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Department of Mathematical Sciences

 

Fall 2009 Course Webpage Links



Mathematics Courses - Undergraduate
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.
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.
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.

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.
 
 
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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