of mathematics, such as geometry, statistics, set theory, algebra and other topics. Relevant topics from MATH 030 are included in the course. Satisfies the general education mathematics requirement. Prerequisites: A Math ACT score of 19 (or higher) or MATH 0020   with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
  
  • MATH 0129 - Finite Mathematics


    Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
    This course is designed for majors in the School of Business. The main topics for the course include: Functions and graphs (linear, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic), linear programming, sets and probability, and an introduction to statistics. All topics emphasize applications in a business environment. Prerequisite: A Math ACT score of 22 (or higher) or MATH 0030  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
  
  • MATH 0130 - College Algebra


    Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
    A study of functions and their graphs; including linear and quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisites: A Math ACT score of 22 (or higher) or MATH 0030  with grade of ‘C’ or higher.
  
  • MATH 0135 - Trigonometry


    Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
    Trigonometric functions and applications, right triangle trigonometry, radian measure and applications, graphing trigonometric functions, using and verifying trigonometric identities, using sum, difference, half, and double angle formulas, solving trigonometric equations, inverse trigonometric functions, the law of sines and the law of cosines. Prerequisite: A Math ACT score of 22 (or higher) or MATH 0030  with grade of ‘C’ or higher.
  
  • MATH 0140 - Algebra and Trigonometry


    Fall & Spring 5 Credit Hours
    Equivalent of MATH 0130  and MATH 0135 . Prerequisites: A Math score of 22 (or higher) or MATH 0030  with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Only two hours credit for students with MATH 0135  or MATH 0130  credit. No credit for students with credit for MATH 0130  and MATH 0135 .
  
  • MATH 0150 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I


    Fall & Spring 5 Credit Hours
    Limits, differentiation, and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions as well as the application of these concepts to real world situations. Prerequisite: MATH 0140  (or MATH 0130  & MATH 0135 ) with a grade of ‘C’ or higher or a Math ACT score of 27 (or higher).
  
  • MATH 0250 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II


    Fall & Spring 5 Credit Hours
    Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions, parametric equations, conic sections, and polar coordinates. Infinite series. Applications to physical problems. Prerequisite: MATH 0150  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • MATH 0260 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III


    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Solid analytic geometry, partial differentiation, and multiple integrals. Applications to physical problems. Prerequisite: MATH 0250  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • MATH 0300 - Fundamentals of Mathematical Thought


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to proofs, sets, logic, predicate calculus, relations, partitions, functions, and cardinality. Includes topics in number theory, discrete mathematics, analysis, and algebra. Prerequisite: or co-requisite: MATH 0260  with a “C” or better.
  
  • MATH 0302 - Applied Calculus


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Calculus applications of differentiation and integration in business, social science, life sciences, and engineering technology. Prerequisites: MATH 0130  or MATH 131 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Will not count toward a major or minor in mathematics.
  
  • MATH 0310 - Elementary Statistics


    Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
    Provides a basic statistical background for the various majors for advanced study in their specialties. Topics to be covered include data summary, measures of central tendency and variation, linear regression, and hypothesis testing with applications to health, social, managerial, biological and physical sciences. This course satisfies the general education requirements in mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 0120  (or higher) with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • MATH 0312 - Problems of Teaching Arithmetic in the Elementary Schools


    Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
    (See EDUC 0312  for description.) Will not count toward a major in mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 0119  and completion of Junior Block.
  
  • MATH 0315 - Algebraic Structures for Teachers


    Summer 3 Credit Hours
    An introduction to modern algebra: Sets, relations and functions, groups, rings, integral domains, and fields. The course will emphasize activities that incorporate these topics in the middle school/junior high mathematics curriculum. Will not count toward a major in mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 0150  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • MATH 0322 - Differential Equations


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Ordinary differential equations of first and second order, linear equations with constant coefficients, Laplace transforms, power series solutions, numerical solutions, with applications. Prerequisite: MATH 0250  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • MATH 0330 - History of Math


    Fall (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
    A multicultural approach to the history of mathematics from the beginnings to the discovery of Calculus. A study of the people and ideas that have shaped events in mathematics history. Historical and contemporary problems that reinforce ideas and methods of the past and present. Construction of a world map depicting important times and places in history. Prerequisite: MATH 0250  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • MATH 0332 - Geometry


    Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    Geometric theory from a modern axiomatic viewpoint. Includes an introduction to finite, projective, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. Prerequisite: MATH 0250  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • MATH 0339 - Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Introduction to the instructional planning, materials and methods of teaching mathematics in the secondary schools. Includes brief survey of the history of algebra, discrete mathematics, Euclidean and Non-Euclidean geometry, mesurement, probability and statistics, and calculus. Will not count toward a major in mathematics.
  
