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MATH 107 Pre-Calculus (3, F&S)
A contemporary approach to pre-calculus mathematics, including linear, quadratic, exponential and trigonometric functions as well as introductory probability concepts. Incorporation of peer group work with a strong emphasis on graphing technology. Meets math integrative studies requirement as well as preparing students for calculus. Liberal Arts Foundation - Mathematics.

MATH 181 Calculus I (4, F&S)
Single variable calculus of algebraic and trigonometric functions. Applications involving maximum, minimum, and related rates. Intensive use of graphing calculators and computer software. Liberal Arts Foundation - Mathematics
Prerequisite: MATH 107 or equivalent proficiency.

MATH 182 Calculus II (4, F&S)
Areas, volumes, centroids, integration techniques, calculus of transcendental functions, polar coordinates, parametric equations, infinite series. Liberal Arts Foundation - Mathematics
Prerequisite: MATH 181.

MATH 190 Mathematical Applications and Issues (2, F05, 07)
A survey of various problems encountered in present day mathematics as well as vocational opportunities available to mathematicians.
Pre-requisite: MATH 181 or permission

MATH 214 Discrete Mathematics (3, S06, 08)
Topics include: sets, functions, relations (incl. Partial order), methods of propositional logic, introduction to predicate logic, counting, recurrence relations, asymptotic analysis, proof (incl. Induction), introduction to probability, graphs.

MATH 231 Probability (3, F05, 07)
Combinatorics, independence, conditional probability, discrete and continuous random variables, expected value and variance.
Prerequisite: MATH 182

MATH 232 Mathematical Statistics (3, F06, 08)
Probability theory, random variables, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing and linear regression. This course emphasizes the mathematical rather than the applied features of statistics. Prerequisite: MATH 182

MATH 241 Differential Equations (3, F)
Methods of solution and applications of principle types of differential equations.
Prerequisite: MATH 182

MATH 251 Modern Geometries (3, S)
A survey of geometry including advanced Euclidean geometry and an introduction to non-Euclidean geometries.
Prerequisite: MATH 182

MATH 261 Linear Algebra (4, S)
Linear algebra: vector spaces, linear mappings, inner products and matrices.  Liberal Arts Foundation - Mathematics
Prerequisite: MATH 181

MATH 281 History of Mathematics (3, M)
A contextual study of the history of mathematics and some of the classical problems. Prerequisite: MATH 182

MATH 321 Multivariate Calculus (4, F)
Infinite series, space geometry, vectors, vector function, function of several variables, partial differentiation, multiple integration.
Prerequisite: MATH 182

MATH 331 Numerical Analysis (3, S06, 08)
Representation of numeric data. Error analysis, mathematical basis, and limitations of techniques relating to selection of method. Topics: linear and nonlinear systems, curve fitting, numerical calculus, programming in MatLab.
Prerequisite: MATH 181, 182, 261, CSCI 211

MATH 422 Advanced Calculus (3, F06, 08)
Structure of the real number system, theory of limit, continuity, differentiation, Riemann integration, and infinite series.
Prerequisites: MATH 321 and MATH 261, or permission

MATH 452 Point Set Topology (3, S06, 08)
Open and closed sets. Connected, compact, and metric topological spaces.
Prerequisite: MATH 261

MATH 462 Algebra I (3, S07, 09)
Groups, Sylow theorems, rings and fields.
Prerequisite: MATH 261

MATH 471 Complex Analysis (3, S07, 09)
Complex number system, limits, differentiation and integration in the complex plane, complex series.
Prerequisites: MATH 321 and MATH 261, or permission

MATH 482 Senior Capstone: Mathematics Seminar (2, S)
A capstone course which draws on many other courses. Emphases on formulating, solving, and explaining challenging problems in both verbal and written form. For seniors, except by permission.

MATH 391, -2; 491, -2 Independent Study (1, 2 or 3)

MATH 295, -6; 395, -6; 495 Special Topics in Mathematics (1, 2 or 3)
A survey of topics not covered in other mathematics classes, including graph theory, computation theory, infinite cardinalities, and Galois theory. Phi, pi, e and i; mathematical modeling; math and programming.

MATH 496 Honors in Mathematics (3)