Courses

MATH 141. Elementary Functions 1.0 course credit

A pre-calculus study of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: An ACT Mathematics score of 22 or above or QRAC 120.

MATH 151. Calculus I with Lab 1.0 course credit

A study of the calculus of functions of a single variable. Prerequisite: Either MATH 141 or a Math ACT score of 26+ or the satisfactory performance on the compass placement exam. MATH 152. Calculus II with Lab 1.0 course credit Continuation of MATH 151. Prerequisite: MATH 151 or one year of high school calculus with permission of the instructor.

MATH 210. Foundations of Elementary Mathematics I 1.0 course credit

An exploration of elementary school mathematics topics from a conceptual perspective. Topics include algebra and patterns, numeration, the four fundamental operations of arithmetic, fractions and operations with fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions. This course will not count toward the Mathematics Major or Minor. Prerequisite: Elementary Education majors or permission of the instructor.

MATH 211. Foundations of Elementary Mathematics II 1.0 course credit

As a continuation of MATH 210, this course explores elementary school mathematics topics from a conceptual perspective. Includes an introduction to probability and statistics and topics from geometry including shapes, transformations, congruence and similarity, and measurement. This course will not count toward the Mathematics Major or Minor. Prerequisite: MATH 210.

MATH 241. Linear Algebra 1.0 course credit

A study of finite dimensional vector spaces, linear transformation, and matrices. Prerequisite: MATH 151 or 260.

MATH 253. Calculus III 1.0 course credit

A study of the calculus of functions of more than one variable: including partial differentiation and multiple integration. Prerequisite: MATH 152.

MATH 254. Differential Equations 1.0 course credit

An introduction to ordinary differential equations and their applications. Prerequisite: MATH 152.

MATH 260. Discrete Mathematics 1.0 course credit

An introduction to proof based mathematics through the study of key areas of discrete mathematics. Topics include sets and logic, number systems, properties of whole numbers, functions and relations, recursion, combinatorics and probability, matrices, and graph theory. Prerequisite: An ACT MATH score of 22 or above or QRAC120.

MATH 301. Real Analysis 1.0 course credit

A theoretical development of the calculus of one and several variables, including topological concepts, linear theorems, differentiation, integration, series, point wise convergence, and uniform convergence. Prerequisites: MATH 152 and MATH 260. Offered in alternate years

MATH 311. Modern Algebra 1.0 course credit A study of groups, rings, and fields plus their applications. Prerequisite: MATH 260 and MATH 241. Offered in alternate years.

MATH 317. Geometry 1.0 course credit

A study of such topics in advanced and modern geometry as non-Euclidean geometry, finite and projective geometries, isometries and transformation groups, convexity, foundations, and axiomatics. Prerequisite: MATH 260. Offered in alternate years.

MATH 323. Numerical Analysis 1.0 course credit

An introduction to numerical algorithms. Methods will include finding roots of equations, interpolation, curve-fitting, approximations of functions, and numerical differentiation and integration. Prerequisites: MATH 152 and MATH 241. Offered in alternate years. 

MATH 339. Probability 1.0 course credit

An introduction to probability theory and its applications, including discrete and continuous random variables, density functions, distribution functions, expectations, and variance. Prerequisites: MATH 152, and MATH 260. Offered in alternate years.

MATH 340. Mathematical Modeling 1.0 course credit

A study of the mathematical modeling process. Examples will come from calculus, linear algebra, and physics. Students will present a mathematical model of some phenomenon. Prerequisites: MATH 152.

MATH 350. Topics in Mathematics 1.0 course credit

Possible topics include number theory, topology, complex variables, and continuations of other mathematics courses. May be repeated if the student does not already have credit for the topic offered. Prerequisite: MATH 152 and permission of the instructor.

MATH 351. Readings in Mathematics 0.25 to 1.0 course credit

This course will investigate special readings in advanced mathematics or from the history of mathematics. Prerequisite: A 300 level mathematics course. MATH 401. Senior Capstone: Research 0.5 course credit This course focuses on researching and proposing a project to be carried out in the MATH 402 the next semester. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: Senior Standing.

MATH 402. Senior Capstone: Implementation 0.5 course credit

Students in this course will carry out a project proposed in MATH 401 the previous semester. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: MATH 401 and Senior Standing.

MATH 410. Research in Mathematics 0.5 to 1.0 course credit

An individual or group project in mathematics and/or statistics chosen by the student(s) in consultation with the mathematics faculty. This course may count toward the mathematics major at the discretion of the department.

MATH 420. Independent Study 0.5 to 1.0 course credit

A study of selected topics in advanced mathematics. This course may count toward the mathematics major at the discretion of the department. Prerequisites: One 300- level math course and permission of the instructor.

Statistics Courses

STAT 100. Statistical Literacy and Reasoning 1.0 course credit

An introduction to: how to explore data using technology and the vocabulary of statistics, how to ethically collect data through sampling and experiments, and how to understand the conceptual idea of statistical inference. This course provides students with an opportunity to acquire a reasonable level of statistical literacy and reasoning and will emphasize understanding statistical information. Students cannot take STAT 100 after successfully finishing STAT 201, PSYCH 201, or BUSI 205. Pre-requisite: foundational skill in quantitative reasoning either sufficient ACT or SAT test sub-scores in mathematics or QRAC 110 or QRAC
120.

STAT 201. Statistics I 1.0 course credit

An introduction to statistical methods with examples and problems aimed toward the sciences. Topics include data summary and visualization, sampling and experimental design, elementary probability, and statistical inference, simple linear regression, and chisquare tests. Students cannot take STAT 100, BUSI 205, or PSYC 201 after successfully finishing this course. Pre-requisites: foundational skill in quantitative reasoning either sufficient ACT or SAT test sub-scores in mathematics or QRAC 110 or QRAC 120.

STAT 202. Statistics II 1.0 course credit

A second course in statistics in which students study multiple methods of applied statistics. Topics which may be covered are nonparametric procedures; simple, multiple and logistic regression; analysis of variance and covariance; multiple comparisons; multivariate analyses; and contingency tables. Computer work is an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: BUSI 205 or PSYC 201 or STAT 201 or permission from instructor.