2017-2018 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    May 15, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Mathematics

  
  • MAT 112 - Algebraic Operations and Functions

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Algebraic operations. Linear and quadratic equations, applications. Exponents and logarithms. Credit not given for MAT 112 after receiving a C or better in MAT 183 or above.
  
  • MAT 117 - Foundational Mathematics via Problem Solving I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    One course in three-course sequence. Number concepts and relationships (including concepts of numeration, operations, number theory). Emphasizing learning through problem solving.
  
  • MAT 118 - Foundational Mathematics via Problem Solving II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    One course in a three-course sequence. Rational numbers, real numbers, patterns, and functions. Emphasizing learning through problem solving.
  
  • MAT 119 - Foundational Mathematics via Problem Solving III

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    One course in a three-course sequence. Probability, statistics, geometric and measurement concepts. Emphasizing learning through problem solving.
  
  • MAT 120 - Supplemental Basic Mathematics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) Irregularly
    ls as needed for further coursework. Does not satisfy any part of the quantitative skills requirement.
    COREQ: MAT 121  OR MAT 122  OR MAT 183  OR MAT 194 
  
  • MAT 121 - Probability and Statistics for the Liberal Arts I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    First in a two-course sequence. Teaches probability and statistics by focusing on data and reasoning. Topics include displaying data, numerical measures of data, elementary probability, discrete distributions, normal distributions, confidence intervals. NOTE: A student cannot receive credit for MAT 121 after completing STT 101 or any MAT course numbered above 180 with a grade of C or better.
  
  • MAT 122 - Probability and Statistics for the Liberal Arts II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Second in a two-course sequence. Teaches probability and statistics focusing on data and reasoning. Topics include hypothesis testing, linear correlation, linear regression, nonparametric methods, statistical process control, solving liner equations, matrices, Markov chains. NOTE: A student cannot receive credit for MAT 122 after completing any MAT course numbered above 180 with a grade of C or better.
    PREREQ: MAT 121   
  
  • MAT 183 - Elements of Modern Mathematics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Linear equations, matrices, and linear programming. Introduction to mathematics of finance. Discrete probability theory. For students interested in management, finance, economics, or related areas.
  
  • MAT 193 - Algebra-Infused Precalculus

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) Irregularly
    Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Analytical trigonometry and trigonometric functions. Emphasis on algebra throughout the course. A student cannot receive credit for MAT 193 after receiving a grade of C or better in any calculus course. Credit cannot be given for both MAT 193 and MAT 194 .
  
  • MAT 194 - Precalculus

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) Every semester
    Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Analytical trigonometry and trigonometric functions. A student cannot receive credit for MAT 194 after receiving a grade of C or better in any calculus course. Credit cannot be given for both MAT 193 and MAT 194.
  
  • MAT 200 - Selected Topics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • MAT 221 - Elementary Probability and Statistics I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) Every semester
    First of a two-course sequence. For students in fields that emphasize quantitative methods. Probability, design of experiments, sampling theory, introduction of computers for data management, evaluation of models, and estimation of parameters.
  
  • MAT 222 - Elementary Probability and Statistics II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Continuation of MAT 221 . Further methods of statistical analysis emphasizing statistical reasoning and data analysis using statistical software. Basic concepts of hypothesis testing, estimation and confidence intervals, t-tests and chi-square tests, linear regression, analysis of variance.
    PREREQ: MAT 221 
  
  • MAT 284 - Business Calculus

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    One-variable differential and integral calculus. Applications to business and economics. MAT 284 may not be taken for credit after successful completion of MAT 285 or MAT 295.
  
  • MAT 285 - Life Sciences Calculus I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Functions and their graphs, derivatives and their applications, differentiation techniques, the exponential and logarithm functions, multivariable differential calculus including constrained optimization. MAT 285 may not be taken for credit after successful completion of MAT 284 or MAT 295
  
  • MAT 286 - Life Sciences Calculus II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Antidifferentiation; the definite integral and applications; first order differential equations with applications. Cannot be taken for credit after successfully completing MAT 296 .
    PREREQ: MAT 285 
  
  • MAT 290 - Independent Study

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • MAT 295 - Calculus I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) Every semester
    Analytic geometry, limits, derivatives, maxima-minima, related rates, graphs, differentials, exponential and logarithmic functions, mean-value theorem, L’Hospital’s rule, integration. For science majors. MAT 295 may not be taken for credit after successful completion of MAT 286 .
  
