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Courses in the Department of Mathematics


Math 101. Fundamentals of Algebra
The course gives the student fundamental quantitative and algebraic skills needed in other mathematics and science courses. Topics include: equations and inequalities, absolute value, linear systems, exponents, factoring, rational expressions, rational exponents, quadratic equations and functions. This course does not supply any portion of the science credits required in any CBU degree program. Prerequisite: one year of high school algebra.
One semester; three credits

Math 105. Finite Mathematics
The course contains introductory topics in mathematics for students in arts and business. Students learn important, useful introductory concepts in linear mathematics, consumer mathematics, probability and statistics. Topics include matrices, linear programming, probability and statistics. Applications illustrate each concept. The course emphasizes the use of mathematics to solve real problems. Prerequisite: Math 101 or passing a departmental placement test Offered in the Fall and Spring.
One semester; three credits

Math 106. Applied Math with an Introduction to Calculus
The course contains introductory topics in mathematics for students in arts and business. Topics include functions; graphs; linear, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic models and an introduction to differential and integral calculus. Prerequisite: MATH 105 or MATH 117. Offered in the Fall and Spring.
One semester; three credits

Math 108. Math Modeling for the Liberal Arts
The course uses models appropriate to arts majors to motivate the study of algebra. Topics include algebraic expressions, symbol manipulation, linear and quadratic equations, functions, graphs, linear, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic models. The course stresses interpretation of the mathematical model and its diverse applications. A student may receive credit for only one of Math 108 or Math 117; a student may receive credit for only one of Math 108 or Math 106.
Prerequisite: Math 105
One semester; three credits

Math 117. Precalculus
The goals of the course are to teach the student the basic concepts of college algebra and trigonometry, and to prepare the student for calculus. Topics include elements of algebra, linear equations, quadratic equations, word problems; functions, graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, right triangle trigonometry, trigonometric functions. The course stresses problem solving by the student with the use of a graphing calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or equivalent. Offered in the Fall and Spring.
One semester; three credits

Math 131. Calculus I
The goals of the course are to teach the student important concepts of calculus and its applications. Topics include functions, the derivative and its interpretations, the definite integral and its interpretations, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, rules of differentiation, applications of the derivative and the antiderivatives. The course uses numerical, graphical and algebraic approaches for each concept. Three lectures, one laboratory period per week. The course requires the use of a graphing calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 117. This prerequisite is waived for a student who passes a departmental placement test. Offered in the Fall and Spring.
One semester; three credits

Math 132. Calculus II
The goals of the course are to teach the student additional important topics of calculus begun in MATH 131. Topics include integration including parts, partial fractions and use of tables, applications of integration, differential equations and modeling, approximations using Taylor and Fourier polynomials and series. The course requires the use of a graphing calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 131. Offered in the Fall and Spring.
One semester; three credits

Math 141. Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
This course considers a variety of discrete mathematical themes and subjects. These themes include problem solving, abstraction, representation, mathematical reasoning and pro or, recursion, induction, modeling and synthesis. Topics include logic, graphs, sets, algorithms and combinatorics. Prerequisite: MATH 105 or 117. Offered in the Spring semester.
One semester; three credits

Math 201. Applied Statistics
This course contains an introduction to the concepts and methodology of statistics as applied to scientific data. Topics include probability, descriptive statistics, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression. A student can receive credit for only one of MATH 300 and MATH 305. Prerequisite: MATH 131. Offered in the Fall semester.
One semester; three credits

Math 231. Differential Equations
Introduction to ordinary differential equations, including: first-order equations; second-order linear equations; higher-order linear equations; models and applications; Laplace transforms. Prerequisite: MATH 132. Offered in the Fall and Spring.
One semester; three credits

Math 232. Calculus III
Algebra of vectors in a plane and in space; the calculus of vectors; vector functions, basic concepts of multi variable calculus; partial derivatives, multiple integrals. Prerequisite: Math 23l. Offered in the Fall and Spring.
One semester; three credits

Math 301. Geometry and History of Mathematics
The course contains topics in geometry and the history of mathematics. Topics include Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, mathematical structures and the historical development of mathematical concepts. Prerequisite: Math 132. Offered every other year.
One semester; three credits

Math 308. Statistics
The course considers statistical methods with applications in engineering and science. Topics are selected from an introduction to probability, descriptive statistics, sampling methods, design of statistical experiments, concepts of hypothesis testing and confidence intervals, correlation, linear regression and analysis of variance. Offered in the spring semester. Prerequisite: Math 232.
One semester; three credits

Math 309. Probability
The course considers fundamental topics in probability with applications in engineering and science. Topics are selected from: basic concepts in probability, random variables, expectation, variance, covariance, moment generating functions, common distributions such as binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson, geometric, uniform, normal, exponential, chi-square, T and F distributions, probability models, the central limit theorem and functions of a random variable, bivariate, marginal and conditional distributions. Offered in the Fall semester. Prerequisite: Math 232.
One semester; three credits

Math 329. Applied Analysis
The course is an introduction to the mathematical analysis of numerical methods with an emphasis on the numerical solution of problems. Topics include matrices and systems of linear equations, solution of nonlinear equations, polynomial interpolation, numerical integration, and numerical methods for ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 231 and a computer language. Offered every other year.
One semester; three credits

Math 401. Linear Algebra
This course contains an introduction to the basic concepts of linear algebra- namely Gaussian elimination, the theory of simultaneous linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues, eigenvectors and linear transformations. The course includes applications of linear algebra to selected topics from engineering, biology, and business. Prerequisite: Math 232. Offered every other year.
One semester; three credits

Math 402. Abstract Algebra
The course contains an introduction to some basic concepts of abstract algebra, namely: groups, rings, and fields and includes applications. Prerequisite: Offered in the Spring semester of even numbered years. MATH 232.
One semester; three credits

Math 405. Discrete Mathematics
This course is an introduction to graph theory and combinatorics. The topics will be chosen from the following: the basic properties of graphs and digraphs, graphs as models, Eulerian and Hamiltonian circuits, graph coloring, trees, network algorithms, games and puzzles, generating functions, and recurrence relations. Prerequisite: Math 231. Offered every other year.
One semester; three credits

Math 413. Functions of a Complex Variable
This course concerns itself with the rudiments and techniques of complex analysis. Topics that are covered include: complex sequences, the derivative of a complex function, the Cauchy-Riemann equations, integration in the complex plane and the Cauchy-Goursat theorem, Cauchy's integral formula, Morera's theorem, Taylor and Laurent series, residue theory, and the evaluation of definite integrals. Prerequisite: Math 232. Offered in the Fall semester of even numbered years.
One semester; three credits

Math 414. Functions of a Real Variable
The course develops the theory of calculus. It stresses the proofs of the theorems for functions of one variable. Topics include sequences, series, functions, limits, continuity, differentiation and integration. Prerequisite: Math 232. Offered in the Spring semester of odd numbered years.
One semester; three credits

Math 461-462. Senior Seminar I and II
The student conducts an independent investigation in some field of mathematics. The course requires both written and oral reports. In addition, the student must pass a comprehensive assessment test in mathematics. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing and approval of the department head. Offered in sequence in the Fall and Spring.
One semester; zero and two credits respectively

Math 470-479. Topics in Mathematics
This course is designed to meet the current needs of the students and to express the particular interests of the instructor. Prerequisites: Junior standing, MATH 232 and permission of instructor.
One semester; one to three credits