Department of Mathematics

Thompson Complex, Central Wing
Office 357, Phone: (270) 745-3651 Fax: (270) 745-3699
Website:
www.wku.edu/Dept/Academic/Ogden/Math
e-mail:
Math@wku.edu

Dr. Peter Hamburger, Head
Professors:
B. Brunson, 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, C. Edwards, L. Nguyen
Assistant Professors: M. Autin, D. Benko, T. Bhattacharya, B. Csaba, M. Dunkum, J. Gishe, D. Lanphier, H. Marchionda, A. Por, J. Quiton, D. Wu
Instructors: R. Ayers, J. Brantley, S. Britt, L. Fitzpatrick, T. Harris, L. Rogers, J. Thornton, L. Wells

Mathematics courses at the University are designed with the interests and needs of varying groups of students in mind. Majors and minors are available to those planning to pursue careers in secondary 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.


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). Both types of majors offer two options: (1) Major for Employment in Industry and/or Graduate Studies in Mathematics; (2) Major Certifiable for Teaching Secondary Level Mathematics.  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. At least one of the sequences: MATH 317-417; 329- 429; 331-435; 431-432; 431-450; 405-406.
  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. At least one of the sequences: MATH 317-417; 329- 429; 331-435; 431-432; 431-450; 405-406.
  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

(A) 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), 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 other than MATH 475.

Other acceptable courses for the general certifiable major are MATH 275 (up to 3 hours), 305, 315, 329, 331, 398 (up to 3 hours), 405, 406, 409, 415, 417, 421, 423, 429, 431, 432, 435, 439, 450, 470, 475 (up to 6 hours).

(B) Extended Certifiable Major (reference number 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, 323, 327, 498; STAT 301. The student must complete these courses before the “professional semester.”
  2. At least 9 hours of 400-level mathematics.

Other acceptable courses for the extended certifiable major are MATH 275 (up to 3 hours), 305, 315, 329, 331, 398 (up to 3 hours), 405, 406, 409, 415, 417, 421, 423, 429, 431, 432, 435, 439, 450, 470, 475 (up to 6 hours).


Suggested Program of Study

Sample Four-Year Program of Study for the General Mathematics Major Preparing 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
5

17

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


Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
7


16

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

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
3
4

16

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

Total Hours

Hrs.
1
3
3
3
7

17

(A-F) denotes General Education Category


Suggested Program of Study

Sample Four-Year Program of Study for the Extended Mathematics Major Preparing 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
MATH 275 or 398
ENG 300 (A)
General Ed. Category (E)
General Elective/Minor

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
1
3
3
3

16

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




Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
10




16

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



Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
10



16

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


Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
1
9


16

(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)
Foreign Language (A)
ENG 100 (A)
HIST 119/120 (C)
MATH 126 (D)
General Ed. Category(F)


Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
4.5
3


16.5

Spring (freshman year)
CIS 145
MATH 227
General Ed. Category (B)
PSY 100 (C)
COMM 145/161 (A)


Total Hours

Hrs.
3
4.5
3
3
3


16.5

Fall (sophomore year)
EDU 250
MATH 307
MATH 310
PSY 310
CS 230/240
Course in Minor

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3
3

18

Spring (sophomore year)
MATH 327
General Ed. Category (B)
General Ed. Category (C)
General Ed. Category (E)
General Ed. Category (D)*
Course in Minor

Total Hours

Hrs.
4
3
3
3
3
3

19

Fall (junior year)
ENG 300 (A)
MATH 317
MATH 323
SEC 351
Course in Minor
Course in Minor

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3
3

18

Spring (junior year)
MATH 3xx or 4xx
MATH 4xx
SEC 352
General Ed. Category + Lab (D)*
Course in Minor


Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
4
3


16

Fall (senior year)
MATH 498
STAT 301
SEC 453
SEC 477
General Ed. Category (B)
Course in Minor
Course in Minor

Total Hours

Hrs.
1
3
3
3
3
3
3

19

Spring (senior year)
EDU 489
SEC 490






Total Hours

Hrs.
3
10






13

*One course in Biology and one course in Physical Science required.
(A-F) denotes General Education Category



Suggested Program of Study

Sample Four-Year Program of Study for the Extended Mathematics Major Certifiable for Teaching Secondary Level Mathematics 528

Fall (freshman year)
MATH 126 (D)
General Ed. Category (F)
ENG 100 (A)
Foreign Language (A)
HIST 119/120 (C)

Total Hours

Hrs.
4.5
3
3
3
3

16.5

Spring (freshman year)
MATH 227
CIS 145
General Ed. Category (B)
PSY 100 (C)
COMM 145/161 (A)

Total Hours

Hrs.
4.5
3
3
3
3

16.5

Fall (sophomore year)
MATH 307
MATH 310
STAT 301
EDU 250
CS 230/240
General Ed. Category (C)

