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MATH-099 COLLEGE ALGEBRA LAB
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 1.00
College Algebra Lab (1) A laboratory program required for students in designated sections of MATH 101. The program will supplement class instruction. Other activities may include viewing videos on algebra topics and the use of graphing calculators. Applications of algebra topics will be explored. The credit hour earned in this lab may not be applied toward degree requirements. Co-requisite: MATH 101


MATH-101 COLLEGE ALGEBRA
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
College Algebra (3) A course that emphasizes algebraic functions. Topics include algebraic equations and inequalities, and the properties and graphs of algebraic functions. NOTE: Credit hours earned in this course may not be applied toward minimum degree requirements in mathematics/logic. Students who have completed Math 105, 111, and 120 may not subsequently receive credit toward graduation for Math 101.


MATH-102 TRIGONOMETRY
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Trigonometry (3) A course emphasizing the circular functions and their analytic properties. Topics include graphs of the trigonometric functions, identities, trigonometric equations, inverse trigonometric functions, logarithms, and the solution of triangles. NOTE: Credit hours earned in this course may not be applied toward minimum degree requirements in mathematics/logic. Students who have completed MATH 111 or 120 may not subsequently receive credit toward graduation for MATH 102.


MATH-103 CON MATH WITH APPL
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Contemporary Mathematics with Applications (3) A course designed to introduce students to a variety of mathematical topics and applications. Topics include mathematical logic, counting methods and combinatorics, axioms and applications of probability and conditional probability. Additional topics will be selected by the instructor and may include topics from graph theory, set theory, voting and apportionment, geometry, financial mathematics, and management science. The course is primarily intended for students who are not planning to take more advanced mathematics courses. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or placement.


MATH-104 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Elementary Statistics (3) Probability concepts, descriptive statistics, binomial and normal distributions, confidence intervals, and tests of hypotheses. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or placement.


MATH-105 CALC FOR BUS & SOC SCIEN
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Calculus for Business and the Social Sciences (3) A one-semester course designed to introduce the basic concepts of calculus to students who are not majoring in mathematics or the natural sciences. Emphasis will be on applications of calculus to various disciplines. Not intended for those who plan to take additional calculus courses. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or placement. NOTE: Students may not receive credit toward graduation for both MATH 105 and MATH 120.


MATH-111 PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 4.00
Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4) A course that emphasizes the function concept. Topics include graphs of functions, the algebra of functions, inverse functions, the elementary functions, and inequalities. F, S, Su NOTE: Students who complete MATH 120 may not subsequently receive credit toward graduation for Math 111. Prerequisite: Placement or MATH 101.


MATH-115 CALCULUS BRIDGE
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 2.00
Calculus Bridge (2) Course topics will include a trigonometry review, limits and continuity, derivatives of trigometric functions, the Mean Value theorem, Riemann sums, integration by substitution, and the calculus of logarithmic and exponential functions. Successful completion of this course allows students to proceed to MATH 220. Prerequisite: This course is available only to students who have completed MATH 105 with a grade of "A" in the previous year. NOTE: Students may not receive credit toward graduation for both MATH 111 and MATH 120.


MATH-120 INTRODUCTORY CALCULUS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 4.00
Introductory Calculus (4) This introductory calculus course for students in mathematics and the natural sciences includes the calculus of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Topics will include limits and continuity, derivatives, the Mean Value Theorem, applications of derivatives, the Riemann integral, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. A thorough knowledge of precalculus concepts will be assumed. Prerequisite: MATH 111 or its equivalent.


MATH-121 INTRODUCTORY CALCULUS LABORATORY
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 1.00
Introductory Calculus Laboratory (1) Laboratory to accompany MATH 120. Students will be introduced to using modern computer algebra systems implemented on digital computers to develop a deeper understanding of calculus concepts and applications. The topics covered will closely follow those of MATH 120: limits, derivatives, integrals, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Co-requisite or Prerequisite: MATH 120.


