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  Undergraduate Course Descriptions
MAT 100 Elementary Algebra Lec. 3. Credit 3.
For students whose background and placement indicate a need for basic work. This course does not carry credit toward any degree at the University. Concepts to be covered include arithmetic review, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, rational expressions and graphing.
Entry level skills for MAT 109.
   
MAT 105 Intermediate Algebra Lec. 3. Credit 3.
This course is for students whose background and/or placement indicates a need for algebra. It may be taken as an elective course, but will not count towards the mathematical competency requirements. Concepts to be covered include linear equations and inequalities, polynomial and rational expressions, radicals, complex numbers, quadratics and graphing exponential and logarithmic functions.
Entry level skills for MAT 117.
   
MAT 109 College Mathematics I Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Sets and simple logic. Solving linear, rational and quadratic equations, inequalities. Graphing linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Solving systems of equations. Linear programming.
Prerequisite: MAT 100 or by placement.
   
MAT 110 College Mathematics II Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Mathematics of finance such as interest, installment buying, mortgage. Measurement, geometry and the metric system. Elementary concepts of probability and statistics.
Prerequisite: MAT 109 or by placement.
   
MAT 117 Precalculus Mathematics I Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Functions and their graphs. Polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions. Systems of linear and nonlinear equations. Sequences and series.
Prerequisite: MAT 105 or by placement.
   
MAT 118 Precalculus Mathematics II Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Trigonometric functions and their inverses. Analytic trigonometry. Applications of trigonometry. Fundamentals of analytic geometry. Complex numbers. Polar coordinates.
Prerequisite: MAT 117 or by placement.
   
MAT 119 Mathematics for Elementary Education Lec. 3. Lab 1. Credit 3.
Mathematics topics central to a comprehensive elementary school curriculum covered sequentially to parallel their development in the school curriculum. A laboratory will provide an understanding of the use of manipulatives in teaching mathematics.
   
MAT 120 Elementary School Mathematics Lec. 3. Lab 1. Credit 4.
Mathematics topics recommended by The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards for the elementary school curriculum. A laboratory will provide an understanding of the use of manipulatives in teaching mathematics.
Prerequisite: MAT 119.
   
MAT 123 Introduction to Research Topics in Mathematics Sem./Prj. Credit 1-3.
Designed for freshman level undergraduates. Emphasis will be placed upon introduction to areas of mathematics research, regular attendance at appropriate seminars, techniques of literature searches, and background study. This course may be taken twice.
Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairperson.
   
MAT 130 Calculus Lec. 3. Credit 3.
A one-semester course for students with an option or a requirement for a course in calculus. Differentiation and integration of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Applications from business, life, and social sciences.
Prerequisite: MAT 117, or by placement.
   
MAT 151 Calculus I Lec. 4. Prb. 1. Credit 4.
Introduction to limits, continuity, and derivatives. Rules of differentiation. Differentiation of algebraic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Differentials and tangent lines. Higher order derivatives. Implicit differentiation. Applications of derivatives. Definite integral. Fundamental theorem of calculus. Integration of elementary functions. The calculus of the transcendental functions.
Prerequisite: MAT 118, with "C" or above for mathematics majors, or by placement.
   
MAT 152 Calculus II Lec. 4. Prb. l. Credit 4.
Techniques of integration. Applications of the definite integral. Indeterminate limits. Improper integrals. Infinite series. Conic sections and curves in three dimensions.
Prerequisite: MAT 151, with grade "C" or above for mathematics majors, or by placement.
   
MAT 160 Elementary Introduction to Nuclear Fusion Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Introduction to terminology of nuclear fusion. Definitions of plasma, temperature, Debye shielding, plasma parameters. Elementary concepts of: plasma criterion, mass energy relation, fusion reactions, magnetic fusion, inertial fusion, magnetic fusion devices, tokamak geometry, single particle motions in plasmas, plasmas as fluids, waves in plasmas, equilibrium and stability.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
   
MAT 205 Introduction to Statistics Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Descriptive statistics for ungrouped and grouped data. Concepts of probability. Random variables. Binomial and normal distributions. Sampling distributions. Correlation and regression. Hypothesis testing and estimation.
Prerequisite: MAT 109 or above.
   
