Mathematics (MATH

All marketing majors are expected to complete an internship in marketing before graduation, although students are not required to complete the internship for credit. Requires consent of the Dean of the School of Business. Must be approved and supervised by a faculty member. Credit: 3 hours

An introduction to basic algebraic operations as applied to polynomial, linear, and quadratic functions. Selected topics in analytic geometry are introduced. Restricted to students with less than two units of high school algebra or recommendation of mathematics faculty. Credit: 3 hours

Algebraic operations as applied to polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions. Students should be able to fit models to data and solve equations, inequalities, and systems of equations. Restricted to students who do not have credit for Math 115, 117, or Math 120. Prerequisite: Math 100 or appropriate score on placement test Credit: 3 hours

Linear and quadratic functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric identities. This course requires the minimum of a TI83 calculator. Restricted to students who do not have at least a C in Math 120. Prerequisite: Math 112 is recommended if an appropriate math placement test score was not achieved. Credit: 4 hours

Quantitative literacy and the development of problem-solving skills through an introduction to statistics, logic, and personal finance. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to financial fundamentals including loans, credit cards and mortgages, survey of statistical studies and the development of criteria necessary to establish causality and correlation, and an introduction to voting theory. Credit: 3 hours

An applied introduction to calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives of algebraic and exponential functions, an introduction to integration, and applications of derivatives to fields of business and economics. Restricted to students who do not have credit for Math 120. Prerequisite: Math 112 is recommended if an appropriate math placement test score was not achieved. Credit: 3 hours

An in-depth study of the real number system, with an emphasis on problem solving. Topics include an introduction to ancient enumeration systems, bases, modular arithmetic, statistics, and algebra. Restricted to majors in elementary and middle-grades education. Credit: 3 hours (Fall)

An introduction to geometry and mathematical reasoning, with computer applications. Activities include conjecturing, inventing, and problem solving with activities reinforced by using technology. Also investigate how mathematics is connected to other fields of study. Restricted to majors in elementary education and middle-grades education. Credit: 3 hours (Spring)

Rectangular coordinates in the plane, functions, limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic, trigonometric functions, and transcendental functions, applications of derivatives and differentials and antiderivatives. The first of three semesters of a united course in analytic geometry and calculus. Prerequisite: Math 115 is recommended if an appropriate math placement test score was not achieved. Credit: 4 hours

Introduction to methods of inferential statistics, stressing applications. Topics include introduction to probability, discrete distributions, binomial distributions, normal distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and linear regression. Credit: 3 hours

The second of three semesters of a unified course in analytic geometry and calculus. Definite and indefinite integrals of algebraic, trigonometric and transcendental functions, hyperbolic functions, methods of integration, applications of integrals, and convergence and divergence of sequences and series. Prerequisite: Math 120 Credit: 4 hours (Spring)

Introduction to combinatorial analysis and graph theory. Topics include combinations, permutations and other counting methods, binomial and multinomial theorems, basic probability theory, equivalence relations, graph theory, generating functions, and difference equations. Prerequisite: Math 120 Credit: 3 hours (Fall)

Selected topics from Euclidean, non-Euclidean and solid geometry. Ideas and methods of geometry. Prerequisite: Math 242 Credit: 3 hours (Spring, even years)

Introduction to the capabilities of the graphing calculator and Geometer’s Sketchpad. Emphasis on techniques that the middle grades and secondary mathematics pre-service teachers will need to know and teach to their students upon completion of their degree. Restricted to majors in middle-grades and secondary mathematics education. Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing; Middle/Secondary Mathematics major Credit: 1 hour (Spring, even years)

The third of three semesters of a unified course in analytic geometry and calculus. Emphasis is on functions of more than one variable. Topics include vector functions and their derivatives, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and vector analysis. Prerequisite: Math 220 Credit: 4 hours (Fall)

Introduction to algebra involving matrices and vector spaces. Topics include systems of equations, matrices and matrix algebra, determinants, linear transformations, vector spaces, eigenvectors and eigenvalues. Prerequisite: Math 242 Credit: 3 hours (Spring)

First order equations with variables separable; Euler’s method of approximate solutions; physical and geometric applications. Linear equations of the first order; applications. Solutions of linear equations with constant coefficients; methods of undetermined coefficients; operators. Application to network and dynamic systems. Introduction to series-solutions. Prerequisite: Math 305 Credit: 3 hours (Spring)

An introduction to continuous and discrete probability distributions. Topics include Bayes Theorem, binomial, Poisson, uniform, normal and other distributions, random variables, moment generating functions, multivariate distributions, and limit theorems. Prerequisite: Math 220, 242 Credit: 3 hours (Fall)

An introduction to Statistical methods. Topics include Central Limit Theorem, estimation, hypothesis testing using z, t and chi squared and other methods, and linear models with least squares. Prerequisite: Math 330 Credit: 3 hours (Spring)

An introduction to abstract algebra. Topics include groups, abelian groups, symmetric groups, rings, integral domains, fields, homomorphisms and isomorphisms. Emphasis on proof writing. Prerequisite: Math 308 Credit: 3 hours (Fall, even years)

A continuation of the introduction to Abstract Algebra. Topics include polynomial rings, ideals, quotient rings, finite abelian groups, and lattices. Emphasis on proof writing. Prerequisite: Math 400 Credit: 3 hours (Spring, odd years)