MATH-140 INTUITIVE GEOMETRY/TCHER
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Intuitive Geometry for Teachers (3) This is a course in geometry designed primarily for the elementary and middle school teacher. Topics include sets, basic concepts of geometry, the metric system, perimeter, area, and volume. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving. Some parallel reading on math education will be required. NOTE: Credit hours earned in this course may not be applied toward minimum degree requirements in mathematics/logic.


MATH-203 LINEAR ALGEBRA
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Linear Algebra (3) Systems of linear equations, vector spaces, linear dependence, bases, dimension, linear mappings, matrices, determinants, and quadratic forms. F, S, Su Prerequisites: MATH 220 or MATH 120 with permission of instructor.


MATH-207 DISCRETE STRUCTURES I
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Discrete Structures I (3) Theoretical concepts applicable to the theory of computing. Topics covered will be from the areas of: formal logic and proofs, sets, matrix algebra, relations and functions, recurrence relations, and graph theory. Prerequisite: MATH 105, 111 or 120.


MATH-216 INTRO PROB & STATISTICS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3) Emphasis will be on statistical testing and inference, with insight into the variety of applications of statistics. Students will have an opportunity to select problems from an area of their interest. Topics will include probability, random variables, important probability distributions, sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, and analysis of variance. F, S Prerequisite: MATH 111 (MATH 120 recommended). NOTE: Students may not receive credit toward graduation for both MATH 250 and math 231.


MATH-220 CALCULUS II
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 4.00
Calculus II (4) The continuation of MATH 120, covering techniques and applications of integration, parametrized curves and polar coordinates, infinite sequences and series, power series and Taylor's Theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 120 or both 105 and 115.


MATH-221 CALCULUS III
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 4.00
Calculus III (4) Geometry of two- and three-dimensional spaces, limits and continuity of functions of several variables, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, Lagrange multipliers, multiple integrals, line integrals, Green's theorem, and surface integrals. F, S Prerequisite: MATH 220.


MATH-245 NUMERICAL METHODS AND MATH. COMP
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Numerical Methods and Mathematical Computing (3) Mathematical methods for computing numerical and symbolic solutions to various problems will be studied, together with computer software for applying these methods, both interactively and by writing programs. Topics covered will include the effects of rounding and error in machine arithmetic, methods for finding roots, numerical differentiation and integration, and approximation of functions. Prerequisites: MATH 203, 220 or Permission of instructor and prerequisite or corequisite of MATH 246.


MATH-246 MATH COMPUTING & PROGRAMING LAB
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 1.00
A laboratory course intended to accompany MATH 245. Students will be introducedto a modern software environment for interactive mathematical computation and programming. Laboratory exercises designed to be completed within the structured 150-minute laboratory period will be assigned each week. Additional programming assignments to be completed outside of the laboratory will also be given. Laboratory three hours per week. Prerequisites: Math 220, Calculus II, or permission of the instructor.


MATH-250 STATISTICAL METHODS I
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Statistical Methods I (3) Topics covered include descriptive statisitcs, probablitiy, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, simple linear regression. Statistical quality control, analysis of variance, and other topics will be introduced as time permits. A statistics software package will be used. Prerequisites: MATH 111, MATH 120, or permission of the instructor.


MATH-260 MATH MODELING & PUBLC DECISN
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Mathematical Modeling and Public Decision-Making (3) This is an introductory course in basic mathematical concepts and models that can be applied to the decision making process in the public sector. Both continuous and discrete models will be examined. Topics will be chosen from the following: linear programming, growth processes, utility analysis, graph theory, game theory, group decision making and Arrow's impossibility theorem, coalition formation, and voting behavior. Prerequisites: MATH 104 and 105 or equivalent.


MATH-290 TOPICS IN INTRO MATH
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Topics in Introductory Mathematics (3) This course focuses on a topic of intermediate-level mathematics. Possible topics are: foundations of mathematics, graph theory, combinatorics, non-parametric statistics, and elementary number theory. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.


MATH-295 INTRO TO ABSTRACT MATHEMATICS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
An Introduction to Abstract Mathematics (3) This course is intended to provide a transition from the calculus sequence to more advanced courses requiring an ability to do proofs. Topics include elementary propositional logic, set theory, mathematical induction, functions, and relations. F, S Prerequisite: MATH 203 or 221


MATH-303 ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Abstract Algebra I (3) An introduction to algebraic structures. Topics will include groups, rings, and fields. F, S Prerequisites: MATH 203 and 295.


