Jun 25, 2024

Undergraduate Catalog 2017 - 2018

Undergraduate Catalog 2017 - 2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Mathematics
	MTH 147 - Statistical Concepts with Applications [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘SC’ or better in MTH 087 or suitable placement-test score. A first course in statistics that emphasizes statistical methodology as applied in the biological, social, and behavioral sciences, education, and business; topics include descriptive statistics, elementary probability, elementary sampling theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 148 - Mathematics for Business Majors I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: a grade of SC or better in MTH 087 or suitable placement-exam score. The topics for this course include equations of lines, graphs of functions, word problems, polynomial models, and mathematical applications. The course shows how to use exponential and logarithmic functions to study mathematical finance applications such as simple interest, discount, compound interest, present and future values, annuities, and amortization. The course also covers systems of linear equations, and matrices. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 149 - Mathematics for Business Majors II [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in MTH 148 or MTH 167, or suitable placement test score. The course covers material on the techniques of single- and multivariate calculus and includes methods and applications regarding rates of change, derivatives, anti-derivatives, integration, differential equations, partial derivatives, and extreme values of functions. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 167 - Precalculus Mathematics I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 95 or suitable placement test score. Detailed study of functions including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, root/radical/power, exponential, logarithmic and piecewise-defined functions; graphing techniques; solutions of a variety of equations and of systems of linear equations; solutions of polynomial and rational inequalities . This course makes extensive use of online software for computer assisted instruction, assessment, and testing. Some class meetings will be held in a computer laboratory setting and students are expected to use the software on a self-paced, out-of-class basis to supplement regular in-class meetings. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 168 - Precalculus Mathematics II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C-’ or better in MTH 167 or suitable placement-test score. Detailed study of angles, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric functions, identities, trigonometric equations, triangles and vectors. This course makes extensive use of online software for computer assisted instruction and assessment. Some class meetings will be held in a computer laboratory setting and students are expected to use the software on an out-of-class basis to supplement regular in-class meetings. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 180 - Operation STEM Calculus [0 credit(s)] This course is for students in the Operation STEM scholars program. This will consist of 6 weeks of instruction involving limits, differentiation, and integration. Enrollment is restructed to students who acquire permission of the chair of the department. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 181 - Calculus I [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 168 or suitable placement-test score. Topics covered include limits, derivatives, continuity, applications of derivatives, antiderivatives and the definite integral. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 181H - H: Honors Calculus I - Honors [4 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 168 or suitable placement test score, Honors standing or permission of University Honors program. Topics to be covered includes limits, derivatives, continuity, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives and the definite integral. Covers the same basic topics as MTH 181, but with greater emphasis on rigorous treatment of the underlying mathematical ideas and real world applications. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 182 - Calculus II [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 181. Topics to be covered include applications of integration, techniques of integration, improper integrals, infinite series, power series, polar coordinates, conic sections, and vectors. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 182H - H: Honors Calculus II - Honors [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 181H or suitable placement score. Honors standing or permission of University Honors Program. Topics to be covered include applications of integration, techniques of integration, improper integrals, infinite series, power series, polar coordinates, conic sections, and vectors. This course covers the same basic topics as MTH 182, but with greater emphasis on rigorous treatment of the underlying mathematical ideas and real world applications. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 197 - STEM Peer Teacher Skills & Strategies [1 credit(s)] Requirements: Department consent and current status as a STEM Peer Teacher. Typically, SPTs are enrolled in MTH 181 or higher. A practicum for Operation STEM’s STEM Peer Teachers to improve classroom management techniques and enhance the learning environment in their precalculus and calculus SPT sessions. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 201 - Functions and Modeling [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite or co-requisite: EUT 215 or EUT 217, MTH 182. Enrollment is restricted to students seeking teaching licensure in the CSUTeach program. This course is designed to engage prospective secondary mathematics teachers in explorations and laboratory activities that will expand and strengthen knowledge and understanding of topics in the secondary mathematics curriculum at a level appropriate for an undergraduate mathematics major. Connections between secondary and college mathematics will be illuminated; extensive use of technology will be integrated into solving non-routine problems and applying mathematics in real-world situations, which will be the primary focus. Explorations will involve the use of multiple representations, transformations, data analysis techniques (such as curve fitting) and interconnections among topics in algebra, analytic geometry, statistics, trigonometry, and calculus. No credit toward the mathematics major or minor. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 220 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 149 or MTH 182. Topics include sets, relations, and functions; the concept of algorithm and mathematical induction and recursive definition. Applications of these fundamentals are chosen at the instructor’s discretion from graph theory, Boolean algebra, lattice theory, finite-state automata, elementary grammars, and the theory of recurrence relations. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 281 - Multivariable Calculus [4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 182. Multivariate and vector calculus, including three-dimensional analytic geometry, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, vector calculus, line integrals, Green’s Theorem. Only 2 of the 4 credits may be counted toward graduation by students who have passed MTH 283. