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Mathematics Division Majors and Minors

Thompson Complex, Central Wing

Office (Mathematics): 357
Phone: (270) 745-3651
Fax: (270) 745-3699
Website (Mathematics):  www.wku.edu/math
e-mail (Mathematics):  Math@wku.edu  

Dr. Peter Hamburger, Head   

Professor Mark Robinson, Assistant Department Head (Mathematics)
Professor David Neal, Lead Advisor (Mathematics)
Professor Claus Ernst, Director of Graduate Studies (Mathematics)
 

Professors: M. Atici, R. Crawford, C. Ernst, P. Hamburger, N. Iraniparast, B. Kessler, D. Neal, B. Richmond, T. Richmond, M. Robinson, J. Spraker, W. Weidemann

Associate Professors: F. Atici,  D. Lanphier, V. Moody, L. Nguyen

Assistant Professors: M. Autin,  T. Bhattacharya, B. Csaba, M. Dunkum, J. Gishe,  M. Khenner,
H. Marchionda, A. Por, J. Quiton, R. Schugart, D. Wu

Instructors: R. Ayers, J. Brantley, S. Britt, L. Fitzpatrick, T. Harris, L. Plumlee, L. Rogers, J. Thornton, L. Wells

Transitional Retirees:  J. Barksdale, B. Brunson, L. Pulsinelli


 
Mathematics majors are available to those planning to pursue careers in secondary and middle grades education as well as to those whose preparation is being directed toward positions in business and industry or toward further work in mathematics at the graduate level. In addition, several courses are offered to meet the demands for the mathematical training of students whose major educational objectives are not directly related to mathematics. Mathematics majors are assigned advisors from among the departmental faculty and are required to consult with these advisors before each registration period.

When planning a program of study in this department, each student should be aware of the University’s academic requirements and regulations contained in this catalog in the chapter “Academic Information.” Specific attention should be given to the sub-sections in the chapter entitled (a) Academic Programs, (b) General Education Requirements, and (c) Academic Requirements and Regulations.

Students should be aware that some academic programs may require additional scholastic regulations and standards not specified in the catalog. To obtain a copy of these regulations, students should contact the department head.

The Mathematics Division offers the following majors and minors:

  • Major:  Mathematics general major for employment in industry and/or graduate studies in mathematics (reference number 728)
  • Major:  Mathematics extended major for employment in industry and/or graduate studies in mathematics (reference number 528)
  • Major:  Mathematics general major certifiable for teaching secondary level mathematics (reference number 728)
  • Major:  Middle grades mathematics (reference number 730)




Major in Mathematics

A major in mathematics provides a Bachelor of Arts degree and requires either a minimum of 35 semester hours for a general major with a minor or second major (reference number 728) or a minimum of 48 semester hours for an extended major (reference number 528). The first type of major offers two options: (1) Major for Employment in Industry and/or Graduate Studies in Mathematics; (2) Major Certifiable for Teaching Secondary Level Mathematics.  The second type of major offers the first of these options.  Option 1 students are required to complete both CS 240 and CS 241.  Option 2 students are required to complete either CS 230 or CS 240.

Option 1: Major for Employment in Industry and/or Graduate Studies in Mathematics



(A) General Major (728): The student must complete a minimum of 35 hours of mathematics with a minor or second major giving a total of at least 54 hours (48 unduplicated) with the following requirements:

  1. MATH 126-227 (or 122-132-232), 307, 310, 317, 327, 498.
  2. 2. At least one of the sequences: MATH 317-417; 329- 429; 331-435; 431-432; 431-450; 405-406.
  3. 3. At least 6 hours of 400-level mathematics other than MATH 475.

Other acceptable courses for the general major are MATH 275 (up to 3 hours), 305, 315, 323, 329, 331, 398 (up to 3 hours), 405, 406, 415, 417, 423, 429, 431, 432, 435, 439, 450, 470, 475 (up to 6 hours), and STAT 301.

(B) Extended Major (528): The student must complete a minimum of 48 hours of mathematics with the following requirements:

  1. MATH 126-227 (or 122-132-232), 307, 310, 317, 327, 498.
  2. 2. At least one of the sequences: MATH 317-417; 329- 429; 331-435; 431-432; 431-450; 405-406.
  3. 3. At least 12 hours of 400-level mathematics.

Other acceptable courses for the extended major are MATH 275 (up to 3 hours), 305, 315, 323, 329, 331, 398 (up to 3 hours), 405, 406, 409, 415, 417, 423, 429, 431, 432, 435, 439, 450, 470, 475 (up to 6 hours), and STAT 301.

Option 2: Major Certifiable for Teaching Secondary Level Mathematics

General Certifiable Major (reference number 728):  The student must complete a minimum of 35 hours of mathematics with a minor or second major giving a total of at least 54 hours (48 unduplicated) with the following requirements:

  1. MATH 126-227 (or 122-132-232), 304, 307, 310, 317, 323, 327, 498; STAT 301. The student must complete these courses before the “professional semester.”
  2. At least 3 hours of 400-level mathematics from the following list:  MATH 405, 406, 409, 415, 417, 421, 423, 429, 431, 432, 435, 439, 450, 470.

