Mathematics (MATH) 1

MATHEMATICS (MATH) MATH 1123 Intermediate Calculus 3 Credits

This course is designed for students majoring in Physics, Engineering,
Chemistry and Biochemistry and/or Mathematics, who have taken the
MATH 1011 Precalculus 3 Credits Applied Calculus sequence (MATH 1121/1122), to prepare them for
Topics in this course include: algebra; linear, rational, exponential, MATH 2243. This course will revisit the typical calculus 1 and 2 concepts
logarithmic and trigonometric functions from a descriptive, algebraic, from a more formal point of view and will offer applications to Physics
numerical and graphical point of view; limits and continuity. Primary and Engineering. The course will cover study of continuity, differentiation
emphasis is on techniques needed for calculus. This course does not and integration of real functions. In this course students will learn the
count toward the mathematics core requirement, and is meant to be theory of sequences and series.
taken only by students who are required to take MATH 1121, MATH 1141,
MATH 1141 Calculus I for Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics
or MATH 1171 for their majors, but who do not have a strong enough
Majors 4 Credits
mathematics background. Previously MA 0011.
Prerequisite: Precalculus.
MATH 1015 Mathematics: An Exploration 3 Credits This course covers analytic geometry, continuous functions, derivatives
This course introduces various ideas in mathematics at an elementary of algebraic and trigonometric functions, product and chain rules, implicit
level. It is meant for the student who would like to fulfill a core functions, extrema and curve sketching, indefinite and definite integrals,
mathematics requirement, but who does not need to take mathematics applications of derivatives and integrals, exponential, logarithmic and
for their major. Topics will vary, depending upon the instructor, but inverse trig functions, hyperbolic trig functions, and their derivatives and
in general will include topics of both historical and current interest. integrals. It is recommended that students not enroll in this course unless
Previously MA 0015. they have a solid background in high school algebra and precalculus.
MATH 1016 Concepts of Calculus 3 Credits Previously MA 0145.
This course introduces differentiation and integration, and shows MATH 1142 Calculus II for Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics
how these ideas are related. The course illustrates how important Majors 4 Credits
and interesting applied questions, when expressed in the language of Prerequisite: MATH 1141 or MATH 1171.
mathematical functions, turn out to be questions about derivatives This course covers applications of the integral to area, arc length,
and integrals and, thus, can be solved using calculus. The basic and volumes of revolution; integration by substitution and by parts;
concepts of calculus are numerically, algebraically, and geometrically indeterminate forms and improper integrals: Infinite sequences and
investigated, using graphing technology to illustrate many of the infinite series, tests for convergence, power series, and Taylor series;
underlying geometrical ideas. This is a terminal core course and is not a geometry in three-space. Previously MA 0146.
prerequisite for any other course. Please note that MATH 1011 is not an
MATH 1171 Calculus I 4 Credits
appropriate course to take before taking this course. Previously MA 0016.
Prerequisite: Precalculus.
MATH 1017 Elementary Probability and Statistics 3 Credits This is our most rigorous first-year calculus sequence. However, students
This introduction to the theory of statistics includes measures of central are not expected to have had calculus before taking this course.
tendency, variance, Chebyshev's theorem, probability theory, binomial Topics include functions; limits (including the epsilon-delta definition),
distribution, normal distribution, the central limit theorem, and estimating continuity, and derivatives; trigonometric functions and their derivatives;
population means for large samples. Students who have received credit applications; relative and absolute extrema, and curve sketching; related
for any higher-level mathematics course may not take this course for rates; Rolle's Theorem and the mean value theorem; antiderivatives,
credit without the permission of the department chair. Previously MA definite integrals and area, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. It is
0017. recommended that students not enroll in this course unless they have a
MATH 1121 Applied Calculus I 3 Credits solid background in high school algebra and precalculus. Students who
Prerequisite: Precalculus. have received credit for MATH 1121 or MATH 1141 may not take this
Topics in this course include: foundations of the calculus, differentiation course for credit. Previously MA 0171.
of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, extrema and curve MATH 1172 Calculus II 4 Credits
sketching, applications of derivatives, antiderivatives, the Fundamental Prerequisite: MATH 1141 or MATH 1171.
