Mathematics

The mathematics curriculum offers a variety of mathematics topics to meet the needs of students desiring to teach mathematics, prepare for graduate study in mathematics, or work as a professional mathematician in a field such as actuarial science or data science.

Only 200-level courses or higher count toward the major, concentration, and minor.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Mathematics Program will:

  1. Develop problem solving skills.
  2. Model real life phenomena.
  3. Improve technological skills.
  4. Improve proof techniques.

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

MATH 120 : Mathematics for Elementary Teachers

Introduces the study of space, planes, and lines with their corresponding figures as sets of points, the beginning of deductive theory, concepts of measurement and of coordinate geometry, and basic statistical concepts. This course does not meet mathematics proficiency for non-teaching majors.

Credits

2

MATH 121 : Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 2

Explores the structure of the real number system with an emphasis on the basic concepts and algorithms of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Topics include problem solving, elementary set theory, and number theory. This course does not meet the mathematics proficiency for non-teaching majors.

Credits

3

MATH 124 : Intermediate Algebra

Explores topics such as properties of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, functional relationships, exponential and logarithmic functions such as sequences and series. Does not count towards the core curriculum mathematics requirement.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

One year of high school algebra or equivalent.

MATH 129 : Precalculus Algebra

Examines the development of the real number system; algebraic operations; inequalities; linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions and their zeroes; inverse functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; complex numbers; and trigonometry. This course satisfies the mathematics proficiency core curriculum requirement.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Two years of high school algebra or equivalent.

MATH 210 : Elementary Statistics

Examines descriptive statistics including univariate, bivariate, and multivariate data; binomial and normal probability distributions; and confidence intervals, parametric and non-parametric hypothesis tests. This course also uses a statistical software package such as SPSS. This course satisfies the mathematics proficiency core curriculum requirement.

Credits

3

MATH 212 : Discrete Mathematics

Discusses mathematical concepts common to computer science and related fields. Topics include logic, set theory, matrices, linear programming, counting, probability, relations, graph theory, and Boolean algebra.

Credits

3

MATH 231 : Calculus I

Discusses the concepts of calculus, including coordinate systems, curve analysis, derivatives and differentials, time-related changes, maxima and minima, integration and related topics. This course satisfies the mathematics proficiency core curriculum requirement.

Credits

4

MATH 232 : Calculus II

Continues discussions from MATH 231. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, and inverse functions, techniques of integration, intermediate forms, polar coordinates and infinite series.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

Math 231.

MATH 233 : Calculus III

Continues discussions from MATH 232. Topics include rectilinear and curvilinear motion, parametric equations, polar coordinates, improper integrals, partial differentiation, and multiple integrals.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

Math 232.

MATH 310 : Probability and Statistical Inference

Covers topics including descriptive statistics, probability modeling, random variables, sampling distributions, central limit theorem, estimation, and hypothesis testing.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MATH 210 and 232.

MATH 325 : Proof Techniques

Presents mathematical concepts and methods necessary for writing proofs. Topics include set theory, logic, counting, relations, functions, and methods of proof.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MATH 231.

MATH 331 : Linear Algebra

Discusses vectors, vector spaces, determinants, matrices, systems of linear equations, linear transformations, and related topics.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MATH 232.

MATH 334 : Foundations of Geometry

Explores geometry from the modern axiomatic viewpoint. Topics include elementary logic with attention to methods of proof and axiomatic systems, Euclidean and Non-Euclidean geometry, and essential content of the course is developed from selected sets of postulates.

Credits

1 - 3

Prerequisites

MATH 232 and 325 or permission of the professor.

MATH 343 : Abstract Algebra

Examines the theory of groups, rings, integral domains, fields, and related topics.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MATH 232 and 325 or permission of professor.

MATH 431 : Ordinary Differential Equations

Explores equations of the first, second, and higher order; linear equations with constant coefficients and systems of equations; the Laplace Transform, power series, and other standard methods of solution; introduction to difference and partial differential equations; and applications to physics and engineering.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MATH 233.

MATH 432 : Numerical Analysis

Explores polynomial approximations, finite differences, numerical differentiation and integration, methods of least squares, and numerical solutions of differential equations.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

CPSC 111, MATH 233, or permission of the professor.

MATH 442 : Advanced Calculus

Explores selected topics in advanced calculus.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MATH 233 and 325 or permission of the professor.

MATH 448 : Special Topics

Available as needed. Topics may include analysis, algebra, geometry, topology, logic, and statistics. Transcript will show specific topic covered. Maximum credit allowed under special topics is 9 credits.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Permission of the professor.

MATH 496 : Mathematics Seminar

Required for all senior mathematics majors. Includes class and individual study of advanced topics in mathematics, both pure and applied.

Credits

1