Professors G.D.Allen, G.A.Battle,
G.R.Blakley, H.P.Boas, A.Boggess (Head), I.Borosh, J. H. Bramble,
H.Cao, G.Chen, P. Cohen, R. G. Douglas, K. J. Dykema, T. Erdelyi,
R. E. Ewing, C. Foias, S.A.Fulling, S.C.Geller, R. Grigorchuk,
D.J.Hartfiel, D.A.Hensley, A.M.Hobbs, W.B.Johnson, P. Kuchment,
D. R. Larson, R. Lazarov, D.R.Lewis, P. Lima-Filho, F.J.Narcowich,
J. E. Pasciak, C.Pearcy, W.L.Perry, M.S.Pilant, G.Pisier, J.T.Pitts,
K. R. Rajagopal, J. N. Reddy, W.Rundell, J F. Schielack, T.Schlumprecht,
J. C. Slattery, K.C.Smith, R.R.Smith, P.F.Stiller, E.Straube,
J.R.Walton, J.D.Ward, C. H. Yan, J.Zhou, J.Zinn; Associate
Professors D.L.Barrow, P. Daripa, R.D.DeBlassie, R.A.Gustafson,
T.R.Kiffe, B. D. Lowe, A. Poltoratski, M.H.Rahe, J. M. Rojas,
F. Sottile, V. P.Schielack, Jr., N.Sivakumar, M.J.Stecher,
S.D.Taliaferro, T.I.Vogel, P.B.Yasskin; Assistant
Professors M. Aguiar, G. Berkolaiko, Y. Efendiev, P. Howard,
M. Papanikolas, G. Petrova, B. Popov, H. Schenck, Z. Sunik,
S. Witherspoon; Senior Lecturers A.
L. Austin, A.Belmonte, L. Cardenas, M. Drost, J.Epstein, D.
Manuel, H. Moghbelli, M. Mogilevsky, J. Whitfield; Lecturers T.
Ambartsoumian, M. Arnold, H. Axelson, K. Bollinger, C. Chen,
L. Chen, L. Cox, A. Garza, J. E. Kahlig, G. S. Klein, D. Lazarov,
J. Lewis, R. Marvit, P. Poage, K. Reeder, S. Scarborough, N.
Simpson
102. Algebra. (3-0). Credit
3. I, II, S
Sets, structure of number system; absolute values, solution
sets of equations of second and higher degree, of systems
of equations, and of inequalities; relations and functions,
graphical representations, variation, progressions, mathematical
induction, determinants.
103. Plane Trigonometry.
(3-0). Credit 3.
Definitions of trigonometric functions, evaluation of functions
of special angles, fundamental relations, solution of triangles,
trigonometric reductions, angular measure, functions of composite
angle, logarithms, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric
equations.
131. Mathematical Concepts--Calculus.
(3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S
Limits and continuity; rates of change, slope; differentiation:
the derivative, maxima and minima; integration: the definite
and indefinite integral techniques; curve fitting. Prerequisites:
High school algebra I and II and geometry. Credit will not
be given for more than one of MATH 131, 142, 151 and 171.
141. Business Mathematics
I. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S
Linear equations and applications, linear forms and systems
of linear equations, matrix algebra and applications, linear
programming (graphical and simplex methods), probability
and applications, statistics. Prerequisites: High school
algebra I and II and geometry. Credit will not be given for
more than one of MATH 141 and 166.
142. Business Mathematics
II. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S
Derivatives, curve sketching and optimization, techniques
of derivatives, logarithms and exponential functions with
applications, integrals, techniques and applications of integrals,
multivariate calculus. Prerequisites: High school algebra
I and II and geometry or satisfactory performance on a qualifying
examination. Credit will not be given for more than one of
MATH 131, 142, 151 and 171.
150. Functions, Trigonometry
and Linear Systems. (3-2). Credit 4. I, II, S
Graphs, functions, college algebra and trigonometry, linear
systems and vectors.
151. Engineering Mathematics
I. (3-2). Credit 4. I, II, S
Rectangular coordinates, vectors, analytic geometry, functions,
limits, derivatives of functions, applications, integration,
computer algebra (Maple). Prerequisites: High school algebra
I and II, trigonometry and geometry; MATH150 or satisfactory
performance on a qualifying exam. Credit will not be given
for more than one of MATH 131, 142, 151 and 171.
