MATHEMATICS HONORS (MAT)


MAT 1120. Calculus With Analytic Geometry II,
Honors/(4).F.


An honors section of MAT 1120. Enrollment by
invitation of the departmental honors committee. A
study of the logarithmic and exponential
functions, circular functions and their inverses,
techniques of integration, improper integrals,
infinite series, Taylor polynomial and power
series. Prerequisite: MAT 1110 (with a grade of C-
or higher). (NUMERICAL DATA) (CORE: MATHEMATICS)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




MAT 2510. Sophomore Honors Seminar/(3).S.


Proof techniques and their application to selected
mathematical topics. Enrollment by invitation of
the departmental honors committee. (Students may
not receive credit for both MAT 2510 and MAT
2110.) Prerequisite: the calculus sequence.
(WRITING; NUMERICAL DATA)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




MAT 3510. Junior Honors Seminar/(3).F;S.


Development of selected concepts related to modern
algebra, analysis, differential equations, and/or
probability/statistics not generally found in the
traditional curriculum. Enrollment by invitation
of departmental honors committee. Prerequisite:
calculus sequence, modern algebra, linear algebra.
May be repeated for credit when content is not
duplicated. (WRITING; NUMERICAL DATA)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




MAT 4510. Senior Honors Thesis/(3).F;S.


Independent study and research. Thesis directed by
a member of the Department of Mathematical
Sciences. Prerequisite: completion of MAT 3510 and
a 3.45 GPA in mathematics. Enrollment by
invitation of the departmental honors committee.
(WRITING)




MATHEMATICS (MAT)


MAT 0010. Developmental Mathematics/(3).F;S.


This course is intended for those persons who have
had previous exposure to Algebra but who still
have deficiencies and are not prepared for MAT
1010 or MAT 1020. It is mandatory for students
whose scores on the mathematics placement test
indicate a deficiency. The course content is
elementary algebra. Self-development and study
skills are emphasized. The course meets five days
per week, and counts as three hours credit toward
course load and full-time student eligibility, but
does not count toward hours required for
graduation (see "Institutional Credit").




MAT 1010. Introduction to Mathematics/(4).F;S.


This course is an introduction to mathematical
problem solving for the non-technical liberal arts
student. Emphasis is on the development of
conceptual understanding rather than on
computational drill. Using appropriate
computational tools including computers is
fundamental to the course. Problems are chosen
from management sciences, statistics, and
geometric and numerical patterns. Lecture three
hours, laboratory two hours. Not open to students
with credit for MAT 1020, 1025, 1030 or 1110.
Prerequisite: must pass the placement test or MAT
0010. (Must also pass the English Placement Test
or ENG 0900). (WRITING; NUMERICAL DATA; COMPUTER)
(CORE: MATHEMATICS)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




MAT 1020. College Algebra with
Applications/(4).F;S.


A study of the algebraic concepts and their
applications. Topics include algebraic relations
and functions, equations, exponents and
logarithms, inequalities, linear programming, and
elementary probability. Problem solving will be
emphasized throughout. Not open to students who
have credit for MAT 1025, 1030 or 1110. Not
appropriate preparation for MAT 1110.
Prerequisite: must pass placement test or MAT
0010. (NUMERICAL DATA) (CORE: MATHEMATICS)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




MAT 1025. Algebra and Elementary
Functions/(4).F;S.


An overview of algebraic concepts and a thorough
treatment of functions such as rational,
logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric.
Included will be a rigorous treatment of analytic
geometry. Recommended for students with less than
four units of high school mathematics who plan to
take MAT 1110. Students may not receive credit for
MAT 1020 after receiving credit for MAT 1025. Not
open to students who have credit for MAT 1110.
Prerequisite: must pass placement test or MAT
0010. (NUMERICAL DATA) (CORE: MATHEMATICS)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




MAT 1030. Calculus With Business
Applications/(4).F;S.


