Course Descriptions
115 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 3 hours F,S
This course considers the role of mathematics in practical, real-world applications by exploring the mathematics of management science, statistics and probability, investments, and loans. Further topics such as taxes, voting systems, game theory, symmetry and information science will be decided upon by consensus of the class.
Prerequisites: Mathematics ACT score of 16 and two years of high school mathematics, or consent of instructor.
General Education: Critical and Collaborative Thinking – Quantitative Reasoning
120 Intermediate Algebra 3 hours TBA
This course in algebra includes linear equations, quadratic equations,
rational exponents, inequalities, systems of equations, logarithms,
exponential equations and graphing equations.
Prerequisites: Math placement or consent of instructor.
Developmental
125 College Algebra 3 hours F,S
This course immerses students in algebraic methods in the context of
modeling real-world phenomena, particularly those related to social
issues, including hunger and poverty. Mathematical topics will include
functions and graphs; solving equations; displaying and describing data;
linear, exponential, logarithmic, power and quadratic functions; mathematical
modeling; and probability. This course does not meet the prerequisites
for biology and chemistry courses.
Prerequisites: MTH 120 or an equivalent course, math placement or consent
of instructor.
General Education: Critical and Collaborative Thinking – Quantitative
Reasoning
128 Mathematics for the Sciences 2 hours S
This is a mathematics course intended for students in the sciences preparing
for physics, biology or calculus. Topics will include trigonometry and
its applications, vectors, and exponential and logarithmic functions.
140 College Geometry 2 hours S12
Students will learn plane geometry and trigonometry from an intuitive point of view, including the study of perimeter and area, congruence and similarity, geometric constructions, circles, triangles, polygons and polyhedra, and trigonometric functions and identities.
Prerequisite: MTH 120 or consent of instructor.
150 Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher 3 hours F
This course is designed expressly for the needs of elementary school teachers, including the structure of arithmetic, sets, elementary logic, number systems, relations and functions.
Prerequisite: MTH 120 or other course approved by the education department.
200 Statistical Methods I 3 hours F,S
This course is an introduction to descriptive statistics, including graphs, sampling distributions, measures of central tendency, probability theory, hypothesis testing through nonparametic tests, confidence intervals, correlation and regression. Statistical applications, hypotheses testing and the use of statistical software for graphing is emphasized.
Prerequisite: MTH 125 or consent of instructor.
General Education: Critical and Collaborative Thinking – Quantitative Reasoning
210 Calculus I 5 hours F
This course is an introduction to differential and integral calculus. Students will learn to calculate the rates of change of functions including trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions and how to solve initial value and optimization problems. Students will learn the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and integration techniques.
Prerequisite: MTH 128 or math placement.
General Education: Critical and Collaborative Thinking – Quantitative Reasoning
220 Calculus II 4 hours S
This course is a continuation of MTH 210. Students will learn more advanced integration techniques, numerical analysis techniques, parametric equations, along with Taylor polynomials and series.
Prerequisite: MTH 210 or permission of instructor.
250 Discrete Mathematics 3 hours S13
This course introduces discrete methods of mathematical problem solving. Topics include set theory, symbolic logic, sequences and mathematical induction, basic combinatorics, probability and graph theory.
Prerequisite: MTH 210.
275 Field Experience 1-2 hours TBA
299 Selected Topics – Basic 1-3 hours TBA
This course covers topics in basic mathematics not normally included in freshman- and sophomore-level courses.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
300 Linear Algebra 3 hours S
This course is an introductory treatment of systems of linear equations, vectors and matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations and eigenvalues.
Prerequisite: MTH 220 or consent of instructor.
305 Calculus III 3 hours F
This first course in multivariate calculus includes vector functions and their derivatives, plane curves, surfaces, partial derivatives and multiple integrals.
Prerequisite: MTH 220.
320 Differential Equations 3 hours S13
This introduction to the solution of differential equations includes first order differential equations, higher-order equations, Laplace transforms and linear systems.
Prerequisite: MTH 220.
325 Introduction to Probability Theory 3 hours S12
This course is an introduction to probability, including basic combinatorics and set theory; independence; conditional probability; random variables; specific discrete and continuous probability distributions; jointly distributed random variables; expectation; moments and moment generating functions; and various limit theorems.
Prerequisite: MTH 210 or consent of instructor.
330 Modern Algebra 3 hours F12
This course is an introduction to algebraic systems, including groups, rings and integral domains.
Prerequisite: MTH 300 or consent of instructor.
340 Modern Geometry 3 hours F11
This axiomatic study of various geometries includes Euclidean geometry and hyperbolic geometry. Students will also study historical and philosophical implications of the development of non-Euclidean geometries.
Prerequisite: MTH 210 or consent of instructor.
350 Statistical Methods II 3 hours S
This project-oriented course in statistics and experimental design includes categorical analysis, multiple regression, the analysis of variance, factor analysis and other statistical techniques as appropriate.
Prerequisite: MTH 200.
360 Mathematics Teaching Methods with Technology 1 hour F11
This course is an introduction to the texts, manuals, materials, technology and methods of teaching mathematics. It cannot be taken as a directed study.
Prerequisite: EDU 201, junior standing or permission of instructor.
Prerequisite or corequisite: EDU 356
380 Research Project 2-3 hours TBA
In consultation with the instructor, students may determine a topic for research. Evaluation consists of a paper and a presentation before an audience of the student's peers.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
450 Internship 1-6 hours TBA
460 Independent Study 1-4 hours F,S
This course allows for advanced study in selected areas for mathematics majors and minors.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
499 Selected Topics – Advanced 1-3 hours TBA
This course covers topics in advanced mathematics not normally covered in junior- and senior-level courses.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
