Upper-Level Course Offerings
Fall 2009
MATH 345 (3) Mathematical Modelling (Ends Oct 2009)
An introduction to how Mathematics is applied as a tool in studying complex systems in science and engineering. Topics include how to make the difficult transition from basic assumptions made on a real-world problem to the setting up of a mathematical model, using modern technology such as Maple and Matlab. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Min. "B" in both MATH 100 ( or 121) and MATH 101 (or 122), and min. "C" in MATH 141.
MATH 345 (3) Mathematical Modeling (Effective Nov 2009)
An introduction to the application of mathematics as a tool for studying complex systems in science and engineering. Topics include model fitting, experimental modeling, modeling with ordinary and partial differential equations, and optimization. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Min. "B" in both MATH 100 ( or 121) and MATH 101 (or 122), and min. "C" in MATH 141.
Taught by Lev Idels.
MATH 320 (3) Introduction to Probability
Topics include probability spaces, combinatorial analysis, conditional probability, independence, inclusion-exclusion, random variables, expectation, discrete and continuous distributions, limit theorems. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Min. "C" in MATH 200.
Taught by Phil Dauk.
Spring 2010
MATH 362 (3) Elementary Number Theory
Divisibility, primes, congruences, arithmetic functions, primitive roots, quadratic residues, basic representation and decimals, and a selection from the following topics: Pythagorean triples, representation as sums of squares, infinite descent, rational and irrational numbers, distribution of primes. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Six credits of 200-level math courses, excluding MATH 211 (min. "C" in each course).
Taught by David Bigelow.
MATH 310 (3) Introduction to Graph Theory
An introduction to the combinatorial, algorithmic, and algebraic aspects of graph theory. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Min. "C" in either MATH 223 or both of MATH 123 and MATH 241.
Taught by Valerie Watts.