MATH-305 ELEMENTARY NUMBER THEORY
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
An introduction to number theory, including divisibility, primes, the fundamental theorm of arithmetic, arithmetic functions, and congruences. Additional topics from these areas, as well as diophantine equations and the theory of real numbers will be included as time permits. Designed to extend the student's abilities to read mathematics and write proofs. Prerequisites: MATH 295 or consent of the instructor.


MATH-307 DISCRETE STRUCTURE II
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Discrete Structures II (3) A continuation of MATH 207, including topics from combinatorics and probability, algebraic structures (such as Boolean algebras, semigroups and groups), automata, and languages. S Prerequisite: MATH 203 or 207.


MATH-311 ADVANCED CALCULUS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Advanced Calculus I (3) The theoretical underpinnings of the calculus of functions from R to R. Topics will include sequential limits, the completeness of R and related theorems (Heine-Borel, Bolzano-Weierstrauss, etc.), function limits, continuity and uniform continuity, differentiability, Riemann integrability, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Prerequisites: MATH 221 and 295.


MATH-320 HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
History of Mathematics (3) Number systems, historical problems of geometry, development of modern concepts in algebra, analytic geometry, and calculus. S Prerequisite: Junior class standing.


MATH-323 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Differential Equations (3) An introductory course designed to acquaint students with methods used in computing and analyzing the quantitative and qualitative behavior of solutions of ordinary differential equations. Applications of ordinary differential equations will also be discussed. Among the topics to be covered are: first-order and higher-order linear equations, simple numerical methods, the Laplace transform, eigenvalue techniques, systems of equations, and phase plane analysis. F, S, Su Prerequisites: MATH 221 and either 203 or permission of the instructor.


MATH-340 AXIOMATIC GEOMETRY
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Axiomatic Geometry (3) An axiomatic development of Euclidean geometry, with topics from non-Euclidean geometry and projective geometry as time allows. F Prerequisites: MATH 203, 220, 295, or permission of instructor.


MATH-350 STATISTICAL METHODS II
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Statistical Methods (3) Statistical methods with topics selected from regression, correlation, analysis of variance, non-parametric statistics, and other models. S Prerequisites: MATH 120 and MATH 250.


MATH-399 TUTORIAL
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Tutorial (3, repeatable up to 12) Individual instruction given by a tutor in regularly scheduled meetings (usually once a week). Prerequisites: Junior standing, plus permission of the tutor and the department chair.


MATH-401 INTRO TO POINT SET TOPOLOGY
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Introduction to Point Set Topology (3) Introductory concepts, topologies and topological spaces, functions, continuity, homeomorphisms, connected spaces, compact spaces, and applications of topology in analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 311.


MATH-403 ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Abstract Algebra II (3) This course is a continuation of MATH 303. Topics will be chosen from rings, fields, ideals, factor rings, extension fields, automorphisms, and Galois Theory. F Prerequisite: MATH 303.


MATH-411 ADVANCED CALCULUS II
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Advanced Calculus II (3) The sequel to MATH 311, intended to prepare students for graduate study in measure theory and other analysis. Topics may include topological concepts in Rn, the calculus of multivariate and vector-valued functions, power series and uniform convergence, the Weierstrauss Approximation Theorem, and generalizations of the Riemann integral. Prerequisite: MATH 203 and 311.


MATH-415 COMPLEX ANALYSIS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Complex Analysis (3) The complex number system, analytic functions, integration, power series, residue theory, analytic continuation, and conformal mapping. Prerequisite: MATH 311.


MATH-417 READING AND RESEARCH
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 1.00 TO 3.00
Reading and Research (1-3) Directed reading in mathematics. Open to qualified seniors with permission of the Department of Mathematics. A student may take t this course for one or two semesters, earning one to three hour credit each semester. Credit value in each case will be determined by the type of problem considered. Prerequisite: MATH 317


MATH-418 READING AND RESEARCH
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 1.00 TO 3.00
Directed reading in mathematics. Open to qualified seniors with permission of the Department of Mathematics. A student may take this course for one or two semesters, earning one to three hours credit each semester. Credit value in each case will be determined by the type of problem considered. Prerequisite: MATH 317.


