1983-1984 Academic Catalog

,, J e:~f 71-388, 71m389 Advanced Calculus 5 hours Topics in function theory, differential and integral calculus of several variables, line and surface integrals, and infinite series are covered. Prerequisite: 71-283 Analytic Geometry and Calculus. ,71.394 Linear -A 5 hours An introduction to the algebra of linear equations, including determinants, matrices, vector spaces, eigenvalues, and eigen– vectors, and linear mapping. Prerequisite: 71-283 Analytic Geometry and Calculus. (Alternate, even years) 71m396 Modem 5 hours Introduction of sets and logic, and the development of alge– braic systems, groups, rings, integral domains, and fields. Pre– requisite: 71-282 Analytic Geometry and Calculus. (Alternate, even years) 71-480 Topics in Mathematics 2m5 hours Various topics offered as interest may demand. Intended for majors in mathematics. Permission of instructor required. Some typical topics: matrix algebra, vector analysis, numerical analy– sis, introduction to computer programming, and partial differen– tial equations. 71-490 Independent Study in Mathematics 1-4 hours An opportunity to perform independent research in the various branches of mathematics and allied fields of application. Submis– sion and approval of a research proposal must precede registra– tion. Prerequisite: Major in mathematics and permission of re– search advisor.