Course Descriptions
MA 101 MATHEMATICS FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS 3.0 Credit(s)
Intended for the liberal arts major, the goal of this course is to give students an understanding of the wide variety of ideas in contemporary mathematics. Topics may include set theory, finite mathematical systems, number theory, symbolic logic, graph theory, voting theory, and the art of problem-solving.
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer 1 Sems All Years
MA 105 MATHEMATICS FOR NURSING 3.0 Credit(s)
Designed exclusively for Nursing students. Topics include college-level algebra, graphing, basic trigonometric functions, and appropriate applications for the health sciences. It is a problem-solving approach to mathematics.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
MA 106 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3.0 Credit(s)
This one-semester course is designed to improve algebraic skills to prepare students for success in Precalculus. Topics include functions, equations, and inequalities in one variable; linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions; systems of linear equations in two variables; and simplifying expressions. Algebraic techniques and foundational algebraic skills are stressed.
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer 1 Sems All Years
MA 107 NUMBERS & OPERATIONS FOR ELEM. TEACHERS 4.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed specifically for perspective elementary teachers, to provide a conceptual understanding of the number and operations content to be taught in the elementary mathematics classroom. Topics include problem solving, the base ten number system, fractions, operations, ratio and proportions, and number theory.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
MA 108 GEOMETRY FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed specifically for prospective elementary teachers, to provide a conceptual understanding of the geometry content to be taught in the elementary mathematics classroom. Topics include defining and problem solving with lines, angles, shapes, solids, concepts of measurement, and the use of dynamic geometry software.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
MA 109 ALGEBRA FOR BUSINESS 3.0 Credit(s)
Designed specifically for the Business major. Focus is on linear functions, systems of equations, matrices, probability, and linear programming. Business applications will be an important part of this course. This course is a prerequisite to MA 110.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
MA 110 BUSINESS CALCULUS 3.0 Credit(s)
Designed specifically for the Business major. Includes study of limits; differentiation of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; integration; and applications of calculus. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MA-106 or MA-109 or placement by Dpt
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
MA 111 ALGEBRA & DATA FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides prospective elementary teachers with a conceptual understanding of algebra, statistics, and probability. Models and manipulatives will be used to justify the reasons "Why?" behind elementary math concepts and procedures. Prerequisite: Take MA-107
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
MA 131 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is geared toward liberal arts, science, business, and health science majors." It introduces descriptive statistics, probability distributions (both discrete and normal), confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and correlation. Real-world applications are offered and computer statistical software may be used.
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer Sems All Years
MA 140 PRECALCULUS 4.0 Credit(s)
Addresses the algebra of functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions including analytical trigonometry. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MA-106 or MA-109 or MA-105
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
MA 151 CALCULUS I 4.0 Credit(s)
Explores limits and approximation, differential and integral calculus of the elementary algebraic and transcendental functions, and applications of differentiation and integration. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MA-140 or placement by Dpt
Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer 2 Sems All Years
MA 152 CALCULUS II 4.0 Credit(s)
Covers applications and methods of integration, inverse trigonometric functions, improper integrals, sequences and series, parametric representation, and polar coordinates. Prerequisite: Take MA-151 with a minimum grade of C, P
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
MA 199 SPECIAL TOPICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Designates new or occasional courses on a timely topic or a faculty member's particular interest. Course title is shown on student's transcript. Consult the current course schedule for available topics and current prerequisites.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MA 200 INTEGRATING STEM ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 3.0 Credit(s)
Seminar for Noyce Scholars on integrating STEM content across the curriculum along with development of culturally sustaining pedagogies, professional identity, grant writing skills, and integration of immersive technologies in the classroom.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
MA 201 INTRODUCTION TO LATEX 1.0 Credit(s)
LaTeX is the free, open-sourced software that is the industry standard used for typesetting professional documents that involve mathematical notation. This course introduces essential components of a functioning LaTeX file, including document classes, preambles and packages, mathematical symbols, commands, display math, spacing and alignment, arrays, image insertion, and references. Students will be given multiple opportunities to practice typesetting documents using LaTeX. Templates for future use will be supplied and reviewed. This course is Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Take MA-151; min grade of C or permission of dept chair
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
MA 253 CALCULUS III 4.0 Credit(s)
Introduces three-dimensional analytic geometry, multivariable calculus, realvalued functions of several variables, limits and continuity, partial derivatives, multiple integration, and vector calculus. Prerequisite: Take MA-152 with a minimum grade of C, P
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
MA 254 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on equations involving functions and one or more of its derivatives. Examines first-order differential equations, numerical and qualitative techniques for solving differential equations, linear systems, geometry of linear systems, and applications to forcing/resonance. If time permits, the course will address the Laplace Transform, convolutions, and advanced numerical methods for solving equations. Offered every third Semester. Prerequisite: Take MA-152 with Minimum Grade of C, P or Transfer
MA 261 LINEAR ALGEBRA 4.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on matrix theory, systems of linear equations, linear transformations, vector spaces and subspaces, determinants, eigenvalues, inner product spaces, and orthogonality. Prerequisite: MA-152 with a minimum grade of C, P
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
MA 279 THE HEART OF IRISH MATHEMATICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is a liberal arts that focuses on the great ideas that are at the heart of mathematics. The aim of this course is not to do calculations, but to discuss the big ideas that are at the heart of mathematics and apply these ideas to the Irish culture. Students will learn how mathematics influenced ancient Irish ruins with visits to the Garfinny Bridge, Promontory Forts, and the Ardamore Stone Row. Students will also learn how mathematics is prevalent in nature in Ireland through visits to the Irish coastline and to Dingle Crystal.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MA 280 HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course considers the evolution of mathematical ideas over time and the context in which these ideas developed, in various civilizations around the world. Students will gain an understanding of the process of development of mathematical ideas, awareness that it is an ongoing and creative process, and a deeper understanding of mathematical topics by pushing beyond the traditionally presented "polished form" we see in today's textbooks. Selection of topics varies by semester. Prerequisite: Take MA 151 with grade of C, P or better
