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Ma 090: Math Preparatory Modules 0 credits
Development of the foundational algebra skills necessary for success in the collegiate mathematics classroom, including properties of real numbers, use of exponents, inequality relationships, factoring common terms and special forms, solving systems of equations and either rational expressions or basic probability.
Prerequisites: Math ACT 18 or SAT 520 or Math Plmt Test.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | MWF | 8:00–8:50 | MB 201 |
| 2 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | MB 201 |
| 3 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | MB 201 |
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Ma 100: Mathematical Concepts & Applications 3 credits
Practice basic reasoning skills through studying situations and interpreting data to come to relevant conclusions. Emphasizes unit conversions, reading and interpreting graphs, interest and loans, basic probability and statistics, and modeling with functions. Prerequisite: Degree Completion Program.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 102: Applied Mathematics 3 credits
An introductory course in basic applied mathematics. Not applicable towards a bachelor's degree mathematics requirement.
Prerequisites: Math ACT -19 or SAT -540.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ma 103: College Algebra 3 credits
Review of elementary algebra. Stress on the concept of relation and function, algebraic functions and their graphs. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
Prerequisites: Ma ACT 20-25, SAT 550-630, Ma 090, Ma 103 Plmt.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 105: Trigonometry 3 credits
A review of the exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometric identities/equations and applications, as well as an introduction to sequences and series. Suggested calculator: TI 83, 84, Nspire, 89, or Nspire CAS. Not applicable toward an Actuarial Science or Mathematics major or minor.
Prerequisites: Ma ACT 26-30, SAT 640-720, Ma 103, Math Plmt.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 107: Essential Mathematics for Teachers 3 credits
A study of mathematics properties, processes and symbols for prospective teachers on the elementary or middle school levels. Sets, relations, number theory, the real number system and problem solving. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
Prerequisites: Ma ACT 18+, SAT 520+, Ma 080 or Ma 111 plmt.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | Al 210 |
Ma 108: Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers 3 credits
A study of mathematics properties, processes and symbols for prospective teachers on the elementary or middle school levels. Measurement, the metric system, geometry, congruence, coordinate geometry, probability and statistics. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
Prerequisites: Ma ACT 18+, SAT 520+, Ma 080 or Ma 111 plmt.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ma 111: College Algebra 3 credits
Review of elementary algebra. Stress on the concept of relation and function, algebraic functions and their graphs. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
Prerequisites: Ma ACT 20-25, SAT 550-630, Ma 090, Ma 111 Plmt.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | MTWF | 9:00–9:50 | Al 302 |
Ma 121: Theory of Geometry 3 credits
Structure of proof, deductive reasoning, a survey of the theory of Euclidean geometry with an emphasis on proofs involving lines, angles, triangles, polygons, circles, and 3-D figures including transformational geometry and analytical geometry. Experience with Mathematical Action Technology (MAT) such as Web sketchpad/Desmos/Geogebra. Not applicable toward an Actuarial Science or Mathematics major or minor.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 125: Trigonometry 3 credits
A review of the exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometric identities/equations and applications, as well as an introduction to sequences and series. Suggested calculator: TI 83, 84, Nspire, 89, or Nspire CAS. Not applicable toward an Actuarial Science or Mathematics major or minor.
Prerequisites: Ma ACT 26-30, SAT 640-720, Ma 111, Math Plmt.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | Al 301 |
Ma 130: Applied Calculus 3 credits
A calculator-based applied calculus class in one variable. Derivatives, integrals and their applications will be studied. Required calculator: TI 83, 84 or Nspire. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
Prerequisites: Ma ACT 20+, SAT 550+, Ma 090 or Ma 111 plcmt.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | MWF | 2:00–2:50 | Al 314 |
Ma 135: Calculus I 4 credits
Introduction to analytic geometry, functions, limits and differentiation of algebraic functions and transcendental functions, definite and indefinite integration, and applications. Required calculator: TI 89 or NSpire CAS (or TI 83, 84 or Nspire if final mathematics course).
Prerequisites: Ma ACT 31+, SAT 730+, Ma 125, plmt Ma 135.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | T | 12:30–1:20 | Al 314 |
| 1 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | Al 314 |
| 2 | T | 12:30–1:20 | Al 302 |
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Ma 136: Calculus II 4 credits
A continuation of Ma 135. Topics include a variety of integration techniques, convergence of sequences, Taylor and Maclaurin series, and parametric equations. Required calculator: TI 89 or NSpire CAS.