  • MATH 0340 - Discrete Mathematics


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    The course is designed as an introduction to discrete mathematics which serves as a foundation for topics in computer science. Topics include: foundations of discrete mathematics, algorithms, graphs/trees, Boolean algebra, recurrence relations, combinatatorics, and other topics as time allows. Prerequisite: MATH 0260  or consent of the department head.
  
  • MATH 0342 - Abstract Algebra


    Fall (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
    The course is designed as an introduction to algebra. Topics include: groups, permutations, cosets, homomorphisms, factor groups, rings, fields, integral domains, and ideals. Prerequisite: MATH 0300  with a grade of “C” or better.
  
  • MATH 0350 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis


    Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    Error analysis, solution of polynomial and transcendental equations, colocation polynomials, matrix methods, numerical differentiation and integration. Prerequisite: MATH 0250  with a grade of ‘C’ or better and CIS 0110  or higher with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • MATH 0351 - Linear Algebra


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Algebra of linear equations and matrices, vector spaces, linear mappings and transformations, determinants, bilinear and quadratic forms, linear functionals, vector inner products and cross products. Prerequisite: MATH 0300  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • MATH 0361 - Probability and Statistics I


    Fall 3 Credit Hours
    Theory of probability using concepts and methods of calculus. A study of discrete and continuous distributions. The central limit theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 0260  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • MATH 0371 - Introduction to Operations Research


    Fall (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
    Operations research/management science for computer science and mathematics students. Topics includes linear and integer programming, project scheduling, inventory models and queuing theory. Prerequisites: MATH 0260  with a grade of C or better and CIS 0210  with a grade of C or better or equivalent computer programming ability.
  
  • MATH 0375 - Seminar in Advanced Problem Solving


    Demand 1 Credit Hour
    Techniques, strategies, and reasoning tools useful for solving sophisticated mathematical problems from various areas and combinations of areas of mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH 0300  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • MATH 0407 - Overcoming Math Anxiety


    Demand 2 Credit Hours
    Designed to help students overcome their personal mathematics anxiety, this course will also teach students how to stop the math anxiety cycle for their prospective elementary school students. Using a variety of intervention strategies and instruction in elementary education mathematics and mathematics education pedagogy, the course will enable students to help reduce, prevent, and eliminate fear and avoidance of mathematics in future generations of students. Prerequisite: MATH 111 or MATH 0119 .
  
  • MATH 0421 - Introduction to Advanced Calculus


    Spring (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
    Methods of real analysis, basic topology of real numbers, sequences and series, the derivative and the Riemann integral. Prerequisite: MATH 0300  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • MATH 0452 - Mathematical Models


    Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    Applying mathematics in formulating and analyzing models for real world problems. Topics include deterministic models, graphs as models, stochastic models and computer simulation. Prerequisite: MATH 0260  with a grade of ‘C’ or better and CIS 0210  with a grade of ‘C’ or better or equivalent computer programming ability.
  
  • MATH 0462 - Probability and Statistics II


    Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
    Distributions of discrete and continuous random variables, sampling distributions and estimation of parameters. Investigation of the techniques of hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression. Prerequisite: MATH 0361  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
  
  • MATH 0485 - Topics in Mathematics


    Spring 3 Credit Hours
    Advanced topics in mathematics. Each year a topic will be chosen from Complex Variables, Number Theory, Partial Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Topology, and Numerical Analysis, with the possibility of additional topics subject to demand. Prerequisites: MATH 0260  with a grade of ‘C’ or better, with additional Prerequisites: depending on the topic.
  
  • MATH 0498 - Advanced Topics in Mathematics


    Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
    Designed to give advanced instruction in some area of mathematics not covered in other courses. For upper division majors. Prerequisites: to be determined by the department.
  
  • MATH 0499 - Independent Study


    Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
    Course structured by the adviser with approval of the department head and school dean. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in the major field with a GPA of 3.0. Students must make application several weeks in advance. Registration must be approved by the advisor, department head and school dean. See department head for details.