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MA 299 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MATH 1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Designates new or occasional courses on a timely topic or a faculty member's particular interest. Course title is shown on the student's transcript. Consult the current course schedule for available topics and current prerequisites.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MA 301 MATH STRUCTURES & PROOFS 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces students to the understanding and creation of rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs. Includes methods of proof, set theory, relations and functions, properties of the integers, real and complex numbers, and polynomials. Prerequisite: MA-152; MINIMUM GRADE C, P
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
MA 308 SET THEORY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course begins with an introduction to first order logic followed by a study of the Zermelo-Fraenkel (ZF) axiomatic system. The study includes a formal development of basic concepts such as the natural numbers, Cartesian products, functions and relations and the concept of infinity from the ZF axioms. This proofs-based course concludes with a study of the axiom of choice (AC), and ordinal and cardinal numbers. Prerequisite: Take MA-301 C grade or better
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MA 314 GEOMETRY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course covers advanced theories of Euclidean geometry and introduces non-Euclidean geometries such as spherical and hyperbolic. Prerequisite: Take MA-301 with Minimum Grade of C, P
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MA 318 TOPOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces both point-set and algebraic topology. Topics covered include topological spaces, metric spaces, continuity, homeomorphisms, connectedness, compactness, and fundamental groups. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C, P in MA-301
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters Contact Department
MA 320 GRAPH THEORY 3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on structures and properties of graphs and their applications. Topics include traversability, trees, connectivity, network flow, graph coloring, chromatic number, and planarity. Discussion of application of graph theory to computer science, transportation, scheduling, communication, chemistry, and a variety of other fields. Writing mathematical proofs will be an essential part of this course. Prerequisite: Take MA 301 with a grade of C, P or better
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MA 325 NUMBER THEORY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the properties of numbers, mainly the integers and rational numbers and their applications. Topics covered include primes and divisibility, congruence modulo n, Euler's phi function, and continued fractions. Applications discussed include check digit schemes and cryptology. Writing mathematical proofs will be an essential part of this course. Prerequisite: TAKE MA-301 with grade of C or better, P
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MA 331 PROBABILITY 3.0 Credit(s)
Addresses probability, discrete random variables and their distributions, mathematical expectations, sampling distributions, and multivariate distributions. Offered every Third Semester. Prerequisite: Math-152 with a minimum grade of C, P
MA 332 MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Addresses statistics with an emphasis on the underlying mathematical theory. Topics include point estimation and its properties, interval estimation, correlation, regression, and hypothesis testing involving parametric as well as non-parametric methods. Offered every Third Semester. Prerequisite: Take MA-331 with Minimum Grade of C, P
MA 337 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces students to solving numerical problems approximately using algorithms and understanding the accuracy of the approximations. A high level software package such as Maple/Mathematica/Matlab would play an important role in this course. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C, P in MA-152 and MA-261
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MA 341 MATHEMATICAL MODELING 3.0 Credit(s)
Mathematical models represent real-world phenomena using mathematical concepts and language. This course uses mathematical models to analyze and explain the behavior of problems from the physical and social sciences. Prerequisite: Take MA-152 C or better
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MA 349 ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course covers the fundamentals of financial valuation and pricing of Life and Annuity contracts as covered in the Joint Society of Actuaries/Casualty Actuarial Society FM exam and the Life Contingencies portion of the Society of Actuaries FAM exam. This includes the Theory of Interest; valuation of loans, annuities, and bonds; the term structure of interest rates, rates of return and attribution of investment income. The Life Contingencies section adds mortality and survival to these financial computations including computation of Life Insurance and Annuity benefits, premiums, and valuation. Prerequisite: Take MA-331 and FN-215 with a Minimum Grade of C
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MA 362 ABSTRACT ALGEBRA 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores algebraic systems, group theory, quotient structures, isomorphism theorems, ring theory and ideals, as well as integral domains and fields. Writing mathematical proofs will be an essential part of this course. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C, P in MA-261 and MA-301
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
MA 371 REAL ANALYSIS 3.0 Credit(s)
Addresses real numbers, cardinality, metric spaces, convergence, topology, continuity, differentiability, and Riemann integration. Writing mathematical proofs will be an essential part of this course. Prerequisite: MA-301 with a minimum grade of C, P
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
MA 372 COMPLEX ANALYSIS 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the algebra and geometry of complex numbers, analytic functions, integration, Taylor and Laurent series, contour integration, and conformal mapping. Prerequisite: Take MA-253 with Minimum Grade of C, P
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MA 397 INTERNSHIP IN MATHEMATICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is an opportunity for mathematics majors, primarily those in the actuarial or data science tracks, to get practical experience in their field. This culminating course integrates theory and practice with a supervised placement of at least 120 hours at a business or organization that makes use of advanced mathematical concepts. Students will complete a paper and give a presentation on the advanced mathematical concepts used in their placement.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
MA 398 SENIOR CAPSTONE IN MATHEMATICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Capstone course for the mathematics major. Each student works on a research project leading to an oral presentation and the writing of a formal paper. Senior standing required. Prerequisite: Take MA-301C or better
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
MA 399 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MATH 1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
MA ELEC MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department