Theorem of Calculus, and integration of algebraic functions. A graphing Topics include integration by substitution and by parts; areas between
calculator and Wolfram Alpha are among the technologies that may be curves; volumes of revolution; inverse functions; logarithms and
used. Students who received credit for MATH 1141 or MATH 1171 may exponential functions; inverse trigonometric functions; indeterminate
not take this course for credit. Previously MA 0119. forms and l'Hospital's rule; improper integrals; and infinite sequences
MATH 1122 Applied Calculus II 3 Credits and series, including convergence tests, absolute and conditional
Prerequisite: MATH 1121. convergence, power series, and Taylor series. Students who have
Topics in this course include: applications of the derivative, including received credit for MATH 1122 or MATH 1142 may not take this course
implicit differentiation, related rates and linear approximation; integration for credit. Previously MA 0172.
of algebraic, transcendental and trigonometric functions; differentiation MATH 2211 Applied Matrix Theory 3 Credits
of trigonometric functions; techniques of integration; applications of Students majoring in the sciences, economics, and business learn the
the definite integral; infinite series. A graphing calculator and Wolfram basic techniques and applications of linear algebra, including solving
Alpha are among the technologies that may be used. Students who linear systems of equations, determinants, linear geometry, eigenvalues,
receive credit for MATH 1142 or MATH 1172 may not receive credit for and eigenvectors. Closed to mathematics majors. Students may not
this course. Previously MA 0120. receive credit for both MATH 2211 and MATH 2235. Previously MA 0211.
2 Mathematics (MATH)

MATH 2217 Statistics I 3 Credits MATH 2253 Applied Probability Theory 3 Credits
Attributes: EVAP Environmental Studies: Applied Professional Skills Prerequisites: A calculus II course (MATH 1172 or MATH 1142 or
Prerequisite: MATH 1121 or MATH 1122 or MATH 1141 or MATH 1142 or MATH 1122).
MATH 1171 or MATH 1172. This is an applied, calculus-based probability theory course. The
This introductory, calculus-based statistics course focuses on emphasis of the course will be on understanding and applying the
applications in business, statistics, and everyday events. Topics include theories and main tools of probability. Students will learn about and use
descriptive statistics including mean, median, mode, standard deviation, common discrete and continuous probability models. There will be heavy
histograms, distributions, box plots, and scatter plots; probability theory emphasis on applications and computer simulations. Differential and
including counting rules, random variables, probability distributions, integral calculus will be used throughout the course. [Does not count
expected values, binomial and normal distributions, and the central limit towards the Math Major or Mathematical Statistics minor. This course
theorem; inferential statistics including point estimates, confidence can count towards either the Mathematics Minor or the Applied Statistics
intervals, and hypothesis testing; and regression theory. Students learn minor, not both.]
to analyze data with the aid of common software packages. Mathematics MATH 2273 Multivariable Calculus 4 Credits
majors may not take this course as a mathematics elective. Students Prerequisite: MATH 1142 or MATH 1172.
who have received credit for MATH 3317 or MATH 3352 may not take this Topics in this course include vectors in the plane and in three-space;
course for credit. Previously MA 0217. equations of lines and planes; vector functions; arc length; functions of
MATH 2223 Applied Calculus III 3 Credits several variables, limits, continuity, differentiability and partial derivatives,
Prerequisite: MATH 1122 or MATH 1142 or MATH 1172. the gradient, directional derivatives; tangent planes; relative and absolute
This course covers first order differential equations, vectors in 2-D and extrema; multiple integration in cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical
3-D, partial differentiation and multiple integrals. This is the third course coordinates; vector fields; line integrals; Green's theorem. Previously MA
in the three-course sequence MATH 1121, MATH 1122, MATH 2223. 0273.
Previously MA 0221. MATH 3301 Topics in Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits
MATH 2231 Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits Prerequisite: MATH 2231.