152. Engineering Mathematics
II. (3-2). Credit 4. I, II, S
Differentiation and integration techniques and their applications
(area, volumes, work), improper integrals, approximate integration,
analytic geometry, vectors, infinite series, power series,
Taylor series, computer algebra (Maple). Prerequisite: MATH
151 or equivalent. Credit will not be given for both MATH
152 and 172.
166. Topics in Contemporary
Mathematics II. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S
Finite mathematics, matrix theory, probability theory,
game theory. Prerequisites: High school algebra I and II
and geometry. Credit will not be given for more than one
of MATH 141 and 166.
170. Freshman Mathematics
Laboratory. (0-2). Credit 1.
Computing and problem solving laboratory; introduction
to the various mathematical disciplines; development of skills
in mathematical problem solving and skills in teamwork. May
be taken two times for credit. Prerequisites: Concurrent
enrollment in MATH 171 or 172; admission to College of Science.
171. Analytic Geometry and
Calculus. (4-0). Credit 4. I, II
Vectors, functions, limits, derivatives, Mean Value Theorem,
applications of derivatives, integrals, Fundamental Theorem
of Calculus, computer algebra (Maple). Prerequisite: MATH
150 or satisfactory performance on a qualifying examination.
Credit will not be given for more than one of MATH 131, 142,
151 and 171.
172. Calculus. (4-0). Credit
4. I, II
Techniques of integration, applications of integrals, improper
integrals, sequences, infinite series, vector algebra and
solid analytic geometry, computer algebra (Maple). Prerequisite:
MATH 151 or 171. Credit will not be given for both MATH 152
and 172.
220. Fundamentals of Discrete
Mathematics. (3-0). Credit 3.
Foundations of mathematics including logic, set theory,
combinatorics, and number theory. Prerequisite: MATH 172.
221. Several Variable Calculus.
(4-0). Credit 4. I, II
Vector algebra and solid analytic geometry; calculus of
functions of several variables; Lagrange multipliers; multiple
integration, theory, methods and application; line and surface
integrals, Green's and Stokes' theorems; Jacobians. Prerequisite:
MATH 172 or approval of instructor. Credit will not be given
for more than one of MATH 221, 251 and 253.
222. Linear Algebra. (3-0).
Credit 3. I, II
Linear equations and matrices; real vector spaces, linear
transformations, change of bases, determinants, eigenvalues
and eigenvectors, diagonalization, inner products. Prerequisites:
MATH 152 or 172; MATH 220 or approval of instructor.
251. Engineering Mathematics
III. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S
Vector calculus, calculus of functions of several variables,
partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, multiple
integration, line integrals, Stokes' theorems. Prerequisite:
MATH152 or equivalent. Credit will not be given for more
than one of MATH 221, 251 and 253.
253. Engineering Mathematics
III. (3-2). Credit 4. I, II, S
Vector calculus; calculus of functions of several variables,
partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, multiple
integration, Green's and Stokes' theorems, computer algebra
(Maple). Prerequisite: MATH152 or equivalent. Credit will
not be given for more than one of MATH 221, 251 and 253.
285. Directed Studies. Credit
1 to 4.
Special problems not covered by any other lower-division
course in the curriculum; intended for freshman and sophomore
students. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
289. Special Topics in...
Credit 1 to 4.
Selected topics in an identified area of mathematics. May
be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
302. Discrete Mathematics.
(3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S
Formal structures for describing data, algorithms and computing
devices; theory and applications of sets, graphs and algebraic
structures. Prerequisite: MATH 152.
304. Linear Algebra. (3-0).
Credit 3. I, II, S
Introductory course in linear algebra covering abstract
ideas of vector space and linear transformation as well as
models and applications of these concepts, such as systems
of linear equations, matrices and determinants. Prerequisite:
MATH 152.
308. Differential Equations.
(3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S
Linear ordinary differential equations, solutions in series,
solutions using Laplace transforms, systems of differential
equations. Prerequisites: MATH 251 or equivalent; knowledge
of computer algebra system (Maple).