Prerequisite: Ma 135.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | T | 12:30–1:20 | Al 301 |
| 1 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | Al 301 |
Ma 199: Introduction to Mathematical Studies 0 credits
A weekly seminar course targeted at first-year students majoring in mathematics and actuarial science covering foundational techniques for learning both applied and theoretical mathematics with the goal of improving students' performance in courses taken during the first year.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | F | 8:00–8:50 | Al 202 |
Ma 201: Mathematical Problem Solving 3 credits
Discussion of quantitative problem-solving techniques through a variety of mathematical methods such as optimization, introductory statistics, financial mathematics, and introductory calculus. Not applicable to an Actuarial Science major, a Mathematics major or minor, or a Mathematics Education major.
Prerequisites: Ma ACT 20+, SAT 550+, Ma 090 or Ma 111 plcmt.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 235: Calculus III 4 credits
Topics include solid analytic geometry, the calculus of line curves and functions of more than one variable, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and line integrals. Required calculator: TI 89 or NSpire CAS.
Prerequisite: Ma 136.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | T | 12:30–1:20 | Al 315 |
| 1 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | Al 315 |
Ma 296: Actuarial Competencies I 1 credit
A study of the applications of mathematics consistent with SOA/CAS preliminary exams with an introduction to independent study techniques and exposure to various general skills needed by a professional actuary.
Prerequisite: Ma 361.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ma 299: Mathematical Proofs 1 credit
A transition course between lower-level mathematics courses and more abstract/theoretical upper-level courses in which mathematical proofs are essential. Required of students before taking 400-level math courses unless waived by passing the Mathematical Proofs placement test.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 12:30–1:20 | Al 315 |
Ma 311: Linear Algebra 3 credits
Study of vectors and vector spaces, linear transformations, inner-product spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Topics also include matrix theory and determinants, solutions of linear systems of equations, and various applications. Required calculator: TI 89 or Nspire CAS.
Prerequisite: Ma 135.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | MWF | 2:00–2:50 | Al 302 |
Ma 314: Discrete Math 3 credits
An introduction to set theory and logic, elementary combinatorics, graph theory and finite state machines. Required calculator: TI 89 or Nspire CAS.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ma 336: Differential Equations 3 credits
Ordinary differential equations, methods of solution and applications, higher-order linear equations, series solutions, systems of linear equations, Laplace transforms and numerical solutions. Required calculator: TI 89 or Nspire CAS.
Prerequisite: Ma 235.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | MWF | 3:00–3:50 | Al 314 |
Ma 340: Applied Statistics-EXP 3 credits
A software-based course including discrete and continuous probability distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, correlation and regression. Lecture and lab. Not applicable toward an Actuarial Science major or a Mathematics major or minor.
Prerequisites: Ma ACT 20+, SAT 550+, Ma 090 or Ma 111 plcmt.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | MW | 8:00–8:50 | Al 210 |
Ma 349: Applied Statistics-EXP Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Ma 340.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | TTH | 8:00–8:50 | Al 219 |
| 2 | TTH | 2:00–2:50 | Al 219 |
Ma 361: Theory of Interest 3 credits
Advanced topics in simple and compound interest, annuities and investment including force of interest, continuous and/or variable payment annuities. Required calculator: TI BA II Plus.
Prerequisite: Ma 135.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | TTH | 8:00–9:15 | Al 202 |
Ma 371: Linear Optimization 3 credits
A study of linear programming methods employed in operations research. Topics include an introduction to modeling, the theory and application of the simplex method, duality and sensitivity analysis with applications directed toward business.
Prerequisite: Ma 311.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | TTH | 1:30–2:45 | Al 315 |
Ma 372: Topics in Optimization 3 credits
A study of deterministic methods employed in operations research. Topics include specific cases of linear programming problems as well as integer and nonlinear programming.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ma 396: Actuarial Competencies II 1 credit
A study of the applications of mathematics consistent with a second SOA/CAS preliminary exam with continued development of independent study techniques and general skills needed by a professional actuary.
Prerequisite: Ma 296.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ma 399: Introduction to Research 1 credit
Required of all students majoring in mathematics. Allows students the opportunity for a thorough development of their philosophy of mathematics, exposes them to a variety of mathematical research, and addresses career and graduate school preparedness. Not applicable toward a minor.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 12:00–1:15 | Al 300 |
Ma 411: Abstract Algebra 3 credits
The theory of mathematical structures with an emphasis on group theory. Examples are taken from the real number system, linear algebra and calculus. Elements of number and set theory are used extensively. The study of homomorphisms, isomorphisms and related theory is included. Required calculator: TI 89 or Nspire CAS.