MAT 206 Mathematics Foundations Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Logic. Algebra of sets. Nature of mathematical proofs. Mathematical induction. Recursion. Elementary number theory. Relations and functions. Algebraic structure.
Prerequisite: MAT 151 or above.
   
MAT 208 Elementary Linear Algebra Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Basic concepts of linear algebra. Linear systems. Matrix algebra. Determinants. Vector spaces. Linear independence. Basis and dimension. Inner product spaces. Linear transformations. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Prerequisite: MAT 206 or CSC 215.
   
MAT 223 Directed Research Credit 1-5.
Introduction to research problems in special areas of mathematics.
Prerequisite: Consent of department chairperson.
   
MAT 251 Calculus III Lec. 4. Prb. 1. Credit 4.
Vector operations. The calculus of the vector-valued functions. Differentiation, integration, and application in the multi-variable calculus. Vector analysis.
Prerequisite: MAT 152, with grade "C" or above for mathematics majors, or by placement.
   
MAT 260 Differential Equations Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Solutions and initial value problems. First order differential equations. Linear second order equations. Applications of linear second order equations. Method of Laplace transforms. Series solution of linear differential equations.
Prerequisite: MAT 251.
   
MAT 300 Cooperative Work-Study Experience Credit 3-12.
On-the-job training in government or industrial organizations utilizing mathematical analysis or computer science in their operations.
Prerequisite: Approval of the department chairperson.
   
MAT 305 Probability and Statistics Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Random variables. Probability and density functions. Special distributions. Point and interval estimation. Tests of statistical hypotheses. Regression and analysis of variance.
Prerequisite: MAT 152.
   
MAT 310 Modern Geometry Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Deductive reasoning and nature of proof. Basic concepts and postulates. Incidence geometry. Congruence of segments and angles. Triangles. Circles. Proportion and similarity. Polygon areas and volumes. Introduction to non-Euclidean geometries.
Prerequisite: MAT 206.
   
MAT 311 Probability Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Basic concepts of probability. Discrete random variables and their probability distributions. Continuous random variables and their probability distributions. Multivariate probability distributions.
Prerequisites: MAT 206 and MAT 251.
   
MAT 312 Mathematical Statistics Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Sampling distributions and the Central Limit theorem. Properties of point estimates and methods of estimation. Confidence intervals. Hypothesis testing. Linear models and estimation by least squares. Analysis of variance.
Prerequisite: MAT 311.
   
MAT 315 Discrete Structures Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Algebraic structures applicable to computer sciences. Semigroups. Graphs. Lattices. Boolean algebras. Combinatorics.
Prerequisites: MAT 152, 206 and 208.
   
MAT 320 Modern Algebra I Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Introduction to groups, rings, fields, and related topics. Emphasis on development of careful mathematical reasoning.
Prerequisite: MAT 206 and 208.
   
MAT 321 Modern Algebra II Lec. 3. Credit 3.
The symmetric group. Vector spaces over arbitrary fields. Topics selected by the instructor.
Prerequisite: MAT 320.
   
MAT 323 Directed Research Credit 1-5.
Research problems in special areas of mathematics.
Prerequisite: Consent of department chairperson.
   
MAT 330 Complex Variables Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Complex numbers and functions. Analytic functions. Complex integration. Laurant and Taylor series. Residues. Conformal mappings and applications.
Prerequisite: MAT 251.
   
MAT 340 History and Philosophy of Mathematics Lec. 3 . Credit 3.
Historical and philosophical aspects of mathematics and its interplay with other disciplines from antiquity to modern times. Emphasis on the development of selected mathematical concepts and problems in their historical settings.
Prerequisite: MAT 206.
   
MAT 360 Introduction to Nuclear Fusion Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Concept of plasma, fusion, magnetic fusion, magnetic fusion devices, tokamaks, single particle motions, plasmas as fluids, waves in plasmas, diffusion and resistivity, equilibrium and stability, kinetic theory.
Prerequisites: MAT 152 and PHY 204.
   
