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91690

BLC 150 Algebra Workshop

Maria Belk

. T . . .

7:00 9:00 pm

RKC 115

NONE

(2 credits) This course provides a review of the algebra used in math, science, and social science courses. It is designed for students who would like to improve their algebra skills while taking or in preparation to take an introductory math, science, economics or statistics course. Topics include linear equations and their graphs, quadratic equations, fractions, rational expressions, and exponents. This course meets for the first ten weeks of the semester, and it will be graded Pass/Fail.  Class Size: 18

 

91691

BLC 190 Algebra, Trigonometry

and Functions

Maria Belk

. . W . .

7:00 9:00 pm

RKC 115

NONE

(2 credits) This course is designed for students who have taken a pre-calculus course in high school or at Bard, but would like more computational practice with algebra, trigonometry, logarithms and exponentials.  This course can be taken at the same time as a math, science, or economics course, or in preparation to take such a course in a subsequent semester. This course meets for the first ten weeks of the semester, and will be graded Pass/Fail. Class size: 18

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91445

MATH 106 Mathematics and Politics

John Cullinan

. T . Th .

8:30 -9:50 am

RKC 115

MATC

This course considers applications of mathematics to political science. Five major topics will be covered: a model of escalatory behavior, game-theoretic models of international conflict, yes-no voting systems, political power, and social choice. For each model presented, the implications of the model as well as the limitations of the model will be discussed. Students will be actively involved in the modeling process. There is no particular mathematical prerequisite for this course though we will do some algebraic computations from time to time and discuss deductive proofs of some of the main results. Prerequisite: passing score on Part I of the Mathematics Diagnostic. Class size: 22

 

91456

MATH 110 Precalculus Mathematics

Jules Albertini

M . W . ,

1:30 2:50 pm

HEG 102

MATC

A course for students who intend to take calculus and need to acquire the necessary skills in algebra and trigonometry. The concept of function is stressed, with particular attention given to linear, quadratic, general polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Graphing in the Cartesian plane and developing the trigonometric functions as circular functions are included. Students who need to brush up on their Precalculus skills are encouraged to enroll concurrently in ARC 150. Prerequisites: passing score on Part I of the Mathematics Diagnostic. Class size: 22

 

91763

MATH 119A Chance

Samuel Hsiao

M . W . .

1:30 - 2:50 pm

RKC 111

MATC

The mathematical theory of probability is useful for quantifying the uncertainty that we face in everyday life. This course introduces basic ideas in discrete probability and explores a wide range of practical applications such as evaluating medical diagnostic tests, courtroom evidence, and data from surveys. We will use algebra as a problem-solving tool throughout this course. Prerequisite: passing score on Part I of the Mathematics Diagnostic. Class size: 22

 

91764

MATH 119B Chance

Samuel Hsiao

M . W . .

3:10 - 4:30 pm

RKC 111

MATC

See above.

 

91438

MATH 141 A Calculus I

Lauren Rose

M . W . .

1:30 -2:50 pm

HEG 204

MATC

An introduction to the basic ideas of differentiation and integration in one variable. Topics include limits, techniques of differentiation, definite integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, and applications. Prerequisite: Precalculus or the equivalent. Class size: 22

 

91440

MATH 141 B Calculus I

Branden Stone

. T . Th .

10:10 -11:30 am

HEG 204

MATC

See above. Class size: 22

 

91447

MATH 141 C Calculus I

Ethan Bloch

. T . Th .

10:10 - 11:30 am

HEG 308

MATC

See above. Class size: 22

 

91452

MATH 141 D Calculus I

Ethan Bloch

. T . Th .

1:30 -2:50 pm

HEG 204

MATC

See above. Class size: 22

 

91446

MATH 142 A Calculus II

Jennie D'Ambroise

. T . Th .

10:10 - 11:30 am

HEG 106

MATC

This course, a continuation of Calculus I, reinforces the fundamental ideas of the derivative and the definite integral.  Topics covered include techniques of integration, l'Hopital's rule, improper integrals, applications of integration, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals.  Prerequisites: Mathematics 141 or the equivalent. Class size: 22

 

91450

MATH 142 B Calculus II

Jennie D'Ambroise

. T . Th .

11:50 -1:10 pm

HEG 102

MATC

See above. Class size: 22

 

91437

MATH 213 A Linear Algebra with Ordinary Differential Equations

James Belk

M . W . .

