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 and II–Fa, Sp 3 hours/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 and II–Fa, Sp 3 hours/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 MATH courses 2XXX-level or above; 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. Molecular Biology (MBIO) MBIO-3210 Advanced Cell Biology–Sp 4 hours In-depth study of the cell will include the following topics: biochemical and electrical properties of membranes, the endomembrane system, molecular machines and cellular organization, normal cell physiology and division, differentiation, signaling pathways and gene regulation, and programmed cell death. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology; CHEM-1120 General Chemistry II or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $125) MBIO-4220 Signal Transduction–Sp 4 hours Study of major cellular signaling pathways and their physiological functions in homeostasis and disease. Applications to development, organ and tissue homeostasis, and conditions arising from aberrant signaling, such as cancer. Emphasis upon current discoveries and analysis of current, peer-reviewed literature in the field. Three (50-minute) lectures per week and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: MBIO-3210 Advanced Cell Biology or permission of instructor. (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. Prerequisites: CS-1210 Introduction to Programming Using C++; 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-4130 Mathematical Statistics–Fa 3 hours Topics include random variables, normal sampling theory, likelihood-based and Bayesian approaches to point estimation, confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses, and an introduction to regression and the analysis of variance. Prerequisites: MATH-2210 Logic and Methods of Proof; MATH-2710 Calculus III; MATH-3110 Probability and Statistics or MATH-3120 Theory of Probability; MATH-3610 Linear Algebra. (odd years) 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: MATH2710 Calculus III; MATH-2740 Differential Equations. (odd 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. Page 282 2025–26 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions MATH-3610 – MBIO-4220
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