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M-097
Formerly
Math 103 |
Survey of Algebra (Mastery Learning)
Course information for Tutor Assisted Courses (TAC). |
M-121Q
Formerly
Math 105 |
College Algebra
Course Supervisor: Tom Hayes
Focus is on using previously learned algebra to model and solve
problems, and to explore various types of functions such as linear,
quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic. |
M-135
Formerly
Math 130 |
Math for K-8 Teachers I
Course Supervisor: David Yopp
Introduction to problem solving, sets, functions, logic, numerations
systems as a mathematical structure, introductory number theory,
rational, and irrational numbers and probability for prospective
elementary school teachers. |
M-136Q
Formerly
Math 131Q |
Math for K-8 Teachers II
Course Supervisor: Brian Lindaman
Introductory geometry, constructions, congruence and similarity,
concepts of measurement, coordinate geometry, problem solving
revisited, and computer applications for prospective elementary school
teachers. |
M-145Q
Formerly
Math 150Q |
Math for the Liberal Arts
Course Supervisor: John Lund
Basic skills in applicable mathematics including financial matters
(simple and compound interest, annuities and loans), trigonometry and
some elementary statistics. |
M-149Q
Formerly
Math 149Q |
Secrets of the Infinite
Instructors: Judy Tucker
Intriguing problems, puzzles, and paradoxes studied from an historical
perspective. Hands-on thought experiments follow mathematical ideas as
they evolved from ancient beginnings into their modern contexts. Topics
vary by semester. |
M-151Q
Formerly
Math 160Q |
Precalculus
Course Supervisor: Warren Esty
A course designed to produce a deep understanding of algebra and
trigonometry so students will be well-prepared for calculus. |
M-161Q
Formerly
Math 170Q |
Survey of Calculus
Course Supervisor: Russ Walker
A survey of basic calculus including limits, differentiation, and
integration with applications to business, biology, and social science
problems. |
M-165Q
Formerly
Math 175Q |
Calculus for Technology I
Course Supervisor: Russ Walker
Calculus with emphasis on problems of interest to engineering
technologists. Includes analytic geometry, differentiation, and
introduction to integration. |
M-166Q
Formerly
Math 176Q |
Calculus for Technology II
Course Supervisor: Russ Walker
Calculus with emphasis on problems of interest to engineering
technologies. Includes analytic geometry, differentiation, and
introduction to integration. |
M-171Q
Formerly
Math 181Q |
Calculus I
Course Supervisor: Richard Swanson
This first semester of calculus concentrates on the fundamentals of the
derivative and its applications: tangent lines to curves; optimization
problems; velocity and acceleration. There is also an introduction to
integration with applications to geometry and physics. |
M-172Q
Formerly
Math 182Q |
Calculus II
Course Supervisor: Sandy Bowers
The second semester of calculus covers integration theory, methods of
integration, applications of the integral, Taylor's theorem, infinite
sequences and series. The course also includes a brief coverage of
parametric and polar equations. |
M-181Q
Formerly
Math 191Q |
Honors Calculus I
Instructors: John Lund and Tomas Gedeon
Topic coverage parallels M 171 but with a greater emphasis on theory and more difficult problems.
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M-221
Formerly
Math 221 |
Introduction to Linear Algebra
Course Supervisor: John Lund
Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, determinants, vector
algebra and geometry in Euclidean 3-space, eigenvalues, eigenvectors. |
M-242
Formerly
Math 256 |
Methods of Proof
Course Supervisor: Warren Esty
Reasoning and communication in mathematics, including logic,
generalization, existence, definition, proof, and the language of
mathematics. Topics include functions, relations, set theory,
recursion, algebra, number theory, and other areas of mathematics.
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M-273Q
Formerly
Math 224Q |
Multivariable Calculus
Course Supervisor: Marcy Barge
Topics in two and three dimensional geometry. Manipulation and
application of vectors. Functions of several variables, contour maps,
graphs, partial derivatives, gradients, double and triple integration,
vector fields, line integrals, surface integrals, Green's Theorem,
Stoke's Theorem, the Divergence Theorem.
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M-274
Formerly
Math 225Q |
Introduction to Differential Equations
Course Supervisor: Lisa G. Davis
An introduction to the qualitative and quantitative methods for
ordinary differential equations. Topics include modeling via
differential equations, linear and nonlinear first order differential
equations, linear second order differential equations, higher order
linear equations (limited discussion), Laplace transform techniques,
series solutions and first order systems(limited discussion). |
M-283Q
Formerly
Math 234Q |
Honors Multivariable Calculus
Instructor: Mark Pernarowski
Topic coverage parallels M 273 but with a greater emphasis on theory and more difficult problem solving. |
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| Statistics Courses - Undergraduate |
| STAT 216 |
Elementary Statistics
Course Supervisor: Miguel Paz
Conventional notation and equations are used to explain traditional and
robust estimates of location and variability, fundamentals of
probability theory, confidence intervals, and tests of hypothesis for
normal distributions. |
| STAT 217 |
Intermediate Statistical Concepts
Course Supervisor: Jim Robison-Cox
One-and two sample tests and associated confidence intervals for means
and proportions; one-way analysis of variance; F-tests, correlation,
regression, contingency tables. Statistical analysis using the
computer. |
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