- MAT 95 - Elementary Algebra
- Linear equations, polynomials, straight lines, graphing, exponents,
and word problems. Graphic calculator approved by the instructor is required. Credits count toward the calculation of the students GPA but not toward graduation. 3 credit. (Does not count toward graduation.)
- MAT 100 - Intermediate Algebra A and B
- Solutions to linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, quadratic equations, exponential equations graphing, rational and radical expressions, and functions. Graphing calculator approved by the instructor is required. Does not satisfy the University requirement in mathematics. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in MAT 95 or appropriate score on the placement exam. 3 credits.
- MAT 101 - Intermediate Algebra A
- Solutions to linear equations and inequalities, absolute value equations, polynomials, graphing, and functions. Graphing calculator approved by the instructor is required. Does not satisfy the University requirement in mathematics. Prerequisite: MAT 95 or appropriate score on the placement exam. 1.5 credits.
- MAT 102 (Formerly MAT 119) - Intermediate Algebra B
- Solutions to quadratic equations, functions, graphing, rational,
radical and exponential functions. Graphing calculator approved by the instructor is required. Does not satisfy the University Requirement in mathematics. Prerequisite: MAT 101 or appropriate score on mathematics placement exam. 1.5 credits.
- MAT 103 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts
- Intended for the student whose major field of study requires no specific mathematical preparation. This course examines logical structures, patterns, and methods of abstraction as they occur in a variety of basic mathematical topics, such as set theory, number theory, algebraic structures, probability, and geometric axiom systems. Some historical aspects of mathematics are considered. Prerequisite: MAT 100 or 102 (formerly MAT 119), or satisfactory score on placement exam. 3 credits.
- MAT 105 - Mathematics for Elementary Education I
- Problem solving, mathematical reasoning, sets, whole numbers, numeration systems, number theory and integers. Required of all students in an elementary school certification program. Prerequisites: MAT 100 or 102 (formerly MAT 119) or a satisfactory score on the placement exam. 3 credits.
- MAT 106 - Mathematics for Elementary Education II
- Geometry, measurement, rational numbers, irrational numbers,
ratio, proportion, percent, problem solving, mathematical
reasoning and connections, probability and statistics. Required of all students in an elementary school certification program. Prerequisite: MAT 105. 3 credits.
- MAT 107 - Elementary Statistics
- Measures of central tendency and measures of variation; elements
of probability; introduction to estimation and hypothesis
testing. Graphing calculator approved by the instructor is required. Prerequisite: MAT 100 or 102 (formerly MAT 119) or satisfactory score on placement exam. 3 credits.
- MAT 108 - Mathematics for the Natural Sciences
- Numerical and algebraic manipulation of data, curve sketching,
and curve fitting. Graphing calculator approved by the instructor is required. Examples from the natural sciences. Prerequisite: MAT 100 or 102 (formerly MAT 119) or satisfactory score on placement exam. 3 credits.
- MAT 120 - College Algebra
- Equations and inequalities in one variable; linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; systems of linear equations in two variables. Graphing calculator approved by the instructor is required. Designed for students in business and social sciences. Does not satisfy University Requirement in mathematics. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in MAT 100 or 102 (formerly MAT 119), or satisfactory score on the placement exam. 3 credits.
- MAT 122 - Precalculus
- Functions and their graphs, polynomial functions and their zeros, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and analytic trigonometry. Intended to prepare the student for the calculus sequence. Graphing calculator approved by the instructor is required. Does not satisfy the University Requirement in mathematics. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in either MAT 100, 102 (formerly MAT 119), or satisfactory score on the placement examination. 4 credits.
- MAT 124 - Quantitative Mathematics
- Elementary set theory, permutations and combinations, probability
and probability functions, probability distributions,
systems or linear equations and matrices, systems of linear
inequalities. Applications in economics and business stressed.
Prerequisite: MAT 120 or satisfactory score on placement
exam. 3 credits.
- MAT 139 - Short Course in Calculus for Social Sciences
- A one-semester course emphasizing techniques and applications
for social science students: functions and models, the derivative, exponential and logarithmic functions, integration. Prerequisite: C- or better in MAT 120 or 122, or Satisfactory score on placement exam. 3 credits.
- MAT 150 - Calculus I
- Functions, limits, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric
functions with applications, elementary integration, numerical integration. Graphing calculator approved by the instructor is required. Prerequisites: satisfactory score on placement exam or passed MAT 122 with a C- or better. 4 credits.
- MAT 151 - Calculus II
- Continuation of MAT 150. Calculus of inverse trigonometric functions, calculus of exponential and logarithmic functions, techniques and applications of integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, infinite sequences and series, power series, Taylor's formula. Graphing calculator approved by the instructor is required. Prerequisite: passed MAT 150 with a C- or better. 4 credits.
- MAT 178 - Elementary Discrete Mathematics
- Set theory, logic, methods of proof, relations and functions, mathematical induction, recursion, graph theory, and algorithms.
Prerequisites: MAT 120 or 122, and one of CSC 102, 152. 3 credits.
- MAT 207 - Mathematics for Middle School Teachers
- Examines the concepts of functions and patterns, geometry, counting principles, recursion, and statistical analysis while modeling middle school mathematics teaching. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: MAT 106 (or MAT 105 with department permission). 3 credits.
