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Mathematics Course List

Math 1483 Mathematical Functions and Their Uses
Analysis of functions and their graphs from the viewpoint of rates of change. Linear, exponential, logarithmic and other functions. Applications to the natural sciences, agriculture, business and the social sciences.
Math 1493 Applications of Modern Mathematics
Introduction to contemporary applications of discrete mathematics. Topics from management science, statistics, coding and information theory, social choice and decision making, geometry and growth.
Math 1513 College Algebra
Quadratic equations, functions and graphs, inequalities, systems of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, sequences, permutations and combinations.
Math 1613 Trigonometry
Trigonometric functions, logarithms, solution of triangles and applications to physical sciences.
Math 1715 Precalculus
An integrated treatment of topics from college algebra and trigonometry.
Math 2103 Elementary Calculus
An introduction to differential and integral calculus. For students of business and social sciences.
Math 2123 Calculus for Technology Programs I
First semester of a terminal sequence in calculus for students in the School of Technology. Functions and graphs, differentiation and integration with applications.
Math 2133 Calculus for Technology Programs II
Second semester of a terminal sequence in calculus for students in the School of Technology. Calculus of trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions and applications to physical problems.
Math 2144 Calculus I
An introduction to derivatives, integrals and their applications.
Math 2153 Calculus II
A continuation of 2144, including series and their applications, elementary geometry of three dimensions and introductory calculus of vector functions.
Math 2163 Calculus III
Differential and integral calculus of functions of several variables and an introduction to vector analysis.
Math 2233 Differential Equations
Methods of solution of ordinary differential equations with applications. First order equations, linear equations of higher order, series solutions and Laplace transforms.
Math 3013 Linear Algebra
Algebra and geometry of finite-dimensional linear spaces, linear transformations, algebra of matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Math 3263 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
An integrated treatment of linear algebra and differential equations.
Math 3403 Geometric Structures
Fundamentals of plane geometry, geometric motion (translation, rotations, reflections), polyhedra, applications to measurements.
Math 3603 Mathematical Structures
Foundations of numbers (set theory, numeration, and the real number system), number theory, algebraic systems, functions and applications and probability.
Math 3613 Introduction to Modern Algebra
Introduction to set theory and logic; elementary properties of rings, integral domains, fields and groups.
Math 4003 Mathematical Logic and Computability
The basic metatheorems of first order logic: soundness, completeness, compactness, Lowenheim-Skolem theorem, undecidability of first order logic, Godel's incompleteness theorem. Enumerability, diagonalization, formal systems, standard and nonstandard models, Godel numberings, Turing machines, recursive functions, and evidence for Church's thesis.
Math 4013 Calculus of Several Variables
Differential and integral calculus of functions of several variables, vector analysis, Stokes' Theorem, Green's Theorem and applications.
Math 4023 Introduction to Modern Analysis
An introduction to the theorems and proofs of one-variable calculus. Properties of the real numbers, sequences and series of constants and functions, limits, continuity, differentiation and integration.
Math 4033 History of Mathematics
Early development of mathematics as a science, contributions of Greek mathematics, mathematical advancements of the 17th and 18th centuries, and the mathematics of the 19th and 20th centuries. The emphasis in the course will be on replicating the setting and techniques of the times to understand the nature of a discovery and its relationship to contemporary thought.
Math 4143 Advanced Calculus I
A rigorous treatment of calculus of one and several variables. Elementary topology of Euclidean spaces, continuity and uniform continuity, differentiation and integration.
Math 4153 Advanced Calculus II
A rigorous treatment of sequences and series of functions, uniform convergence, differentiation and integration of vector-valued functions, and differential forms.
Math 4233 Intermediate Differential Equations
Systems of differential equations, series, solutions, special functions, elementary partial differential equations, Sturm-Liouville problems, stability and applications.
Math 4263 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
Solution of the standard partial differential equations (Laplace's equation, transport equation, heat equation, wave equation) by separation of variables and transform methods, including eigenfunction expansions, Fourier and Laplace transform. Boundary value problems, Sturm-Liouville theory, orthogonality, Fourier, Bessel, and Legendre series, spherical harmonics.
Math 4283 Complex Variables
Analytic functions, power series, residues and poles, conformal mapping and applications.
Math 4403 Geometry
An axiomatic development of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries.
Math 4453 Mathematical Interest Theory
Fundamental concepts of financial mathematics, including simple and compound interest, inflation, yield rates, and equations of value for annuities, stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments. Determining equivalent measures of interest, determining yield rates, estimating rates of return, amortization.
Math 4513 Numerical Mathematics: Analysis
knowledge of programming or consent of instructor. Machine computing, algorithms, and analysis of errors applied to interpolation and approximation of functions solving equations and systems of equations, discrete variable methods for integrals and differential equations.
Math 4553 Linear and Nonlinear Programming
Linear programming, simplex methods, duality, sensitivity analysis, integer programming and nonlinear programming.
