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MATH
70 courses with the subject MATH, 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.
MATH 106Corequisite Support for College Algebra2
This course is designed to support students in MATH 124 College Algebra. As topics are introduced in MATH 124, students enrolled in the corequisite support course will learn about the corresponding foundational topics such as properties of linear functions, solution methods for quadratic equations, basic definitions like logarithms, and so on. This course cannot be used to satisfy any major, minor, certificate, or Rock Studies requirements.Corequisite(s): MATH 124Credits: 2Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms
A cultural enrichment course, which introduces topics and applications from different branches of mathematics.Prerequisites: (ACSD 110C or ESAP 110C) or minimum score of Y in 'WAIVE ACSD110 W HIGHER MATH'C Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Every Term
Methods of solving problems arising from the growth of money through simple and compound interest. Savings accounts, loans, financing, mortgages, depreciation, bonds, pensions and life insurance are included.Prerequisites: (ACSD 110C or ESAP 110C) or minimum score of Y in 'WAIVE ACSD110 W HIGHER MATH'C Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededThematic Thread(s): Transfer Thread Completion Course
Quantitative reasoning is the application of basic mathematical skills to the analysis and interpretation of real-world quantitative information to draw conclusions that are relevant to people in their daily lives. In this course, students will explore various quantitative models and their interpretations in a way that emphasizes mathematical and statistical reasoning skills. Conceptual understanding will be stressed over manipulative skills. Students will learn to create sophisticated arguments supported by quantitative evidence and clearly communicate them in a variety of formats (using words, tables, graphs, mathematical equations, etc.) as appropriate. Technology, such as spreadsheets, will also be used. This course satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning requirement in the Rock Studies Program. This course is graded A, B, C, NC.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Every Term
A survey of Euclidean geometry and related elementary geometrical concepts. This course is not appropriate for those planning to teach geometry at the secondary level, but would be an excellent choice for those who will be teaching mathematics in the elementary school.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring TermsEnrollment is limited to students with a program in Early Childhood Ed (PK-4), Early Childhood Educ-Int'l Ed, School Wellness Education, Health-Physical Educ Teaching, Health and Physical Education, Early Child-Spec Ed-Intnl Ed, Early Child/Spec Ed(PK-4)PK-8), Sec Education-English(7-12), Sec Education-French (K-12), Mid Level-Engl&Lang Arts (4-8), Mid Level-Mathematics (4-8), Mid Level-Social Studies (4-8), Middle Level-Science (4-8), Sec Ed-Social Stud-Hist (7-12), Secondary Educ-Spanish (K-12), Music Education (PK-12), Music Education (K-12), Music Educ-Voice (K-12), Music Educ-Saxophone (K-12), Music Educ-Instrumental (K-12), Music Educ-Piano (K-12), Elementary School Mathematics, Middle School Mathematics or Art With Certification (K-12).
Linear functions, equations, inequalities, polynomials, algebra of functions, rational exponents, quadratic equations and inequalities, systems of equations.Prerequisites: (ACSD 110C or ESAP 110C) or minimum score of Y in 'WAIVE ACSD110 W HIGHER MATH' or minimum score of 30 in 'ALEKS PPL Assessment'C Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall, Spring, & Summer
The algebra of matrices with applications in linear optimization, algebraic and graphical solutions.Prerequisites: MATH 120D or MATH 199D or minimum score of 60 in 'ALEKS PPL Assessment'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
The course is compatible with the background and interests of students not majoring in the physical sciences or mathematics. The theorem-proof approach of differential calculus is replaced with the explanation-example approach. The course includes an introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions, limits, derivatives, maxima/minima, and Lagrange multipliers, and applications from business, economics, and finance. Problem-solving with mathematical software will also be emphasized.Prerequisites: MATH 120D or MATH 111D or MATH 199D or MATH 125D or minimum score of 60 in 'ALEKS PPL Assessment'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
Students will solve linear and absolute value equalities and inequalities, solve systems of linear equations, solve equations and perform calculations with radical, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic expressions, and use complex numbers. Students will also perform basic mathematical modeling in applications. This course is designed for students needing precalculus mathematical experience without trigonometry and for those students who need extra support before taking precalculus.Prerequisites: minimum score of 45 in 'ALEKS PPL Assessment' or MATH 106 (may be taken concurrently)DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms
A bridge between high school algebra and calculus with an emphasis on trigonometry and graphing. Also includes review of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions, as well as polar coordinates and the trigonometric form of complex numbers.Prerequisites: MATH 120D or MATH 199D or minimum score of 60 in 'ALEKS PPL Assessment' or MATH 124CD Requires minimum grade of D.C Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 4Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall, Spring, & Summer
This course begins the study of the language and concepts needed for higher-level mathematics. Students will learn principles of logic, focusing on logical forms, truth tables, and statement calculus. Students will analyze examples of and complete calculations involving sets, relations, and functions. Students will also receive an introduction to counting techniques and recursion. This course is not a proof-based course.Prerequisites: MATH 125D or MATH 225D or MATH 230D or minimum score of 75 in 'ALEKS PPL Assessment'D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms
Foundations of Academic Discovery serves as the entry point to the Rock Integrated Studies Program. With its strong faculty-student interaction, the course promotes intellectual inquiry, critical and creative thinking, and computer skills needed for academic success. Through varied content, the course introduces students to academic discourse and information literacy while exploring topics such as diversity and inclusion and global awareness. This course will set students along the path to becoming engaged with issues and scholarship important to a 21st century education while they learn about themselves and their place in the world.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment limited to students with a semester level of Freshman 1 or Freshman 2. Enrollment limited to students with the ROCK STUDIES 2 STUDENT or ROCK STUDIES STUDENT attributes.