 Students in this option must have a second major in science and mathematics education (SMED, Ref. 774).  In addition, students must attain a grade of “C” or better in each required mathematics course and a 2.5 GPA for all required mathematics courses.


Suggested Program of Study

Sample Four-Year Program of Study for the
General Mathematics Major for
Graduate Studies or Employment in Industry 728

Fall (freshman year)
CS 240
ENG 100 (A)
HIST 119/120 (C)
MATH 126 (D)
COMM 145/161 (A)

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
4.5
3

16.5

Spring (freshman year)
CS 241
MATH 227
General Ed. Category (B)
General Ed. Category (C)
Foreign Language (A)

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
4.5
3
3
3

16.5

Fall (sophomore year)
MATH 307
MATH 327
General Ed. Category(F)
General Ed. Category (D)
Course in Minor

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
4
2
3
3

15

Spring (sophomore year)
MATH 310
General Ed. Category(B)
Gen. Ed. Category + Lab (D)
Course in Minor
General Elective

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
4
3
3

16

Fall (junior year)
ENG 300 (A)
MATH 317
General Ed. Category (B)
Course in Minor
General Electives

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3

15

Spring (junior year)
MATH
General Ed. Category (C)
Course in Minor
General Electives


Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
6


15

Fall (senior year)
MATH
MATH
General Ed. Category(E)
Course in Minor
General Electives

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3

15

Spring (senior year)
MATH 498
MATH
MATH or Course in Minor
Course in Minor
General Electives

Total Hours

Hrs.
1
3
3
3
3

13

(A-F) denotes General Education Category




Suggested Program of Study

Sample Four-Year Program of Study for the
Extended Mathematics Major for
Graduate Studies or Employment in Industry 528

Fall (freshman year)
ENG 100 (A)
COMM 145/161 (A)
HIST 119/120 (C)
MATH 126 (D)
CS 240

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
4.5
3

16.5

Spring (freshman year)
MATH 227
General Ed. Category (B)
CS 241
General Ed. Category (C)
Foreign Language (A)

Total Hours

Hrs.
4.5
3
3
3
3

16.5

Fall (sophomore year)
MATH 307
MATH 310
General Ed. Category (B)
General Ed. Category (F)
General Ed. Category + Lab (D)

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
2
4

15

Spring (sophomore year)
MATH 327
MATH 3xx
General Ed. Category (C)
General Ed. Category (D)
General Ed. Category (B)

Total Hours

Hrs.
4
3
3
3
3

16

Fall (junior year)
MATH 317
MATH 3xx or 4xx
ENG 300 (A)
General Ed. Category (E)
General Elective/Minor

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3

15

Spring (junior year)
MATH 3xx or 4xx
MATH 3xx or 4xx
General Electives/Minor



Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
9



15

Fall (senior year)
MATH 3xx or 4xx
MATH 4xx
MATH 398
General Electives/Minor


Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
1
8


15

Spring (senior year)
MATH 3xx or 4xx
MATH 4xx
MATH 498
General Electives/Minor


Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
1
6


13

(A-F) denotes General Education Category





Suggested Program of Study

Sample Four-Year Program of Study for the
General Mathematics Major Certifiable for
Teaching Secondary Level Mathematics 728

Fall (freshman year)
MATH 126 (D)
ENG 100 (A)
Foreign Language (A)
CS 230/240
SMED 101
General Ed. Category (F)

Total Hours

Hrs.
4.5
3
3
3
1
1

15.5

Spring (freshman year)
MATH 227
HIST 119/120 (C)
Literature Course (B)
General Ed. + Lab. (D)
SMED 102


Total Hours

Hrs.
4.5
3
3
4
2


16.5

Fall (sophomore year)
MATH 307
MATH 310
SMED 210
General Ed. Category (D)
General Ed. Category (C)
General Ed. Category (F)

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3
1

16

Spring (sophomore year)
MATH 327
STAT 301
SMED 320
ENG 300 (A)
General Ed. Category (B)


Total Hours

Hrs.
4
3
3
3
3


16

Fall (junior year)
MATH 323
MATH 304
SMED 340
COMM 145/161 (A)
General Ed. Category (B)
 

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3
 

15

Spring (junior year)
MATH 317
MATH 4xx
SMED 360
General Ed. Category (E)     
General Elective


Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3


15

Fall (senior year)
MATH 498
SMED 470
EXED 330
General Ed. Category (C)
General Elective

Total Hours

Hrs.
1
3
3
3
3

13

Spring (senior year)
SMED 489
SEC 490




Total Hours

Hrs.
3
10




13

(A-F) denotes General Education Category





Suggested Program of Study

Sample Four-Year Program of Study for the
Major in Middle Grades Mathematics 730

Fall (freshman year)
MATH 117 or 126 (D)
SMED 101
ENG 100 (A)
Foreign Language (A)
General Ed. + Lab (D)
General Ed. Category (F)