Math 4583 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
Techniques of problem solving and mathematical models presented by examples and case studies of applications of mathematics in industrial settings. Oral and written presentation of solutions.
Math 4613 Modern Algebra I
An introduction to the theory of groups and vector spaces.
Math 4623 Modern Algebra II
An introduction to the theory of rings, linear transformation and fields.
Math 4663 Combinatorial Mathematic
Counting techniques, generating functions, difference equations and recurrence relations, introduction to graph and network theory.
Math 4713 Number Theory
Divisibility of integers, congruencies, quadratic residues, distribution of primes, continued fractions and the theory of ideals.
Math 4813 Groups and Representations
An introduction to groups, group actions, symmetry groups, representations and characters. Further topics may include infinite symmetry groups, applications to chemistry and physics, and finite isometry groups and geometry.
Math 4900 Undergraduate Research
Directed readings and research in mathematics.
Math 4910 Special Studies
Special subjects in mathematics.
Math 4950 Problem Solving Seminar
The general process of problem solving. Selected problem-solving techniques. Applications to challenging problems from all areas of mathematics.
Math 4990 Senior Honors Thesis
A guided reading and research program ending with an honors thesis under the direction of a faculty member, including a public presentation.
Math 5000 Research and Thesis
Directed reading and research culminating in the master's report or master's thesis.
Math 5003 Modern Algebra I
An introduction to the theory of groups and vector spaces.
Math 5010 Seminar in Mathematics
Topics in mathematics.
Math 5013 Modern Algebra II
An introduction to the theory of rings, linear transformation and fields.
Math 5023 Advanced Linear Algebra
A rigorous treatment of vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, orthogonal and unitary transformations, canonical forms, bilinear and hermitian forms, and dual spaces.
Math 5043 Advanced Calculus I
A rigorous treatment of calculus of one and several variables. Elementary topology of Euclidean spaces, continuity and uniform continuity, differentiation and integration.
Math 5053 Advanced Calculus II
A rigorous treatment of sequences and series of functions, uniform convergence, differentiation and integration of vector-valued functions, and differential forms.
Math 5133 Stochastic Processes
Definition of stochastic processes, probability structure, mean and covariance function, the set of sample functions, stationary processes and their spectral analysis, renewal processes, counting analysis, discrete and continuous Markov chains, birth and death processes, exponential model, queuing theory.
Math 5143 Real Analysis I
Measure theory, measurable functions, integration and differentiation with respect to measures.
Math 5153 Real Analysis II
Aspects of point set topology: nets, locally compact spaces, product spaces, Stone-Weierstrass theorem. Elementary functional analysis: Hahn-Banach, uniform boundedness, and open mapping theorems, Hilbert spaces. Riesz representation theorems: duals of Lebesgue spaces and spaces of continuous functions.
Math 5213 Fourier Analysis and Wavelets
Orthogonal series expansions, Fourier series and integrals and boundary value problems. Haar wavelets and multiresolution analysis. Applications.
Math 5233 Partial Differential Equations
Representation formulas for solutions of transport equation, Laplace’s equation, heat equation and wave equation, mean value theorems, maximum principle, Green’s functions, characteristics, eigenvalue problems, separation of variables, transform methods, variational methods, general theory of first order equations.
Math 5243 Ordinary Differential Equations
Banach space, contraction mapping principle, existence and uniqueness theorems, linear systems, higher-order linear equations, boundary value and eigenvalue problems, stability and asymptotic behavior, attractors, Gronwall’s inequality, Liapunov method.
Math 5253 Advanced Ordinary Differential Equations
Selected topics in ordinary differential equations.
Math 5283 Complex Analysis I
Basic topology of the plane, functions of a complex variable, analytic functions, transformations, infinite series, integration and conformal mapping.
Math 5293 Complex Analysis II
Riemann Mapping Theorem, meromorphic functions, analytic continuation, Dirichlet problem, and entire functions.
Math 5303 General Topology
Basic properties of topological spaces and continuous functions, including connectedness, compactness, and separation and countability axioms. Metric, product, and quotient spaces, Urysohn lemma, and Tietze extension theorem.
Math 5313 Geometric Topology
Manifolds, complexes, the fundamental group, covering spaces, combinatorial group theory, the Seifert-Van Kampen theorem, and related topics.
Math 5413 Differential Geometry
Differential manifolds, vector fields, differential forms, connections, Riemannian metrics, geodesics, completeness, curvature, and related topics.
Math 5473 Financial Calculus
Introduction to derivative pricing and market derivatives. Introduction to Ito-Doeblin calculus and martingales; the martingale properties of Brownian motion; the Black-Scholes-Merton theory as a simple, special case of martingale pricing; market models of modern fixed income pricing. Insurance, hedging, and options. (Proposed Course) Offered in the spring of even numbered years.
Math 5543 Numerical Analysis for Differential Equation
Advanced machine computing, algorithms, analysis of truncation and rounding errors, convergence and stability applied to discrete variables, finite elements, and spectral methods in ordinary and partial differential equations.
