38 courses with the subject MA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
well as providing an opportunity for practical application of the skill developed in students' area of concentration. Note: See the chapter "Special Programs" under Internships listed as Internship (Title); must be 6 weeks long. Prerequisite: permission.
precalculus mathematics. Topics covered include solving equations and inequalities, graphing, and analysis of functions, including polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and trigonometric functions. Integrates the use of the software package Maple in classroom demonstrations and
in today's world. By learning to think critically about quantitative issues, students will be able to make responsible decisions in their daily lives. Problems are analyzed and solved using numerical, graphical, statistical, and algebraic reasoning. Technology is used to help visualize data and facilitate calculations, as well as to present quantitative output and verbal arguments. (Q)
solutions to problems. Many of the math concepts will be familiar but there are some that will be new. The focus will be on using math creatively to answer questions of interest. Unlike standard math exercises that ask students to apply techniques to come up with a numerical answer or an expression, the questions require students to use the mathematics they know to come up with a strategy to accomplish a task or make meaningful decisions. Prereq or Coreq: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109. (QM, WK-FR)
functions, relations, logic, induction, counting, and graph theory. Their application to Computer Science is emphasized. Pre-requisite high school algebra. (N, Q)
elementary functions of a single variable, limits, tangents, rates of change, maxima and minima, area, volume, and other applications. Integrates the use of computer algebra systems, and graphical, algebraic and numerical thinking. NOTE: Every week, a 50-minute meeting will be set aside for supplemental instruction. Students who score below the threshold in the assessment exam administered at the beginning of the semester or are earning below 80 percent in the course are required to attend these sessions. (N, QM)
democracy including voting theory, gerrymandering, and apportionment. We will discuss the comparison between these topics mathematically versus politically. Prerequsite or Corequisite: FYC-101 or EN-110 or
architecture. What is symmetry? How can we tell if two objects have the same symmetries? We will analyze symmetries in finite figures, strips patterns, and wallpaper patterns and investigate how symmetry relationships are encoded by mathematical groups. We will draw on examples across time, cultures, and disciplines. Pre- or Corequisite: FYC-101 (WK-FR)
hands-on experience of doing mathematics. Topics may include infinity, higher dimensions, chaos, and graph theory. The emphasis will be on the process of doing mathematics: generating examples, looking for patterns, making conjectures, and proving these conjectures. Prerequisites: FYC 101. (N, WK-FR)
vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and applications.Prerequisites: MA130. (N, QM)
included in the regular course offerings.
descriptive statistics, binomial and normal probability models, confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses, linear correlation and regression, two-way contingency tables, and one-way analysis of variance. Pre-Req or Co-Req: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109. (N, QS, WK-SP)
language, techniques for symbolizing ordinary languages and arguments, formal inference systems (either truth- free method or natural deduction), and other advanced topics in first-order logic. It has no prerequisites beyond high school algebra. (N, H, WK-FR)
modern mathematics. Topics covered include propositional and predicate logic; induction; naive and axiomatic set theory, binary relations, mappings, infinite sets and cardinality; finite sets and combinatorics; and an introduction to the theory of computability. Students will learn to read and to express mathematical ideas in the set-theoretic idiom. Prerequisites: MA160 or MA116 or PL208 or MA208 or permission of the instructor. (CW)
techniques of probability theory and to selected topics in statistics, such as sampling theory, confidence intervals, and linear regression. Prerequisite: MA130. (N, QS, CTGES)
Emphasizes multivariable calculus, including vectors in three dimensions, curves and surfaces in space, functions of several variables, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and applications. Prerequisite:
introduction to differential equations, with applications and the use of the software package Maple. Note: A student may receive credit for MA-233 or MA-235, but not for both. Prerequisite: MA-130. (N)
integration by Simpson's Rule, applications, Taylor and Fourier series; introduction to ordinary differential equations; integration in polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates; differential and integral vector calculus. Prerequisites: MA230. (N, QM)
mathematics research. Each student will be part of a team working on an open problem selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: MA-116 or MA-210.
the regular course offerings. Prerequisites: Vary depending on course offering.
