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MA 124 PRE-CALCULUS
MA 134 CALCULUS I
MA 164 CALCULUS II
MA 173 APPLIED MATHEMATICS
MA 184 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I
MA 194 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II
MA 213 CALCULUS III
MA 233 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MA 253 STATISTICS
MA 303 COLLEGE GEOMETRY
MA 312 HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF MATHEMATICS
MA 313 LINEAR ALGEBRA
MA 323 OPERATIONS RESEARCH
MA 333 NUMBER THEORY
MA 343 SETS AND LOGIC
MA 353 VECTOR ANALYSIS
MA 363 ADVANCED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MA 373 ABSTRACT ALGEBRA
MA 393 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
MA 403 ADVANCED CALCULUS
MA 423 COMPLEX VARIABLES
MA 443 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS 3
MA 473 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
MA 400X SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS

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MA 0304 INDIVIDUALIZED ALGEBRA 4-0-0
(Same as MA 034, for non-traditional students.) This is a non-credit, preparatory class.


MA 034 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA 4-0-0
Basic Algebra, signed numbers, polynomial rational expressions, factoring, linear equations, graphs, linear systems. This is a non-credit, preparatory class.


MA 0404 INDIVIDUALIZED INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 4-0-0
(Same as MA 044, for non-traditional students.) This is a non-credit, preparatory class. Prerequisite: Equivalent of high school Algebra I

MA 044 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 4-0-0
Rational algebraic expressions, exponents, radicals, linear systems, functional notation, graphs. This is a non-credit, preparatory class. Prerequisite: Adequate SAT/ACT Mathematics score.


MA 103 BUSINESS ALGEBRA 3-0-3

This course emphasizes the business applications of the following: rational algebraic expressions, quadratic equations, linear systems, synthetic division, determinants, exponents, radicals, and logarithms. Prerequisite: Adequate SAT/ACT Mathematics score.


MA 113 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3-0-3

Rational algebraic expressions, quadratic equations, non-linear systems, partial fractions, binomial expansion, synthetic division, determinants, exponents, radicals, logarithms. Prerequisite: Adequate SAT/ACT Mathematics score.


MA 123 TRIGONOMETRY 3-0-3
Trigonometric functions, identities, inverses, unit circle, solutions of triangles, trigonometric equations, complex numbers, radian measure, angular velocity. Prerequisite: Adequate SAT/ACT Mathematics score.


MA 124 PRE-CALCULUS 4-0-4

Topics include review of algebraic expressions, linear systems, partial fractions, synthetic division, matrices, slope, fractional exponents, exponential and logarithmic relations, trig functions, identities, inverses, vectors, polar coordinates, conic sections, summation notation, and elementary series. Prerequisite: Three years of high school mathematics and adequate SAT/ACT Mathematics score.


MA 134 CALCULUS I 4-0-4

Limits, continuity, differentiation, applications, definition of the integral, and fundamental theorem of integral calculus. Uses symbolic algebra software. Prerequisite: Three years of high school mathematics, including trigonometry, and adequate SAT/ACT Mathematics score.


MA 153 ELEMENTS OF MATHEMATICS 3-0-3
Set operations, introduction to logic, mathematics of finance, introduction to probability and statistics. Not open to engineering/science majors. Prerequisite: Two years of high school mathematics


MA 164 CALCULUS II 4-0-4
Applications of integration, differentiation, and integration of transcendental functions and methods of integration, L’Hopital’s rule, conic sections, parametric equations, polar coordinates, infinite series. Uses symbolic algebra software. Prerequisite: Equivalent of MA 134


MA 173 APPLIED MATHEMATICS 3-0-3
Mathematics of finance, graphical solution of linear programming problems, introduction to differential and integral calculus with applications. Prerequisite: MA 103 or MA 113


MA 184 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I 4-0-4

Numeration systems, set theoretic development of whole number system, decimals, percents, ratios, elementary number theory, elementary algebra, problem solving techniques. Designed specifically for elementary and middle school curricula emphasizing NCTM standards.