311. Topics in Applied Mathematics
I. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S
Matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues,
eigenvectors, diagonalization of symmetric matrices; vector
analysis, including normal derivative, gradient, divergence,
curl, line and surface integrals, Gauss', Green's and Stokes'
theorems. Prerequisites: MATH 221, 251 or 253; MATH 308 or
concurrent enrollment therein.
325. The Mathematics of
Interest. (3-0). Credit 3.
The mathematical theory associated with interest; annuities;
internal rate of return; coupon bonds; valuation of noncallable
bonds; yield of maturity; interest rate sensitivity; duration
and convexity; reinvestment risk; total return; compound
return; STRIPS; yield curve; short selling; hedge ratio;
bond swaps. Prerequisites: MATH 142, 151 or 171; junior classification.
365. Structure of Mathematics
I. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S
Informal logic, sets, relations,
functions, whole numbers, numeration systems, binary operations,
integers, elementary number theory, modular systems, rational
numbers and the system of real numbers. Designed primarily
for elementary teacher certification. Others must have
consent of instructor. Prerequisite: Completion of core
curriculum mathematics requirement.
366. Structure of Mathematics
II. (3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S
Geometry, measurement and coordinate geometry. Designed
primarily for elementary teacher certification. Others must
have consent of instructor. Prerequisite: MATH 365.
367. Basic Concepts of Geometry.
(3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S
Formal development of geometry: finite, non-Euclidean and
Euclidean. Designed primarily for elementary mathematics
teacher certification. Others must have consent of instructor.
Prerequisites: MATH 131; MATH 366 or equivalent.
368. Introduction to Abstract
Mathematical Structures. (3-0). Credit 3.
Mathematical proofs, sets, relations, functions, infinite
cardinal numbers, algebraic structures, structure of the
real line; designed primarily for elementary teacher certification.
Prerequisites: MATH 131, 166, 367; approval of instructor.
375. Intermediate Real Analysis.
(3-0). Credit 3.
Development of the real numbers, limits, foundations and
major theorems of calculus. Designed primarily for mathematics
teacher certification. Others must have consent of instructor.
Prerequisites: MATH 152; MATH 220 or equivalent.
376. Intermediate Abstract
Algebra. (3-0). Credit 3. II
Relations, functions, binary operators, rings, homomorphisms,
integral domains and fields. Designed primarily for mathematics
teacher certification. Others must have consent of instructor.
Prerequisites: MATH 220 or 302; MATH 304 or equivalent.
401. Advanced Engineering
Mathematics. (3-0). Credit 3. II
Engineering mathematics including Perturbation Theory,
Fourier series and partial differential equations. Designed
primarily for engineering majors. Others must have consent
of instructor. Prerequisite: MATH 308.
403. Mathematics and Technology.
(3-0). Credit 3.
Mathematical problem-solving and communication through
the use of various technologies (both hardware and software).
Intended primarily, but not limited to, students working
toward teacher certification. Prerequisite: MATH 367 or MATH
467 or approval of instructor.
407. Complex Variables.
(3-0). Credit 3.
Fundamental theory of analytic functions, including residues
and their applications. Prerequisite: MATH 221 or equivalent.
409. Advanced Calculus I.
(3-0). Credit 3. I, II
Axioms of the real number system; point set theory of R1;
compactness, completeness and connectedness; continuity and
uniform continuity; sequences, series; theory of Riemann
integration. Prerequisites: MATH 220 and 221.
410. Advanced Calculus II.
(3-0). Credit 3. I, II
Differential and integral calculus of functions defined
on Rm including inverse and implicit function theorems and
change of variable formulas for integration; uniform convergence.
Prerequisites: MATH 222 and 409.
411. Mathematical Probability.
(3-0). Credit 3. I, II
Probability spaces, discrete and continuous random variables,
special distributions, joint distributions, expectations,
law of large numbers, the central limit theorem. Prerequisite:
MATH 221 or equivalent.
412. Theory of Partial Differential
Equations. (3-0). Credit 3. I
Formulation and solution of partial
differential equations of mathematical physics; Fourier
series and transform methods, complex variable methods,
methods of characteristics and first order equations. Prerequisite:
MATH 308 or 451 or approval of instructor.
414. Fourier Series and
Wavelets. (3-0). Credit 3.
Fourier series and wavelets with applications to data compression
and signal processing. Prerequisite: MATH222 or 304 or 311.