Total Hours

Hrs.
3-4.5
1
3
3
4
1

15-16.5

Spring (freshman year)
MATH 126 or 227
SMED 102
HIST 119/120 (C)
General Ed. Literature (B)
General Ed. Category (D)


Total Hours

Hrs.
4.5
2
3
3
3


15.5

Fall (sophomore year)
MATH 205
MATH 203/STAT 301
SMED 210
General Ed. Category (C)
General Ed. Category (F)
General Ed. Category (B)

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
3
1
3

16

Spring (sophomore year)
MATH 206
MATH 413
SMED 320
ENG 300 (A)
General Ed. Category (C)


Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3


15

Fall (junior year)
MATH 403/323
MATH 308
SMED 340
General Ed. Category (B)
COMM 145/161 (A)

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3

15

Spring (junior year)
MATH 411/421
SMED 360
General Ed. Category (E)
General Electives


Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
6


15

Fall (senior year)
MATH 304
MATH 490
SMED 470
EXED 330
General Electives

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
1
3
3
6

16

Spring (senior year)
SMED 489
MGE 490




Total Hours

Hrs.
3
10




13

(A-F) denotes General Education Category






Major in Middle Grades Mathematics
A major in middle grades mathematics (reference number 730) is for students who plan to teach mathematics in grades 5-9 only.  The degree requires a second major in science and mathematics education (SMED, Ref. 774).  Upon successful completion of both majors, the student will receive a Bachelor of Science degree.

The student must complete a minimum of 32.5 hours in mathematics by taking the following required courses:  MATH 117 and 126  OR MATH 126 and 227;  MATH 203 or STAT 301; MATH 205, 206, 304, 308, 403 or 323, 411 or 421, 413, 490.

Students must attain a grade of “C” or better in each required course and must have a 2.5 GPA overall in required mathematics courses.



Minor in Mathematics (Minor for Employment in Industry and/or Graduate Studies in Mathematics)

A minor in mathematics (reference number 417) requires a minimum of 18 semester hours.

The student who elects a minor in mathematics is provided a minor that requires at least eighteen semester hours of mathematics. In addition to the foundational sequence (MATH 126, 227, 307*) this student is required to select two courses from MATH 305, 310, 317, 327, 329, 331, or STAT 301**.

* Students majoring in engineering may replace MATH 307 with MATH 350.

** Students may not count both MATH 329 and STAT 301 in the minor.




Grades K-5 Certification
All students seeking grades K-5 certification must satisfy the general education requirement in mathematics prior to enrolling in the required courses:  MATH 205-206-308.


Graduate Degree Programs
The Department of Mathematics offers graduate courses for the Master of Arts and Master of Science in mathematics. Mathematics coursework is also provided for those seeking graduate degrees in elementary or middle grades education. Several assistantships are available for qualified graduate students. For further information see the  GRADUATE STUDIES CATALOG   or contact the  OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES .


Additional information on admissions and graduate assistantships for the graduate programs in Mathematics can be obtained from:

Dr. Claus Ernst
Director of Graduate Studies in Mathematics
Phone: (270) 745-6224








      MATHEMATICS CATALOG COURSE LIST      

 
MATH 106 AC SUPPORT FOR MATH 116E 0 HOURS
Corequisites: MATH 116E

Provides supervised sessions in which students work individually or in groups to complete supplementary assignments or projects; may include assistance with text-specific online homework and graphing calculators.

Note: A student who withdraws from MATH 116E must also withdraw from MATH 106.
MATH 109 GENERAL MATHEMATICS 3 HOURS GEN ED D2
Terminal course for non-science majors suggested for the student who has satisfactorily completed minimum high school mathematics requirements and needs no further work in algebra. Topics include sets, introduction to probability and statistics, geometry, and consumer mathematics.
MATH 116 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 HOURS GEN ED D2
Prerequisites: High school Algebra I and II and satisfactory score on Math Placement Exam; or MATH 096 with a grade of C or better. (Student must enroll in MATH 116E if his/her: (1) Math 096 grade was a C; or (2) previous Math 116 grade was D,F, or W; or (3) Math ACT and MPE scores indicate need for enhanced version.

Graphing and problem solving are integrated throughout the study of polynomial, absolute value, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. (Graphing calculator required.)
MATH 116E COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 HOURS GEN ED D2
Corequisites: MATH 106, Academic Support for MATH 116E

Prerequisites: High school Algebra I and II and a satisfactory score on
Math Placement Exam; or MATH 096 with a grade of C or better. (Student must enroll in Math 116E if his/her: (1) Math 096 grade was C; or (2) previous Math 116 grade was D,F, or W; or (3) Math ACT and MPE scores indicate need for enhanced version.)

Special requirement: Students who withdraw from MATH 106 must also withdraw from MATH 116E.
MATH 117 TRIGONOMETRY 3 HOURS GEN ED D2
Prerequisites: Four years of high school mathematics including Algebra I and II and geometry, and satisfactory score on Math Placement Exam; or MATH 116 with a grade of C or better.
Unit circle; trigonometric functions and graphs; trigonometric identities and equations; right triangle trigonometry; laws of sines and cosines; DeMoivre's Theorem; vectors and applications of trigonometry. (Graphing calculator required.)
MATH 118 COLLEGE ALG/TRIG 5 HOURS GEN ED D2
Prerequisites: High school Algebra I and II and geometry, and satisfactory score on Math Placement Exam; or MATH 096 with a grade of C or better. (Students who have completed MATH 096 are urged to substitute MATH 116-117 for MATH 118.)

