2006-2007 Academic Catalog

208 Cedarville University 2006-07 School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science Science and Mathematics Science and Mathematics 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-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof. (odd years) MATH-4800 3 hours Capstone Experience in Mathematics –Fa,Sp 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; 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 1-3 hours Independent Study in Mathematics –Fa,Sp Independent research in the various branches of mathematics and allied fields of application. Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. Prerequisite: major in mathematics or permission of research advisor. Physics PHYS- 2110 General Physics I –Fa,Sp 4 hours Basic concepts of mechanics using calculus. This is the first of a three-course sequence intended for students in the physical sciences and engineering programs. Topics include 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. Prerequisites: 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, and optics using calculus. This is the second of a three-course sequence intended for students in the physical sciences and engineering programs. Topics include electricity, magnetism, Maxwell's equations, DC and AC circuits, geometrical and physical optics. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: MATH-1720 Calculus II; PHYS-2110 General Physics I. (Fee: $100) PHYS- 2130 General Physics III –Fa 2 hours Basic concepts of thermodynamics and modern physics using calculus. This is the third of a three-course sequence intended for students in the physical sciences programs. Topics include heat and thermodynamcis, relativity theory, quantum theory, atomic and nuclear physics. Prerequisites: MATH-1720 Calculus II; PHYS-2120 General Physics II; PHYS-2120 may be co-enrolled with permission of instructor. (odd years) PHYS-3110 Intermediate Physics Laboratory –Sp 2 hours Designed to reinforce concepts of the advanced physics courses and develop critical research and analysis skills. This course provides laboratory experience in such topics as oscillatory motion and waves, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics. During this semester the student will develop his/her prospectus for his/her advanced laboratory project. Laboratory skills for planning, setup, documentation, and analysis using the scientific method will be emphasized. Prerequisite: 3 hours of a 3000- or 4000-level physics course. (Fee: $100) PHYS-3310 Theoretical Mechanics I –Sp 3 hours Derivation of the motion of a point object through three- dimensional space. Topics include an advanced treatment of Newtonian mechanics in three dimensions, oscillatory motion, accelerated frames of reference, central forces, and an introduction to Lagrangian mechanics. Prerequisites: PHYS-2120 General Physics II; MATH-2740 Differential Equations; MATH- 2740 may be co-enrolled with permission of instructor. (even years) PHYS- 3330 Acoustics –Fa 3 hours This course will study the generation, transmission and reception of sound. Topics include wave propagation through the air, resonance conditions for strings, bars, membranes and air cavities, acoustic filters, measurement and human perception of sound. Applications will be made to musical instruments, room acoustics, microphones, and speakers. Prerequisites: MATH-2710 Differential Equations; PHYS-2110 General Physics I. (odd years) PHYS-3350 Thermal Physics –Fa 3 hours Study of the relationship between energy and matter through the use of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Topics include the laws of thermodynamics, heat, work, entropy, phase transformations, statistical distributions, and kinetic theory. Prerequisite: PHYS-2130 General Physics III. (odd years)