MTH 104. Fundamentals of Algebra and Trigonometry. (2 h)
A review of the essentials of algebra and trigonometry in a guided laboratory setting. Admission by permission only. Not to be counted towards any major or minor offered by the department. Pass/Fail only.
MTH 105. Fundamentals of Algebra and Trigonometry. (1-3 h)
A review of the essentials of algebra and trigonometry. Admission by permission only (generally, a student must have taken fewer than three years of high school mathematics to be eligible for admission). Not to be counted towards any major or minor offered by the department.
MTH 105L. Precalculus Assessment Lab. (1 h)
A review of the essentials of algebra and trigonometry in a guided laboratory setting. Admission by permission only. Not to be counted towards any major or minor offered by the department. Pass/Fail only. C-MTH 111.
MTH 106. Calculus Foundations. (3 h)
Fall semester of a 2-semester sequence. Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives and their applications. Additional topics may vary by instructor. Calculus placement exam and permission of instructor are required. Intended for first-year students seeking additional support in precalculus integrated with calculus topics in preparation for majors/minors in Div. IV, Div. V, pre-health, or business. Course to be followed by MTH 111 in the spring. Course does not include credit toward a major in the department. P - POI. (QR)
MTH 107. Explorations in Mathematics. (4 h)
An introduction to mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Topics vary by instructor and may include one or more of the following: knot theory, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, set theory, cryptography, discrete models, number theory, discrete mathematics, chaos theory, probability, and MAPLE programming. Lab. (D, QR)
MTH 111. Calculus with Analytic Geometry I. (4 h)
Functions of a real variable, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, limits, continuity, differentiation, applications of derivatives, indeterminate forms, introduction to integration, the fundamental theorem of calculus. Lab. C-MTH 105L. (D, QR)
MTH 112. Calculus with Analytic Geometry II. (4 h)
Techniques of integration, applications of integration, improper integrals, sequences, Taylor's formula, and infinite series, including power series. Lab. P-MTH 111 or POI. (D, QR)
MTH 113. Multivariable Calculus. (4 h)
The calculus of vector functions, including geometry of Euclidean space, differentiation, extrema, line integrals, multiple integrals, and Green's, Stokes', and divergence theorems. Lab. P-MTH 112 or POI. (D, QR)
MTH 117. Discrete Mathematics. (4 h)
Introduction to various topics in discrete mathematics applicable to computer science including sets, relations, Boolean algebra, propositional logic, functions, computability, proof techniques, graph theory, and elementary combinatorics. Lab. (D, QR)
MTH 121. Linear Algebra I. (3 h)
Vectors, linear transformations and matrices, the invertible matrix theorem, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and orthogonal projections. Credit not allowed for both MTH 121 and 205. (D, QR)
MTH 165. Problem-Solving Seminar. (1 h)
Weekly seminar designed for students who wish to participate in mathematical competition such as the annual Putnam examination. Not to be counted toward any major or minor offered by the department. May be repeated for credit. Pass/Fail only.
MTH 172. Mathematics and Social Justice. (1.5 h)
A survey of how mathematical tools relate to various social justice issues. Topics include fairly drawing electoral districts, determining income subsidies to combat evictions, and assessing the impacts of industrial agriculture. Also explores how certain applications reinforce existing systems of oppression and present new ethical dilemmas. Not to be counted toward any major or minor offered by the department. Pass/Fail only.
MTH 191. Research Exploration in Mathematics. (1-2 h)
A course for first- and second-year students interested in an early research experience in mathematics. Students will participate in introductory research projects while developing skills for success. Not to be counted toward any major or minor offered by the department. Pass/Fail only.
MTH 205. Introduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations. (4 h)
Specific topics covered include: vector algebra, solving linear systems of equations, rank, vector spaces, determinants, eigenvalues, linear transformations, first order differential equations, second order linear ordinary differential equations, and power series solutions to differential equations. Credit not allowed for both MTH 205 and MTH 251 or for both MTH 205 and MTH 121. P-MTH 112 or POI.
MTH 214. Multivariable Analysis. (3 h)
Functions between Euclidean spaces, multivariable limits, differentiation, change of variables, line and surface integrals, vector fields, integration theorems for vector fields, Implicit & Inverse Function Theorems, Contraction Mapping Theorem, applications, other selected topics from analysis in multiple dimensions. P-MTH 113, and MTH 121 or MTH 205.