  • MAT 296 - Calculus II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    2-4 credit(s) Every semester
    Integration: the definite integral and applications; trigonometric functions, methods of integration, improper integrals, infinite series, elementary differential equations, parametric equations, polar coordinates.
    PREREQ: MAT 295  WITH MINIMUM GRADE C-
  
  • MAT 331 - First Course in Linear Algebra

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Linear equations, n-dimensional euclidean space, linear independence, bases, linear transformations, matrices and determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Geometric aspects. Credit will not be given for both MAT 331 and 485.
    PREREQ: MAT 286  OR MAT 296 
  
  • MAT 375 - Introduction to Abstract Mathematics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Principles of symbolic logic, set theory, basic function theory, relations, and cardinality. Emphasis on developing proof-writing skills, including mathematical induction. Credit cannot be given for both MAT 375 and CIS 375.
    PREREQ: MAT 295  
  
  • MAT 397 - Calculus III

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) Every semester
    Analytic geometry and vectors; functions of more than one variable, multiple integrals, partial differentiation, physical applications.
    PREREQ: MAT 296  WITH MINIMUM GRADE C-
  
  • MAT 412 - Introduction to Real Analysis I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to the foundations of calculus covering topics from the following: the real number system, functions, limits, sequences, infinite series, continuity, and uniform continuity. Enrollment limited to mathematics majors.
    PREREQ: (MAT 375  OR CIS 375 ) AND MAT 397  
  
  • MAT 414 - Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    First order differential equations. Second order linear differential equations. Power series solutions. Bessel’s equations, Laplace transforms. Systems of first order differential equations. Applications. Credit will not be given for both MAT 414 and MAT 485 .
    PREREQ: MAT 397  OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 421 - Applied Probability and Statistics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Sample spaces, counting, random variables and their distributions, expected value, central limit theorem. Estimation and confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, analysis of variance and regression. MAT 421 does not count towards the Mathematics or Applied Mathematics major or minor. Cannot be taken for credit after successfully completing MAT 521.
    PREREQ: MAT 286  OR MAT 296 
  
  • MAT 485 - Differential Equations and Matrix Algebra for Engineers

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Solution of ordinary differential equations, including series methods. Vector spaces, matrix algebra, rank, linear systems, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Credit not given for both MAT 485 and MAT 414, nor for both MAT 331 and 485. Does not count toward mathematics major.
    PREREQ: MAT 397 
  
  • MAT 490 - Independent Study

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • MAT 495 - Fundamentals of Data Science

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MAT 695
    Fundamental methods for data science, such as regression, linear discriminant analysis, k-nearest neighbors, support vector machine, k-means, principal component analysis, and nonlinear dimension reduction. Performance evaluation and model selection. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: (MAT 331 AND MAT 521) OR (MAT 503 AND MAT 523)
  
  • MAT 499 - Honors Capstone Project

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • MAT 503 - Matrix Methods for Data Science

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Matrix methods required for data analysis with an emphasis on applications and using software. Matrix norms, orthogonality, eigendecomposition, SVD, LS, QRD, LDA, PCA. Not for math majors or minors. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: MAT 397
  
  • MAT 511 - Advanced Calculus

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Partial derivatives, implicit functions, integration in several variables, line and surface integrals.
    PREREQ: (MAT 331  AND MAT 397 ) OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 512 - Introduction to Real Analysis II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Real-number system, set theory and elementary topological properties of the real line, continuity and differentiability, sequences and series, uniform convergence, Riemann integration, and improper integrals.
    PREREQ: MAT 412  OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 513 - Introduction to Complex Analysis

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Complex number system and its arithmetic, geometric representation. Linear transformations. Analytic functions and the Cauchy-Riemann equations. Integration and Cauchy’s theorem, Taylor and Laurent series, singularities, poles, and residues. Applications.
    PREREQ: MAT 412  OR MAT 511  OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 517 - Partial Differential Equations and Fourier Series

