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55 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 100Quantitative Reasoning (GE)3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 116Math and Humanity (GE)3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 121Math Content for Teachers I (GE)3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 122Math Content for Teachers II (GE)3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 125Precalculus I (GE)3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 126Business Calculus (GE)3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Either: 1) a C or better in MATH 125 , or 2) a passing score on a placement exam approved by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. An introduction to calculus with particular emphasis on applications in business and economics. Topics include functions, limits and continuity, differentiation, exponential functions and logarithms, anti-derivatives and the integral. REAL Area R

MATH 132Honors Applications of Mathematics (GE)3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Honors Academy membership. An introduction to the application of mathematical ideas for Honors students. Topics vary. REAL Area R

MATH 138Precalculus II (GE)3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 142Discrete Mathematics3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Mathematics major, Interdisciplinary Studies-Middle School Education major, or permission of instructor. Introduces the student to discrete structures and mathematical tools which are used to represent, analyze, and manipulate discrete objects. These include sets, functions, relations, graphs, combinatorics, discrete probability, recurrence relations, mathematical induction, symbolic logic, and graphs and trees.

MATH 160Introductory Seminar in Mathematics1

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Mathematics major. Designed for students new to the mathematics major, this is a seminar course that will discuss various professional skills needed to succeed in the major and in a mathematical career. Topics may include: introduction to mathematics literature, discussions of career options, introduction to mathematics technology, and introductions to different topics in mathematics.

MATH 168Calculus I with Integrated Precalculus I (GE)3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Either 1) a C or better in MATH 125 , or 2) a passing grade on a placement test approved by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The sequence MATH 168: MATH 169 covers the topics covered in MATH 171 but also includes topics from algebra and trigonometry that MATH 171 assumes as

MATH 169Calculus I with Integrated Precalculus II (GE)3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MATH 168 or permission of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Students with credit for MATH 126 Business Calculus or another college level calculus course are encouraged to contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for permission. The sequence MATH 168 : 169 covers the topics covered in MATH 171 but also includes topics from algebra and trigonometry that MATH 171 assumes as

MATH 171Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (GE)4

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 172Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (GE)4

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in either MATH 171 or MATH 169 . Covers applications of integration; techniques of integration; improper integrals; infinite sequences and series, including tests for convergence and power series representations of functions and Taylor’s Theorem; and calculus of parametric curves and polar coordinate systems. REAL Area R

MATH 235Fundamentals of Geometry (GE)3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 260Linear Algebra3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Corequisite: MATH 169 or MATH 171 Matrix and vector operations, systems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination, determinants, vector spaces, bases and orthogonality, and eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

MATH 261Linear Algebra Computer Lab1

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Corequisite: MATH 260 . This course will reinforce and apply key concepts of MATH 260 Introductory Linear Algebra, specifically in situations where the problems are too large to do by hand and require use of a linear algebra software package such as Matlab. Topics include matrix and vector operations, solving large linear systems, least squares solutions, applications of linear algebra, and elementary computer programming concepts.

MATH 271Calculus and Analytic Geometry III4

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 172 . Extends the concepts of the limit, differentiation, and integration to vector-valued functions and to functions of several variables. This includes partial differentiation, iterated integrals, volume and surface area of three-dimensional regions, and optimization of functions or several variables.

MATH 285Topics in Mathematics1-6

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Special topics in mathematics that are accessible to non-mathematics majors, as student and faculty interest demands. Syllabus is available each time the class is offered. Interested students should contact the department chairperson or the course instructor before registering.

MATH 300Mathematical Foundations3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 172 and MATH 260 . A first course in the foundations of modern mathematics. The topics covered include sentential calculus, set theory, the number system, induction and recursion, functions and relations, and computation. The methods of proof and problem solving needed for upper-division coursework and the axiomatic basis of modern mathematics are emphasized throughout the course.

MATH 301Introduction to Mathematical Structures3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 172 An introduction to the foundations of modern mathematics via the study of the analytic structure of the real line. Topics include propositional logic, set theory, relations and functions, mathematical induction, the completeness axiom, and sequences and series. The methods of proof and problem solving for upper-division coursework are emphasized throughout the course.

MATH 306Mathematics of Democracy3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 311Mathematical Cryptography3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 312Elementary and Middle Grades Mathematics for Social Analysis3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 321History of Mathematics3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 169 or MATH 171 or permission of instructor. This course will focus on the pursuit of mathematics as a human endeavor, illustrating how mathematics has developed over the past 5000 years including the contributions of diverse cultures. This course will cover not only the evolution and historical perspective of the development of mathematics, but will include a study of the mathematics itself.

MATH 335Foundations of Geometry3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 346Ordinary Differential Equations with Computation3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MATH 172 . A first course in the study of differential equations. Topics include first order differential equations, linear differential equations of higher order, the Laplace transform, and systems of differential equations. Real-world applications are emphasized throughout, including problems in science and engineering. Numerical methods are also introduced to approximate solutions to models. REAL Area R

MATH 398Mathematics Education Research Seminar I1

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Junior standing and STAT 200 or STAT 301 , or permission of the instructor. Designed to engage mathematics majors in mathematics education research. The focus is on the literature review, which requires students to identify an area of study within mathematics education, to articulate their research purpose and create a research question. The literature review paper will be the capstone project in this course.

MATH 399Mathematics Education Research Seminar II1

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 398 or permission of the instructor. Designed to further develop the mathematics majors as mathematics education researchers. The attention is placed on developing the prospectus for a study, in which the data collection phase can start in the latter part of the semester or during the summer.

MATH 412Theory of Numbers3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 300 OR MATH 301 Study of divisibility, primes, congruences, Diophantine equations and quadratic residues.