MTH 215. Axiomatic Systems. (3 h)
The development of set theory, geometry, point set topology or other mathematical system from either an axiomatic or inquiry-based learning perspective. Problem solving, mathematical logic, and rigorous proof writing are emphasized. With prior departmental permission, this course may be repeated when topics differ substantially. (P- MTH 117 or POI) (D, QR)
MTH 225. Linear Algebra II. (3 h)
A continuation of the study of linear algebra and its applications over the real and complex numbers to include vector spaces, the spectral theorem, and the singular value decomposition. Additional topics may include quadratic forms, Gershgorin's circle theorem, analytic functions of matrices, pseudoinverses, and other topics chosen by the instructor. P-MTH 112 and (MTH 121 or MTH 205) or POI. C-MTH 117.
MTH 243. Codes and Cryptography. (3 h)
Essential concepts in coding theory and cryptography. Congruences, cryptosystems, public key, Huffman codes, information theory, and other coding methods. P - MTH 117 or POI. (D)
MTH 251. Ordinary Differential Equations. (3 h)
Linear equations with constant coefficients, linear equations with variable coefficients, and existence and uniqueness theorems for first order equations. Credit not allowed for both MTH 251 and MTH 205. P-MTH 112 or POI. (D, QR)
MTH 253. Operations Research. (3 h)
Mathematical models and optimization techniques. Studies in linear programming, simplex method, duality, sensitivity analysis, and other selected topics. P-(MTH 111 or MTH 112 or MTH 113) and (MTH 121 or MTH 205) or POI. (D, QR)
MTH 254. Optimization Theory. (3 h)
Unconstrained and constrained optimization problems; Lagrange multiplier methods; second-order sufficient conditions; inequality constraints; and Karush-Kuhn-Tucker conditions. P-MTH 113 and (MTH 121 or MTH 205) or POI.
MTH 283. Topics in Mathematics. (1-3 h)
Topics in mathematics not considered in regular courses or which continue study begun in regular courses. Content varies. May be repeated for credit if topic varies.
MTH 306. Advanced Mathematics for the Physical Sciences. (3 h)
Advanced topics in linear algebra, special functions, integral transforms and partial differential equations. Not to be counted toward any major offered by the department except for the major in mathematical business. P-MTH 205 or MTH 251 or POI.
MTH 311. Introductory Real Analysis I. (3 h)
Limits and continuity in metric spaces, sequences and series, differentiation and Riemann-Stieltjes integration, uniform convergence, power series and Fourier series, differentiation of vector functions, implicit and inverse function theorems. P-MTH 113 and MTH 117 or POI.
MTH 312. Introductory Real Analysis II. (3 h)
Limits and continuity in metric spaces, sequences and series, differentiation and Riemann-Stieltjes integration, uniform convergence, power series and Fourier series, differentiation of vector functions, implicit and inverse function theorems. P-MTH 311 or POI.
MTH 317. Complex Analysis I. (3 h)
Analytic functions, Cauchy's theorem and its consequences, power series, and residue calculus. P-MTH 113 and MTH 117 or POI. (D)
MTH 321. Modern Algebra I. (3 h)
Introduction to modern abstract algebra through the study of groups, rings, integral domains, and fields. P-MTH 117 and (MTH 121 or MTH 205) or POI. (D)
MTH 322. Modern Algebra II. (3 h)
A continuation of modern abstract algebra through the study of additional properties of groups, rings, and fields. P-MTH 321 or POI. (D)
MTH 324. Advanced Linear Algebra. (3 h)
Thorough treatment of vector spaces and linear transformations over an arbitrary field, canonical forms, inner product spaces, and linear groups. P-MTH 321 or POI. (D)
MTH 326. Numerical Linear Algebra. (3 h)
Numerical methods for solving matrix and related problems in science and engineering using a high-level matrix-oriented language such as MATLAB. Topics will include systems of linear equations, least squares methods, and eigenvalue computations. Special emphasis given to applications. Credit not allowed for both MTH 326 and CSC 352. P-MTH 112 and MTH 121 or 205, or POI. (D)
MTH 331. Geometry. (3 h)
An introduction to axiomatic geometry including a comparison of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. P - MTH 117 or POI. (D)
MTH 333. Introductory Topology. (3 h)
Topics vary and may include knot theory, topological spaces, homeomorphisms, classification of surfaces, manifolds, Euler characteristic, and the fundamental group. P - MTH 117 or POI.