Real number system, algebraic manipulations, and solutions of equations and inequalities, absolute value, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, systems of equations, complex numbers. (Graphing calculator required.)
MATH 119 FUND OF CALCULUS 4 HOURS GEN ED D2
Prerequisites: Four years of high school mathematics, including Algebra I and II and geometry, and satisfactory score on Math Placement Exam; or MATH 116 or MATH 118, with a grade of C or better.
An introduction to calculus designed for non-science and non-technical majors. Applications are directed toward the management sciences and related areas. Not accepted for credit toward a mathematics major or minor. (Graphing calculator required.)
MATH 121 COMPUTATIONAL PROBLEM SOLVING 4 HOURS
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky

Equivalent Course: CS 121

Students will tackle problems ranging from elementary to advanced, using mathematical methods, algorithmic techniques, and computational methods. This course is taught jointly by mathematics and computer science faculty; it is equivalent to CS 121
MATH 122 CALCULUS SINGLE VARIABLE I 3 HOURS GEN ED D2
Pre-requisites: Four years of high school mathematics, including Algebra II, geometry and trigonometry, and satisfactory score on Math Placement Exam; or MATH 117 or MATH 118, with grade of C or better.
Introductory analytic geometry and differential calculus. First course of a three-course sequence presenting a unified development of analytical geometry, differential and integral calculus, and series. (Graphic calculator required.)
MATH 126 CALC/ANALY GEO I 4.5 HOURS GEN ED D2
Prerequisites: Four years of high school mathematics, including Algebra II, geometry, and trigonometry, and satisfactory score on Math Placement Exam; or MATH 117 or MATH 118, with grade of C or better.
This is the first of a sequence of courses which present a unified treatment of plane and solid analytic geometry and differential and integral calculus. (Graphing calculator required.)
MATH 132 CALCULUS SINGLE VARIABLE II 3 HOURS
Pre-requisite: Math 122 with a grade of C or better.
Integral calculus. Second course of a three-course sequence presenting a unified development of analytical geometry, differential and integral calculus, and series. (Graphing calculator required.)
MATH 142 CALC WITH APPS FOR LIFE SCI 5 HOURS GEN ED D2
Prerequisites: Four years of high school mathematics, including
Algebra I and II, Geometry, and a course that includes trigonometry, and satisfactory Math ACT and math placement scores; or MATH 118 or MATH 117 with a grade of C or better.

Exponential and logarithmic functions, derivatives, integration, first order differential equations, and systems of linear equations, with major emphasis on applications in life sciences.
MATH 175 UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE-MATH 2 HOURS
Pre-requisites: For beginning college freshmen or transfer students with fewer than 24 hours of credit.

Transition to university experience. Topics include study skills, critical thinking skills, library education, exploration of majors and careers, degree programs, campus resources, and personal development. Specific degree requirements for a major in mathematics and career opportunities in mathematics are also discussed.
 
MATH 203 STATISTICS 3 HOURS GEN ED D2
Prerequisite: MATH 116 or MATH 118 or permission of instructor.
Introduction to elementary probability theory. The analysis of data by means of frequency distributions and the statistics which describe them. The binomial and normal probability distributions. Statistical inference. Emphasis is on applied real world problems. Not accepted for credit toward a mathematics major or minor.
MATH 205 NUMBER SYS & NUMBER THRY FOR TEACHERS 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: Completion of general education math course with a grade of C or better;  for students in early grades (K-5), middle grades (5-9) or EXED teacher certification programs only.

Development of conceptual understanding of elementary place value, operations on whole numbers and integers, number theory, basic algebra, and functions.
   
MATH 206 FUNDAMENTALS OF GEOMETRY FOR TEACHERS 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: Completion of general education math course and MATH 205 with grades of C or better;  for students in early grades (K-5), middle grades (5-9) or EXED teacher certification programs only.

Conceptual of fundamental concepts of geometry and measurement.
     
MATH 211 MATH/ELEM TCHR I 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: Completion of general education math requirement with a grade of C or higher. (For students in the early grades (K-5) teacher certification program or students pursuing middle grades (5-9) certification with a mathematics emphasis.)