An introduction to the concepts of differentiation
and integration with particular emphasis upon
their applications to solving problems that arise
in business and economics. This course is designed
primarily for business and economics majors and is
not open to mathematics majors or students with
credit for MAT 1110. Prerequisite: MAT 1020 or MAT
1025 or equivalent. (NUMERICAL DATA; COMPUTER)
(CORE: MATHEMATICS)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




MAT 1110. Calculus With Analytic Geometry
I/(4).F;S.


A study of limits, continuity, differentiation,
applications of the derivative, the differential,
the definite integral, the fundamental theorem,
and applications of the definite integral.
Prerequisite: MAT 1025 (with a grade of C-  or
higher) or equivalent. (NUMERICAL DATA) (CORE:
MATHEMATICS)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




MAT 1120. Calculus With Analytic Geometry
II/(4).F;S.


A study of the logarithmic and exponential
functions, circular functions and their inverses,
techniques of integration, improper integrals,
infinite series, Taylor polynomial and power
series. Prerequisite: MAT 1110 (with a grade of C-
or higher). (NUMERICAL DATA) (CORE: MATHEMATICS)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




MAT 2030. Mathematics for the Elementary School
Teacher/(3).F;S.


This course is an introduction to mathematical
concepts, processes, and reasoning for the
prospective elementary school teacher. Topics
include patterns, relationships, functions, data,
probability, and statistics. Not open to
mathematics majors or minors. Prerequisite: MAT
1010 or permission of instructor. (NUMERICAL DATA)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




MAT 2110. Techniques of Proof/(3).F.


A study of methods of proof used in mathematics.
Topics include propositional calculus, predicate
calculus, and several first order theories.
Prerequisite: MAT 1110 or permission of
instructor. (WRITING)




MAT 2130. Calculus With Analytic Geometry
III/(4).F;S.


A study of parametric equations, vectors,
vector-valued functions, function of several
variables, double and triple integrals, and vector
analysis. Prerequisite: MAT 1120 (with a grade of
C- or higher). (NUMERICAL DATA)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




MAT 2240. Introduction to Linear Algebra/(3).F;S.


A study of vectors, matrices and linear
transformations, principally in two and three
dimensions, including treatments of systems of
linear equations, determinants, and eigenvalues.
Prerequisite: MAT 1120 or permission of
instructor. (COMPUTER)




MAT 2500. Independent Study/(1-3).F;S.




MAT 3010. History of Mathematics/(2).On Demand.


A study of the development of mathematical
thought, mathematics and culture, and the persons
who have made significant contributions to these.




MAT 3030. Investigating Mathematics and
Learning/(2).F;S.


A study of mathematics and learning related to K-6
students and prospective teachers. Topics include
assessment, number sense, numeration, and
numerical operations. Selected assessment and
instructional activities will be designed for
implementation with elementary students during
field placement experiences (CI/SPE 3000).
Prerequisite: MAT 2030. (Same as CI 3030.)




MAT 3110. Introduction to Modern Algebra/(3).F;S.


Topics covered include sets, functions,
equivalence relations, groups, rings, integral
domains, fields and homomorphisms of these
structures. Prerequisite: MAT 2240 or permission
of the instructor. (WRITING)




MAT 3130. Introduction to Differential
Equations/(3).F;S.


A theory of ordinary differential equations with
applications and classical methods for their
solutions including series and Laplace transform
techniques. Some numerical methods and
differential equations software might be
introduced. Prerequisite: MAT 2130, with MAT 2240
recommended.




MAT 3220. Introduction to Real Analysis I/(3).F.


A treatment of the calculus of real valued
functions of real variables including sequences,
limits of function, continuity and
differentiation. Prerequisite: MAT 2130 or
permission of the instructor. (WRITING)




MAT 3250. A Study of the Integers/(2).S.


A study of the integers beginning with the Peano
postulates and including the Fundamental Theorem
of Arithmetic, Diophantine equations, congruences,
Fermat's and Wilson's theorems, perfect numbers,
Euler's theorem. Fermat's conjecture and the
Goldbach conjecture. Emphasis will be on the
historical as well as the theoretical development
of the subject. Prerequisite: MAT 3110 or
permission of the instructor.