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 283 - Multivariable Calculus For Engineers [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 182. Multivariate calculus including three-dimensional analytic geometry, partial derivatives, multiple integrals. Students who have passed MTH 281 may not register for MTH 283. A student who attempts to do so will be given a grade of W. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 284 - Matrices For Engineers [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 182. Matrix algebra, including matrices and systems of linear equations, determinants, inverses, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Students who have passed MTH 288 may not register for MTH 284. A student who attempts to do so will be given a grade of W. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 286 - Introduction To Differential Equations [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 182. First-order differential equations, linear differential equations, first order systems, Laplace transform techniques, and applications. Course includes an introduction to the use of a computer algebra system, such as Maple or MATLAB. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 288 - Linear Algebra [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 182. Systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Only two of the 3 credits may be counted toward graduation by students who have passed MTH 284. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 301 - Introduction to Number Theory [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 220 or permission of instructor. This course is an introduction to number theory and its applications. Topics covered include divisibility, greatest common divisor and Euclid’s algorithm, congruences and the algebra of congruence classes, the theorems of Fermat, and Euler, the Chinese Remainder Theorem, quadratic residues and primitive roots. Applications include cryptography, computer security and coding theory. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 311 - Numerical Analysis [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Grades of “C” or better and at least 6 credits chosen from the following six courses: MTH 220, MTH 281, MTH 283, MTH 284, MTH 286 and MTH 288. Course covers numerical methods for solving nonlinear equations, systems of linear equations, interpolation problems, integration problems, and differential equations. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 323 - Statistical Methods [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 182 or MTH 325. Course covers issues of data collection, graphical and numerical summary techniques, basic probability, discrete random variables, continuous random variables, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing of a proportion, hypothesis testing of a mean, 2 sample hypothesis testing, chi square testing, regression. Appropriate statistical software used extensively. Goals include developing deep understandings of these topics as appropriate for middle and secondary school teachers. MTH 323 counts toward the statistics minor; one course from MTH 323 or MTH 347 counts toward the mathematics minor, but not both. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 325 - Patterns, Reasoning, & Proof for Middle School Teachers [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MTH 168 or MTH 181. Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle childhood licensure with mathematics as one of their two areas of concentration or by permission of Mathematics Department Chairperson. This course will be an in-depth study of mathematical topics in middle school curricula in the area of mathematical ways of thinking via patterns, reasoning, and proof. Topics include patterns and sequences, proof by induction, proof by contradiction, direct proof, and problem solving strategies. Goals include developing deep understandings of these topics as appropriate for middle school teachers. No credit toward the mathematics major or minor. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 326 - Number Systems and Operations for Mid Sch Teachers [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MTH 168 or MTH 181. Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle childhood licensure with mathematics as one of their two areas of concentration or by permission of Mathematics Department Chairperson. This course will consist of an in-depth study of mathematical topics in middle school curricula in the area of numbers and operations. Topics include numeration concepts, study of rational and irrational numbers, algebraic systems, estimation and operations. Goals include developing deep understandings of these topics as appropriate for middle school teachers. No credit toward the mathematics major or minor. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 327 - Algebra and Functions for Middle School Teachers [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 95 or suitable placement test score (MTH 167 level or higher). Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle childhood licensure with mathematics as one of their two areas of concentration or by permission of Mathematics Department Chairperson. Emphasis on algebra as a powerful symbolic language for studying patterns, relations, and variation; for solving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; and for modeling real life situations. Emphasis is on variables and functions in symbolic and graphical forms, especially linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions. Goals include developing deep understandings of these topics as appropriate for middle school teachers. No credit toward the mathematics major or minor. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 328 - Measurement and Geometry for Middle School Teachers [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MTH 168 or MTH 181. This course is designed to increase the conceptual understanding of geometry for middle school teachers. Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle childhood licensure with mathematics as one of their two areas of concentration or by permission of Mathematics Department Chairperson. Topics will include dynamic geometry integrating use of computer software; basic geometry theorems and constructions; similarity, proportion, scaling and geometric growth; and tessellations. No credit toward the mathematics major or minor. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 329 - Data Analysis and Probability for Middle School Teachers [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MTH 168 or MTH 181. Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle childhood licensure with mathematics as one of their two areas of concentration or by permission of Mathematics Department Chairperson. Ratios, fractions, percentages, data collection, graphical experimentation, basic strategies of data analysis, some statistical methods to analyze data, inference based on data and simulation. Goals include developing deep understandings of these topics as appropriate for middle school teachers. No credit toward the mathematics major or minor. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 330 - Conversational Calculus for Middle School Teachers [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Grades of C or better in MTH 325, 326, and 323 or 329. Prerequisite or corequisite: MTH 328. Enrollment is restricted to students seeking middle childhood licensure with mathematics as one of their two areas of concentration or by permission of Mathematics Department Chairperson. An introduction to the concepts of calculus. Pictures and hands-on experiments are used to develop an overview of the big ideas and an appreciation of how calculus helps us understand the real world. Includes differentiation, integration and applications of calculus to the real world. Goals include developing deep understandings of these topics as appropriate for middle school teachers. No credit toward the mathematics major or minor. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 333 - Geometry [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 284 or MTH 288. The main focus is on two-dimensional Euclidean geometry. Basic topics covered include congruence, parallelism, area, and similarity. These are discussed from the axiomatic point of view. Other topics include transformation geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, vectors in geometry and some three-dimensional Euclidean geometry. Many applications are given, such as analysis of repeating patterns, computer graphics, cartography, and robot arm motion. Dynamic geometry software, and physical models and manipulatives will be used. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 347 - Applied Statistics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 147, MTH 323, PSY 311, COM 303, ECN 322, ESC 310, BUS 201, PSC 351, SOC 353, SWK 305, or UST 404. Topics include simple linear regression, analysis of variance, nonparametric statistics, multiple and logistic regression, statistical process control, and basic time series analysis. This course will emphasize the applied nature of statistical analysis and require using a statistical analysis software package. MTH 347 counts toward the statistics minor; one course from MTH 323 or MTH 347 counts toward the mathematics minor, but not both; no credit toward the mathematics major. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Mathematics Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 358 - Abstract Algebra [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 220 and MTH 288 or permission of instructor. An introduction to group theory, including modular arithmetic, groups of symmetries, classification of finite abelian groups, group actions and applications. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 386 - Differential Equations [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 281 or MTH 283, MTH 288 or MTH 284, and MTH 286 or permission of instructor. Series solutions of second-order linear equations, qualitative behavior of linear and almost linear systems of first-order differential equations, boundary value problems, introduction to partial differential equations. Course includes use of a computer algebra system, such as Maple or MATLAB. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 396 - Junior Seminar [2 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MTH 182; three of MTH 220, MTH 281, MTH 286 and MTH 288, all grade “C” or better; or departmental approval. Weekly meetings introduce students to a wide range of mathematical topics and also include workshops on various aspects of writing cogent and well-formulated technical reports in mathematics. A primary goal of this course is to prepare the student for MTH 496, Senior Project. In addition to the usual coursework, successful completion of this course requires the student having an approved topic and supervisor for MTH 496. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 401 - Mathematical Modeling [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites:A grade of “C” or better in MTH 284 or MTH 288, MTH 286, and at least one mathematics course numbered 300 or above (MTH 301 recommended) or permission of instructor. Deterministic and probabilistic models chosen from the areas of linear optimization, Markov chains, game theory, graphs and networks, axiom systems, growth processes, and queuing systems. Course includes use of a computer algebra system, such as Maple or MATLAB. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 415 - Real Analysis [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 281 or MTH 283, a grade of “C” or better in at least one mathematics course numbered 300 or above, or permission from the instructor. This course gives a rigorous introduction to the real numbers. Topics include sequences and series, basic topology of the real numbers, functional limits and continuity, the derivative, sequences and series of functions. Semesters Offered: Fall - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 416 - Complex Analysis [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 281 or MTH 283, a grade of “C” or better in a least one mathematics course numbered 300 or above, or permission of instructor. This course deals with the fundamentals of complex analysis, including basic properties of complex numbers, analytic functions, harmonic functions, integration, Taylor and Laurent series. Semesters Offered: Fall - even years Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 420 - Combinatorial Mathematics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MTH 220 and a grade of “C” or better in a 300-level mathematics course or permission of instructor. A study of combinatorial methods for enumeration, analysis and optimization of discrete structures, such as arrangements, partially ordered sets, graphs, and polytopes. The methods include binomial coefficients and other combinatorial functions, recurrence relations, and generating functions. Semesters Offered: Fall - even years Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 421 - Time Series Analysis [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MTH 347 with a grade of “C” or better or permission of instructor. The course will cover techniques of modeling data that are collected sequentially. Topics to be covered include a review of basic ideas of modeling a continuous variable, time series regression, autocorrelation, decomposition methods, exponential smoothing, and ARMA (Autoregressive Moving Average) models. The course will use statistical programming language. Data from a variety of fields will be studied. Counts toward the statistics minor; does not count toward the minor, BA or BS in Mathematics. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 424 - Probability Theory and Applications [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 281 or MTH 283, MTH 284 or MTH 288, and a 300-level mathematics course or permission of instructor. General probability (set functions, basic axioms, independence); Bayes theorem; univariate probability distributions (probabilities, moments, variance, mode, percentiles, transformations); multivariate probability distributions (central limit theorem, joint conditional and marginal distributions -probabilities, moments, variance, covariance); discrete and continuous time Markov chains; selected applications. Course makes extensive use of appropriate software. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 431 - Categorical Data Analysis [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MTH 347 with a grade of “C” or better or permission of instructor. The course will cover techniques of modeling data for data that are categorical rather than continuous in nature. Topics to be covered include joint, marginal, and conditional probabilities, relative risk, odds ratios, generalized linear models, logistic regression, multi-category logit models, and log linear models. The course will utilize data examples from the fields of biology, medicine, health, epidemiology, environmental science, and psychology. The course will use a statistical programming language. Counts toward the statistics minor; does not count toward the minor, BA or BS in Mathematics.. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 434 - Differential Geometry [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 281 or MTH 283, MTH 286, and at least one mathematics course numbered 300 or above or permission of instructor. This course focuses on the calculus, linear algebra, and geometry of curves and surfaces, as well as applications to engineering and science. Material covered will include the curvature and torsion of curves, Gaussian and mean curvatures of surfaces, minimal surfaces, and geodesics, Course makes extensive use of a computer system, such as Maple. Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 435 - Statistical Consulting and Programming [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MTH 347 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor. This course will have students work in consulting teams with university or community partners on real-world case studies of statistical methods learned in previous courses. Students will prepare written reports and oral presentations that discuss the findings of the analysis. In addition, students will learn data manipulation and graphics skills involving the SAS and R software packages. Counts toward the statistics minor; does not count toward the minor, BA or BS in Mathematics. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 436 - Design and Analysis of Experiments [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 347 or permission of instructor. This course provides a review of basic statistical concepts and a comprehensive introduction to statistical methods of designing experiments and analyzing data. A variety of experimental designs are covered, and analysis of variance is presented as the primary technique for analyzing data from designed experiments, and in discriminating between various possible statistical models. Students will learn how to use Statistical Software for data manipulation and data analysis. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 458 - Abstract Algebra II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MTH 358, or permission from the instructor. An introduction to rings, fields, and Galois theory, including classical problems on duplicatiing the cube, trisection of an angle, and construction of regular polygons, as well as non-solvability of general quintics by radicals. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 467 - Applied Regression Models [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MTH 347 or permission of instructor. An applied data analysis course focused on regression. A review of simple linear regression will progress into using more than one predictor variable to predict another. Topics will include model checking, variable selection methods, dummy variables, and diagnostic measures. Instruction will include the use of a statistical programming language. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 482 - Topics in Number Theory [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MTH 301 or permission of instructor. This course presents advanced topics in number theory. Topics may include primality testing, prime number generation, integer factorization, discrete logarithms, elliptic curves and advanced cryptographic protocols, and other topics chosen by the instructor. Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 487 - Dynamical Systems [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MTH 284 or MTH 288, MTH 286, and at least one mathematics course numbered 300 or above, or permission of instructor. Systems of differential equations, local and global behavior of a vector field in the plane, discrete dynamical systems, structural stability, the Poincare-Bendixon theorem, bifurcations, chaos, and strange attractors. Course includes use of a computer algebra system, such as Maple or MATLAB. Semesters Offered: Spring - even years Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 491 - Financial Mathematics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in MTH 281 or 283, or permission of the instructor. Basic mathematical interest theory and time value of money, annuities, loan repayment, bonds, equations of value and yield rates, interest rate sensitivity, stocks and financial markets, arbitrage, term structure of interest rates and derivatives. It is designed to prepare for the SOA Exam FM/CAS Exam 2 (Financial Mathematics Exam). Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 493 - Special Topics In Mathematics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in at least one mathematics course numbered 300 or above, or permission of instructor. Detailed study of a selected topic in advanced mathematics. Topic will vary, depending on instructor. May be repeated for credit for a total of 18 credit hours with a change of topic. Consult Mathematics Department for current information. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 493H - H: Special Topics in Mathematics - Honors [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): At least one mathematics course at the 300 level or above. Honors Standing or permission of the Department Honors Program Liasion. Detailed study of a selected topic in advanced mathematics.Topics will vary, depending on instructor.May be repeated for credit for a total of 20 credit hours with a change of topic. This course will demand mathematical rigor to a degree beyond regular mathematics courses.In addition, students will play a more active role in the discovery and exploration of mathematical truth.Consult the Mathematics Department for current information. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 496 - Senior Project [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. MTH 396 (grade of S) and at least two other mathematics courses numbered 300 or above, or departmental approval. Prerequisite or corequisite: At least one other mathematics course numbered 400 or above, or departmental approval. Working individually with a faculty supervisor, each student will read papers in technical journals, make an oral presentation, and write a technical report. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 496H - Honors Project [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: At least two mathematics courses numbered 300 or above, or approval of the Department Honors Liaison Officer. Students will work individually with a mathematics faculty investigating a mathematical or statistical topic of mutual interest. Students will be required to read articles assigned by the faculty member. A student’s work will consist of a written pre-proposal, and a final paper complete with Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and References. In addition, students will give an oral presentation of their work to department faculty and students. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	MTH 497 - Readings In Mathematics [1-4 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Topics studied under supervision of an advisor. May be repeated for credit for a total of 20 credit hours with a change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