MATH 420Actuarial Mathematics4

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: STAT 301 This course is designed to assist students in preparing for two actuarial exams—the Financial Mathematics (FM) Exam and the Probability (P) Exam—conducted by the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Casualty Actuarial Science (CAS). The semester is divided into approximately two equal halves. The first portion is for Exam FM, while the second is for Exam P. All topics included in the SOA and CAS syllabi for these exams will be covered.

MATH 423Concepts of Abstract Algebra3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 300 OR MATH 301 A study of the structure of algebraic systems.

MATH 428Complex Variables3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 271 . A study of elementary functions with complex domain and techniques of differentiation and integration of complex functions, including the Cauchy Riemann equations, line integrals and Cauchy’s Integral Formula.

MATH 430Real Analysis I3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 301 . A systematic modern approach to limits, continuity, and differentiation of functions of one variable, including standard topics of mathematical analysis.

MATH 431Real Analysis II3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 430 . A systematic modern approach to higher-level topics in Real Analysis.

MATH 434Numerical Analysis I3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 271 , MATH 260 , MATH 261 , and one of the following: CS 109 , CS 118 , CS 120 , INSY 275 ; or permission of instructor. Introduction to scientific computing and numerical methods for nonlinear equations, linear algebra problems, interpolating data sets, numerical differentiation, and numerical integration. Both the implementation of the methods and the underlying analysis of how and why they work are considered.

MATH 435Numerical Analysis II3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 434 . Pre- or
Corequisite: MATH 346 . Introduction to numerical methods for solving ordinary and partial differential equations and numerical optimization. Usage of these techniques in the context of applied mathematics is emphasized. REAL Area L

MATH 440Machine Learning with AI Applications3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 441Topology3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 300 OR MATH 301 An introduction to point-set topology, with emphasis on the study of functions and the real line.

MATH 480Advanced Topics in Mathematics1-6

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: May be taken again for credit with a different topic.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 488Final Honors Project3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Major in mathematics and/or statistics, enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in mathematics and statistics, senior standing. Topic to be explored determined by the student, the faculty member with whom the student works and the department. Topics may be chosen from the areas of analysis, algebra, topology or applied mathematics. In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project. See “ Honors College .”

MATH 490Mathematics Capstone with Industry Applications3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 300 or MATH 301 An applied course to prepare undergraduate students for mathematical careers in industry or public service. Students will work in teams on a project posed by an internal or external client, such as a community advocate, local business, nonprofit, or government agency. This course will mimic a professional setting where students will develop their mathematical and programming skills, interact with a client, manage deadlines, and produce a technical report.

MATH 498Independent Study1-6

(1-6) See “ Independent Study .”

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 499Internship in Mathematics1-6

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 6
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing; at least a 2.5 GPA overall, at least a 2.5 GPA in mathematics and permission of instructor. Applications of theory learned in the classroom to real-world mathematical problems in a professional setting. Provides a platform for building teamwork skills and solving interdisciplinary problems.

MATH 600Foundation of the Number System3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree in mathematics or by instructor permission. This course will provide a mature mathematical foundation for the number systems used in secondary and post-secondary mathematics courses, with an emphasis on rigorous logical and set-theoretical foundations of the natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers. The course will also cover the common algebraic extensions of the number systems, and familiarize students with the historical development of the number systems.

MATH 620Issues of Equity and Diversity in Mathematics Education3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 621History of Mathematics3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree in mathematics or by instructor permission. This course will help students understand the pursuit of mathematical understanding as a human endeavor. Students will discover how mathematics has developed over the past 5,000 years in a variety of cultural and historical settings, including the rise of geometry and number theory, arithmetic and algebra, analysis and foundations, and a variety of other topics.

MATH 623Algebraic Reasoning and Mathematical Structures3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in Modern or Abstract Algebra or permission of instructor. Abstract algebra with a focus on topics directly related to number theory, rings of integers and polynomials, group theory, and fields. Special emphasis will be given to the applications of these topics. Applications will include topics such as performing digital communications and how they are conducted in a reliable and secure fashion. A computer algebra system will be employed to generate math models and simulations of these concepts.

MATH 630Algebra and Functions3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree in mathematics or by instructor permission. This course examines concepts of advanced algebra and algebraic reasoning, function analysis, and linear algebra. This course will emphasize real world applications of each of the topics. This course is meant to build upon students’ conceptual knowledge of undergraduate algebraic concepts and linear algebra concepts.

MATH 635Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Undergraduate Geometry course, or by instructor permission. This course will introduce students to systems of postulates in a comparison of Euclidean and Non-Euclidean geometries. Geometric structures of transformational, and projective geometry are examined together with a brief history of the development of axiomatic systems of geometry.

MATH 641Mathematical Analysis and Modeling3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree in mathematics or by instructor permission. Examines mathematical models of real life phenomena and develops solutions strategies for open-ended problems. The models are based on Calculus, Differential Equations and Linear Algebra; they may include discrete and continuous population models, diffusion processes, business and economics models, continuous and discrete optimization problems with calculus and linear programming. Software may include Excel, Maple, Matlab or similar programs.

MATH 644Applied Statistics3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 650Graduate Seminar: Theory and Practice In Mathematics Education3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

MATH 681Advanced Topics in Mathematics3

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Repeatable: may be taken again for credit with a different topic.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu
Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree in mathematics or Permission of instructor This course will cover selected advanced topics in mathematics. An outline of topics will be made available each time the course is offered as part of the course syllabus. This course may be taken again for credit with a different topic. There will be a minimum of 45

MATH 691Professional Seminar: Research in Mathematics Education1

Subject: MATH
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
Source: catalog.radford.edu

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