MAT 3310. Applications of Mathematics/(3).F.


A survey of problems in the physical, engineering,
biological and management sciences in which
undergraduate level mathematics is applied in the
formulation and solution. The course offers an
opportunity for students to bring all of their
mathematical background to bear on some specific
real-world problems. Prerequisites: MAT 2130 and
2240 or permission of instructor. (WRITING;
SPEAKING; NUMERICAL DATA; COMPUTER)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




MAT 3500. Independent Study/(1-3).F;S.




MAT 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S.


A supervised experience in the instructional
process on the university level through direct
participation in a classroom situation. Grading
will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis
only. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. May
be repeated for a total credit of three semester
hours.




MAT 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




MAT 3610. Introduction to Geometry/(3).F;S.


A study of the development of Euclidean geometry
including both the synthetic and the metric
approach. Topics to be considered include
parallelism and similarity, measurements, ruler
and compass constructions, and consideration of at
least one non-Euclidean geometry. Prerequisite:
MAT 1120. (SPEAKING)




MAT 3910. Introduction to the Logic and Structure
of Mathematics I/(4).F.


To be included are topics from abstract algebra,
geometry, number theory, mathematical logic,
trigonometry and an intuitive approach to
calculus. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing
or permission of instructor. (SPEAKING)




MAT 3915. Investigating Geometry with
Technology/(2).F.


Investigations of topics in geometry set in
technological environments. The course will
emphasize explorations and mathematical reasoning.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or
permission of instructor. (COMPUTER)




MAT 3920. Introduction to the Logic and Structure
of Mathematics II/(4).S.


This course is an extension of 3910. Prerequisite:
MAT 3910 or permission of the instructor.
(SPEAKING)




MAT 3940. Computer Algebra for Learning
Mathematics/(2).S.


An introduction to computer algebra systems such
as Derive, Maple V, and Mathematica. The course
will emphasize the use of symbolic algebra as a
tool in learning and doing mathematics through the
interplay of numeric, graphic and symbolic
calculations. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
standing or permission of instructor.




MAT 4010. Undergraduate Seminar/(1-3).On Demand.


(Permission to register must be given by the
department chairman.) (WRITING)




MAT 4015. Senior Seminar for Mathematics Majors in
Education/(3).F;S.


The course will address mathematics content and
pedagogy issues of importance to secondary
mathematics teachers. Class discussions, group
activities, written assignments, and oral
presentations will be integral parts of the
course. The course will use a problem-solving
approach to real world applications of a number of
mathematics concepts commonly found in the high
school mathematics curriculum. Open to seniors the
semester prior to student teaching and to juniors
by permission of instructor. (WRITING; SPEAKING;
NUMERICAL DATA)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




MAT 4220. Introduction to Real Analysis II/(3).S.


A continuation of MAT 3220, including the Riemann
integral, infinite series, and sequences and
series of functions. Prerequisite: MAT 3220.
(SPEAKING)




MAT 4310. Numerical Methods/(3).S.


Development and application of numerical methods.
Topics covered include computer arithmetic and
error, interpolation and approximation, roots of
nonlinear equations, and numerical integration.
Also covered: solution techniques for either
linear systems of equations or ordinary
differential equations. Prerequisite: CS 1440 or
equivalent; MAT 2130. (NUMERICAL DATA; COMPUTER)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




MAT 4340. Introduction to Operations
Research/(3).On Demand.


A thorough study of linear programming including
duality theory and sensitivity analysis. At least
two other topics related to mathematical
applications in the management sciences  queuing
theory, Markov processes, game theory, decision
analysis, network analysis, etc.  will be covered.
Prerequisites: MAT 2240 and either STT 3850 or
4250. [Dual-listed with MAT 5340.]




MAT 4400. Senior Research/(1-3).F;S.