MATH-421 VECTOR AND TENSOR ANALYSIS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Vector and Tensor Analysis (3) A systematic development of the differential and integral calculus of vector and tensor functions, followed by a brief introduction to differential geometry and the mathematics of theoretical physics. S Prerequisite: MATH 311.


MATH-423 INTRO PARTIAL DIF EQUATIONS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Introduction to Partial Differential Equations (3) Study of heat, potential, and wave equations in rectangular, polar, and cylindrical coordinate systems. Separation of variables and eigenfunction expansion techniques. Sturm-Louisville Theory. F Prerequisites: MATH 221 and 323.


MATH-450 DISCRETE MATH MODELS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Discrete Mathematical Models (3) An introduction to the theory and practice of building and studying discrete mathematical models for real-world situations encountered in the social, life, and management sciences. Mathematics related to graph theory, game theory, Markov chains, combinatorics, difference equations, and other topics will be developed as needed to study the models. oS Prerequisites: MATH 203, either MATH 250 or 350, and CSCI 220, or permission of the instructor.


MATH-451 LINEAR PROG AND OPTIMIZ
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Linear Programming and Optimization (3) An introduction to deterministic models in operations research. Topics include linear programming, network analysis, dynamic programming, and game theory. oF Prerequisites: MATH 203, 221, and CSCI 220, or permission of the instructor.


MATH-452 OPERATIONS RES
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Operations Research (3) An introduction to probabilistic models in operations research. Topics include queueing theory, applications of Markov chains, simulation, integer programming, and nonlinear programming. eS Prerequisites: MATH 203, 530 and CSCI 220.


MATH-460 CONTINUOUS MATH MODELS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Continuous Mathematical Models (3) An introduction to the theory and practice of building and studying continuous mathematical models for real-world situations encountered in the physical, social, life, and management sciences. Particular emphasis will be placed on models that arise in such fields as economics, population growth, ecology, epidemiology, and energy conservation. Advanced topics in differential equations and integral equations will be developed as needed to study the models. eS Prerequisites: MATH 203, 323, either 216 or 350, and CSCI 220, or permission of the instructor.


MATH-480 TOPICS IN APPLIED MATH
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Topics in Applied Mathematics (3) A semester course on an advanced topic in applied mathematics. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. NOTE: Since the content changes, this course may be repeated for credit.


MATH-485 TOPICS IN PURE MATH
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Topics in Pure Mathematics (3) A semester course on an advanced topic in pure mathematics. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. NOTE: Since the content changes, this course may be repeated for credit.


MATH-490 PRACTICUM IN MATHEMATICS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Practicum in Mathematics (3) This course is intended to give students real-world experiences in applications of mathematics through internships, case studies, or projects undertaken by small groups of students under faculty supervision or the joint supervision of a faculty member and an industrial mathematician. It is the student's responsibility to submit a written practicum proposal to the Applied Mathematics Committee in the semester prior to that in which the practicum is to be done (normally in the senior year). Reports will be submitted by the students describing and analyzing their internships or projects. S Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the instructor and department chair.


MATH-495 CAPSTONE IN MATHEMATICS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Capstone in Mathematics (3) Review of the core curriculum and foundations of mathematics. Readings will be taken from advanced texts, surveys, and student oriented journals. Emphasis on presentation of mathematics both orally and in writing. Weekly written assignments, a term paper, and at least one oral presentation are required. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the instructor and department chair.


