MAT - Mathematics
Credit cannot be earned in mathematics courses that are prerequisites for courses already completed.
A study of the basic concepts of algebra such as first-degree equations, factoring, rational expressions, graphing, quadratic equations, exponents and radicals. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements of the Baccalaureate Experience.
Credit Hours: 4
Appropriate as a general distribution requirement for liberal arts students. Topics include graph theory, planning and scheduling, data collection, descriptive statistics, social choices and voting, the problem of fair division, and the study of size and shape.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 150 or equivalent.
Topics include functions and their graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and matrices.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 150 or equivalent.
Covers exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, applications of trigonometric functions and polar coordinates.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 160 or equivalent.
This course covers the basic concepts of geometry to include properties of geometric shapes, transformations, similarity, problem solving and proof writing. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements of the Baccalaureate Experience.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 160 or equivalent
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, with applications in various disciplines using statistical computer software. May not be used to satisfy general distribution requirements of the Baccalaureate Experience.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 155 or equivalent (or higher).
This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental components of differential and integral calculus, with a particular emphasis on those aspects of calculus that have applications to business. The course covers exponential and logarithmic functions, limits, differentiation and differentiation techniques, applications of the derivative (e.g., marginal cost, marginal revenue, rate of growth), anti-derivatives, the integral as an area, functions of several variables, and partial derivatives.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 160 or equivalent.
Covers limits, continuity, differentiation, applications of derivatives, integration, and integration by substitution.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 170 with a grade of "C" or higher, or equivalent.
Covers integration techniques and applications, parametric and polar curves, sequences and infinite series.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 260 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Covers vectors in two and three dimensional space, partial derivatives, multiple integration and vector calculus.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 261 with a grade of "C" or higher.
This course teaches programming fundamentals such as program design and modularity, with an emphasis on mathematical applications. Mathematical fields from which problems will be drawn include number theory, linear algebra, statistics, differential equations, multivariable calculus and modeling.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 261 with a grade of "C" or higher
Covers proof techniques, basic set theory, relations and partitions, functions and cardinality.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 262 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Covers first-order differential equations with applications, higher-order differential equations with applications, systems of differential equations and numerical solutions of differential equations.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 262 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Covers sets, induction, algorithms, recursion, matrices, relations, functions, digraphs, partially ordered sets, lattices, Boolean algebra, switching circuits, trees and combinatorial analysis.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 299 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Covers systems of equations, matrices, vectors spaces and subspaces, dimension, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 299 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Covers probability, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 299 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Covers the theory of limits, continuity, differentiation and integration.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 299 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Covers complex numbers, analytic functions, elementary functions, integrals, series, residues and poles.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 299 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Covers the theory of groups, rings and fields.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites
MAT 299 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Involves independent study directed by a full-time mathematics faculty member on a topic agreed upon by the faculty member and the student. May be repeated for credit if subject matter varies.
Credit Hours: 1-4
Prerequisites
Consent of department chair.
An in-depth study of a topic in mathematics or mathematical programming. Requires consultation with a faculty member, personal research, library research and an oral presentation.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites
Senior standing in mathematics or mathematical programming. Must have completed at least four (4) mathematics courses numbered MAT 300 or above. Permission of the department chair required.
This course provides a research experience in different topics of mathematics. Students select a specific research topic to investigate in collaboration with the instructor. The research work culminates with a presentation at an undergraduate conference, and optionally a publication.
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites
MAT 299 with a grade of "C" or higher. If the class is taken in place of MAT 490, then the student must have completed at least four (4) mathematics courses numbered MAT 300 or above.
Subject may be chosen from point-set topology, partial differential equations, combinatorics, graph theory or other topics.
Credit Hours: 1-4