Elementary work with relations, systems, and introductions to computers, probability, and statistics.
MATH 212 MATH/ELEM TCHR II 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 211 with a grade of C or better. (For students in the early grades (K-4) teacher certification program or students pursuing middle grades (5-8) certification with a mathematics emphasis.)
Construction geometry, motion geometry, nonmetric geometry, measurement including the metric system, and introductions to computers, probability, and statistics.
MATH 213 LAB/MATH ELEM TCH I 1 HOURS
Co-requisite: MATH 211.
Hands-on laboratory, using manipulatives and problem-solving techniques to strengthen mathematical vocabularies and deepen understanding of topics from MATH 211.
MATH 214 LAB/MATH ELEM TCH II 1 HOURS
Co-requisite: MATH 212.
Hands-on laboratory, using manipulatives and problem-solving techniques to strengthen mathematical vocabularies and deepen understanding of topics from MATH 212.
MATH 227 CALC/ANAL GEOM II 4.5 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 126 with a grade of C or better.
MATH 232 CALCULUS SINGLE VARIABLE III 3 HOURS
Pre-requisite: Math 132 with a grade of C or better.
Sequences, series, parametric equations and polar coordinates, applications using technology. Third course of a three-course sequence presenting a unified development of analytical geometry, differential and integral calculus, and series. (Graphing calculator required.)
MATH 275 INTRODUCTORY TOPICS IN MATH 1-3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 126 and permission of instructor.
Varied topics selected to give students an early introduction to interesting mathematical problems or applications not found in the foundation sequence.
MATH 295 INTRO RESEARCH METHOD 1 HOURS
Prerequisite: Ogden Research Scholar, or 3.2 grade point average at the end of freshman year or OCSTH faculty member recommendation.
To familiarize Ogden Research Scholars and other interested students with the fundamentals of choosing a research topic, performing a bibliographical search on a subject, classification of instruments, data taking, data reduction, professional ethics and related topics. The common points of research methodology in the different scientific areas will be emphasized, with examples drawn from various disciplines. Computers will be utilized. (Course does not count toward any major or minor.)
 
 
MATH 304 FUNCTIONS, APPLICATIONS AND EXPLORATIONS 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 126.
In-depth study of mathematical topics that are used in teaching pre-calculus and transition-to-calculus courses at the secondary school level.  Modeling with linear, exponential, and trigonometric functions; curve fitting; discrete and continuous models.
MATH 305 INTRO TO MATH MODEL 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 227 or MATH 232.
Theory and computer implementation of mathematical models. Deterministic, stochastic, discrete, continuous, and matrix models. Introduction to advanced topics such as linear algebra, differential and difference equations, probability, stochastic processes, and dynamical systems.
MATH 307 INTRO TO LINEAR ALG 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 227 or MATH 232.
Systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, vector spaces, inner product spaces, linear transformations, eigenvectors, quadratic forms.
MATH 308 RATIONAL NUMBERS & DATA ANAL FOR TEACHERS 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 206 with a grade of C or better;  for students in early grades
(K-5)
, middle grades (5-9) or EXED teacher certification programs only.

Conceptual development of rational number system, including operations with and relationships among fractions, decimals, and percents; elementary probability and statistics.
   
MATH 310 INTRO TO DISCRETE MA 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 227 or MATH 232.
Introduction to discrete topics. Development of skills in abstraction and generalization. Set theory, functions and relations, mathematical induction, elementary propositional logic, quantification, truth tables, validity; counting techniques, pigeonhole principle, permutations and combinations; recurrence relations and generating functions; elementary graph theory, isomorphisms, trees.
MATH 315 THEORY OF NUMBERS 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 307.
A study of the arithmetic of the integers, divisibility, prime numbers, factorization, diophantine equations, congruences, quadratic residues.
MATH 317 INTRO ALG SYSTEMS 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 307 and MATH 310.
Introduction to groups, rings, polynomial rings, integral domains, and fields.
MATH 323 GEOMETRY I 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 307 or permission of instructor.
Beginning with a re-examination of elementary Euclidean geometry, the course includes a study of absolute plane geometry and the parallel postulate, which leads to an axiomatic treatment of hyperbolic geometry and related topics.
MATH 327 MULTIVAR CALCULUS 4 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 227 or MATH 232.
Topics in real-valued functions of several variables including directional derivatives, implicit functions, gradient, Taylor's Theorem, maxima, minima, and Lagrange multipliers. Differential calculus of vector-valued functions including chain rule and Inverse Function Theorem. Multiple integrals, line integrals, surface integrals, Stokes' and Green's Theorems.
MATH 329 PROBAB/STAT I 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 307 and MATH 310.
Axioms and laws of probability; discrete and continuous probability distributions; multivariate distributions; random variables; expectation; moment generating functions; Central Limit Theorem.
MATH 331 DIFFERENTIAL EQNS 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 227 or MATH 232. (Recommended corequisite: MATH 307.)
Methods of solution of differential equations, existence and nature of solutions, systems of differential equations, applications, and numerical solutions.
MATH 350 ADV ENGINEERING MATH 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 331 or equivalent.
Special topics in Laplace transforms, linear algebra and complex analysis. Designed for engineering students.
MATH 398 SEMINAR - MATHEMATICS 1 HOURS
(May be repeated for up to a total of 3 hours credit.)
Prerequisite: MATH 327.

Students will work on a topic of interest under the direction of a mathematics faculty member, who will set the requirements for the course. Mathematics majors could have the opportunity to continue this work in MATH 498.
 
