2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 242 Cedarville University 2008–09 MATH-3560 – MGMT-3510 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-3750 Introduction to Dynamical Systems –Sp 3 hours Topics include one-dimensional flows and bifurcations, phase portraits, linearization and classification of equilibrium points, limit cycles, chaos, one-dimensional maps, and fractals. Prerequisite: MATH-2740 Differential Equations. (even years) MATH-3760 Numerical Analysis –Sp 3 hours Analysis of computational error, solutions of equations of one variable, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, finite difference methods for solving ordinary differential equations, solving linear algebraic systems, and least squares approximations. Prerequisite: CS-1210 C++ Programming; MATH- 2710 Calculus III; MATH-2740 Differential Equations. (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 Composition. (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 3 hours Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry –Sp Rigorous treatment of the foundations of Euclidean geometry; an introduction to hyperbolic geometry with emphasis on its Euclidean models. Prerequisites: MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof. 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 Rn and functions including continuity and uniform continuity, connectedness, convexity, compactness, various types of convergence, limits, differentiability, and Riemann integration, measurability, and Ln. 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 Mathematics; 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. Management (MGMT) MGMT-3500 3 hours Principles of Organization and Management –Fa, Sp An examination of the policies, principles, practices, and problems involved in the management of organizations as they are currently being applied in the United States and around the world to meet or exceed customer’s expectations. MGMT-3510 Entrepreneurship I –Fa 3 hours This course will introduce students to small business and entrepreneurship. Topics will include personal characteristics of entrepreneurs, issues involving the uniqueness of family businesses, what small business owners can expect, the difference between a small business and entrepreneurial business, an overview of business models, an introduction to finding and/or evaluating a business opportunity, and the operational basics of starting and running a small or entrepreneurial business.