MAT 403 Numerical Analysis I Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Finite precision arithmetic. Interpolation. Spline approximation. Numerical integration. Numerical solution of linear and non-linear systems of equations. Optimization of finite - dimensional spaces.
Prerequisites: MAT 208, MAT 251, and CSC 151.
   
MAT 404 Numerical Analysis II Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Numerical methods for initial value problems of ordinary differential equations. Numerical solution of boundary value problems or ordinary differential equations. Stability analysis. Numerical eigenvalue problems. Approximation theory. Methods for partial differential equations.
Prerequisites: MAT 260 and 403.
   
MAT 411 Differential Geometry Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Classical and modern treatment. Curves, involutes, evolutes, surfaces, and transformation groups. Space curves, tensors and lie algebras.
Prerequisites: MAT 251 and 320.
   
MAT 416 Foundations of Analysis I Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Sequences. Series and convergence. Topology of the real and metric spaces. Limits and continuity. Differentiability and integrability of functions. Sequences and series of functions.
Prerequisite: MAT 251 and 206.
   
MAT 417 Foundations of Analysis II Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Differentiability of functions. Integrability of functions. Uniform convergence of series and integrals. Topology of metric spaces.
Prerequisite: MAT 416.
   
MAT 423 Special Projects Pjt. Credit 2-4.
Introduction to research problems in special areas of mathematics.
Prerequisite: Advanced standing and consent of department chairperson.
   
MAT 424 Research Problems Ind. Credit 2-4.
Participation in research project in collaboration with faculty supervisor, or original independent research problem.
Prerequisite: Advanced standing and consent of department chairperson.
   
MAT 425 Seminar I Sem. 1. Credit 1.
Topical discussion and study in the field of mathematics.
Prerequisites: MAT 251, 260, 310, 320.
   
MAT 426 Seminar II Sem. 1. Credit 1.
Topical discussion and study in the field of mathematics.
Prerequisites: MAT 251, 260, 310, 320.
   
MAT 430 Advanced Ordinary Differential Equations Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Solution methods and basic theory of linear systems. Stability and asymptotic behavior of linear and non-linear systems. Boundary value problems and Green's function. Sturm-Liouville theory.
Prerequisite: MAT 260.
   
MAT 431 Advanced Calculus Lec. 3. Credit 3.
A rigorous treatment of multivariable calculus including gradients, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, Green's theorem, the divergence, and Stokes' theorem.
Prerequisite: MAT 416.
   
MAT 435 Regression and Analysis of Variance Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Theory of least squares. Simple linear and multiple regression. Analysis of variance. Application of these techniques to real data.
Prerequisite: MAT 312.
   
MAT 436 Design and Analysis of Experiments Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Experiments with a single factor. Randomized blocks. Latin squares and related designs. Incomplete block designs. Factorial experiments. Fractional replications. Nested designs. Multifactor experiments with randomization restrictions.
Prerequisite: MAT 312.
   
MAT 437 Sampling Theory Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Sampling from finite populations: simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, and regression estimation. Aspects of systematic sampling, cluster sampling, and multistage sampling.
Prerequisite: MAT 312.
   
MAT 440 Operations Research Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Deterministic and stochastic models. Topics include mathematical programming, queuing theory, inventory theory and non-linear programming.
Prerequisite: MAT 311.
   
MAT 445 Optimization Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Fundamental concepts. Block search techniques. Least squares problem. Newton's method. Eigenvalue problem. Gradient methods.
Prerequisite: MAT 416.
   
MAT 450 Number Theory Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Properties of integers. Divisibility and primes. Congruences. Power residues and quadratic reciprocity. Diophantine equations.
Prerequisite: MAT 320.
   
MATH UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE
   
MAT 501 Infinite Series Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Foundations of theory of infinite series of real and complex numbers. Convergence tests. Series of functions. Summation processes. Asymptotic series.
Prerequisite: MAT 251.
   
MAT 502 Vector Analysis Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Vector algebra. Vector differentiation and integration. Gradient, divergence, and curl. General coordinates. Applications to geometry and physics.
Prerequisites: MAT 208 and 251.
   