Mechanical Egr Tech
	MET 201 - Statics for Engineering Technology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MTH 149 or equivalent, PHY 221 or equivalent. Pre or corequisite: ESC 120. Introductory level statics. Analysis of static equilibrium of trusses and frames including forces in members and joints. Section and mass properties, friction, centroids, moment of inertia, radius of gyration and virtual work. Laboratory work will consist of experiments that reinforce the theory (lectures). Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MET 202 - Dynamics for Engineering Technology [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MET 201 or equivalent. Statics for Engineering Technology. Introductory level dynamics. Dynamic of particles and bodies in translation or rotation; the kinematics of plane motion, relative motion, the concept of force, mass, and acceleration; work and energy, impulse and momentum. Laboratory work will consist of experiments that reinforce the theory (lectures). Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MET 320 - Mechanics Of Materials [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: associate-degree-level calculus and statics, or MTH 149 or equivalent and MET 201 or equivalent. Stress under combined loading, stress concentration factors, design stresses, Mohr’s circle, endurance limit and fatigue life, and deflection of variable section beams, method of superposition, bucking. Temperature changes and press fits. Combined stress failure theories. Selection and processing of engineering metals, plastics, and composites. Heat-treating, cold working, and residual stresses. Temperature effects on strength, creep, and ductility. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MET 330 - Advanced Dynamics & Vibrations [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: associate-degree-level calculus and statics, or MTH 149 or equivalent and MET 201 or equivalent. Displacement, velocity and acceleration of particles and rigid bodies with combined translation and rotation. Reaction and inertia forces and mass and polar moments of inertia. Analysis by equations of motion, force-acceleration, work-energy, and impulse-momentum. Conservative and non-conservative forces and moments. Free and forced vibrations, natural frequency, and fundamentals of damping and vibration isolation. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MET 345 - Thermodynamics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: associate-degree-level calculus, physics, and dynamics; or MTT 169 or equivalent, PHY 221 or equivalent, and MET 202 or equivalent. Co-requisites: MTT 300. The study of the classical thermodynamics approach to control volumes and control masses; properties and processes of liquids and gases; the zeroth, first, and second laws applied to control volumes and control masses. Fluid power systems. Refrigeration and heat pump systems. Power and refrigeration cycles. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MET 350 - Fluid Mechanics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MTT 300 or equivalent, PHY 221 or equivalent. The fundamentals of fluid mechanics, including the properties of fluids, pressure, hydrostatics and dynamics of fluid flow. Laminar and turbulent flow, friction losses, and sizing of pipes. Pump section and application. Selected course topics are included as computer programming projects. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MET 351 - Thermal Fluid Lab [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MET 345 or equivalent, MET 350 (as a prerequisite or corequisite) or equivalent. Laboratory experiments in selected topics in fluids flow, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. Introduction to validity of measurements, statistical analysis, error and uncertainty analysis. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MET 410 - Design Of Machine Elements [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MET 320 or equivalent, MET 330 or equivalent, MTT 301 or equivalent. Design, analysis, and selection of components used in machines, including shafts, gears, clutches, brakes, bearings, fasteners, springs, and bolted and welded frames. Determination of appropriate design stresses and deflections for strength, durability, and function. Selection of materials and processing and manufacturing considerations. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MET 411 - Mechanical Measurement Laboratory [1 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MET 320 or equivalent, MET 330 or equivalent, MTT 301 or equivalent. Principles and application of mechanical instrumentation and experimentation. Sensing elements, signal conditioning, data acquisition, statistical analysis of data, and instrumentation system design. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MET 420 - Heat Transfer [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MET 320 or equivalent, MET 330 or equivalent, MTT 301 or equivalent. The mechanisms of heat transfer, including conduction in one and two dimensions, forced and free convection, internal and external flows, heat exchangers, and introduction to radiation. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MET 445 - Solid Modeling Applications [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Associate-degree-level CAE design course, and MET 410 or equivalent (as a prerequisite or corequisite). Development and application of solid models of components and assemblies in engineering design and analysis. Use of solid models in problems related to component design, stress analysis, fluid flow, heat transfer, machine dynamics, and assembly interference. Production of engineering drawings, visual representations, and data files for machining and rapid prototyping. Accuracy and validity considerations of solid models. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MET 450 - Mechanical System Design [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MET 330 or equivalent, MET 410 or equivalent. Design and analysis of mechanical systems made up of gears, clutches, brakes, bearings, bolted and welded frames, considering interactions among components. Use of standard components. Determination of appropriate design stresses and deflections for strength, durability, and function. Optimization of assembly for cost, weight, durability, etc. Consideration of professional responsibilities in design. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MET 470 - Senior Design A [1 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior standing and all required 300-level program courses. Planning for the capstone course, MET 480 Senior Design B, to demonstrate the ability to define a problem in engineering terms and develop a realistic plan to complete an engineering project. A comprehensive written plan including budget, equipment requirements, time schedule, problem description, design alternatives, and tentative design will be prepared. Students are expected to extend their knowledge through self-study and research in developing and assessing design options. Ethical, legal, and environmental considerations are included. Students are encouraged to propose team projects. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MET 480 - Senior Design B [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MET 470 in previous semester, or permission of instructor. Capstone course to demonstrate mastery of analysis and design techniques and engineering judgment applied to a realistic engineering problem. A comprehensive report including research, testing, and analysis results will be required along with an oral presentation. Professional, ethical, social, and legal considerations will be considered Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	MET 494 - Advanced Topics in MET [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Senior standing. Topics of current technical interest, applying core concepts across the mechanical engineering technology curriculum. NOTE: The content of this course changes periodically to provide the injection of recent technological topic areas and subject material into the curriculum. May be repeated for credit for a total of 6 credit hours with a change of topic. Technical Elective. Semesters Offered: When demand is sufficient Click here for the schedule of courses
	MET 497 - Special Topics Met [1-6 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor. Independent study on a special topic or project under the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit for a total of 9 credit hours with a change of topic. Technical Elective. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
Mechanical Engineering
	MCE 180 - Computer Aided Engineering I [2 credit(s)] Use of rendering software to represent mechanical components; mechanical drawings; geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; introduction to assemblies. Semesters Offered: Every Fall Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 181 - Computer Aided Engineering II [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MCE 180. Advanced features of rendering software to represent mechanical components and assemblies; top-down modeling; bill of materials; sheet metal assembly; mold design; surface generation; file export for rapid prototyping; introduction to FEA. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 260 - Kinematics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: ESC 152, ESC 202, MTH 281. Determination of the displacement, velocity, and acceleration of planar mechanisms; synthesis of linkages for specified positions and motion; analysis and design of cams. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 276 - Eng Materials & Manuf Processes [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MCE 181. Co-requisite: MCE 286. Pre- or co-requisite: ESC 120. Material properties and their modification through material processing; manufacturing processes utilized in the production various products and components. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 286 - Manufacturing Processes Lab [1 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MCE 181. Co-requisite: MCE 276. Application of the manufacturing process to the transformation of parts. Use of simple production equipment to the production of simple parts. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 324 - Introduction to Heat Transfer [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ESC 250, ESC 301. Steady and unsteady conduction in one- and two-dimensions; forced convection, internal and external flows; elements of thermal system design. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 362 - Machine Analysis [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ESC 211, MCE 181, MCE 276. Review of multidimensional stress, strain, and resulting deflection for various geometries and loading conditions; stress concentation; contact stress; static failure theories for ductile and brittle materials; column/strut loading and failure prediction; fracture mechanics. Use of modern analysis tools and comparison to classical equation-based solutions. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 365 - Machine Design I [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MCE 362. Design of machine components within the framework of realistic constraints such as cost, size, weight, materials, and safety; fatigue failure analysis. Design and analysis of components subjected to static and dynamic loads: clutches, brakes, springs, shafts & shaft components, welded joints, screws, fasteners & non-permanent joints. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 371 - Vibrations [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ESC 202, ESC 250. Single- and multi- degree of freedom system analysis; free and forced excitation; transient and steady state response; applications of vibration analysis for isolation and absorption; case studies in application of vibration analysis; term project. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 403 - Modeling and Simulation of Mechatronic Systems [3 credit(s)] Co-requisite: MCE 441. Unified approach to modeling of dynamic systems using bond graphs, with emphasis in electromechanical systems; object-oriented and automated modeing concepts; computer simulation. Semesters Offered: Fall - even years Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 421 - Applied Thermodynamics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: ESC 321. Co-requisite: MCE 481. Entropy,irreversibility, second law efficiency, combined gas-vapor power cycles, cogeneration; air power, refrigeration, and heat pump cycle and system analysis; gas mixtures and psychrometrics; combustion fundamentals, chemical reactions, chemical and phase equilibrium; energy conversion systems analysis and design. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 424 - Applied Heat Transfer [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: ESC 321, MCE 324. Convective heat and mass transfer analogies; free and forced convection; phase change; radiation in enclosure and gaseous media; thermal systems analysis and design of heat exchangers, heat pipes, solar systems, humidifiers. Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 425 - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MCE 324. Design of heating, air-cpnditioning, and total- energy systems to provide thermal environments for building structures ranging in scope from single residence to integrated commercial, apartment, or industrial complexes. Course includes factors affecting human comfort, psychometrics, heating and air-conditioning systems, heat pumps, geothermal systems, and utilization of solar energy; computer simulation of transient and steady-state heating and cooling loads in buildings; the selection of controls and appropriate equipment size. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 430 - Applied Fluid Mechanics [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: ESC 301, ESC 321. Navier-Stokes equations; scaling; boundary layer analysis; momentum-integral techniques; friction and pressure drag and lift; applications to aerodynamics; compressible flow; turbomachinery; complex piping systems. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 441 - Linear Control Systems [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ESC 350, MCE 371. Introduction to mathematical modeling and design of engineering dynamic systems; controller design; stability analysis; root-locus techniques; Bode diagrams; transient and steady-state response; design of closed-loop control systems. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 444 - Applied Combustion Processes [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MCE 324. Pre or co-requisite: MCE 421. Review of chemical kinetics; conservation equations for multicomponent reacting systems; premixed laminar flames. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 445 - Modern Controls [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MCE 441 with grade of B or higher. Design of MIMO control systems; state space analysis; state space design of regulator systems; linear quadratic regulator problem; optimal observer design; computer simulation of control systems. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 446 - Principles of Turbomachinery [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite(s): ESC 301, ESC 321. Derivation of fluid and thermodynamic relations along with passage losses for turbomachinery. Applications include analysis and design of axial and radial flow turbines, compressors and pumps. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 450 - Design Project I [2 credit(s)] Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Completion of junior year program in mechanical engineering. Course requires the preparation of an engineering system design or project proposal covering problem identification, conceptual design, and the schedule of work required to carry out the project. (Projects are carried out in MCE 451 in a subsequent term.) Concurrent seminars on methodology, decision-making, and design evaluations. Semesters Offered: Every Fall General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Speaking Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 451 - Design Project II [3 credit(s)] Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, MCE 450. Execution of the engineering project planned in MCE 450 Design Project I culminating in proof of concept hardware and/or thorough analysis. Progress reports, presentations, and formal report required. Semesters Offered: Every Spring General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Speaking Across Curriculum, Capstone Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 465 - Advanced Machine Analysis [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MCE 365. Finite element analysis of stresses and deflections in complex mechanical systems under static and dynamic loading; integration of 2D- and 3D-CAD models with analysis software; comparison of finite element analysis with theoretical and empirical results. Semesters Offered: Every Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 466 - Machine Design II [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: MCE 365. Design and analysis of power transmission components for static and fatigue loading: gears, belts, chains, shafts, and pulleys; use of keys, pins, splines, brakes, and clutches; analysis of rolling element bearings. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 467 - Lubrication and Bearing Design [3 credit(s)] Prerequisite: ESC 301, MCE 365. Design of bearings for hydrodynamic, hydrostatic, and elastohydrodynamic lubrication regimes. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 470 - Engineering Measurements [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ESC 211, ESC 301, ESC 315, MCE 324, MCE 371. Co-requisite: MCE 480. Introduction to engineering measurements; standards and calibration; sensors and measurement system characteristics; signal conditioning and digital signal processing; instrumentation interfacing concepts; measurement errors and statistical treatment of experimental data. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 480 - Measurements Lab [1 credit(s)] Co-requisite: MCE 470. Engineering experimentation and measurements of physical parameters: temperature, pressure, displacement, velocity, acceleration, flow, strain; use of bench top instrumentation; characteristics and selection of sensors; calibration; measurement and experimental standards. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 481 - Thermodynamics Lab [1 credit(s)] Co-requisite: MCE 421. Laboratory experimentation to demonstrate and verify thermodynamic processes; phase change; psychrometrics; heat engines/heat pumps; energy conversion. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 483 - Thermal Systems Laboratory [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MCE 324, MCE 470, MCE 480. Experimentation and analysis of thermal/fluid systems; energy balances; performance measurements of devices and systems; data analysis and correlation; elements of experimental design. Semesters Offered: Fall - even years Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 484 - Control Systems Laboratory [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MCE 441, MCE 470, MCE 480. Application of linear control theory to experimental study of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic control systems, simulation of control systems. Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 485 - Fluid Power Systems Laboratory [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: ESC 301, MCE 371. Introduction to hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power; design and analysis of components and systems; experimental evaluation of component behavior and verification of analytical modeling. Semesters Offered: Spring - odd years Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 486 - Vibration Analysis and DSP Lab [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: MCE 371, MCE 470, MCE 480. Introduction to experimental structural dynamic analysis; Fourier series representation of functions; Fast Fourier Transform and associated spectral functions: power spectrum, power spectral density, cross power spectrum, frequency response, coherence, cepstrum analysis; excitation techniques and the use of window functions. Laboratory project required Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 493 - Special Topics In Mechanical Engineering [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior standing and instructor’s permission. Special offering of course material in an area of current interest to students, faculty, and the professional community. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses
	MCE 495H - Honors Research [3 credit(s)] Prerequisites: Senior honors students and advisor permission. The student will be involved with an engineering research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The specific responsibilities of the student will be arranged by mutual consent of the student, the faculty member and the student’s undergraduate advisor. Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring Click here for the schedule of courses