Prerequisites: Ma 311, Ma 299.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | MWF | 8:00–8:50 | Al 302 |
Ma 415: Number Theory 3 credits
Divisibility, congruences, theorems of Fermat and Wilson, primitive roots, indices and quadratic reciprocity. Required calculator: TI 89 or Nspire CAS.
Prerequisite: Ma 299.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 418: Combinatorial Mathematics 3 credits
Topics include permutations, combinations, generating functions, and recurrence relations. Required calculator: TI 89 or Nspire CAS.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 421: Modern Geometry 3 credits
Methods and theory of transformational geometry in the plane and space, finite geometry, advanced Euclidean geometry, constructions, non-Euclidean geometry, projective geometry and experience with dynamic geometry software. Required calculator: TI 89 or Nspire CAS.
Prerequisites: Ma 311, Ma 299.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | Al 301 |
Ma 425: Topology 3 credits
An axiomatic development of point-set topology; connectivity, compactness, metrization, separability and topological equivalence. Required calculator: TI 89 or Nspire CAS.
Prerequisites: Ma 299, Ma 136.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 435: Intermediate Analysis 3 credits
The real and complex number systems, point-set theory, concepts of limits and continuity, differentiation of functions of one and more variables, functions of bounded variation, rectifiable curves and connected sets. Required calculator: TI 89 or Nspire CAS.
Prerequisites: Ma 311, Ma 299, Ma 136.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 437: Complex Variables 3 credits
Topics include complex numbers, analytic functions, elementary transformations, and complex integration. Required calculator: TI 89 or Nspire CAS.
Prerequisites: Ma 311, Ma 235.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 441: Probability & Statistics I 3 credits
Elementary combinatorial analysis, independence and dependence, distribution functions, moment-generating functions, random variables, central limit theorem, elementary point and interval estimation, and hypothesis testing. Required calculator: TI 89 or Nspire CAS.
Prerequisite: Ma 299.
Corequisite: Ma 235.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 2:00–2:50 | Al 303 |
Ma 442: Probability & Statistics II 3 credits
Multivariate probability distributions, order statistics, theoretical development of sampling distributions and hypothesis testing, estimation properties and techniques, and exposure to empirical distributions. Required calculator: TI 89 or Nspire CAS.
Prerequisite: Ma 441.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 444: Regression & Time Series 3 credits
Linear regression, linear time series analysis, development and evaluation of regression and time series models, and forecasting. Exposure to a common analysis software package.
Prerequisite: Ma 441.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ma 463: Actuarial Mathematics I 3 credits
Actuarial modeling, including life states, survival models, and relevant random variable calculations; premium and reserves calculations; pension and retirement calculations.
Prerequisites: Ma 299, Ma 136.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 464: Actuarial Mathematics II 3 credits
A Continuation of Ma 463. Topics include actuarial modeling, including life states, survival models and relevant random variable calculations; premium and reserves calculations; pension and retirement calculation.
Prerequisite: Ma 463.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 476: Numerical Analysis 3 credits
Solve interesting problems from upper level mathematics or computer science by programming one's own solution or by using a standard mathematical program like Mathematica or Maple .
Prerequisites: CpS 110, Ma 136.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 479: Internship 3 credits
This internship is designed to be a part-time or full-time work experience totaling 40 hours per credit hour in any fields involving the application of mathematical principles. The internship program is designed to be flexible so that the student's employer and faculty administrator can work together to provide an experience that is both educational and eye opening for the student. Not applicable toward a minor. May satisfy a 300/400 level math elective requirement with the department head's approval.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 491: Independent Study in Mathematics 3 credits
Special study of a project chosen in consultation with mathematics faculty.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 493: Special Topics in Mathematics 3 credits
Advanced topics in mathematics from current problems of interest.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ma 496: Actuarial Competencies III 1 credit
A study of the applications of mathematics consistent with a SOA/CAS exam chosen in conjunction with the professor with continued development of independent study techniques and general skills needed by a professional actuary.
Prerequisite: Ma 396.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ma 497: Research in Mathematics I 3 credits
A theoretical or applied research project chosen in consultation with a faculty mentor and culminating in a paper and oral presentation.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 12:00–1:15 | Al 300 |
Ma 498: Research in Mathematics II 3 credits
A continuation of research started in Ma 497.
Prerequisite: Ma 497.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | TH | 12:00–1:15 | Al 300 |
Ma 499: Mathematics Research Capstone 1 credit
Required of all students majoring in Mathematics. An independent study of an advanced mathematical topic resulting in a written and oral presentation. Not applicable toward a minor.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 12:00–1:15 | Al 300 |