Offered by Department of Mathematics and Statistics
College of Natural and Social Sciences
MATH Courses
- MATH 800P - History of Mathematics - 3 hours
- Prereq: MATH 202*
An introduction to the history of mathematics from its primitive origins to modern day mathematics.
- MATH 804P - Theory of Numbers - 3 hours
- Prereq: MATH 202*
Properties of integers, congruencies, primitive roots, arithmetic functions, quadratic residues, and the sum of
squares.
- MATH 813P - Discrete Mathematics - 3 hours
- Prereq: MATH 115* or
MATH 123*
Graph theory including circuits and trees, probability, recurrence, complex numbers, and other topics as time
permits.
- MATH 814P - Theory of Compound Interest - 3 hours
- Prereq: MATH 115* or
MATH 123*
A study of the forces of interest, accumulated values, present value factors, annuities, certain amortization schedules, sinking funds, bonds, and securities.
- MATH 820P - Numerical Analysis - 3 hours
- Prereq: MATH 260* or permission of instructor
The solution of nonlinear equations, interpolation and approximation, numerical integration, matrices and system of
linear equations, and numerical solution of differential equations.
- MATH 830P - Middle School Mathematics - 3 hours
- Prereq: MATH 330* or permission of instructor
A study of additional topics found in 5-9 mathematics not covered in MATH 230, 330, e.g. algebra, probability,
calculators, computers, and statistics.
- MATH 840P - Linear Algebra - 3 hours
- Prereq: MATH 115* or
MATH 123*
Study of vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices and determinants.
- MATH 860P - Advanced Calculus I - 3 hours
- Prereq: MATH 260*
A study of functions, sequences, limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration.
- MATH 870P - Teaching of Secondary Mathematics - 3 hours
- Prereq: MATH 260* or permission of instructor
Recent trends in the content of the math curriculum and of procedures for the improvement of teaching mathematics in
the high school.
- MATH 890P - Special Topics in Mathematics - 1-3 hours
- Topics chosen from the areas of mathematics appropriate to the student's program and will involve both formal lectures
and independent study.
- MATH 891P - Expanded Campus Workshop - 1-3 hours
- Selected contemporary topics in mathematics are covered.
- MATH 895 - Independent Study in Mathematics - 1-6 hours
- Prereq: background needed for proposed problem
Independent investigation of topics of mathematics appropriate to the student's program.
- MATH 896P - Mathematics Seminar - 1 hour
- Prereq: MATH 260* or permission.
Topics not included in the normal mathematics offerings are presented by the students.
* This course is the immediate prerequisite. Other preparation is
required prior to this immediate prerequisite.
