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mathematics and computer science
MATHEMATICS 444. (3) COMPLEX ANALYSIS. An introduction to the theory of complex functions. Prerequisite: Mathematics 242 and 254. Offered: fall semester of even numbered years. MATHEMATICS 448. (3) TOPOLOGY. Elementary topological concepts. Prerequisite: Mathematics 254. MATHEMATICS 451. (3) GEOMETRY. An axiomatic approach to Euclidean geometry and an introduction to non-Euclidean geometries. Prerequisite: Mathematics 231. MATHEMATICS 460. (3) ALGORITHMS. An overview of strategies of algorithmic design and introduction to the analysis of algorithms. Strategies discussed include greedy, divide and-conquer, and dynamic programming. The course also includes data structures and algorithms related to trees and graphs. Throughout, there will be a focus on run-time analysis. Corequisite: Mathematics 231. Prerequisites: Computer Science 262 and Mathematics 254. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years. (Cross-listed as Computer Science 460.) MATHEMATICS 461-462. (3-3) DEPARTMENTAL DISTINCTION IN MATHEMATICS. A scholarly project conducted in close consultation with a supervising professor. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor for 461; 461 and permission of the instructor for 462. Offered: on demand.