MATH 403 GEOM EL/MID TCHRS 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 211 and 212. (For students in the early grades (K-4) teacher certification program or students pursuing middle grades (5-8) certification with a mathematics emphasis.)
Both formal and informal methods are used to explain the basic concepts of Euclidean geometry. Emphasis is given to the investigative approach, organizational skills, and problem solving.
MATH 403G GEOM EL/MID TCHRS 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 211 and MATH 212, or equivalent. (For students enrolled in elementary or middle grades graduate programs.)

Both formal and informal methods are used to explain the basic concepts of Euclidean geometry. Emphasis is given to the investigative approach, organizational skills, and problem solving. (Not applicable for the M.S. degree in Mathematics or the M.A.E. degree in Secondary Education.)
MATH 405 NUMERICAL ANALY I 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 307 or 310 or 327, and CS 230 or CS 240 or permission of instructor.
Computer arithmetic, roots of equations, polynomial approximation and interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration. Computer solutions of problems will be required.
MATH 405G NUMERICAL ANALY I 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 307 or 310 or 327; and CS 230 or CS 240 or permission of instructor.
Computer arithmetic, roots of equations, polynomial approximation and interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration. Computer solutions of problems will be required.
MATH 406 NUMERICAL ANALY II 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 307, 327, 331, and either MATH 405 or CS 405.
The solution of linear systems by direct and iterative methods, matrix inversion, the calculation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices. Initial and boundary value problems in ordinary differential equations. Computer solution of problems will be required.
MATH 406G NUMERICAL ANALY II 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 307, 327 and 331; and either MATH 405 or CS 405.The solution of linear systems by direct and iterative methods, matrix inversion, the calculation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices. Initial and boundary value problems in ordinary differential equations. Computer solution of problems will be required.
MATH 409 HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: Six hours of approved mathematics courses at the 300 and/or 400 level or permission of instructor.
History of mathematics from ancient times through the development of calculus, with emphasis on famous problems. Provides knowledge and appreciation useful in the classroom. This course cannot be accepted as part of the 35-hour requirement for the non-certifiable mathematics major. Term papers will be required.
MATH 409G HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: Graduate standing with at least 6 hours of undergraduate mathematics or permission of instructor.
History of mathematics from ancient times through the development of calculus with emphasis on famous problems. Provides knowledge and appreciation useful in the classroom. Term papers will be required. (Not applicable to the M.S. degree in Mathematics).
MATH 411 PROB SOLV EL/MG TCH 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 403 or MATH 323 or permission of instructor.
Integrates concepts developed in algebra, geometry, logic, statistics, probability, and elementary number theory. Students are encouraged to use problem-solving strategies, models, and technologies, and to create problems of their own.
MATH 411G PROB SOLV EL/MG TCH 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 403 or MATH 323 or permission of instructor.

Integrates concepts developed in algebra, geometry, logic, statistics, probability, and elementary number theory. Students are encouraged to use problem-solving strategies, models, and technologies, and to create problems of their own. (Not applicable to the M.S. degree in Mathematics or the M.A.E. in Secondary Education.)
MATH 413 ALG/TECH FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 212 or equivalent.
The use of graphing calculators and computer software to explore algebraic ideas including patterns, functions, equations, inequalities, linear programming, curve fitting, and practical applications of algebra and technology.
MATH 413G ALG/TECH FOR MID GRADES TCHRS 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 212 or equivalent and graduate standing.

The use of graphing calculators and computer software to explore algebraic ideas including patterns, functions, equations, inequalities, linear programming, curve fitting, and practical applications of algebra and technology. (Not applicable to the M.S. degree in Mathematics or the M.A.E. degree in Secondary Education.)
MATH 415 ALG/NUMBER THEORY 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 315 or 317.
An integrated survey of modern algebra and number theory. Topics include number systems, divisibility, congruences, groups and their application to number theory.
MATH 415G ALG/NUMBER THEORY 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 315 or 317.Survey of modern algebra and number theory. Includes number systems, divisibility, congruences, groups and their application to number theory.
MATH 417 ALGEBRAIC SYSTEMS 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 317.
Theory of groups.
MATH 417G ALGEBRAIC SYSTEMS 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 317.Theory of groups.
MATH 421 PROB SOLV SEC TCH 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 307 and 310; MATH 329 and 323, or permission of instructor.
Utilizes various techniques and technology to solve mathematical problems. Integrates concepts from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability, statistics, number theory, discrete mathematics, linear algebra, and calculus.
MATH 421G PROB SOLV SEC TCH 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 307 and MATH 310; MATH 329 and MATH 323, or permission of instructor.