An introduction to the appropriate use of mathematical software with emphasis on problem solving. Topics will include mathematical concepts from calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations.Prerequisite: MATH 225 (may be taken concurrently)DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 1Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
This course is designed for future K-8 teachers to explore number systems (including definitions, operations, and properties of whole numbers and fractions), numeration systems, proportionality, algebraic thinking, and problem-solving. Emphasis is on conceptual understanding in addition to procedural skill.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Early Childhood Ed (PK-4), Early Childhood Educ-Int'l Ed, School Wellness Education, Health-Physical Educ Teaching, Health and Physical Education, Early Child/Spec Ed(PK-4)PK-8), Early Child/Spec Ed(PK-4)PK-12, Sec Education-English(7-12), Sec Education-French (K-12), Mid Level-Engl&Lang Arts (4-8), Mid Level-Mathematics (4-8), Mid Level-Social Studies (4-8), Middle Level-Science (4-8), Sec Ed-Social Stud-Hist (7-12), Secondary Educ-Spanish (K-12), Special Education (PK-12), Music Education (PK-12), Music Education (K-12), Music Educ-Voice (K-12), Music Educ-Saxophone (K-12), Music Educ-Instrumental (K-12), Music Educ-Piano (K-12), Elementary School Mathematics, Middle School Mathematics or Art With Certification (K-12).
This course begins the study of calculus of functions of one variable. Students will study limits and continuity of real-valued functions. Students will explore the derivative as a rate of change and learn how to calculate derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions. Applications of the derivative to various physical and other phenomena will be considered. This course also provides an introduction to Riemann integration.Prerequisites: MATH 125C or minimum score of 75 in 'ALEKS PPL Assessment'C Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 4Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall, Spring, & Summer
This course continues the study of calculus of real-valued functions of one variable. Students will learn various techniques of evaluating antiderivatives and approximating definite integrals. These integrals will be used in various applications such as calculating areas and volumes, arc length, work, and solving simple first-order differential equations. Parametric and polar equations and their differential and integral calculus are also considered. Students will also investigate sequences and series, their convergence properties, and the use of power series to represent functions.Prerequisite: MATH 225CC Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 4Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall, Spring, & Summer
This course continues the study of calculus with the study of functions of several variables. Students will learn about the geometry of two- and three-dimensional space, vector-valued functions, and functions of several variables. Students will investigate these functions with partial derivatives and multiple integration. Vector calculus topics such as Green’s, Stokes, and the Divergence Theorems will be covered. Computer software such as Mathematica will be used in problem solving in this course.Prerequisite: MATH 230CC Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 4Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms
In this class, students will learn techniques for solving systems of linear equations and related matrix equations. Vectors and vector spaces will be considered along with properties relating to solving matrix equations. In particular, special care will be taken with real vector spaces and inner product spaces, and how they are used to solve problems with applications in physics and other fields. The eigenvalue/eigenvector problem will also be discussed. Students will be expected to use technology to solve problems in this class.Prerequisite: MATH 230DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms
This course provides a foundation for writing mathematical proofs. Students will work with common proof techniques such as direct proof, proof by contrapositive, proof by contradiction, and proof by induction, along with the logical bases supporting them. In developing their proof-writing skills, students will work with foundational mathematical concepts such as basic set theory, relations between sets, and functions.Prerequisites: MATH 225C and MATH 131CC Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms
MATH 240Linear Algebra and Differential Equations3
Computational aspects of matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, vector spaces, linear dependence, Wronskian, characteristic values, elementary differential equations, separable and exact equations, linear differential equations with constant coefficients.Prerequisite: MATH 230DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring Terms
A rigorous, calculus-based treatment of the theory of interest, including simple and compound interest/discount, continuous force of interest, time value of money, annuities, yield rates, loan repayment, amortization schedules, bonds, yield curves, duration, convexity, immunization techniques, and practical applications. This course is intended to prepare students for the actuarial examination on the theory of interest.Prerequisite: MATH 230 (may be taken concurrently)DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms
The purpose of this course is to prepare students for The Society of Actuaries'' (SOA) first professional examination. Topics will be selected from the SOA syllabus which currently includes general probability theory, univariate and multivariate probability distributions (discrete and continuous), applications involving insurance and risk analysis, and supporting topics from Calculus.Credits: 1Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
The purpose of this course is to prepare students for The Society of Actuaries'' (SOA) second professional examination. Topics will be selected from the SOA syllabus which currently includes time value of money, yield rates, methods of loan repayment, annuities, asset/liability management, immunization, duration, convexity, bonds, stocks, mutual funds, capital budgeting, short sales, spot and forward rates, options, derivatives, futures, and arbitrage.Prerequisite: MATH 280DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 1Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as Needed
This is a first course in the study of differential equations. Students will learn how to create models involving differential equations for various phenomena and determine properties of solutions from these equations. Students will also solve first-order equations, linear systems of equations, and linear higher-order equations. Approximation techniques will also be studied. Mathematical software will be used in this course.Prerequisites: MATH 230D and MATH 232*D (may be taken concurrently).D Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This is a second course in differential equations extending the concepts introduced in the first course MATH 301. Students will investigate series solutions to linear differential equations near both ordinary and singular points. Students will review linear systems of differential equations and use the matrix exponential. Students will analyze the stability of equilibrium solutions to non-linear dynamical systems, including bifurcation theory. Applications of these dynamical systems will be addressed, including chaotic systems. Mathematical software will be used in this course.Prerequisites: MATH 232D and MATH 301DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms EvenStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Finite and infinite axiomatic systems, including Euclidean and projective geometrics.Prerequisite: MATH 235DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms OddStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course is designed for future K-8 teachers to continue to explore number systems (including definitions, operations, and properties of integers, rational and real numbers), descriptive statistics, basic probability, and measurement and related geometry. Emphasis is on conceptual understanding in addition to procedural skill.Prerequisite: MATH 210DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall & Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment is limited to students with a program in Early Childhood Ed (PK-4), Early Childhood Educ-Int'l Ed, School Wellness Education, Health-Physical Educ Teaching, Health and Physical Education, Early Child/Spec Ed(PK-4)PK-8), Early Child/Spec Ed(PK-4)PK-12, Sec Education-English(7-12), Sec Education-French (K-12), Mid Level-Engl&Lang Arts (4-8), Mid Level-Mathematics (4-8), Mid Level-Social Studies (4-8), Middle Level-Science (4-8), Sec Ed-Social Stud-Hist (7-12), Secondary Educ-Spanish (K-12), Special Education (PK-12), Music Education (PK-12), Music Education (K-12), Music Educ-Voice (K-12), Music Educ-Saxophone (K-12), Music Educ-Instrumental (K-12), Music Educ-Piano (K-12), Elementary School Mathematics, Middle School Mathematics or Art With Certification (K-12).
MATH 311Deterministic Models of Operations Research3
Topics include deterministic methods in operations research. Linear programming, duality, integer programming, dynamic programming, nonlinear programming, inventory theory, transportation and assignment and network theory.Prerequisites: MATH 231C or MATH 240C or (MATH 122C and MATH 230C)C Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Decision making under uncertainty. Probability, Markov Chains, Poisson processes, Survival Analysis, Queueing Systems, Random Walk, Branching.Prerequisites: MATH 231C or MATH 240C or (MATH 122C and MATH 230C)C Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms OddStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course begins the rigorous mathematical study of the real numbers. Topics include cardinality of sets; sequences of real numbers; completeness of the real numbers; topology of the real line including open sets, closed sets, and compact sets; and continuous, real-valued functions. Students will be expected to communicate using mathematical proofs throughout the course.Prerequisites: MATH 231C and MATH 235CC Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course continues the rigorous mathematical treatment of the real numbers that begins in MATH 313. The concepts of differentiation and Riemann integration of real-valued functions on the real line from calculus are explored and made rigorous. Additionally, series of functions are explored, including convergence (pointwise and uniform) and Taylor series. Students will be expected to communicate using mathematical proofs throughout the course.Prerequisite: MATH 313DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
The mathematics of computation and approximation, interpolation, calculating the roots of equations, curve fitting linear systems, numerical differentiation and integration and error analysis.Prerequisites: MATH 240D or MATH 230DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms OddStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll. Enrollment limited to students with the SPECIAL APPROVAL attribute.
