MATH-2510 Discrete Math for Computer Science–Sp 3 hours An introduction to mathematical foundations of computer science, including propositional and predicate calculus, methods of proof, sets and relations, recurrences, graphs and trees, and program correctness and proofs. This course does not satisfy any requirements for the BA or BS in mathematics or the BA in integrated mathematics education. Prerequisite: MATH-1705 Calculus I. MATH-2520 3 hours Discrete Math and Probability Principles for Computer Science–Sp An introduction to mathematical foundations of computer science, including propositional and predicate calculus, methods of proof, sets and relations, recurrences, program correctness and proofs, probability models, random variables, probability distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing. This course does not satisfy any requirements for the BA or BS in mathematics or the BA in integrated mathematics education. Prerequisites: MATH1715 Calculus II; EGCP-1010 Digital Logic Design. MATH-2705 Calculus IIIA–Fa, Sp 3 hours Third course in a four-course sequence covering the concepts of calculus and analytic geometry. Introduction to vectors and differential calculus of several variables. Topics include vectors and geometry in three-space, vector-valued functions, curvature, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients, extrema of functions of several variables, optimization, and Lagrange multipliers. Prerequisite: MATH-1715 Calculus II or equivalent, or permission of instructor. MATH-2715 Calculus IIIB–Fa, Sp 3 hours Fourth course of a four-course sequence covering the concepts of calculus and analytic geometry. Introduction to integral calculus of several variables and vector analysis. Topics include double and triple integrals, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, center of mass and moments of inertia, Jacobians, vector fields, line integrals, Green's Theorem, parametric surfaces, surface integrals, the Divergence Theorem, and Stokes' Theorem. Prerequisite: MATH-2705 Calculus IIIA or equivalent, or permission of instructor. MATH-2740 Differential Equations–Fa, Sp 3 hours Study of the standard techniques employed in the solution of differential equations with emphasis on those arising from physical problems. Prerequisite: MATH-1715 Calculus II or equivalent. MATH-2800 LaTeX for Technical Documents–Sp 1 hour In this course students will be introduced to the typesetting language of LaTeX through the use of tutorials, example documents, and homework assignments. They will learn to easily prepare professional-looking theses, conference papers, and journal papers. They will also learn how to create professionallooking presentations, homework, quizzes, examinations, syllabi, resumés, and curriculum vitae. MATH-3050 4 hours Algebraic Structures for Secondary Education Majors–Fa An introduction to the basic ideas of number theory, abstract algebra, and linear algebra. Factorization of integers, congruence modulo m, Fermat’s Theorem, groups, rings, integral domains, fields, vector spaces, systems of linear equations, determinants and inverses, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Does not count toward BA or BS majors in mathematics. Prerequisite: MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof. (even years) MATH-3110 Probability and Statistics–Sp 3 hours Probability models, random variables, probability distributions, estimation, and hypothesis tests are studied from theoretical and practical viewpoints. Prerequisite: MATH-1715 Calculus II. LIT-4900 English Seminar–Sp 3 hours Research seminar designed to help the student synthesize the skills emphasized in the English major. Required of all senior English majors. Upper-level literature courses cannot be used as a substitution for the general education literature requirement. Capstone course. Prerequisites: ENG-1400 Composition; LIT-2090 Literary Analysis; LIT-4310 Literary Theory. Mathematics (MATH) MATH-1700 4 hours Calculus and Dynamical Systems for the Life Sciences–Fa, Sp An introductory calculus and dynamical systems course for majors in the life sciences. Discrete and continuous dynamical systems, limits and derivatives, including derivatives of trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic and inverse trigonometric functions, applications of derivatives and dynamical systems, including related rates and optimization, differential equations, integrals - both definite and indefinite - and their applications, and possibly analysis of autonomous differential equations. Prerequisite: GMTH-1030 Precalculus or equivalent, or permission of instructor. MATH-1705 Calculus I–Fa, Sp 4 hours First course of a four-course sequence covering the concepts of calculus and analytic geometry. Introduction to differential and integral calculus of a single variable. Includes limits and derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, applications, of the derivative, integration, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and integration by substitution. Prerequisite: GMTH-1030 Precalculus or equivalent, or permission of instructor. MATH-1715 Calculus II–Fa, Sp 4 hours Second course of a four-course sequence covering the concepts of calculus and analytic geometry. Includes applications of integration to finding volumes of revolution, L'Hôpital's rule, integration of the natural logarithmic function and inverse trigonometric functions, and techniques of single-variable integration such as integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, partial fractions, and improper integrals. Also includes sequences, series, expansion of functions into Taylor and power series, conic sections, plane curves, calculus of parametric equations, arc length, polar coordinates and polar graphs. Prerequisite: MATH1705 Calculus I or equivalent, or permission of instructor. MATH-1990 3 hours Beautiful Math Structures and Thinking–Fa This course introduces freshmen math majors to interesting mathematical ideas and applications beyond the usual scope of standard math courses. Topics include an introduction to propositional logic, function theory, and infinite sets. Other topics will be chosen from elementary number theory, modular arithmetic, error-correcting codes, Fibonacci numbers and the golden ratio, fractals, discrete dynamical systems and chaos, Euler and Hamilton Circuits, democracy and impossibility theorems, game theory, the Platonic solids, n-dimensional space, and other topics up to the discretion of the instructor. MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof–Fa 3 hours Introduction to formal mathematical logic; emphasis on preparing students for the abstraction of upper-division courses. Special attention is given to the development of students’ skills with a variety of methods of proof, using examples from numerous areas. Prerequisites: MATH-1715 Calculus II, MATH1990 Beautiful Math Structures and Thinking, or permission of instructor. 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 287 Course Descriptions LIT-4900 – MATH-3110
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