MA 194 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II 4-0-4

Linear, angular, area, and volume measure. Metric system, congruence, and similarity in geometric figures, probability, and statistics. Designed specifically for elementary and middle school curricula emphasizing NCTM standards. Prerequisite: MA 184

MA 213 CALCULUS III 3-0-3
Calculus of several variables, algebra and calculus of vectors, partial differentiation, directional derivative, multiple integrals, applications. Uses symbolic algebra software. Prerequisite: Equivalent of MA 164


MA 233 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 3-0-3
Methods of solution for first and higher order differential equations, systems of ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, series solutions. Prerequisite: MA 213


MA 253 STATISTICS 3-0-3
Laws of probability, frequency distributions, sampling, expectation and variance, normal and sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, least squares, point, and interval estimates of parameters. Not open to engineering/ science majors. Prerequisite: MA 173 or equivalent


MA 303 COLLEGE GEOMETRY 3-0-3
Axiomatic development of Euclidean geometry, constructions, geometric transformations, introduction to non-Euclidean geometry. Prerequisite: MA 164


MA 312 HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF MATHEMATICS 2-0-2
Chronologically explore significant results in mathematics. Perspective from different cultures considered. Selected topics vary from numeration systems to algebra, geometry, probability, and calculus. Prerequisite: MA 213


MA 313 LINEAR ALGEBRA 3-0-3
Vectors spaces, determinants, subspaces, bases, transformations, and mappings. Theory and applications of matrix algebra. Prerequisite: MA 213


MA 323 OPERATIONS RESEARCH 3-0-3
Computer solution of mathematical models for decision making. Linear, dynamic and integer programming, critical path scheduling, queuing theory, game theory, resource allocation. Prerequisites: CS 132 or CS 163; MA 253 or MA 393 (Same as CS 323)

MA 333 NUMBER THEORY 3-0-3
Divisibility, prime numbers, Euclid’s algorithm, linear congruences, quadratic residues. Numerical functions, factorization, Fibonacci numbers, Diophantine equations, applications, puzzles. Prerequisite: MA 164


MA 343 SETS AND LOGIC 3-0-3

Sets, set operations, methods of proof, induction, truth tables, relations, symbolic logic, real number system considerations, elementary combinatorics. Prerequisite: MA 164


MA 353 VECTOR ANALYSIS 3-0-3

The algebra and calculus of vectors. Dot and cross products, Green’s and Stokes’ Theorems, gradient, divergence, and curl of a vector field. Prerequisite: MA 213


MA 363 ADVANCED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 3-0-3

Bessel and Legendre equations, eigenvalue problems, Sturm Liouville theory, existence and uniqueness theorems for linear and nonlinear equations, stability considerations. Prerequisite: MA 233

MA 373 ABSTRACT ALGEBRA 3-0-3
A study of fundamental algebraic structures emphasizing groups, rings, integral domains and fields. Homomorphism and isomorphism perspectives. Prerequisite: MA 164


MA 383 COMPUTER SOLUTIONS TO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

3-0-3
Numerical techniques for solving both ordinary and partial differential equations. Initial value and boundary valued conditions (Uses Computer.) Prerequisite: MA 233 and high level programming language


MA 393 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS 3-0-3
Finite probability, distributions, data analysis, sampling and sampling distributions, hypothesis tests, regression and correlation analysis, analysis of variance, design of experiments. Prerequisite: MA 213


MA 403 ADVANCED CALCULUS 3-0-3

A modern topological approach to real analysis. Selected concepts include bounded, open, closed sets, connectedness, completeness and compactness, functions, sequences, limits, continuity, series, differentiation, and integration. Prerequisite: MA 213 and junior/senior standing


MA 423 COMPLEX VARIABLES 3-0-3
Complex numbers and functions, analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, conformal mapping. Cauchy theory, Taylor and Laurent series, calculus of residues, Dirichlet and Neumann problems, Poisson integral formula, and analytic continuation. Prerequisite: MA 233 and Junior/Senior standing


MA 443 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS 3-0-3

Numerical solution of algebraic and transcendental equations, numerical differentiation and integration, linear systems, eigenvalues, curve fitting and two dimensional problems. (Uses computer.) Prerequisite: MA 213


MA 473 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS 3-0-3
An introduction to discrete and combinatorial mathematics. Construction and analysis of mathematical models using combinatorics, graph theory and other discrete methods with application in a wide variety of areas. Prerequisite: MA 213


MA 400X SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS VARIED

(1-3 HRS.)
Selected topics may include, but not limited to, advanced differential equations, modern algebra, boundary-values problems, probability and statistics, topology, transform calculus. Arranged with permission of department chair. (See Chair for independent study policy) Prerequisite: Senior standing

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