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3
3

18

Spring (sophomore year)
MATH 327
MATH 3xx or 4xx
General Ed. Category (B)
General Ed. Category (D)*
PSY 310


Total Hours

Hrs.
4
3
3
3
3


16

Fall (junior year)
MATH 317
MATH 323
MATH 275 or 398
ENG 300 (A)
General Ed. Category + Lab (D)*
SEC 351

Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
1
3
4
3

17

Spring (junior year)
MATH 3xx or 4xx
MATH 4xx
MATH 3xx or 4xx
SEC 352
General Ed. Category(B)


Total Hours

Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3


15

Fall (senior year)
MATH 498
MATH 4xx
MATH 3xx or 4xx
General Ed. Category (E)
SEC 477
SEC 453

Total Hours

Hrs.
1
3
3
3
3
3

16

Spring (senior year)
EDU 489
SEC 490





Total Hours

Hrs.
3
10





13

*One course in Biology and one course in Physical Science required.
(A-F) denotes General Education Category





Minor in Mathematics
A minor in mathematics (reference number 417) requires a minimum of 18/21 semester hours. The program offers two options: (1) Minor for Employment in Industry and/or Graduate Studies in Mathematics. (2) Minor Certifiable for Teaching Secondary Level Mathematics.

The student who elects a minor in mathematics (either option) must complete the following courses: the sequence MATH 126, 227 or the sequence MATH 122, 132, 232; and MATH 307.

Option 1: Minor for Employment in Industry

The student who elects a minor in mathematics but does not plan to teach is provided a noncertifiable 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.

Option 2: Minor Certifiable for Teaching Secondary Mathematics

The student who elects a minor in mathematics certifiable for secondary education is required to complete at least twenty-one semester hours of mathematics. In addition to the foundational sequence (MATH 126, 227, 307) this student is required to complete the following:

  1. Both MATH 310 and MATH 323
  2. One course chosen from MATH 305, 315, 317, 327, 329, 331, 409, or 423. The undergraduate student minoring in mathematics and planning to pursue a master’s degree with either a major or minor in mathematics is advised to include both MATH 317 and 327 in the undergraduate program.


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 211 and MATH 212.


Middle School Certification in Mathematics
Students seeking middle school certification for teaching mathematics must choose one of the following options: (1) two teaching fields from English/communication, mathematics, science and social studies; or (2) a single concentrated teaching field in mathematics or science.

For option 1 (two fields) students must complete the following courses (to total at least 25 hours):

  1. MATH 116 or MATH 118, MATH 119 or MATH 126
  2. MATH 211, 212 (must be completed before MATH 403)
  3. MATH 203, CS 230, MATH 403 (must be completed before MATH 411)
  4. MATH 411

The following sequencing of mathematics courses is recommended for students seeking middle grades certification in mathematics (two fields):

 

Fall

Spring

Freshman Year

MATH 116 or 118

MATH 119 or 126

Sophomore Year

MATH 211

MATH 212

Junior Year

MATH 403

MATH 411 and MGE 477

Senior Year

MATH 203

Student Teaching

Note: A student with appropriate high school mathematics preparation and a math ACT score of 27 or greater may choose to begin with MATH 126 or MATH 119. If a student’s initial course is MATH 119 or 126, MATH 409 or 413 should be selected to complete the hour requirement. Also, if a student expects to study calculus beyond that required for middle school preparation, MATH 126 should be selected.

For option 2 (one field) students must complete the following courses (to total at least 30 hours):

  1. MATH 117 or MATH 118, MATH 122, 132 or MATH 126, 227
  2. MATH 211, 212
  3. MATH 203 or STAT 301
  4. MATH 403 or MATH 323, MATH 411
  5. MATH 307, MATH 409

The following sequencing of mathematics courses is recommended for students seeking middle grades certification in mathematics (one field).

 

Fall

Spring

Freshman Year

MATH 117 or 118

MATH 122 or 126, MATH 211

Sophomore Year

MATH 132 or 227, MATH 212

MATH 203 or STAT 301, MATH 307

Junior Year

MATH 403 or MATH 323

MATH 411 and MGE 477

Senior Year

MATH 409

Student Teaching

Note: If a student begins his or her college mathematics courses at a level higher than indicated in item a, the department may grant permission to substitute higher level mathematics courses.


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.


Courses of Instruction
Note: Any course approved for general education credit is designated to the right of the title. For details refer to the section of the catalog titled “General Education Requirements.”

MATHEMATICS
(Courses numbered below 122 are not applicable toward a major or minor.)