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Course Descriptions

Course Numbering System

MTH 147 - Statistical Concepts with Applications

MTH 148 - Mathematics for Business Majors I

MTH 149 - Mathematics for Business Majors II

MTH 167 - Precalculus Mathematics I

MTH 168 - Precalculus Mathematics II

MTH 180 - Operation STEM Calculus

MTH 181 - Calculus I

MTH 181H - H: Honors Calculus I - Honors

MTH 182 - Calculus II

MTH 182H - H: Honors Calculus II - Honors

MTH 197 - STEM Peer Teacher Skills & Strategies

MTH 201 - Functions and Modeling

MTH 220 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics

MTH 281 - Multivariable Calculus

MTH 283 - Multivariable Calculus For Engineers

MTH 284 - Matrices For Engineers

MTH 286 - Introduction To Differential Equations

MTH 288 - Linear Algebra

MTH 301 - Introduction to Number Theory

MTH 311 - Numerical Analysis

MTH 323 - Statistical Methods

MTH 325 - Patterns, Reasoning, & Proof for Middle School Teachers

MTH 326 - Number Systems and Operations for Mid Sch Teachers

MTH 327 - Algebra and Functions for Middle School Teachers

MTH 328 - Measurement and Geometry for Middle School Teachers

MTH 329 - Data Analysis and Probability for Middle School Teachers

MTH 330 - Conversational Calculus for Middle School Teachers

MTH 333 - Geometry

MTH 347 - Applied Statistics

MTH 358 - Abstract Algebra

MTH 386 - Differential Equations

MTH 396 - Junior Seminar

MTH 401 - Mathematical Modeling

MTH 415 - Real Analysis

MTH 416 - Complex Analysis

MTH 420 - Combinatorial Mathematics

MTH 421 - Time Series Analysis

MTH 424 - Probability Theory and Applications

MTH 431 - Categorical Data Analysis

MTH 434 - Differential Geometry

MTH 435 - Statistical Consulting and Programming

MTH 436 - Design and Analysis of Experiments

MTH 458 - Abstract Algebra II

MTH 467 - Applied Regression Models

MTH 482 - Topics in Number Theory

MTH 487 - Dynamical Systems

MTH 491 - Financial Mathematics

MTH 493 - Special Topics In Mathematics

MTH 493H - H: Special Topics in Mathematics - Honors

MTH 496 - Senior Project

MTH 496H - Honors Project

MTH 497 - Readings In Mathematics

MET 201 - Statics for Engineering Technology

MET 202 - Dynamics for Engineering Technology

MET 320 - Mechanics Of Materials

MET 330 - Advanced Dynamics & Vibrations

MET 345 - Thermodynamics

MET 350 - Fluid Mechanics

MET 351 - Thermal Fluid Lab

MET 410 - Design Of Machine Elements

MET 411 - Mechanical Measurement Laboratory

MET 420 - Heat Transfer

MET 445 - Solid Modeling Applications

MET 450 - Mechanical System Design

MET 470 - Senior Design A

MET 480 - Senior Design B

MET 494 - Advanced Topics in MET

MET 497 - Special Topics Met

MCE 180 - Computer Aided Engineering I

MCE 181 - Computer Aided Engineering II

MCE 260 - Kinematics

MCE 276 - Eng Materials & Manuf Processes

MCE 286 - Manufacturing Processes Lab

MCE 324 - Introduction to Heat Transfer

MCE 362 - Machine Analysis

MCE 365 - Machine Design I

MCE 371 - Vibrations

MCE 403 - Modeling and Simulation of Mechatronic Systems