MTH 334. Differential Geometry. (3 h)
Introduction to the theory of curves and surfaces in two and three dimensional space, including such topics as curvature, geodesics, and minimal surfaces. P-MTH 113 or POI. (D)
MTH 345. Elementary Number Theory. (3 h)
Properties of integers, congruences, and prime numbers, with additional topics chosen from arithmetic functions, primitive roots, quadratic residues, Pythagorean triples, and sums of squares. P-MTH 117. (D)
MTH 346. Modern Number Theory. (3 h)
A selection of number theory topics of recent interest. Some examples include elliptic curves, partitions, modular forms, the Riemann zeta function, and algebraic number theory. P-MTH 117. (D)
MTH 347. Graph Theory. (3 h)
Paths, circuits, trees, planar graphs, spanning trees, graph coloring, perfect graphs, Ramsey theory, directed graphs, enumeration of graphs, and graph theoretic algorithms. P-MTH 117 or POI. (D)
MTH 348. Combinatorial Analysis I. (3 h)
Enumeration techniques, generating functions, recurrence formulas, the principle of inclusion and exclusion, Polya theory, graph theory, combinatorial algorithms, partially ordered sets, designs, Ramsey theory, symmetric functions, and Schur functions. P-MTH 117 or POI. (D)
MTH 349. Combinatorial Analysis II. (3 h)
Enumeration techniques, generating functions, recurrence formulas, the principle of inclusion and exclusion, Polya theory, graph theory, combinatorial algorithms, partially ordered sets, designs, Ramsey theory, symmetric functions, and Schur functions. P-MTH 117 or POI. (D)
MTH 351. Introduction to Mathematical Modeling. (3 h)
Introduction to the mathematical modeling, analysis and simulation of continuous processes using MATLAB, Mathematica or Maple. Topics include dimensional analysis, stability analysis, bifurcation theory, one-dimensional flows, phase plane analysis, index theory, limit cycles, chaotic dynamics, hyperbolic conservation laws and traveling waves. P-(MTH 121 and 251) or MTH 205 or POI.
MTH 352. Partial Differential Equations. (3 h)
A detailed study of partial differential equations, including the heat, wave, and Laplace equations, using methods such as separation of variables, characteristics, Green's functions, and the maximum principle. P-MTH 113 and (MTH 205 or MTH 251) or POI. (D)
MTH 353. Probability Models. (3 h)
Introduction to probability models, Markov chains, Poisson processes and Markov decision processes. Applications will emphasize problems in business and management science. P-MTH 111 and MTH 121 or 205, or POI. (D)
MTH 354. Discrete Dynamical Systems. (3 h)
Introduction to the theory of discrete dynamical systems as applied to disciplines such as biology and economics. Includes methods for finding explicit solutions, equilibrium and stability analysis, phase plane analysis, analysis of Markov chains, and bifurcation theory. P-MTH 112 and 121 or POI. (D)
MTH 355. Introduction to Numerical Methods. (3 h)
Numerical computations on modern computer architectures; floating point arithmetic and round-off error. Programming in a scientific/engineering language such as MATLAB, C, or FORTRAN. Algorithms and computer techniques for the solution of problems such as roots of functions, approximation, integration, systems of linear equations and least squares methods. Credit not allowed for both MTH 355 and CSC 355. P-MTH 112, MTH 121 or 205 or 206, or POI. (D)
MTH 357. Probability. (3 h)
Probability distributions, mathematical expectation, and sampling distributions. MTH 357 covers much of the material on the syllabus for the first actuarial exam. Credit not allowed for both MTH 357 and STA 310. P-MTH 112 or 205 or POI. (D)
MTH 372. Math, Statistics, and Society. (1-3 h)
A survey of mathematical and statistical applications arising from problems in politics, social justice, or racial justice; and/or an examination of instances, present and historical, where mathematics and statistics function as a tool promoting inclusion or exclusion; and/or an exploration of mathematics and statistics as human endeavors and contributions from diverse populations. Topics vary by instructor. May not be counted toward any major or minor offered in the department. May be repeatable for credit with prior approval of the department. Pass/Fail only.
MTH 381. Individual Study. (1-3 h)
A course of independent study directed by a faculty advisor. By prearrangement. May be repeated for credit when covering new material.
MTH 383. Advanced Topics in Mathematics. (1-3 h)
Topics in mathematics not considered in regular courses or which continue study begun in regular courses. Content varies. May be repeated for credit when covering new material.
MTH 391. Senior Seminar Preparation. (1 h)
Independent study or research directed by a faculty advisor by prearrangement with the advisor.
MTH 392. Senior Seminar Presentation. (1 h)
Preparation of a paper, followed by a one-hour oral presentation based upon work in MTH 391.