Topics in this course include logic, sets, functions, equivalence relations Topics include basic combinatorics (permutations, combinations,
and partitions, mathematical induction, and countability. Previously MA counting complicated sets, binomial coefficients), elementary number
0231. theory (divisors, Euclid's algorithm, modular arithmetic), and elementary
graph theory (connectivity, circuits, cycles, planar graphs, graph
MATH 2235 Linear Algebra 3 Credits
isomorphisms). Previously MA 0300.
Prerequisite: MATH 2231.
Students examine linear spaces and subspaces, linear independence MATH 3317 Applied Statistics I 3 Credits
and dependence, bases and dimension, linear operators, matrix theory, Prerequisite: MATH 2243 or MATH 2273.
determinants and systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and This course introduces students to applied statistical methods used
eigenvectors. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 2211 and in the physical sciences, social sciences and business. Topics include
MATH 2235. Previously MA 0235. probability, descriptive and exploratory statistics using analytic and
graphical tools, basic statistical testing (sampling techniques, theory of
MATH 2243 Calculus III for Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics
estimation and standard hypothesis tests), regression analysis (simple
Majors 4 Credits
linear regression, multivariate regression, and model building, as time
Prerequisite: MATH 1142 or MATH 1172.
permits), correlation techniques, and analysis of variance and factorial
Topics include partial differentiation; chain rule, exact differentials,
designs, if time permits. Students will be required to bring a laptop to
maxima and minima; multiple integration; application to volumes,
center of gravity; and polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates; vector class, and a statistical software package such as R, SPSS, or Minitab,
will be used extensively, though no prior experience will be assumed.
arithmetic and algebra, dot and cross products, parametric equations,
Students who have received credit for MATH 2217 may not receive credit
lines and planes; gradient, directional derivative, curl, divergence;
for this course. Previously MA 0317.
line integrals, work, Green's theorem, surface integrals; Stokes's and
divergence theorems. Previously MA 0245. MATH 3331 Applied Mathematics 3 Credits
Prerequisites: MATH 2235, MATH 2273.
MATH 2251 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 Credits
This course covers the theory and solution of ordinary differential
Prerequisite: MATH 2223 or MATH 2243 or MATH 2273.
equations: first-order equations, linear equations of arbitrary order,
This course presents the solution of first order differential equations
and linear systems; power series solutions; Laplace transforms; and
and of higher order linear differential equations, power series solutions,
existence and uniqueness of solutions. Students who have received
Laplace transforms, and a multitude of applications. Mathematics majors
credit for MATH 2251 may not take this course for credit. Previously MA
may not take this course as a mathematics elective. Students who
0331.
have received credit for MATH 3331 may not take this course for credit.
Previously MA 0251. MATH 3332 Partial Differential Equations 3 Credits
Prerequisites: MATH 2243 or MATH 2273; MATH 2251 or MATH 3331.
Topics in this course include first order PDEs and the method of
characteristics; separation of variables for linear homogeneous PDEs;
eigenvalue problems; Fourier series; solution of the 1-D heat equation, the
1-D wave equation, and the 2-D Laplace equation, both homogeneous and
non-homogeneous; and Fourier transforms. Previously MA 0332.
 Mathematics (MATH) 3

MATH 3336 Abstract Algebra 3 Credits MATH 3361 Topics in Algebra 3 Credits
Prerequisites: MATH 2231, MATH 2235. Prerequisite: MATH 3336.
Students will study group theory, rings and ideals, integral domains, and This course investigates three topics in greater depth than can be done in
fields. Previously MA 0334. the first linear or abstract algebra course. Topics may include canonical
forms for matrices, metric linear algebra, ideal theory, finite non-abelian
MATH 3337 Number Theory 3 Credits
groups, and Galois Theory. The course typically includes one linear and
Attributes: EDCG Educational Studies Cognate
one abstract algebra topic. Previously MA 0361.
Prerequisite: MATH 2231.
