2002-2003 Academic Catalog

Science and Mathematics School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science 178 MATH-3110 Probability & Statistics I – Fa 3 hours Probability models, random variables, probability distributions, estimation and hypothesis tests are studied from theoretical and practical viewpoints. Prerequisite: MATH-1720 Calculus II. MATH-3500 Number Theory – Fa 3 hours Introduction to most of the topics of elementary number theory such as modular arithmetic, prime factorizations, linear diophantine equations, the Chinese remainder theorem, quadratic reciprocity, Pythagorean triples, number theoretic functions, and related topics. Concrete examples will illustrate the concepts and abstract reasoning will develop the theories considered in the courses. Prerequisite: MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof. (odd years) MATH-3550 Discrete Math: Graph Theory – Fa 3 hours Introduction to the basic concepts of graph theory and discrete mathematics problem-solving. Topics covered include elements of graph theory, covering circuits, graph coloring, trees and searching, and network algorithms. Prerequisite: MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof. MATH-3560 Discrete Math: Combinatorics –Sp 3 hours Study of combinatorial reasoning, focusing on enumeration. Intended to develop a proficiency in methods of enumerative problem solving. Topics chosen from areas such as counting methods for arrangements and selections, permutations and combinations, generating functions, partitions and recurrence relations. Prerequisite: MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof. (odd years) MATH-3610 Linear Algebra –Sp 3 hours Introduction to the algebra of linear equations, including determinants, matrices, vector spaces, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and linear mappings. Prerequisite: MATH-1720 Calculus II or equivalent. MATH-3710 Advanced Calculus –Sp 3 hours Topics in function theory, vector analysis, differential calculus of several variables, vector differential calculus of several variables, integral calculus of several variables, vector integral calculus of several variables, and infinite series. Prerequisite: MATH-2710 Calculus III or equivalent; or permission of instructor. (even years) MATH-3740 Complex Variables –Sp 3 hours Introduction to complex arithmetic, differentiation: analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, harmonic functions, elementary functions and their mapping properties, integration: Cauchy’s Theorem, Cauchy’s Integral Formula, Taylor and Laurent series, poles, residues and the residue theorem. Prerequisite: MATH-1720 Calculus II. (odd years) MATH-3800 Research Methods –Sp 1 hour This course will introduce the mathematics major to the various resources and methods available for researching topics in mathematics. This could include the use of library resources at Cedarville University, use of Internet resources, WWW searches, and a tour of the library at a larger university, where journals and indices of importance can be referenced. Prerequisites: MATH- 2210 Logic and Methods of Proof; ENG-1400 English Compo- sition. (Fee: $50) MATH-4110 Probability and Statistics II – Sp 3 hours Second course of a two-course sequence covering basic concepts of statistics. Topics chosen from the following: hypothesis tests, regression analysis, quality control, and non- parametric statistics. Prerequisites: MATH-3110 Probability and Statistics I. MATH-4210 Mathematical Methods for Physicists –Fa 3 hours Advanced mathematical methods used in the solution of physics problems. Topics include curvilinear coordinates, vector analysis, and solutions to partial differential equations using Fourier, Bessel and Legendre functions. Prerequisites: MATH-2710 Calculus III; MATH-2740 Differential Equations. (even years) MATH-4410 Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry –Sp 3 hours Rigorous treatment of the foundations of Euclidean geometry; an introduction to hyperbolic geometry with emphasis on its Euclidean models. Prerequisite: MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof. (even years) MATH-4450 Topology –Fa 3 hours An introduction to elementary point set topology with emphasis on illustrating how the familiar concepts of closed and open intervals, continuity of functions, distances, and various geometrical properties have been generalized from classical mathematics. Topics include: metric spaces, topological space theory, separation axioms, covering properties, compactness, connectedness, metrizability, and complete metric spaces. Prerequisite: MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof. (even years) MATH-4610, 4620 Abstract Algebra I, II –Fa,Sp 3 hr/sem Introduction to and development of the basic ideas of algebraic systems, groups, rings, integral domains, fields and other advanced topics. Prerequisite: MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof. (even years) MATH-4710, 4720 Real Variables I, II –Fa,Sp 3 hr/sem Introduction to the real number system’s algebraic, order, completeness, and cardinality properties, the topology of Cartesian spaces R n and functions including continuity and uniform continuity, connectedness, convexity, compactness, various types of convergence, limits, differentiability, and Riemann integration, measurability, and L n. Prerequisites: MATH-1720 Calculus II; MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof. MATH-4800 Capstone Experience in Mathematics –Fa,Sp 1 hour The course will allow students to deeply research an important topic in mathematics, both individually and collectively, and to present their findings from library research as well as personal work. Prerequisites: MATH-3800 Research Methods in Math- ematics; 15 hours of courses beyond MATH-1720 Calculus II, and permission of instructor. (Fee: $20) MATH-4880 Topics in Mathematics –Fa,Sp 1-3 hours Some typical topics are linear programming, numerical analysis, stochastic calculus, non-parametric statistics, partial differential equations, or mathematical modeling. This course is intended to be a topic, not in the current curriculum, that is a logical extension and development of the student’s academic plan. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. MATH-4900 Independent Study in Mathematics –Fa,Sp 1-3 hours Independent research in the various branches of mathematics and allied fields of application. Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. Prerequisites: major in mathematics; or permission of research advisor. Physics PHYS- 2110 General Physics I – Fa,Sp 4 hours Basic concepts of linear and rotational motion in three dimensions, oscillatory motion, gravitation, fluid mechanics, and basic concepts of wave motion. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MATH-1710 Calculus I; MATH-1720 Calculus II; MATH-1720 may be co-enrolled with permission of instructor. (Fee: $100) PHYS- 2120 General Physics II – Fa,Sp 4 hours Basic concepts of electricity and magnetism, light, andoptics. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MATH-1720 Calculus II; PHYS-2110 General Physics I. (Fee: $100)