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Partial differential equations, boundary-value problems, Fourier series and orthogonal expansions, Bessel functions, and Legendre polynomials.
    PREREQ: MAT 485  OR MAT 414  OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 518 - Fourier Series, Transforms and Wavelets

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Orthogonal functions, Fourier series, Fourier transforms-continuous and discrete, Haar wavelets and multiresolution analysis, applications to signal processing. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: MAT 331  OR MAT 485  OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 521 - Introduction to Probability

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Algebra of sets. Probability in finite sample spaces. Binomial and multinomial coefficients. Random variables. Expected value and standard deviation. Density functions. Statistical applications.
    PREREQ: MAT 397  OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 523 - Statistical Methods for Data Science

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Statistical methods (such as hypothesis testing, parameter estimation, regression, ANOVA, sampling, experimental design) required for data science. Emphasis on applications and using software. Additional work required for graduate students.
    PREREQ: MAT 397 AND (MAT 222 OR CIS 321 OR MAT 421 OR MAT 521)
  
  • MAT 525 - Mathematical Statistics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Estimation and confidence intervals. Normal distribution and central limit theorem. Testing hypotheses, chi-square, t, and F distributions. Least squares, regression, and correlation.
    PREREQ: MAT 521  OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 526 - Introduction to Stochastic Processes

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Discrete time Markov chains, Poisson process, continuous time Markov chains and other selected stochastic processes.
    PREREQ: MAT 521  OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 531 - Second Course in Linear Algebra

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Abstract vector spaces and inner product spaces, linear transformations and linear operators, eigenvalues and diagonalization. Primarily for mathematics majors.
    PREREQ: ((MAT 375  OR CIS 375 ) AND MAT 331 ) OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 532 - Applied Linear Algebra

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Factorization of matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonality. Applications of matrices to such topics as least-squares approximation, fast Fourier transform, difference and differential equations, linear programming, networks, game theory.
    PREREQ: MAT 331  OR MAT 485  OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 534 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Theory of groups, rings, and fields, including the integers and polynomail rings.
    PREREQ: MAT 531  OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 541 - Introduction to Number Theory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Prime numbers, greatest common divisors, congruences. Euler’s function, Fermat’s theorem, primitive roots, indices, quadratic residues, Legendre and Jacobi symbols, and the quadratic reciprocity law.
    PREREQ: ((MAT 375  OR CIS 375 ) AND MAT 331 ) OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 545 - Introduction to Combinatorics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CIS 545  
    Permutations, combinations, recurrence relations, generating functions, inclusion-exclusion and applications, introductory graph theory.
    PREREQ: MAT 375  OR CIS 375  OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 551 - Fundamental Concepts of Geometry

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Synthetic projective geometries. Coordinate systems for projective spaces. Algebraic representation of projective transformations; euclidean, non-euclidean, and affine geometries as real cases of projective geometry.
    PREREQ: ((MAT 375  OR CIS 375 ) AND MAT 331 ) OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 554 - Differential Geometry

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Theory of curves in three-dimensional space, including Frenet’s formula, Gaussian and mean curvature, geodesics, developable surfaces, special conformal mappings.
    PREREQ: MAT 412  OR MAT 511  OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 562 - Elementary Topology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Metrics and metric spaces, topologies and topological spaces, separation properties, compactness, connectedness, and continuity.
    PREREQ: ((MAT 375  OR CIS 275) AND MAT 412 ) OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 581 - Numerical Methods with Programming

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Approximation methods for solution of nonlinear equations. Interpolation problems. Numerical integration. Solution of ordinary differential equations. Error analysis and writing computer programs. Primarily for mathematics and engineering students.
    PREREQ: MAT 397  OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 593 - History of Mathematics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Mathematical concepts in their historical perspective. Character and contributions of the great mathematicians and relation of mathematics to other sciences.
    PREREQ: (MAT 397  AND AT LEAST TWO 500-LEVEL MATH COURSES) OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 599 - Senior Seminar in Mathematics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Topic Chosen by the instructor. Permission of department.