11:50 -1:10 pm

RKC 102

MATC

This course is an introduction to two fields of mathematics, linear algebra and ordinary differential equations, that are of fundamental importance throughout mathematics and its applications, and that are related by the important use of linear algebra in the study of systems of linear differential equations. Topics in linear algebra include n-dimensional Euclidean space, vectors, matrices, systems of linear equations, determinants, eigen values and eigenvectors; topics in ordinary differential equations include graphical methods, separable differential equations, higher order linear differential equations, systems of linear differential equations and applications. Prerequisite: Mathematics 142 or the equivalent. Class size: 18

 

91441

MATH 213 B Linear Algebra with Ordinary Differential Equations

James Belk

M . W . .

3:10 -4:30 pm

HEG 102

MATC

See above. Class size: 18

 

91872

MATH 213C Linear Algebra with Ordinary Differential Equations

Jennie D'Ambroise

. . W . F

10:10 - 11:30 am

HEG 308

MATC

See above. Class size: 18

 

91448

MATH 261 Proofs and Fundamentals

Lauren Rose

M . . . .

. . W . .

10:10 - 11:30 am

9:10 - 11:30 am

HEG 204

MATC

This course introduces students to the methodology of mathematical proof. The logic of compound and quantified statements, mathematical induction, and basic set theory including functions and cardinality are covered. Topics from foundational mathematics are developed to provide students with an opportunity to apply proof techniques. Prerequisite: Mathematics 142, or permission of instructor. This is a writing intensive class. Class size: 14

 

91443

MATH 317 Graph Theory

Maria Belk

M . W . .

3:10 -4:30 pm

RKC 101

MATC

Graph theory is a branch of mathematics that has applications in areas ranging from operations research to biology. This course is a survey of the theory and applications of graphs. Topics will be chosen from among connectivity, trees, Hamiltonian and Eulerian paths and cycles; isomorphism and reconstructability; planarity, coloring, color-critical graphs and the four-color theorem; intersection graphs, vertex and edge domination; matchings and network flows, matroids and their relationship with optimization, and random graphs. Several applications of graph theory will be discussed in depth. Prerequisites: Math 261 or permission of the instructor. Class size: 15

 

91451

MATH 323 Dynamical Systems

James Belk

. T . Th .

11:50 -1:10 pm

RKC 111

MATC

Cross-listed: Mind, Brain & Behavior An introduction to the theory of discrete dynamical systems. Topics to be covered include iterated functions, bifurcations, chaos, fractals and fractal dimension, complex functions, Julia sets, and the Mandelbrot set. We will make extensive use of computers to model the behavior of dynamical systems. Prerequisites: Mathematics 212, and Mathematics 213 or Mathematics 242. Class size: 15

 

91449

MATH 328 Probability

Samuel Hsiao

. T . Th .

10:10 - 11:30 am

RKC 100

MATC

A calculus-based introduction to probability with an emphasis on computation and applications. Topics include continuous and discrete random variables, combinatorial methods, conditional probability, joint distributions, expectation, variance, covariance, laws of large numbers, and the Central Limit Theorem. Students will gain practical experience using mathematical software to run probability simulations. Prerequisite: Mathematics 212 or Mathematics 241, or permission of the instructor. Class size: 15

 

91453

MATH 332 Abstract Algebra

Lauren Rose

. T . Th .

1:30 -2:50 pm

HEG 308

MATC

An introduction to modern abstract algebraic systems, including groups, rings, fields and vector spaces.  The course will focus primarily on a rigorous treatment of the basic theory of groups (subgroups, quotient groups, homomorphisms, isomorphisms, group actions) and vector spaces (subspaces, bases, dimension, linear maps).  Prerequisite: Mathematics 261, and Mathematics 213 or 242, or permission of the instructor. Class size: 15

 

91454

MATH 333 Abstract Algebra II

John Cullinan

. T . Th .

1:30 -2:50 pm

RKC 101

MATC

This course is a continuation of Mathematics 332. After a review of group theory, we will cover selected topics from ring, field and module theory. The second half of the course will include applications to Representation Theory and/or Galois Theory, as time permits. Prerequisite: Mathematics 332.

Class size: 15

 

91439

MATH 361 Real Analysis

Ethan Bloch

M . W . .

1:30 -2:50 pm

HEG 308

MATC

The fundamental ideas of analysis in one-dimensional Euclidean space are studied. Topics covered include the completeness of the real numbers, sequences, Cauchy sequences, continuity, uniform continuity, the derivative, and the Riemann integral. As time permits other topics may be considered, such as infinite series of functions or metric spaces. Prerequisite: Mathematics 261 and one prior 300-level mathematics course is recommended, or permission of the instructor. Class size: 15