This study of the integers includes but is not limited to: primes and their MATH 3371 Real Analysis 3 Credits
distribution, divisibility and congruences, quadratic reciprocity, special Prerequisites: MATH 2231, MATH 2273.
numerical functions such as Euler's one-function, and Diophantine This course examines the set of real numbers as a complete, ordered,
equations. Students consider the influence number theory has had on the archimedean field; R as a linear vector space equipped with inner product
development of algebra and the interplay between the two. Previously MA and norm; metrics, particularly Euclidean, on R, topological concepts:
0337. continuity, connectedness, and compactness; the intermediate value,
extreme value, monotone convergence, Bolzano/Weierstrass and Heine/
MATH 3342 Theory of Computation 3 Credits
Borel theorems; convergence and uniform convergence of sequences of
Prerequisite: MATH 2231.
continuous functions; differentiation. Previously MA 0371.
This course explores what computers can and can't do, although it does
not require any background in computer science or programming. Topics MATH 3373 Complex Analysis 3 Credits
include finite state machines, push-down automata, Turing machines and Prerequisites: MATH 2231, MATH 2273.
recursive functions; mechanisms for formal languages, such as regular Topics in this course include algebra of complex numbers, Cauchy-
grammars, context-free grammars, context-sensitive grammars; and Riemann equations and analytic functions, complex differentiation,
decidable versus undecidable problems. Previously MA 0342. integration in the complex plane, Cauchy's Theorem and integral formula,
conformal mapping, Laurent series and residue theory, and applications.
MATH 3345 Functional Programming 3 Credits
Previously MA 0373.
Prerequisites: CPSC 1101, MATH 2231.
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of MATH 3377 Numerical Analysis 3 Credits
programming in the functional paradigm. Functional programming is Prerequisites: MATH 1172, MATH 2235, proficiency in a computer
based on a view of computing as calculation. This approach facilitates language.
the development of programs that are concise, elegant, and free of broad This course investigates computer arithmetic, round-off errors, the
classes of errors. Topics covered will include basic calculation in the solution of nonlinear equations, polynomial approximation, numerical
functional style, recursion, data types, higher-order functions, and user differentiation and integration, and the solution of systems of linear
interactions. This course is intended for students with some imperative equations via student-written code to implement the algorithms and/or
programming experience who wish to expand their knowledge. the use of available software. Previously MA 0377.
MATH 3351 Probability Theory 3 Credits MATH 3383 Modern Geometry 3 Credits
Attributes: EDCG Educational Studies Cognate Attributes: EDCG Educational Studies Cognate
Prerequisites: MATH 2231 or CPEG 2245; MATH 2243 or MATH 2273. Prerequisites: MATH 2231, MATH 2235.
Topics in this course include counting techniques; axiomatic probability Topics in this course include: foundation for plane geometries; theorems
theory; discrete and continuous sample spaces; random variables, of Menelaus, Ceva, Desargues, Pascal, Brianchon, and Feuerbach;
cumulative distribution functions, probability density and mass functions; inversion and reciprocation transformations; projective, Riemannian and
joint distributions; expected value and moments; common distributions Lobachevskian geometries; and Poincaré models. Previously MA 0383.
like the normal, binomial, and Poisson distributions; and limit laws. MATH 3385 Point Set Topology 3 Credits
Previously MA 0351. Prerequisite: MATH 3371.
MATH 3352 Mathematical Statistics 3 Credits This course considers topological spaces, continuous functions; product,
Attributes: EDCG Educational Studies Cognate metric, and quotient spaces; countability and separation axioms;
Prerequisite: MATH 3351. existence and extension of continuous functions; compactification;
This course covers transformations of random variables; statistical metrization theorems and complete metric spaces. Previously MA 0385.
application of probability; theory of sampling and the Central Limit
MATH 4391 Honors Seminar I 3 Credits
Theorem; variances of sums and averages; estimation and hypothesis This course is open to senior mathematics majors with a mathematics
testing; and least squares, curve-fitting, and regression. Previously MA GPA of 3.5 or higher and invited junior and senior mathematics majors
0352. with demonstrated ability who have been recommended by the
MATH 3354 Actuarial Problem Solving 1 Credit mathematics faculty. This seminar provides talented students with an
Prerequisite: MATH 3352 (may be taken concurrently). opportunity to undertake individualized study under faculty direction.
