102 Mathematics and Computer Science
MONMOUTH COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG 2012–2013
approach to problem solving, modularity, and structured program design. Students will become familiar with several programming languages suitable for mathematical programming. No previous programming experience is required.
MATH 206, Statistics for Business 1 course credit An introduction to statistical methods with examples and problems aimed toward Business, Economics, and Finance. Topics include: descriptive statistics, sample design, probability, basic statistical inference, analysis of variance, correlation, and regression. Students cannot take Math 106 after successfully finishing this course nor can students count toward graduation this course and Math 207. Prerequisite: BUSI 101 and BUSI 121. MATH 207. Statistics for the Sciences 1 course credit An introduction to statistical methods with examples and problems aimed toward the sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, experimental design, probability, basic statistical inference. Chi-square analysis, analysis of variance, correlation, and simple and multiple regression. Students cannot take Math 106 after successfully finishing this course nor can students count toward graduation this course and Math 206. Prerequisite: Either MATH 141 or a Math ACT score of 26+ or the satisfactory performance on the compass placement exam. MATH 210. Foundations of Elementary Mathematics I 1 course credit An exploration of elementary school mathematics topics from a conceptual perspective. Topics include algebra and patterns, numeration, the four fundamental operations of arithmetic, fractions and operations with fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions. This course will not count toward the Mathematics Major or Minor. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Education Program.. MATH 211. Foundations of Elementary Mathematics II 1 course credit As a continuation of MATH 210, this course explores elementary school mathematics topics from a conceptual perspective. Includes an introduction to probability and statistics and topics from geometry including shapes, transformations, congruence and similarity, and measurement. This course will not count toward the Mathematics Major or Minor. Prerequisite: MATH 210 MATH 241. Linear Algebra 1 course credit A study of finite dimensional vector spaces, linear transformation, and matrices. Prerequisite: MATH 151 or 260. MATH 253. Calculus III 1 course credit A study of the calculus of functions of more than one variable: including partial differentiation and multiple integration. Prerequisite: MATH 152. MATH 254. Differential Equations An introduction to ordinary differential equations and their applications. Prerequisite: MATH 152.
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MATH 260. Discrete Structures 1 course credit Topics include sets and logic, number systems, properties of whole numbers, functions and relations, recursion, combinatorics and probability, matrices, and graph theory. MATH 301. Advanced Calculus 1 course credit A theoretical development of the calculus of one and several variables, including topological concepts, linear theorems, differentiation, integration, series, point wise convergence, and uniform convergence. Prerequisites: MATH 152 and MATH 260. Offered.in alternate years. MATH 311. Introduction to Modern Algebra 1 course credit A study of groups, rings, and fields plus their applications. Prerequisite: MATH 152 and MATH 241. Offered in alternate years. MATH 317. Geometry 1 course credit A study of such topics in advanced and modern geometry as non-Euclidean geometry, finite