Math 5553 Numerical Analysis for Linear Algebra
Advanced machine computing, algorithms, analysis of rounding errors, condition, convergence, and stability applied to direct and iterative solution of linear systems of equations, linear least squares problems, and algebraic eigenvalue problems, including LU and QR factorization, conjugate gradients, QR algorithm, and Lanczos method.
Math 5563 Finite Element Methods
Theory and practice of finite element methods, including elliptic boundary value problems, weak formulations, the Ritz=Galerkin method, conforming and non-conforming finite elements, error estimates, and numerical methods. (Proposed course)
Math 5580 Case Studies in Applied Mathematics
Selected mathematical problems from industry. Independent problem-solving, oral presentation of solutions, and technical report writing. Seminar-style format.
Math 5593 Methods of Applied Mathematic
Continuous and discrete techniques in modern applied mathematics. Positive definite matrices, eigenvalues and dynamical systems, discrete and continuous equilibrium equations, least squares estimation and the Kalman filter, potential flow, calculus of variations, network flows, and combinatorics.
Math 5613 Algebra I
A rigorous treatment of classical results in group theory and ring theory.
Math 5623 Algebra II
A rigorous treatment of classical results in module theory and field theory.
Math 5902 Seminar and Practicum in the Teaching of College Mathematics
Foundations of college mathematics teaching, including lecturing, grading and exam preparation. Adapting classroom activities to better serve different types of learners. Current trends in mathematics education such as calculus reform, cooperative learning, and technology in the classroom.
Math 6000 Research and Thesis
Directed reading and research culminating in the PhD or EdD thesis.
Math 6010 Advanced Seminar in Mathematics
Directed reading on advanced topics in mathematics.
Math 6143 Functional Analysis I
Theory of topological vector spaces including metrizability, consequences of completeness, Banach spaces, weak topologies, and convexity.
Math 6213 Harmonic Analysis
Classical results giving connections among the size of a harmonic or analytic function on a complex domain, the existence and smoothness of its boundary values, and behavior of the Fourier series; selected extensions, related topics and applications.
Math 6233 Advanced Partial Differential Equations
Schwarz class, tempered distributions, basic linear functional analysis, Holder spaces, Sobolev spaces, spaces involving time, Sobolev inequalities, existence and regularity theory of second-order elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic equations, semigroup theory.
Math 6283 Several Complex Variables
Elements of function theory of several complex variables, including extension phenomena, domains of holomorphy, notions of convexity, holomorphic maps, and complex analytic varieties.
Math 6290 Topics in Analysis
Advanced topics in analysis.
Math 6323 Algebraic Topology I
Chain complexes, homology and cohomology groups, the Eilenberg-Steenrod axioms, Mayer-Vietoris sequences, universal coefficient theorems, the Eilenberg-Zilber theorem and Kunneth formulas, cup and cap products, and duality in manifolds.
Math 6390 Topics in Topology
Advanced topics in topology.
Math 6433 Algebraic Geometry
Affine and projective varieties, dimension, algebraic curves, divisors and Riemann-Roch theorem for curves.
Math 6453 Complex Geometry
Complex manifolds, analytic sheaves, differential forms, Dolbeault cohomology, Hodge theory, line bundles, divisors, Kodaira embedding, and vanishing.
Math 6490 Topics in Geometry
Advanced topics in geometry.
Math 6513 Theoretical Numerical Analysis
An advanced theoretical treatment based on function spaces and operator theory of algorithms for machine computing and analysis of errors.
Math 6590 Topics in Applied Mathematic
Advanced topics in applied mathematics.
Math 6613 Commutative Algebra
Commutative rings, exactness properties of modules, tensor products, integral dependence, chain conditions, completions, filtrations, local rings, dimension theory, and flatness.
Math 6623 Homological Algebra
Closed and projective classes, resolution and derived functors, adjoint theorem, construction of projective classes in the categories of groups, rings and modules; categories, Abelian categories.
Math 6690 Topics in Algebra
Advanced topics in algebra.
Math 6713 Analytic Number Theory
Arithmetic functions, Zeta and L functions, distribution of primes and introduction to modular forms.
Math 6723 Algebraic Number Theory
Number fields, ideal theory, units, decomposition of primes, quadratic and cyclotomic fields, introduction to local fields.
Math 6790 Topics in Number Theory
Advanced topics in number theory.
Math 6813 Lie Groups and Representations
Differentiable manifolds, vector fields, Lie groups, exponential map, homogeneous spaces, representations of compact Lie groups, and maximal tori.
Math 6823 Lie Algebras
Matrix groups, Lie algebras, root systems, structure of semisimple Lie algebras, universal enveloping algebra, and representations of lie algebras.
Math 6890 Topics in Representation Theory
Advanced topics in representation theory.
Math 6990 Topics in Collegiate Mathematics Education
Advanced topics in collegiate mathematics education.

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