Topics include Brownian motion, stationary processes, weak convergence of stochastic processes, regenerative phenomena, random walks, simulations.Prerequisite: MATH 312CC Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Complex numbers, analytic functions, complex integration, convergence of sequences and series, and applications.Prerequisite: MATH 231DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring Terms EvenStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A study of the properties of natural numbers and number theoretic functions.Prerequisite: MATH 235DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
An introduction to groups. Topics include integers mod n, cyclic groups, permutation groups, normal subgroups, isomorphisms, finite Abelian groups.Prerequisite: MATH 235DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
An introduction to rings. Topics include integral domains, fields, polynomial rings.Prerequisite: MATH 325DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
MATH 331Mathematical Methods of Physics and Engineering3
The course covers a broad spectrum of mathematical methods relevant to physics and engineering. The emphasis is on the use of methods rather than on proofs and derivations. Topics include vector analysis, complex variables, Fourier and Laplace transforms, linear algebra, and some boundary value problems. Cross-listed with PHYS 331. This course may be counted as a physics course or as a mathematics course, but not both.Prerequisites: MATH 230D and PHYS 217D and MATH 231 (may be taken concurrently)DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A general introduction to mathematical modeling involving optimization, dynamic and probabilistic models. Specific topics selected from dimensional analysis, optimization techniques, continuous and discrete modeling, stability analysis, linearization, eigenvalue methods, qualitative analysis, Markov chains, regression models, simulation techniques, and others as time permits.Prerequisite: MATH 231DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Topological properties of the real line.Prerequisites: MATH 309D and MATH 313DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Selected topics.Prerequisite: MATH 314DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
This course in partial differential equations has wide-ranging applications in a variety of fields such as engineering and physics. Topics include first order equations and the method of characteristics; an introduction to Fourier series; second order equations including the heat, wave, and Laplace equations; numerical methods for computing solutions; conservation laws.Prerequisites: MATH 231C and MATH 301CC Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall Terms OddStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Supervised study in advanced area. Prerequisites: Two 300-level mathematics courses, a 3.000 QPA in major, permission of the instructor, departmental chairperson, and dean of the college where the study will be conducted. Independent Study courses give students the opportunity to pursue research and/or studies that are not part of the university's traditional course offerings. Students work one on one or in small groups with faculty guidance and are typically required to submit a final paper or project as determined by the supervising professor.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
Designed to broaden the students' backgrounds by investigating topics in mathematics not usually taught in the regular curriculum. Students may elect to take course up to three times.Prerequisite: MATH 235DD Requires minimum grade of D. Credits: 1Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededStudents with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
An introduction to creating, analyzing, solving, and interpreting real-world optimization models. Topics include linear, discrete, and nonlinear optimization techniques; linear and integer programming; the simplex method; sensitivity; duality; graphical analysis; and branch-and-bound techniques. Applications include transportation problems, finance scheduling, networks, and supply chains. Appropriate software tools for analyzing optimization models including MATLAB and spreadsheet software will be used.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Fall TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
An introduction to decision theory applied to complex and dynamic business, industry, and health care problems. Topics include multi-criteria decision theory, Bayesian decision theory, decision analysis under uncertainty and risk, simulation, utility theory, decision trees, analytic hierarchy process, marginal analysis, choice functions, forecasting models, and ethics and social responsibility in decision making. Applications to business, engineering, health care, supply chain management, quality control, inventory control, etc. Appropriate software tools for decision theory are used.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Spring TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
This is the first of two capstone courses. In this course, the student will begin a large, real-life problem working with a company problem of their choice (e.g., retail, logistics, healthcare, risk-management, etc). This project must be approved by at least one faculty mentor and/or the course instructor. Through a series of lectures, the student will be exposed to the ethics and global laws pertaining to data collection, manipulation, and dissemination.Prerequisite: STAT 672 (may be taken concurrently)CC Requires minimum grade of C. Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Winter TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
This is a capstone course that requires students to complete a multi-dimensional data analytics project in their area of interest: health care analytics, business, engineering, etc. The project must be approved by MSDA faculty by no later than the end of the first week of the start of the course. Students will be invited to propose their own projects or create one in collaboration with MSDA faculty.Credits: 3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered Summer TermsEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
The independent study course provides an opportunity to conduct research or advanced studies in data analytics that is not covered in the current MSDA curriculum. Students work individually with a faculty member or in small groups. Specific content is determined by the instructor.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
An individually designed data analytics experiential learning opportunity within a cooperating enterprise. The experience provides an opportunity to integrate, apply and expand upon the skills acquired in data analytics coursework. Learning objectives, specific activities and an anticipated timeline must be approved by the professional supervisor and faculty supervisor prior to registering for the course.Credits: 3-9Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.Credits: 1-6Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.Credits: 1-3Term(s) Typically Offered: Offered as NeededEnrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