- MAT 221 Intermediate Applied Statistics
- A treatment of statistics concentrating on techniques used in science and industry. Topics include probability, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and correlation. Use of appropriate calculator is required. Prerequisite: MAT 120 or 122 or score on placement
exam at MAT 139 or 150 level. MAT 139 or 150 recommended. 4 credits.
- MAT 245 - Differential Equations
- Study of differential equations with emphasis on second order equations; applications to related fields. Prerequisite: MAT 252. 3 credits.
- MAT 250 - Foundations of Mathematics: An Introduction
- A bridge between the calculus and upper level mathematics courses. Logic, sets, relations, functions, methods of proof. Prerequisite or corequisite: MAT 151. 3 credits.
- MAT 252 - Calculus III
- Continuation of MAT 151. Vectors and solid geometry, polar coordinates, parametric equations and vector-valued functions,
functions of several variables, partial differentiation with applications, multiple integrals. Graphing calculator approved by the instructor is required. Prerequisite: passed MAT 151 with a C- or better. 4 credits.
- MAT 298 - Special Topics in Mathematics
- Examination of developments, issues, and/or creative work in the field of mathematics. 1-6 credits.
- MAT 300 - History of Mathematics
- History of mathematics from earliest days to the discovery of calculus, the proliferation of mathematics in modern times, and the implications of these developments for the present day. Prerequisite: completion of University Requirement in mathematics. 3 credits.
- MAT 320 - Probability
- Basic theorems of probability; binomial, Poisson, normal and related distributions with applications; Laws of Large Numbers, Central Limit Theorem, random walk problems. Prerequisites: MAT 250 and 252. 3 credits.
- MAT 321 - Mathematical Statistics
- Mathematical development of sampling distributions, estimation
of parameters, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, introduction to nonparametric methods. Prerequisite: MAT 320. 3 credits.
- MAT 322 - Numerical Analysis I
- Topics include approximate solutions of equations, polynomial
approximations of functions, interpolation, numerical integration and their corresponding techniques of error analysis. Computers and calculators are used. Prerequisites: MAT 151 and CSC 152. 4 credits.
- MAT 360 - Foundations of Geometry
- Introduction to the geometries of Bolyai-Lobachevsky and Riemann and their mathematical significance, critique of Euclid, axiomatic approach to geometry with modern standards of rigor, introduction to metamathematics. Prerequisite: MAT 250. 3 credits.
- MAT 370 - Number Theory
- Introduction to mathematical reasoning and rigor. Prime numbers, divisibility, the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, congruencies and modular arithmetic, fundamental number theoretic functions, and an introduction to Diophantine equations. Prerequisites: two mathematics courses numbered MAT 103 and above (not MAT 119). 3 credits.
- MAT 372 - Linear Algebra
- Course emphasizes matrices, systems of linear equations, vector spaces, elementary properties of linear transformation,
eigenvalues, and applications. Prerequisites: MAT 150 and one additional MAT course numbered 151 or higher. 3 credits.
- MAT 375-376 - Abstract Algebra I, II
- Groups, rings, and fields: binary operations, cyclic and permutation groups, homomorphisms, isomorphisms, normal subgroups, quotient groups, integral domains, ideals, polynomial rings and extension fields. Prerequisites: MAT 250 and 372. 3 credits each.
- MAT 378 - Discrete Mathematics
- Rigorous introduction to the basic elements of discrete mathematics: recursion, combinatorics, and graph theory. Prerequisites: MAT 151, CSC 152, and either MAT 250 or 178. 3 credits.
- MAT 398 - Special Topics in Mathematics
- Examination of developments, issues and/or creative work in the field of mathematics. Prerequisite: departmental permission 1-6 credits.
- MAT 405 - Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Standpoint
- An examination of the theoretical bases for fundamental mathematics topics which are normally taught in secondary school. Graphing calculator approved by the instructor is required. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and mathematics
major. 3 credits.
- MAT 450 - Analysis
- Theoretical foundations of functions of one real variable: limits, continuity, differentiability, Riemann integral. Prerequisite:
MAT 250 and 252. 3 credits.
- MAT 480 - Topology
- Metric spaces and fundamental concepts, topological spaces, subspaces and product spaces, countability properties, separation properties, compactness and connectedness. Prerequisites: MAT 250 and 372. 3 credits.
- MAT 488 - Seminar in Mathematical Modeling
- The process of constructing and using mathematical models.
Investigations focus on deterministic, probabilistic and axiomatic models in the physical, social and life sciences. Emphasis on independent work and on student written and oral presentations. Prerequisites: MAT 252, 320 and 372 and CSC 152. 3 credits.
- MAT 495 - Honors in Mathematics
- A course for advanced students of distinguished academic credentials who wish to pursue independent research. Upon completion of an approved project the student graduates with departmental honors. Prerequisite: departmental permission.
3 credits.
- MAT 497 - Internship
- A supervised internship offering practical business, industry or government experience which relates to the students specialization. Prerequisites: senior status in the B.S. in Applications of Mathematics program, mathematics QPR of 2.7, overall QPR of 2.5 and departmental permission. 10 to 20 hours per week. 3 to 6 credits.
- MAT 498 - Seminar in Mathematics
- Student presentation of selected topics in advanced mathematics.
Prerequisite: senior standing. 3 credits.
- MAT 499 - Independent Study
- Provides properly qualified students with an opportunity for independent study and careful discussion from an advanced standpoint of selected topics in undergraduate mathematics. Prerequisite: departmental permission. 1-4 credits.
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