Catalog 2013-2014

MAT - Mathematics

Credit cannot be earned in mathematics courses that are prerequisites for courses already completed.

MAT 150 Introductory Algebra

A study of the basic concepts of algebra such as first-degree equations, factoring, rational expressions, graphing, quadratic equations, exponents and radicals. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements of the Baccalaureate Experience.

Credit Hours: 4

MAT 155 Finite Mathematics for Liberal Arts

Appropriate as a general distribution requirement for liberal arts students. Topics include graph theory, planning and scheduling, data collection, descriptive statistics, social choices and voting, the problem of fair division, and the study of size and shape.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 150 or equivalent.

MAT 160 College Algebra

Topics include functions and their graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and matrices.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 150 or equivalent.

MAT 170 Precalculus

Covers exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, applications of trigonometric functions, polar coordinates and vectors.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 160 or equivalent.

MAT 201 Introduction to Statistics

An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, with applications in various disciplines using statistical computer software.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 155 or equivalent (or higher).

MAT 225 Calculus for Business

This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental components of differential and integral calculus, with a particular emphasis on those aspects of calculus that have applications to business. The course covers exponential and logarithmic functions, limits, differentiation and differentiation techniques, applications of the derivative (e.g., marginal cost, marginal revenue, rate of growth), anti-derivatives, the integral as an area, functions of several variables, and partial derivatives.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 160 or equivalent.

MAT 260 Calculus I

Covers limits, continuity, differentiation, applications of derivatives, integration, and integration by substitution.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 170 with a grade of "C" or higher, or equivalent.

MAT 261 Calculus II

Covers integration techniques and applications, parametric and polar curves, sequences and infinite series.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 260 with a grade of "C" or higher.

MAT 262 Calculus III

Covers vectors in two and three dimensional space, partial derivatives, multiple integration and vector calculus.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 261 with a grade of "C" or higher.

MAT 285 Programming with Mathematical Applications

This course teaches programming fundamentals such as program design and modularity, with an emphasis on mathematical applications. Mathematical fields from which problems will be drawn include number theory, linear algebra, statistics, differential equations, multivariable calculus and modeling.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 261 with a grade of "C" or higher

MAT 299 Introduction to Higher Mathematics

Covers proof techniques, basic set theory, relations and partitions, functions and cardinality.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 262 with a grade of "C" or higher.

MAT 300 Differential Equations

Covers first-order differential equations with applications, higher-order differential equations with applications, systems of differential equations and numerical solutions of differential equations.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 262 with a grade of "C" or higher.

MAT 301 Discrete Mathematics

Covers sets, induction, algorithms, recursion, matrices, relations, functions, digraphs, partially ordered sets, lattices, Boolean algebra, switching circuits, trees and combinatorial analysis.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 299 with a grade of "C" or higher.

MAT 308 Linear Algebra

Covers systems of equations, matrices, vectors spaces and subspaces, dimension, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 299 with a grade of "C" or higher.

MAT 310 Probability and Mathematical Statistics

Covers probability, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 299 with a grade of "C" or higher.

MAT 401 Real Analysis

Covers the theory of limits, continuity, differentiation and integration.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 299 with a grade of "C" or higher.

MAT 410 Complex Analysis

Covers complex numbers, analytic functions, elementary functions, integrals, series, residues and poles.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 299 with a grade of "C" or higher.

MAT 420 Modern Abstract Algebra

Covers the theory of groups, rings and fields.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

MAT 299 with a grade of "C" or higher.

MAT 490 Senior Seminar

An in-depth study of a topic in mathematics or mathematical programming. Requires consultation with a faculty member, personal research, library research and an oral presentation.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

Senior standing in mathematics or mathematical programming. Permission of the department chair required.

MAT 499 Selected Topics

Subject may be chosen from point-set topology, partial differential equations, combinatorics, graph theory or other topics.

Credit Hours: 1-4