This course explores the methods and techniques of solving problems in Participants present several lectures before a group of peers. The
actuarial mathematics for students interested in the actuary field. This seminar's subject matter varies each semester. Previously MA 0390.
course covers, via student led problem sessions and lectures, the tools
for quantitatively assessing risk as presented on Society of Actuaries
Exam P. Previously MA 0354.
4 Mathematics (MATH)

MATH 4392 Honors Seminar II 3 Credits MATH 5417 Applied Statistics I 3 Credits
This course is open to senior mathematics majors with a mathematics This course introduces students to the techniques in applied statistical
GPA of 3.5 or higher and invited junior and senior mathematics majors methods as used in the physical sciences, social sciences and
with demonstrated ability who have been recommended by the business. Topics include probability (reliability, discrete and continuous
mathematics faculty. This seminar provides talented students with an distributions); descriptive and exploratory statistics using analytic and
opportunity to undertake individualized study under faculty direction. graphical tools; basic statistical testing (sampling techniques, theory
Participants present several lectures before a group of peers. The of estimation and standard hypothesis testing); regression analysis
seminar's subject matter varies each semester. Previously MA 0391. (normal linear model, multivariate regression, and model building as
time permits); correlation techniques; analysis of variance and factorial
MATH 4900 Special Topics (Shell) 3 Credits
designs if time permits; proportion tests, chi-squared analysis and other
Prerequisites: MATH 2231, additional mathematics courses depending
discrete data techniques as time permits. Included is the use of computer
on the topic.
software, such as R, SPSS, and Minitab. Students should have a solid
Mathematical topics not currently among the department's offerings can
undergraduate background through multivariable calculus. Previously MA
be offered one-time or to allow a professor the opportunity to "test drive''
0417.
a course for the first time. Previously MA 0395.
MATH 5418 Applied Statistics II 3 Credits
MATH 4980 Internship 1-3 Credits
Prerequisite: MATH 5417.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
This course is a continuation of MATH 5417 and covers additional
The internship program provides senior mathematics majors with
statistical concepts used in the physical sciences, social sciences,
opportunities to gain practical, career-related experience in a variety
business and health studies. Topics include, but are not limited to,
of supervised field settings. Student interns select from a variety of
confidence intervals, regression analysis (multiple regression, logistic
placements, especially those requiring applications of mathematics,
regression and regression with categorical predictors), analysis of
numerical methods, and statistics. Interns spend a minimum of 10
variance (two-way, factorial design, repeated measures and mixed
hours per week working at the placement site and complete the required
models), analysis of categorical variables (measures of association,
academic component specified by their faculty advisor. Internship
chi-squared tests, odds ratio, relative risk, McNemar's test) and non-
credits vary; interns may register for a summer session and/or one
parametric tests. One statistical package such as R, SPSS, and Minitab,
or two semesters for an overall maximum of six credits. In addition,
will be used throughout the course. Students should have a laptop.
an internship must satisfy the requirements outlined in the University
Previously MA 0418.
Internship Policy, which is available from the Career Center. An internship
may not take the place of a mathematics elective. Enrollment by MATH 5435 Linear Algebra 3 Credits
permission only. Previously MA 0397-0398. This graduate-level treatment of linear algebra includes general
vector spaces; basis and dimension; linear transformations; linear
MATH 4990 Independent Study 1-3 Credits
operators and the relationship to matrices; inner product spaces and
Independent study provides students with the opportunity to examine
orthonormalization, least squares approximations, Hilbert spaces;
areas not covered in the undergraduate curriculum. Under the guidance
diagonalization and other canonical forms for matrices; eigenvalues,
of a faculty member, advanced students learn about an area in
eigenvectors, and applications to ordinary differential equations;
mathematics through reading and research. Independent study includes
and Hermitian, unitary, and positive definite matrices. The course
written work in the form of exercises or papers. Students apply to
also incorporates a discussion of the historical development of
a professor under whose direction they wish to study and obtain
linear algebra, the relationship of linear algebra to analysis, and a
the approval of the department chair. This course may not replace a
coordinated introduction to a symbolic algebra program such as
mathematics elective to fulfill the requirements for the major unless
Maple or Mathematica. Students should have a solid background in
special permission is given by the department chair. Previously MA 0399.
undergraduate linear algebra or applied matrix theory, which is well-
MATH 5141 Calculus I for Chemistry, Engineering and Physics covered by MATH 5401. Previously MA 0435.