MATH-499 BACHELOR'S ESSAY
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Bachelor's Essay (6) A year-long research and writing project done during the senior year under the close supervision of a tutor from the department. The student must take the initiative in seeking a tutor to help in both the design and the supervision of the project. A project proposal must be submitted in writing and approved by the department prior to registration for the course. Prerequisite: Senior class standing and permission of instructor and permission of department chair.
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Graduate courses

MATH-502 ADV LINEAR ALGEBRA
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course provides the background in linear algebra needed for advanced work in algebra, analysis, and applications. Topics include vector spaces over a field, dual spaces, bilinear functions, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues, projections, diagonalization, Jordan canonical form, and infinite dimensional spaces. Special topics such as applications to approximation theory, positive matrices, computation, multilinear algebra, and spectral theory will be selected by the instructor.
Prerequisite: MATH 203 (Linear Algebra). F


MATH-503 APPLIED ALGEBRA I
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course introduces basic concepts of abstract algebra and its applications.  Topics include sets, relations, functions; introduction to graphs; group theory, LaGrange's theorem, the homomorphism theorems, applications to coding theory and connections with graph theory; Boolean algebra, with applications to combinatorial circuits.  Prerequisites:  MATH 303 (Abstract Algebra).  oSu, eS


MATH-511 REAL ANALYSIS I
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Topics include set theory and metric spaces, topological properties, local and uniform convergence criteria, properties of continuous functions, and differentiation of vector valued functions.   Prerequisites:  MATH 411 (Advanced Calculus II). F


MATH-515 COMPLEX VARIABLES
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Topics to be covered include the complex number system, analytic and harmonic functions, power series, integration, residue theory, analytic continuation, conformal mapping and applications.  Prerequisites:  MATH 311 (Advanced Calculus I), MATH 411 (Advanced Calculus II) recommended.


MATH-523 PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUAT I
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to provide first-year graduate students with an understanding of, and the ability to solve some of the partial differential equations arising in science and engineering.
Prerequisite: MATH 221 (Calculus III) and Math 323 (Differential Equations). eF


MATH-530 MATHMATICAL STATISTIC I
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Mathematical Statistics I (3) Probability, probability functions, probability densities, mathematical expectation, sums of random variables, and sampling distributions. Prequisite: Undergrads need instructor permission.


MATH-531 MATH STATISTICS II
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Mathematical Statistics II (3) Decision theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, and analysis of variance. S Prerequisite: Undergrads need instructor permission.


MATH-545 NUMERICAL ANAL I
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Numerical Analysis (3) Topics include numerical methods for solving ordinary differential equations, direct methods and iterative methods in numerical linear algebra, and selected topics in functions of several variables. oS Prerequisites: Undergrads need instructor permission.


MATH-551 LINEAR PROGRMNG & OPTIMIZTN
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00


MATH-552 OPERATIONS RESEARCH
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to provide first-year graduate students with an introduction to probabilistic models in operations research. Topics include nonlinear programming, queuing theory, Markov chains, simulation, and integer programming.
Prerequisites: MATH 221 (Calculus III), MATH 530 (Mathematical Statistics I), CSCI 220, or permission of the instructor. eS


MATH-580 TOPICS IN APPLIED MATH
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course is a one-semester introduction to an advanced topic in applied mathematics with generally only undergraduate mathematics prerequisites.  Note:  Since the course content of this course is variable, it may be repeated for credit.


MATH-585 TOPICS IN PURE MATH
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course is a one-semester introduction to an advanced topic in pure mathematics with generally only undergraduate mathematics prerequisites.  Note:  Since the course content of this course is variable, it may be repeated for credit.


MATH-601 GENERAL TOPOLOGY
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course provides an introduction to general topology.  Topics include the generation of topological spaces, continuity, connectedness, separation, and countability.  Prerequisites:  MATH 311 (Advanced Calculus I) and MATH 411 (Advanced Calculus II) recommended.


MATH-604 APPLIED ALGEBRA II
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course is a continuation of MATH 603.  Topics include rings and fields with applications to block designs, BCH and difference codes, public key crytography, semigroups and monoids, with applications to automata and languages.  Prerequisite:  MATH 603. eF


MATH-607 DISCRETE MATH
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course is an introduction to the theory and applications of discrete mathematics.  Topics include enumeration techniques, combinatorial identities, matching theory, basic graph theory, combinatorial designs and related topics.  Prerequisites:  MATH 203 (Linear Algebra).