A student who has earned credit for the listed course with a grade of “C” or better may not subsequently receive credit for the courses following in parentheses: MATH 117 (MATH 116); MATH 118 (MATH 116 and 117); MATH 119 (MATH 116 and 118); MATH 122 (MATH 116 and 118); MATH 126 (MATH 116, 117, 118, 119, and 122); MATH 203 (MATH 116 and 118); MATH 227 (MATH 116, 117, 118, 119, 122, 126, 132, and 232); MATH 310 (MATH 109); MATH 329 (MATH 109 and 203); STAT 301 (MATH 109 and 203).


*These courses fulfill the Mathematics (Category D-II) general education requirement.

math 106                             academic support for math 116E                                             0 hours

Corequisite:  MATH 116E

 

Special Requirement:  Students who withdraw from MATH 116E must also withdraw from MATH 106.

 

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.

*math 109                      General Mathematics                                             3 hours GEN ED D-II

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 (116E)         College Algebra                                                        3 hours GEN ED D-II

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

Corequisite for MATH 116E:  MATH 106, Academic Support for MATH 116E

Special Requirement:  Students who withdraw from MATH 106 must also withdraw from MATH 116E.

Graphing and problem solving are integrated throughout the study of polynomial, absolute value, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. (Graphing calculator required.)

*math 117                 Trigonometry                                                                  3 hours gen ed d-ii

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 Algebra and trigonometry                      5 hours GEN ED D-II

Prerequisites: High school Algebra I and II and geometry, and a satisfactory score on the Math Placement Exam; or DMA 096C or MATH 096 with a grade of A. (Students who have completed DMA 096C or 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               Fundamentals of Calculus                                          4 hours GEN ED D-II

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 the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky

 

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 of a single variable I                                 3 hours gen ed D-II

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.

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. (Graphing calculator required.)

*math 126                Calculus and Analytic Geometry i                       4.5 hours GEN ED D-II

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 of a single variable II                                                     3 hours

Prerequisites: 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.

Math 142             Calculus with Applications for Life sciences                                      5 hours

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 117 or MATH 118, 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 – mathematics                                       2 hours

Prerequisite: For beginning college freshmen or transfer students with fewer than 24 semester 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 D-II

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 211             Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I                                       3 hours

Prerequisite: Completion of general education math requirement with 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 of numeration, number systems, and number theory.

math 212              Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II                                    3 hours

Prerequisite: MATH 211 with a grade of C or higher and completion of general education mathematics requirement. (For students in the early grades (K-5) teacher certification program or students pursuing middle grades (5-9) 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        Laboratory for Mathematics for elementary teachers I          1 hour

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      Laboratory for Mathematics for elemtary teachers II                  1 hour

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           Calculus and Analytic Geometry II                                                  4.5 hours

Prerequisite: MATH 126 with a grade of “C” or higher

The continuation of MATH 126

math 232           calculus of a single variable iii                                                            3 hours

Prerequisite: MATH 132 with 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.

math 275             introductory topics in mathematics                                          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               Introduction to Research Methodology                                     1 hour

Prerequisite: Ogden Research Scholar, or 3.2 grade point average at the end of freshman year or OCSE 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 305             Introduction to Mathematical Modeling                                    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           Introduction to Linear Algebra                                                         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 310             Introduction to Discrete Mathematics                                        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                   Introduction to Algebraic 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                    Multivariable 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                    Probability and Statistics 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 Equations                                                                        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              ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS                                                3 HOURS

Prerequisite: MATH 331 or equivalent

Special topics in Laplace transforms, linear algebra and complex analysis. Designed for engineering students.

math 398                Seminar                                                                                                         1 hour

(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           Geometry For Elementary and middle school teachers            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 405            Numerical Analysis I (CS 405)                                                                   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 Analysis 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 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 411        Problem Solving for Elementary and middle school teacherS  3 hours

Prerequisites: MATH 403 or 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 413     Algebra and technology for middle grades teachers             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 415       Algebra and 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 417          Algebraic Systems                                                                                   3 hours

Prerequisite: MATH 317

Theory of groups.

math 421            Problem Solving for Secondary Teachers                                3 hours

Prerequisites: 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 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 429             Probability and Statistics II                                                                 3 hours

Prerequisites: 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 431             Intermediate 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            Intermediate Analysis II                                                                          3 hours

Prerequisite: MATH 431

Continuation of MATH 431

math 435              Partial Differential Equations                                                           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 439                 Topology                                                                                                3 hours

Prerequisite: MATH 317 or permission of instructor

Topological spaces, mappings, separation axioms, compactness, connectedness, arcwise connectedness, metric spaces.

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 470                   Introduction to Operations Research                                       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                     Selected Topics in Mathematics                                               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 498               senior seminar                                                                                           1 hour

Prerequisites: MATH 317 and MATH 327 and senior standing, or permission of instructor

Students will study articles in current mathematical journals or undertake independent investigations in mathematics. Written and oral presentations are required.

STATISTICS
stat 301        INTRODUCTORY PROBABILITY AND applied statistics                                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.