Majors 4 Credits
MATH 5436 Abstract Algebra 3 Credits
Prerequisite: Precalculus.
This graduate level treatment of abstract algebra with a focus on ring
This course covers analytic geometry, continuous functions, derivatives
theory includes the integers, the division algorithm divisibility criteria,
of algebraic and trigonometric functions, product and chain rules, implicit
primes and unique factorization; equivalence relations and congruence
functions, extrema and curve sketching, indefinite and definite integrals,
classes, modular arithmetic; rings, basic properties of rings, ideals, ring
applications of derivatives and integrals, exponential, logarithmic and
homeomorphisms; ring of polynomials, divisibility algorithm, irreducible
inverse trig functions, hyperbolic trig functions, and their derivatives and
elements and unique factorization properties, roots and irreducibility;
integrals. It is recommended that students not enroll in this course unless
quotients rings, prime and maximal ideals; Euclidian domains, principal
they have a solid background in high school algebra and precalculus.
ideals domains, factorization domains, field of quotients of an integral
MATH 5401 Introduction to Applied Mathematics 3 Credits domain; introduction to group theory. Students should have a solid
This course provides an introduction to essential techniques in the study background in theoretical mathematics and linear algebra at the
of ordinary differential equations, including separation of variables, undergraduate level. This is a proof-intensive course. Previously MA
characteristic equations for linear equations, variation of parameters 0436.
and Laplace transforms. The course also includes an introduction to
fundamentals of applied linear algebra, including solutions of systems of
linear equations, vector spaces, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues and
eigenvectors. Students should have a solid undergraduate background
through multivariable calculus. Previously MA 0401.
 Mathematics (MATH) 5

MATH 5451 Probability Theory 3 Credits MATH 6532 Partial Differential Equations 3 Credits
This graduate-level treatment of the theory of probability includes This graduate-level treatment of partial differential equations includes
a brief review of probability spaces and finite counting techniques, boundary value problems, Fourier series, and Fourier transforms.
random variables and distribution functions, density, mass functions, and Students should have a solid background in undergraduate mathematics
expectation. The course also examines the standard random variables; through multivariable calculus, ordinary differential equations, and
multivariate distributions; functions and sums of random variables; applied matric theory or linear algebra, which is well-covered by
limit theorems - weak and strong law of large numbers and the central MATH 5401. Previously MA 0532.
limit theorem. The course also discusses the historical development of MATH 6535 Advanced Abstract Algebra 3 Credits
probability. Students should have a solid background in undergraduate Prerequisite: MATH 5436.
mathematics through multivariable calculus, and some familiarity with A collection of topics in advanced abstract algebra, this course includes
theory and proof in mathematics. Previously MA 0451. group theory, field extensions and Galois. Students should have a solid
MATH 5452 Statistics Theory 3 Credits background in theoretical mathematics at the undergraduate level and in
Prerequisite: MATH 5451. linear algebra. This is a proof-intensive course. Previously MA 0535.
This graduate-level treatment of the theory of mathematical statistics MATH 6537 Number Theory 3 Credits
includes theory of estimators, maximum likelihood techniques; theory of This graduate-level survey of the problems and techniques of number
estimation; hypothesis testing theory - decision analysis; and Bayesian theory includes elementary number theory and introductions to analytic
methods. The course also discusses the historical development of and algebraic number theory. Students should have some familiarity
statistics. This is a proof intensive course. Previously MA 0452. with theory and proof in mathematics. This is a proof-intensive course.
MATH 5471 Real Analysis 3 Credits Previously MA 0537.