Utilizes various techniques and technology to solve mathematical problems. Integrates concepts from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability, statistics, number theory, discrete mathematics, linear algebra, and calculus. (Not applicable to the M.S. degree in mathematics).
MATH 423 GEOMETRY II 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 323.
An axiomatic development of hyperbolic geometry based on the hyperbolic parallel postulate and the absolute geometry developed in MATH 323, including an emphasis on contrasts with Euclidean geometry.
MATH 423G GEOMETRY II 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 323.An axiomatic development of plane hyperbolic geometry which presupposes a development of absolute geometry.
MATH 429 PROBAB/STATS II 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 327 and MATH 329.
Multivariate probability distributions; sampling distributions, statistical inference; point and interval estimation, properties of estimators; hypothesis testing; regression and correlation; analysis of variance; non-parametric methods.
MATH 429G PROBAB/STATS II 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 327, 329.Multivariate probability distributions; sampling distributions, statistical inference; point and interval estimation, properties of estimators; hypothesis testing; regression and correlation; analysis of variance; non-parametric methods.
MATH 431 INTER ANALYSIS I 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 317.
Topics chosen from cardinality, limits, continuity, elementary topological concepts, sequences and series, differentiation and integration, elementary functional analysis.
MATH 431G INTER ANALYSIS I 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 317.Topics chosen from cardinality, limits, continuity, elementary topological concepts, sequences and series, differentiation and integration, elementary functional analysis.
MATH 432 INTER ANALYSIS II 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 431.
Continuation of MATH 431.
MATH 432G INTER ANALYSIS II 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 431.Continuation of MATH 431.
MATH 435 PARTIAL DIFF EQNS 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 307, 327 and 331.
Equations of first and second order; elliptic, hyperbolic and parabolic equations; Sturm-Liouville theory; applications to equations of mathematical physics using separation of variables and Fourier series.
MATH 435G PARTIAL DIFF EQNS 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 307, 327, and 331.Equations of first and second order; elliptic, hyperbolic and parabolic equations of mathematical physics using separation of variables and Fourier series.
MATH 439 TOPOLOGY I 3 HOURS
Effective Fall 2009
Prerequisite: MATH 317 or permission of instructor.
Introduction to topology including topics selected from: topological spaces, mappings, homeomorphisms, metric spaces, surfaces, knots, manifolds, separation properties, compactness and connectedness.
MATH 439G TOPOLOGY I 3 HOURS
Effective Fall 2009

Prerequisite: MATH 317 or permission of instructor.

Introduction to topology including topics selected from: topological spaces, mappings, homeomorphisms, metric spaces, surfaces, knots, manifolds, separation properties, compactness and connectedness.
MATH 450 COMPLEX VARIABLES 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 327.
Complex number plane, analytic functions of a complex variable, integration, power series, calculus of residues, conformal representation, applications of analytic function theory.
MATH 450G COMPLEX VARIABLES 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 327.Complex number plane, analytic functions of a complex variable, integration, power series, calculus of residues, conformal representation, applications of analytic function theory.
MATH 470 INTRO TO OPERAT RES 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 307 and 327 or permission of instructor.
Principles and techniques of operations research including linear programming, integer programming, quality theory, sensitivity analysis, and dynamic programming.
MATH 470G INTRO TO OPERAT RES 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 307 and 327 or permission of instructor.
Principles and techniques of operations research including linear programming, integer programming, quality theory, sensitivity analysis, and dynamic programming.
MATH 475 SEL TOPICS MATH 1-3 HOURS
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
A consideration of special topics to acquaint the advanced undergraduate student with significant problems and developments of current interest in mathematics. Topics may vary each semester offered.
MATH 475G SEL TOPICS MATH 1-3 HOURS
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Significant problems and developments of current interest.
MATH 490 SEMINAR IN MIDDLE GRADES MATHEMATICS 3 HOURS
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 411.
Hands-on activities emphasize connections among various areas of mathematics; communicating mathematics effectively and applications of middle school mathematics.  Papers and oral presentations are required..
   
MATH 498 SENIOR SEMINAR 1 HOURS
** EFFECTIVE SPRING 2009 **
Prerequisites: MATH 317 and MATH 327 and senior standing, or permission of instructor.

Recommended prerequisite: MATH 398

Students will study articles in current mathematical journals or undertake independent investigations in mathematics. Written and oral presentations will be required.
 
MATH 500 READINGS IN MATH 1-3 HOURS
Prerequisite: Undergraduate major in mathematics.
Students read and present papers that have appeared in (or have been accepted by) mathematical journals. Topics covered are determined by areas of interest.
MATH 501 INTRO PROB/STAT I 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Interpreting and analyzing univariate and bivariate data; data collection; planning and conducting experiments; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference. (Not applicable to the M.S. degree in Mathematics.)
MATH 502 INTRO PROB/STAT II 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 203 or 329 or 501; or permission of instructor.
Review of linear algebra, Markov chains, decision theory, linear programming and game theory.
MATH 503 INTRO TO ANALYSIS 3 HOURS
Examination of selected topics in elementary calculus including sequences, series, limits, continuity, the derivative, and the Riemann integral. Introductory material includes logic, set theory, and functions.
MATH 504 COMP APP PROB MAT 3 HOURS
Computer techniques and solutions of problems in mathematics including calculus, applied statistics, simulation, linear programming, game theory and linear algebra.
MATH 507 MATH CONCEPTS FOR ELEM TEACHER 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 211 and MATH 212 or permission of instructor.