MATH-612 REAL ANALYSIS II
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course is a continuation of MATH 611.  Topics include the Riemann-Stieltjes integral equicontinuous families of functions, Lp spaces, linear transformations, the inverse and implicit function theorems, and elementary measure theory.  Prerequisites:  MATH 611. S


MATH-623 PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUAT II
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
Topics include first order equations and the Cauchy problem, canonical forms of second order equations, the Cauchy - Kowlevski Theorem, separation of variables and eigenfunction expansions, Green's functions, maximum principles, and numerical methods.  Special topics such as the calculus of variations, the Galerkin method, perturbations, bifurcations, and group methods will be selected by the instructor.  Prerequisites:  MATH 523 (Partial Differential Equations I). oS


MATH-624 DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course provides an introduction to the qualitative theory of ordinary differential and difference equations.  Topics include existence - uniqueness, stability theory, limit cycles, Poincare maps, structural stability, and bifurcation theory.  Applications will be provided throughout the course.  Special topics such as Hamiltonian systems, gradient systems, gradient systems, perturbations, symbolic dynamics, strange attractors, and chaos will be selected by the instructor.  Prerequisites:  MATH 323 (Differential Equations) and MATH 502.


MATH-645 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS II
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course is a continuation of MATH 545.  Topics include finite difference and finite element methods for partial differential equations and numerical optimization.  Other topics will be selected by the instructor.  Prerequisite:  MATH 545.  oF


MATH-650 STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course is an introduction to basic methods of statistical process control.  Topics include control charts, cumulative sum control charts, lot acceptance sampling plans, and related topics.  Prerequisites:  MATH 350 (Statistical Methods) or permission of the instructor.  eSu


MATH-651 DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course is an introduction to how and why scientific experiments should be designed.  The most commonly used designs and their variations along with resulting analysis will be covered.  Prerequisite:  MATH 350, or equivalent, or permission of instructor.  oSu


MATH-680 ST IN APPLIED MATH
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course is a semester study of an advanced topic in applied mathematics.  Prerequisite:  Permission of the instructor.  NOTE:  Since the content changes, this course may be repeated for credit.


MATH-685 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PURE MATH
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course is a semester study of an advanced topic in pure mathematics.  Prerequisites:  Permission of the instructor.  NOTE:  Since the content changes, this course may be repeated for credit.


MATH-699 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MATH
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to provide graduate students with an opportunity to study an area of mathematics of interest to them which is not generally offered.  Prerequisite:  Depends on the particular topic being studied.


MATH-700 THESIS
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course is an individual study in mathematics directed by a faculty member.  Prerequisite:  Approval of the Graduate Steering Committee and the instructor.  NOTE:  This course may be taken for credit twice when the nature of the study warrants it.


MATH-702 INTRO TO EXPER DESIGN
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course emphasizes designs that are used widely in statistics.  The Latin Square design, factorial design, and two-way design with interaction are discussed.  In addition, multiple regression models and an introduction to basic nonparametric procedures in analysis of variance are studied.  Other topics covered may include life tables, nested and confounded designs, and analysis of covariance.  Prerequisite:  Math (Biometry) 700.


MATH-704 NONPARAMETRIC MET BIO MED
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course covers the advantages and disadvantages of nonparametric tests. In particular, the articles covered consist of levels of measurements, tests for one and two sample location and dispersion, tests for independence and two-way layouts.  Prerequisites:  MATH 530 and Math (Biometry) 700.


MATH-710 REGRESSION METH IN BIOL & MATH
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This course covers techniques in regression analysis including the least squares equation, methods for adding and eliminating variables in a regression model and plotting techniques.  The SAS software system is used throughout the course.  Prerequisites:  MATH 530 and Math (Biometry) 700.


MATH-711 ANALYSIS OF CATEGORICAL DATA
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 3.00
This is an applications-oriented course intended for Ph.D. and advanced M.S. students.  A short review of the standard chi-square methods is followed by several special purpose techniques for two-dimensional tables.  Other areas covered include the logit transformation, maximum likelihood and weighted least squares methodologies, analysis of three-dimensional and higher tables, and treatment of zero cells.


MATH-900 CONTINUOUS RESEARCH ENROLLMENT
College: School of Science & Math
Department: MATH
Credits: 1.00 TO 9.00


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