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product differentiation decisions are integrated into the
course.
Prerequisite: MKTG 3361. Fall
MATHEMATICS (MATH)
MATH 0300 Introductory Algebra (3-3-0)
Review of such
topics in elementary algebra as operations with signed
numbers, fractions, factoring, special products, exponents
and radicals, linear and quadratic equations. This course is
designed for students who have a weak background in
mathematics and for students planning to take MATH 1310,
College Algebra, MATH 1315, Discrete Mathematical
Structures, MATH 1316 Finite Mathematics for Business but
who do not have the required ACT mathematics score of 18
or above; or SAT mathematics score of 470 or above; or
RSAT mathematics score of 510 or above. MATH 0300 does
not fulfill the Foundation Curriculum requirement in
mathematics nor count toward a degree.
Fall, Spring
MATH 1301 Aspects of Modern Mathematics (3-3-0) [#]
Course stressing the connections between contemporary
mathematics and modern society. Skills in reasoning and
problem solving will be developed in the context of
mathematical applications in such areas as management
science, data analysis, decision-making, and the study of size
and shape. Students must have a TI-30 (or equivalent)
calculator. This course may fulfill the foundational curriculum
mathematics requirement.
Fall, Spring
MATH 1310 College Algebra (3-3-0) [#]
Equations and
inequalities; polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic
functions; and systems of equations. Some use of graphing or
scientific calculators is permitted. This course may fulfill the
foundational
curriculum
mathematics
requirement
.
Prerequisite:
ACT mathematics score of 18 or above; or SAT
mathematics score of 470 or above; or RSAT mathematics
score of 510 or above
; or MATH 0300 with a grade of C or
better. Fall, Spring
MATH 1311 Trigonometry (3-3-0) [#]
Trigonometric
functions, complex numbers, and selected topics in algebra.
MATH 1310-1311 is the course sequence recommended for
pre-calculus students planning to major or minor in a natural
science or mathematics. Students must have a scientific
calculator. This course may fulfill the foundational curriculum
mathematics requirement
. Prerequisite: MATH 1310. Fall,
Spring
MATH 1315 Discrete Mathematical Structures (3-3-0)
[#]
Set theory, logic, combinatorics, graphs, partial ordering,
lattices, and Boolean algebra. Students must have a TI-30 (or
equivalent) calculator. This course may fulfill the foundational
curriculum mathematics requirement
. Prerequisite:
ACT
mathematics score of 18 or above; or SAT mathematics score
of 470 or above; or RSAT mathematics score of 510 or above
;
or MATH 0300 with a grade of C or better. Offered as needed
MATH 1316 Finite Mathematics for Business (3-3-0)
Brief
review of algebra, exponents and logarithms, mathematical
models for finance, systems of linear equations inequalities,
linear programming, matrices, simplex method, and
probability. Departmentally approved calculator required.
Prerequisite:
ACT mathematics score of 18 or above; or SAT
mathematics score of 470 or above; or RSAT mathematics
score of 510 or above
; or MATH 0300 with a grade of C or
better. Required for Business Majors. Fall and Spring.
MATH 1420 Calculus I (4-3-2) [#]
An introduction to
continuity, the derivative, and integral. Applications are
included. Enrollment in one of the lab sections is required.
This course may fulfill the foundational curriculum
mathematics requirement.
Prerequisite: ACT Math score of
25 or SAT Math score of 550 and competency in trigonometry,
or grade of “C” or better in MATH 1311 or consent of the
instructor. Fall, Spring
MATH 1421 Calculus II (4-3-2
) [#] Techniques of integration,
indeterminate forms, numerical integration, and infinite
sequences and series will be treated. Enrollment in one of the
lab sections is required.
Prerequisite: MATH 1420. Spring,
Fall
MATH 2305 Mathematics Education I (3-3-0)
Elementary
concepts of numeration systems, number theory, and
properties of the natural numbers, integers, rational and real
number systems and applications of the algebraic properties
of real numbers to concepts of measurement with an
emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. To be taken
only by students pursuing 4-8 Mathematics or EC-6
certification.
Students must have a scientific or graphing
calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 1310 or 1420 and at least
sophomore standing. Spring
MATH 2306 Mathematics Education II (3-3-0)
Elementary
concepts of sets, functions, geometry, measurement,
probability and statistics with an emphasis on problem solving
and critical thinking. To be taken only by students pursuing 4-
8 mathematics or EC-6 certification.
Students must have a
scientific or graphing calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 2305.
Fall
MATH 2320 Calculus III (3-3-0) [#]
Vector geometry, infinite
sequences and series, and an introduction to partial
derivatives and multiple integrals.
Prerequisite: MATH 1421.
Fall
MATH 2321 Differential Equations (3-3-0) [#]
A study of
methods of solving ordinary differential equations with
applications.
Prerequisite: MATH 2320. Spring
MATH 3302 Topics for the Mathematics Teacher (3-3-0)
Review of specific mathematics subjects which are taught in
the secondary school; emphasis will be placed on subject
matter content, relationships among topics from various
content areas, and goals and aims of the mathematics
curriculum at the secondary level. Students must have a TI-
83+ (or equivalent) graphing calculator.
Prerequisite: MATH
1421 Fall (odd years)
MATH 3305 Linear Algebra (3-3-0)
The algebra and
geometry of vector spaces, linear equations and matrices,
linear mappings, inner products and norms.
Prerequisite:
MATH 1421. Fall
MATH 3310 Computer Applications in Mathematics (3-3-
X)
Computer applications in such topics in applied
mathematics as numerical calculus, approximation,
optimization and linear programming, and combinatorial
probability. Work in Computer Lab required.
Prerequisite:
MATH 1421 and CSCI 1320. Fall
MATH 3312 Statistical Methods (3-3-0)
PSYC 3312, SOCI
3312, and STAT 3312.) Descriptive and inferential statistics
for students in education, social science, and natural science
as well as in mathematics. Topics to be discussed will include
measures of central tendencies, probability, estimations and
predictions, variance and correlation. May be counted toward
a mathematics major or minor only by students seeking
teacher certification in mathematics or by students who are
minoring in mathematics on the BBS degree. This course
does not fulfill the foundational curriculum mathematics
requirement.
Students must have a TI-30 (or equivalent)
calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 1420 for MATH 3312; MATH
1310 for STAT 3312; MATH 1301 or 1310 for PSYC 3312 or
SOCI 3312. Spring, Summer
MATH 3315 Mathematical Structures (3-3-0)
Topics may
include such areas as formal rules of logic, elementary set
theory, number theory, and combinations and permutations.
Prerequisite: MATH 1421. Spring
MATH 3320 Abstract Algebra (3-3-0)
A study of sets,
groups, rings, integral domains, and fields.
Prerequisite:
MATH 3315. Spring (even years)
MATH 3350 Special Topics in Mathematics (3-3-0)
Topics
offered such as multi-variable calculus and advanced topics
in differential equations.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
MATH 4301 College Geometry (3-3-0)
A course of special
interest to prospective teachers of mathematics which will
include the development and foundations of geometry.
Prerequisite: Advanced standing in mathematics and consent
of instructor. Spring (Odd years)
MATH 4310 Numerical Analysis (3-3-X)
Study of error
propagation, interpolation, numerical integration and