Description: Course intended for graduate students in Elementary Education only. Focuses on mathematics and strategies to effectively teach Kentucky Mathematics Core Content in grades K-5.
MATH 508 NUMBER CONCEPTS ELEM/MID TEACH 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: Math 211 and Math 212 or permission of instructor

Mathematical structures of integers and rational numbers; numeration systems; elementary number theory; special sequences and numerical of relationships; applications of fractions, decimals, percents, ratio, proportion, exponents, and scientific notation. (Not applicable to M.S. degree in Mathematics or M.A.E. degree in Secondary Education.)
MATH 509 HIST MODERN MATH 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 227 or permission of the instructor.

History and development of mathematics since the 18th century with an emphasis on important problems and famous mathematicians. (Not applicable to the M.S. degree in mathematics).
MATH 511 SEC MATH ADV PERSPECTIVE I 3 HOURS
Intended for teachers wishing to develop a deeper understanding of high school algebra and calculus. Examines links among different fields of mathematics and connections among high school, mathematics, college mathematics and higher mathematics. (Not applicable to the M.S. degree in Mathematics, general option.)
MATH 512 SEC MATH ADV PERSPECTIVE II 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: Mathematics major, mathematics minor or permission of instructor.

Description: Intended for teachers wishing to develop a deeper understanding of underlying concepts of geometry. Examines relationships among different fields of mathematics and connections among high school mathematics, college mathematics and higher mathematics. (Not applicable to the M.S. degree in Mathematics).
MATH 514 APP MODELING SEC TCHR 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: Mathematics major, mathematics minor, or permission of the instructor.

Description: Utilizes concepts from many fields of mathematics to explore how high school and college mathematics are used in real world settings. Intended for secondary teachers. (Not applicable to the M.S. degree in Mathematics.)
MATH 517 TOPICS FROM ALG 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 417.Theory of rings, fields, and vector spaces. Topics include: polynomial rings, principal ideal domains, unique factorization domains, field extensions, Galois theory.
MATH 523 TOPICS FROM GEOM 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: Undergraduate geometry and permission of instructor. Geometry of special lines and points, isometrics, similarities, inversion, applications.
MATH 529 APPLIED PROBABILITY 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 431 or MATH 327, and permission of instructor.
Axiomatic development of the theory of probability. Introduction to Markov chains, random variables, distributions, transformations. Limit theorems and various modes of convergence.
MATH 530 MATH STATISTICS 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 529.Statistical inference. Point estimates and their properties; Bayes estimates, Cramer-Rao inequality, interval estimates, hypothesis testing, linear models, analysis of variance, non-parametric inference.
MATH 531 ADV DIFF EQNS 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 331, 431.Power series solutions, existence and uniqueness theorems, stability and Liapunov's method, regular singular points, perturbations of periodic solutions.
MATH 532 REAL ANALYSIS 3 HOURS
MATH 535 ADV APPL MATH I 3 HOURS
MATH 536 ADV APPL MATH II 3 HOURS
MATH 539 TOPOLOGY II 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 439.Homotopy, homology theory.
MATH 540 STOCHASTIC PROCESSES 3 HOURS
Theory and application of stochastic processes; random walks; Markov chains; Poisson processes; birth and death processes; queues; renewal and branching processes; computer simulations.
MATH 541 GRAPH THEORY 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: Undergraduate major in mathematics or permission of instructor. Introduction to the basic concepts of graph theory. Topics include Eulerian circuits, Hamiltonian cycles, coloring problems and planar graphs.
MATH 542 ADV DISCRETE MATH 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 310 and Math 317
Description: Combinatorics, ordered sets and lattice theory, modeling with difference equations, discrete calculus, dynamic equations on time scales.
MATH 550 COMPLEX ANALYSIS 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 432, 450.Analytic continuation, conformal mapping, Riemann surfaces, and univalent functions.
MATH 560 FUNCT ANALYSIS 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 432.Theory of abstract linear spaces. Topics include: normed vector spaces, inner product spaces, Hilbert spaces, open mapping and closed graph theorems, Banach-Steinhaus theorem, weak and weak-*topologies.
MATH 570 TOP OPERATION RES 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: MATH 432, 470, or consent of instructor.
Specific area(s) of operations research.
MATH 590 SPEC TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MATH 599 THESIS/RESEARCH 1-6 HOURS
MATH 600 MAINTAINING MATRIC 1-6 HOURS
 
STAT 301 PROB/APPLIED STAT 3 HOURS
Prerequisite: MATH 126 or MATH 132.
A calculus based introduction to applied statistics, with emphasis on analysis of real data. Curve fitting, probability models, estimation and testing for means and proportions, quality control; use of computers for data analysis and simulation.
STAT 330 INTRO TO STATISTICAL SOFTWARE 3 HOURS
Prerequisites: 3 hours of undergraduate statistics and junior standing or consent of instructor.

Using proprietary and open-source statistical software for data analysis. Interactive techniques for data management, manipulation and transformation. Interactive techniques for data error checking, descriptive statistics, basic inferential statistics, and basic report generation such as tabular and graphical displays. Introduction to scripts and batch processsing when applicable. Proper use and interpretation of themethods are emphasized.
STAT 549 STAT METH I 3 HOURS