2012-2013 Catalog

268 negotiated among the student, the on-site supervisor, and the department course instructor. Interns keep journals of their work experiences and time spent on the job, meet regularly with their instructor, and write a final report of their work experience as it relates to their liberal arts education. The final report must also relate the student’s work experience to the General Education Goals of the University including those goals that address Judeo-Christian values and traditions. Credits will be awarded as agreed to by the parties involved, following the general rule of approximately thirty hours of on-site effort per hour of credit received. This course may be taken two times for a total of up to 6 hours of credit. Graded credit.

MAT 395. Special Topics 1-3 credits A study of various particular topics which are chosen by the members of the department in consultation with students. Depending upon the particular topics offered, one, two, or three credits may be given. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

(Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)

MAT 397. Seminar 1 credit Assigned readings, discussions, oral and written reports on subjects of general mathematical interest and value. A maximum of two credits from this sequence may be counted toward the mathematics major. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MAT 406. Differential Equations 3 credits Methods of solution and applications of ordinary differential equations, introduction to partial differential equations. Prerequisite: MAT 212. (Fall 2012 and alternate years) MAT 407. Numerical Analysis 3 credits Solution of equations, polynomial approximations, numerical integration and differentiation, matrices, differential equations, development of related computer programs. Prerequisite: MAT 212 and MAT 218. (Fall 2013 and alternate years) MAT 409. Number Theory 3 credits A study of properties of the integers. Concepts include factorization, prime numbers, congruences, Diophantine equations, Fermat’s and Wilson’s theorems, Euler’s function, and quadratic reciprocity. Stress will be on the nature of proof.

Prerequisites: MAT 217. (Spring 2013 and alternate years) MAT 415. Introduction to Real Analysis 3 credits A study of sequences, convergence, limits, continuity, derivatives and differentials, definite integrals, multiple integrals, sequences, and series of functions. Prerequisites: MAT 212 and MAT 217. (Spring 2013 and alternate years) MAT 416. Modern Algebra 3 credits A study of groups, rings, fields, and integral domains. Prerequisites: MAT 217.

(Spring 2014 and alternate years) MAT 475. Advanced Faith and Learning Integration 3 credits In the spirit of the mission of Waynesburg University, this course intends to provide junior and senior level students with an unparalleled opportunity to integrate the Bible materials and its history of interpretation to the academic disciplines. Students who wish to engage in this level of theological reflection on vocation should consult with both their academic advisors and with the Chair of the Biblical and Ministry Studies Major Program. See page 116 for further information. This course will not substitute for senior capstone/research courses required in the majors. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing; three credits in BMS courses; 3.0 minimum grade point average. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)

MAT 497. Independent Study 1-3 credits Independent study and research into specific topics and problems in the field of mathematics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MAT 499. Senior Project (cross-listed as CSC 499) 1-3 credits This course requires a literature, including Web, search and written paper on a