Department of Mathematics

Mathematics Course Descriptions

103 Mathematical Ideas(3)
The objectives of this course are to develop an appreciation for mathematics, to provide an insight into the methods of reasoning used by mathematicians, and to discuss its historical development. It is intended for the liberal arts student who has had little contact with mathematics, and elementary and secondary education majors.

212 Calculus I(3)
This first semester calculus course will introduce topics in the differentiation and integration of functions of one variable. These topics include limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, the mean value theorem and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Prerequisite: adequate preparation in trigonometry and analytic geometry.

213 Calculus II(3)
This second semester calculus course continues the development of single variable calculus. Topics include applications of integration, integration techniques and infinite series. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MATH 212. Offered each spring.

214 Calculus III(3)
This third semester calculus course introduces the concepts of three dimensional space and calculus of several variables, including partial differentiation and multiple integrals. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MATH 213. Offered each fall.

220 Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences(3)
Meaning, purposes and processes of statistical methods; selection of representative, parallel or equivalent groups; graphic representation; measures of central tendency; variability; normal distribution; probability; binomial coefficient; random sampling; confidence levels; inference; t-test, analysis of variance; chi square; correlation; Man-Whitney U Test. Theory and practice application of above operations with use of computer where applicable. Also listed as PSY 220.

240 Discrete Mathematics(3)
This course develops basic symbolic logic and proof techniques, and introduces students to discrete structures including sets, relations, functions, matrices and graphs. Also includes an introduction to combinatorics and other mathematical topics related to the study of computer science. Prerequisite: Math SAT score of 480 or better. Offered each spring.

300 Differential Equations(3)
A study of first-order and linear differential equations, linear systems and Laplace transforms. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MATH 213. Offered Fall 2006 and alternate yesrs.

324 Linear Algebra(3)
An introductory course in linear algebra. Topics include linear equations, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, linear transformations and vector spaces. Offered each fall.

350 Advanced Calculus(3)
A rigorous development of multivariable calculus and vector analysis. Topics include Green's, Stokes' and Gauss' theorems; vector fields; transformations and mappings. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MATH 213. Offered each spring.

402 History of Mathematics(3)
A survey of how mathematics has developed over the past 5000 years, beginning with the origin of math in the ancient civilization of antiquity progressing through the twentieth century. Considerable prominence is given to the lives of the people responsible for progress in the mathematical enterprise. The course will concern itself primarily with mathematical content.

404 Real Analysis(3)
This course provides an axiomatic construction of the real number system. Topics include sequences, Cauchy sequences, metric spaces, topology of the real line, continuity, completeness, connectedness and compactness, convergence and uniform convergence of functions, Riemann integration. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MATH 213. Offered fall 2006 and alternate years.

407 Geometry(3)
A study of Euclidean geometry and the axiomatic method, with an introduction to non-Euclidean geometries and Hilbert's axioms.

410 Teaching of Mathematics-Secondary Level(3)
A variety of activities to facilitate the development of competent mathematics teachers and knowledge related to the development and implementation of strategies for teaching mathematics. These activities include the use of technology in the classroom as well as teaching benefits of both pure mathematics (as it relates to the development of analytical thinking) and applied mathematics with some treatment of word problem solving. This will satisfy the EDU 403 secondary education requirement for math majors seeking secondary certification. Offered spring 2007 and alternate years.

414 Abstract Algebra(3)
The properties of formal systems such as groups, rings and fields. The approach is axiomatic. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MATH 240. Offered fall 2005 and alternate years.

422 Seminar(2)
Study in the current literature and problems of mathematics. Prerequisite: senior standing.