This graduate-level treatment of real analysis includes the completeness MATH 6550 Classical Financial Mathematics 3 Credits
of the real numbers; the topology of Euclidean n-space and its This course covers the basic mathematics of classical financial
generalizations to metric and topological spaces; convergence and investments. It will include the basic formulas for compound interest
continuous functions; sequences of functions; general differentiability; and effective yields, infinite series and exponential functions, annuities
the theory of integration and the Lebesgue integral; infinite series and and perpetuities, amortization and sinking funds, time value of money,
uniform convergence; and a discussion of the historical development of and bond and stock discounts. Students should have a solid background
real analysis. Students should have a solid background in undergraduate in undergraduate mathematics through second-semester calculus.
mathematics through second-semester calculus and theoretical Previously MA 0550.
mathematics. Previously MA 0471.
MATH 6565 Use of Technology in the Classroom 3 Credits
MATH 5472 Complex Analysis 3 Credits Designed for teachers, this course surveys various computer software
This graduate-level treatment of complex analysis includes the complex mathematics packages suitable for use in the classroom, such as Maple,
number field and its properties; complex analytic functions and their Mathematica, MATLAB, SKETCHPAD, and ISETL. The course includes a
differences with real functions; the complex integral; Cauchy's Theorem description of the programs and discusses how they can be integrated
and consequences; and a discussion of the historical development into a classroom setting. Students should have a solid background
of complex analysis. Students should have a solid background in in undergraduate mathematics through second-semester calculus.
undergraduate mathematics through multivariable calculus and some Previously MA 0565.
familiarity with theory in proof in mathematics. This is a proof-intensive
course. Previously MA 0472. MATH 6577 Numerical Analysis 3 Credits
This course provides a graduate-level treatment of numerical analysis
MATH 5900 Special Topics (Shell) 3 Credits and the numerical solution of mathematical problems and includes
Mathematical topics not currently among the department's offerings may an introduction to computer implementation of numerical algorithms.
be offered once or to allow a professor the opportunity to "test drive" a Students should have a solid background in undergraduate mathematics
course for the first time. Previously MA 0495. through multivariable calculus. Previously MA 0577.
MATH 6510 Foundations and Set Theory 3 Credits MATH 6578 Math of Financial Derivatives 3 Credits
The foundations of modern mathematics lie in set theory and logic. Prerequisite: MATH 6550.
This course provides a graduate-level treatment of these areas in the This course covers the theory of financial derivatives, including an
foundation of theoretical mathematics. It is also a good preparation
explanation of option pricing theory and investments, the idea of financial
for proof-intensive courses for those without a solid undergraduate derivatives, stochastic differential equations, and the Black-Scholes
foundation in theoretical mathematics. Students should have some model. Previously MA 0578.
familiarity with theory and proof in mathematics. Previously MA 0510.
MATH 6583 Geometry 3 Credits
MATH 6531 Dynamical Systems 3 Credits This course offers a graduate-level treatment of Euclidean and non-
This course provides an introduction to the study of dynamical systems Euclidean geometry and is highly recommended for teachers. Students
from the point of view of both continuous time and discrete time should have some familiarity with theory and proof in mathematics. This
systems. Topics include fixed point and stability analysis for linear is a proof-intensive course. Previously MA 0583.
and nonlinear flows in one and two dimensions, phase plane analysis,
bifurcations and limit cycles, one-dimensional maps, chaos, and MATH 6585 Topology 3 Credits
Lyapunov exponents. Students should have a solid background in Prerequisite: MATH 5471.
undergraduate mathematics through multivariable calculus, ordinary This course provides an introductory, graduate-level treatment of point-
differential equations, and applied matric theory or linear algebra, which set and algebraic topology and topological methods. This is a proof-
is well-covered by MATH 5401. Previously MA 0531. intensive course. Previously MA 0585.
6 Mathematics (MATH)

MATH 6990 Independent Study 3 Credits

The Master's Degree Program in Mathematics affords each student
the opportunity to do an independent study course with a professor or
mentor. This can either be an existing course in the program or a course
on an advanced topic in mathematics. In the latter case the syllabus
and requirements are developed by the student and the faculty mentor.
Previously MA 0599.
MATH 6999 Capstone Project 0 Credits
This is an independent project or presentation planned by the student
with the help of a faculty mentor and produced by the student through
original work. The project is typically based on the content of a course
and is worked on in conjunction with that course, but students can also
learn the necessary material in a three-credit independent study with their
mentor. Previously MA 0590.