Modeling topics range from population dynamics to economics to the nuclear arms race. Mathematical tools range from calculus to curve fitting to computer simulation. How to make a little bit of mathematics go a long way. Note: MA160 is recommended. Prerequisite: MA130 and experience with programming and Minitab. (N,
introduction to graphs, trees, and enumeration techniques with applications to computer science and biology. Prerequisites: MA116 or MA210 or MA220 or permission of the instructor. (QM, N)
parametric methods, multiple regression, logistic regression, multiple testing, principle analysis.
expectations, mean, variance, moment generating functions, multivariate distributions, correlation, and independence, all leading to an efficient study of the binomial, Poisson, gamma, chi-square, and normal distributions. Prerequisites: Take one of the following courses: MA-205, MA-220, EB-211, BI-305, ESS-230,
in consulting on statistical problems and to assist in collaborative efforts with faculty and/or staff on client- partnered projects that are pre-determined. The semester-long project provides the student with both real work experience in the field of statistics and a project-based learning experience in partnership with the client. May be taken multiple times for credit. Pre-Reqs: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109; any one course from the following list: BI-305, EB-211, ESS-230, ESS-309, MA-205, MA-220, PY-361, PY-366, or SW-215. (N, QS,
Emphasis on modern qualitative techniques, with numerical and analytical approaches used when appropriate. Contains a brief introduction to partial differential equations. Prerequisites: MA130 and MA230 and MA235 or MA233. (N, QM)
Scientific Computing and concludes with domain-specific projects in areas like Bioinformatics, Data Science, Physical Systems, and Numerical Analysis. The common content will include command-line interfaces (Linux), programming languages (Jupyter/Python), numerical and graphical libraries (NumPy and Matplotlib), version-control (Git/Github), and relational databases (SQL). Pre-Req: CS-110. (N)
axiomatic development of Euclidean geometry leading to an investigation of hyperbolic and elliptical non- Euclidean geometries. The roles of these discoveries in the history of mathematics are emphasized.
Briefly traces the historical development of mathematics from its Oriental and Greek origins to modern times. Surveys the different philosophies of mathematics and provides some insight into the current crisis in the foundations of mathematics. Corequisite: MA350. Prerequisite: MA210 or PL208 or MA208.
generalizations. Emphasis on group theory, with introductions to integral domains, rings, fields and vector spaces. Prerequisites: MA160 and MA210.
divisibility, primes, congruence, congruence equations, quadratic residues and quadratic reciprocity,
differentiation and the derivation of standard theorems of the differential calculus. Prerequisites: MA210 and MA230 and MA235. (N)
complex integration, Taylor and Laurent series, residue theory, physical applications, and other topics as time allows. Prerequisites: MA235. (N)
included in the regular course offerings, such as number theory, history of mathematics, chaos and fractals, topology, graph theory, mathematical logic. Prerequisites: Vary depending on course offering. Note: abbreviated ST: Students may take each ST: course for credit.
modeling problems. Students will both apply their previous mathematical knowledge and explore new topics. In addition, students may use this course as preparation for an individual research project to be completed in MA485. A junior taking this course may repeat it as a senior as MA481. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, MA160, MA210 and MA235 or permission of the instructor. (N) MA-481 Mathematics Seminar II (1 credits) See MA480. Prerequisite: MA480. (N)
research in pure or applied mathematics. Required of candidates for distinction in mathematics POE.
techniques such as statistical analysis, operations research, actuarial mathematics, or systems analysis. Designed to afford the student an opportunity to apply analytical and technical skills developed in the POE.
pursue research related to the placement. Corequisite: MA-495. Requires permission and sophomore, junior, or senior class standing. (N) MA-INS Independent Study (1-4 credits) See catalog. MA-TUT Mathematics Teaching Assistant (1-4 credits) (N)
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