415. Modern Algebra I. (3-0).
Credit 3. I
Groups, rings, fields. Prerequisite: MATH 222.
416. Modern Algebra II.
(3-0) Credit 3. II
Continuation of topics introduced in MATH 415. Prerequisite:
MATH 415.
417. Numerical Analysis
I. (3-3). Credit 4. I, II, S
Linear systems, matrix decomposition and eigensystems,
numerical integration, interpolation and numerical solution
of ordinary differential equations. Prerequisites: MATH 222,
304 or 311; MATH 308 or equivalent; ability to program.
423. Linear Algebra II.
(3-0). Credit 3. I, II, S
Eigenvalues, diagonal and other canonical forms for similarity
and orthogonal similarity, applications to differential equations
and quadratic forms. Prerequisite: MATH 222 or 304 or approval
of instructor.
425. The Mathematics of
Contingent Claims. (3-0). Credit 3.
The mathematical theory associated with asset price dynamics;
binomial pricing models; Black-Scholes analysis; hedging;
volatility smile; implied volatility trees; implied binomial
trees. Prerequisite: MATH 172 or equivalent; MATH 308 or
equivalent; basic probability.
431. Structures and Methods
of Combinatorics. (3-0). Credit 3.
Enumerative techniques generating
functions, partially ordered sets, elementary graph theory,
elementary Ramsey theory. Prerequisite: MATH 220 or 302
or approval of instructor.
433. Applied Algebra. (3-0).
Credit 3. II, S
Sets, functions, graphs, finite state
machines, Boolean algebras, programming languages, groups
and monoids, optimization and computer design. Prerequisites:
MATH 220 or 302; MATH 222 or 304.
442. Mathematical Modeling.
(3-0). Credit 3.
The construction of mathematical models from areas such
as economics, game theory, integer programming, mathematical
biology and mathematical physics. Prerequisites: MATH 304
and 308 or equivalents.
446. Principles of Analysis
I. (3-0). Credit 3.
Construction of the real and complex numbers; topology
of metric spaces, compactness and connectedness; Cauchy sequences,
completeness and the Baire Category Theorem; Continuous Mappings;
introduction to Point-Set Topology. Prerequisites: MATH 409;
junior or senior classification.
447. Principles of Analysis
II. (3-0). Credit 3. II
Riemann-Stieltjes integration; sequences
and series of functions; the Stone-Weierstrass and Arzela-Ascoli
Theorems; introduction to Lebesgue measure theory and integration.
Prerequisites: MATH 409; MATH 446 or approval of instructor;
junior or senior classification.
451. Theory of Ordinary
Differential Equations. (3-0). Credit 3.
Existence and uniqueness of solutions to differential equations,
linear systems, nonlinear equations, stability analysis,
qualitative behavior of solutions, and modeling with differential
equations. Prerequisites: MATH 222 or equivalent; MATH 308
or equivalent.
467. Modern Geometry. (3-0).
Credit 3.
Rigorous development of Euclidean Geometry; Classic non-Euclidean
models; Matrix representations of transformations in R3;
Isometries; Transformation and symmetric groups; Similarity
and Affine transformations. Prerequisite: MATH 222 or 304.
470. Communications and
Cryptography. (3-0). Credit 3.
Introduction to coded communications, digital signatures,
secret sharing, one-way functions, authentication, error
control and data compression. Prerequisites: MATH 222 or
304 and CPSC 110 and approval of instructor.
485. Directed Studies. Credit
1 to 8. I, II, S
Special problems in mathematics not covered by any other
course in the curriculum. Work may be in either theory or
laboratory. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
489. Special Topics in...
Credit 1 to 4. I, II, S
Selected topics in an identified area of mathematics. May
be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
490. The Putnam Challenge.
(1-0). Credit 1.
Intensive individualized training for preparation for the
Putnam Exam, a national contest for mathematics majors. May
be taken four times for credit. Prerequisites: Approval of
instructor; junior or senior classification.
491. Research. Credit 1
to 3.
Active research of basic nature under supervision of Department
of Mathematics or affiliated department graduate faculty
member. Students can earn a maximum of 4 hours of credit
to use in their degree plans.Prerequisites: Mathematics or
Applied Mathematical Sciences major; junior classification
or approval of mathematics advisor.