MAT 503 Matrix Algebra Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Algebra matrices. Determinants. Special Matrices. Solution of systems of linear equations. Eigenvectors and Eigenvalues. Linear programming and the simplex method.
Prerequisite: MAT 208.
   
MAT 504 Advanced Linear Algebra Lec. 3 Credit 3.
Linear Transformations, isomorphisms, linear functionals, dual spaces, ideal thory in polynomial rings, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalizable transformations, Jordan canonical form, normal and unitary opeartors, bilinear forms.
Prerequisite: MAT 320
   
MAT 505 Introduction to Topology Lec. 3 Credit 3.
Metric spaces, point set topology, open and closed sets, closure, continuity, connectedness, compactness, separability properties, Cauxhy sequences and completeness, product spaces.
Prerequisite: MAT 416
   
MAT 506 Numerical Analysis I Lec. 3 Credit 3.
Finite precision arithmetic, interpolation, spline approximation, numerical integration, numerical solution of linear and nonlinear systmes of equations, optimization in finite dimensional spaces.
Prerequisites: MAT 208, MAT 251
   
MAT 507 Numerical Analysis II Lec. 3 Credit 3.
Numerical methods for initial value problems and boundary value problmes of ODE's, stability analysis, numerical eigenvalue problems, approximation theory, numerical methods for PDE's.
Prerequisite: MAT 506
   
MAT 509 Introduction to Probability Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Probability of finite sample spaces; counting techniques. Random variables. Binomial distribution.
Prerequisite: MAT 206.
   
MAT 510 Analytical and Projective Geometry Lec. 3. Credit 3.
Proposition of incidence, point-set theory, homogeneous coordinates. Theorems of Desargue, Pascal, Brianchon, and Klein, and the Erlanger program. Projective, affine, and Euclidean theories of conics and quadrics including analysis of regulus and paraboloid. General theories of transformation.
Prerequisite: MAT 251.
   
MAT 511 Advanced Ordinary Differential Equations Lec 3. Credit 3.
Series solutions of differential equations, special functions, systems of linear differential equations, eigenvalues and fundamental matrices, 2-dimensional autonomous systems, Liapunov stability theory, boundary value problems, Sturm-Liouville problems.
Prerequisite: MAT 260
   
MAT 512 Elements of Mathematics Modeling Lec 3. Credit 3.
Mathematical modeling of problems arising in different practical areas of every day life, including population dynamics, traffic flow, singularity analysis.
Prerequisite: MAT 260
   
MAT 513 Elements of Real Analysis Lec 3. Credit 3.
Sequences and their limits, series, topology of the real line, metric spaces, limits and continuity, differentiability and integrability of functions, sequences and series of functions.
Prerequisite: MAT 416
   
MAT 514 Introduction to Modern Analysis Lec 3. Credit 3.
Metric spaces, normed linear spaces, linear operators, linear functional and dual spaces, strong and weak convergence, Introduction to integration theory, LP spaces, Hilbert spaces.
Prerequisites: MAT 416, MAT 208
   
MAT 515 Functions of a Complex Variable Lec 3. Credit 3.
Complex numbers, analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, Cauchy theorem, Cauchy integral formula and its applications, Liouville's theorem, Taylor and Laurent series, residues and poles, conformal mappings.
Prerequisite: MAT 416
   
MAT 520 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I Lec 3. Credit 3.
Systematic development of the number systems: natural numbers, integers, rational numbers and real numbers, anaysis of basic algorithmic proceses of arithmetic operations, metric systems, topics from geometry.
Prerequisite: Approval of the department.
   
MAT 521 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II Lec 3. Credit 3.
Elementary topics from number theory, probability, data analysis, appropiate techniques of teaching mathematics in elementary schools.
Prerequisites: MAT 520
   
MAT 522 Mathematics for Exceptional Children within Regular School Program (A/S) Lec 3. Credit 3.
Current trends and techniques for individualizing mathematics in the regular classroom of K-8 for exceptional children (both gifted and those with minor learning disabilities and/or handicap), non-clinical diagnostic prescriptive approach using appropriate sequences of instructional emphasis on the classroom environment.
Prerequisite: Approval of the department.