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| 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: Elizabeth Burroughs 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 coordinate geometry, constructions, congruence and similarity, concepts of measurement, problem solving, probability, and statistics 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-147Q Formerly Math 1510Q |
Language of Mathematics Course Supervisor: Warren Esty Basic skills in reading comprehension and writing skills in the language of mathematics; vocabulary, grammar, syntax and logic; emphasis on understanding, expressing, proving, and thinking mathematical thoughts.. |
M-149Q Formerly Math 149Q |
Secrets of the Infinite Instructor: 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: Jack Dockery 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: Jack Dockery 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: Marcy Barge 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: Jack Dockery 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-182Q Formerly Math 191Q |
Honors Calculus II Instructors: Russ Walker and Lisa Davis Topic coverage parallels M 172 but with a greater emphasis on theory and more difficult problems. |
M-221 Formerly Math 221 |
Introduction to Linear Algebra Course Supervisor: Jarek Kwapisz 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: David Yopp 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: Lukas Geyer 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 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-284Q Formerly Math 235 |
Honors to Differential Equations Instructor: Tianyu Zhang Topic coverage parallels M 274 but with a greater emphasis on theory and more difficult problem solving. |
M-382 Formerly Math 362Q |
Advanced Calculus II Course Supervisor: Warren Esty A rigorous development of multivariate calculus. Differentiable functions, inversion theorem, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, infinite series. |
| Statistics Courses - Undergraduate | |
STAT 201 |
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STAT 216 |
Introduction to Statistical Concepts Course Supervisor: Heidi Lindsey 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: Mark Greenwood 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. |
Updated: 03/22/2012 |