A research project under the supervision of a
mathematics faculty mentor. Written updates of
progress will be completed every five weeks. A
formal, typeset technical report of the results is
to be submitted to the faculty upon completion of
the project. Students cannot receive credit for
both MAT 4510 and 4400. Prerequisite: one 4000-
level mathematics course. (WRITING)




MAT 4410. Fractals and Chaos/(3).S.


An introduction to fractal geometry and chaos
theory. Topics include fractal definition,
self-similarity, dimension, generation of
fractals, iteration of functions, dynamical
systems, chaos definition, and attractors.
Prerequisite: MAT 2130 or MAT 2240.




MAT 4560. Methods of Applied Mathematics/(3).On
Demand.


The content may vary depending on the instructor.
Suggested topics are: Fourier series; Sturm-
Liouville problems; special functions and
transforms; partial differential and nonlinear
differential equations with applications;
numerical methods. Prerequisites: MAT 3130 with
MAT 3220 recommended. Knowledge of computers might
be helpful. [Dual-listed with MAT 5360.]




MAT 4570. Advanced Differential
Equations/(3).F.Even-numbered years. 


Usual topics include: power series solutions;
special functions; methods and theory of systems;
existence and uniqueness theorems and
continuations of solutions; Sturm theory;
nonlinear differential equations; numerical
methods. Prerequisites: MAT 2240, 3130, with MAT
3220 recommended. [Dual-listed with MAT 5370.]




MAT 4580. Partial Differential
Equations/(3).On Demand.


Topics include: classification and properties of
elliptic, hyperbolic, and parabolic equations;
separation of variables; Laplace and Fourier
transforms; initial and boundary value problems;
eigenfunction expansions; solution of Laplace,
wave and heat equations; and solitons.
Prerequisite: MAT 3130. MAT 3220 recommended.
[Dual-listed with MAT 5380.]




MAT 4610. Foundations of Geometry/(2).SS.


A treatment of projective geometry including both
the synthetic and the analytic approach. Also to
be considered is a study of the relation of
Euclidean, affine and hyperbolic geometrics to
projective geometry. Prerequisites: MAT 2240 and
3610. [Dual-listed with MAT 5961.]




MAT 4710. Introduction to Topology/(3).F.


A study of the basic concepts of general
topological space including such topics as
compactness, connectedness, product spaces, metric
spaces, and continuous functions. Prerequisite:
MAT 3110. (SPEAKING) [Dual-listed with MAT 5710.]




MAT 4720. Abstract Algebra/(3).F.


A study of group theory including quotient groups,
the fundamental theorem of finite Abelian groups,
and the Sylow theorems. Includes an introduction
to rings with emphasis on Euclidean rings and
other principal ideal domains. Prerequisite: MAT
3110 or permission of the instructor. (SPEAKING)
[Dual-listed with MAT 5210.]




MAT 4910. Informal Geometry/(3).F.


An informal treatment of all aspects of geometry.
The topics considered include congruence, measure
of segments and angles, constructions, parallels
and parallelograms, similarity, space geometry,
areas and volumes, and measurements related to
circles. Prerequisite: MAT 3910 or 3920 or
permission of the instructor. (SPEAKING)
[Dual-listed with MAT 5965.]




MAT 4930. Basic Concepts of Probability and
Statistics/(3).On Demand.


This course examines the concepts underlying the
elementary and middle school curriculum in
probability and statistics. Probability models
will be studied using both mathematical approaches
and simulations. Statistics will be presented as a
problem solving process involving question
formulation, data collection, data analysis and
the interpretation of results. Prerequisite: MAT
3910 or 3920 or permission of instructor.
[Dual-listed with MAT 5935.]




MAT 4990. Numerical Linear Algebra/(3).On Demand.


Methods for solving systems of linear equations
with an emphasis on large, sparse systems. LU
factorization including storage schemes, graph
theory, ordering algorithms, and block
factorization. Iterative methods including Jacobi,
SOR, and conjugate gradient. Eigenvalue methods
including power method, QR factorization, and
Lanczos methods. Parallel matrix computations.
Prerequisite: MAT 4310. (Same as CS 4990/5990.)
[Dual-listed with MAT 5390.]