MATHEMATICS

CRN

10472

Distribution

E

Course No.

MATH 107 Q Course

Title

Topics in Geometrical Math

Professor

Ethan Bloch

Schedule

Tu Th 10:00 am - 11:20 am PRE 128
Geometrical mathematics involves many topics other than traditional Euclidean geometry. This course explores various topics from semester to semester and may include some, but not all, of the following: symmetry, groups, frieze and wallpaper patterns, graphs, surfaces, knots, and higher dimensions.

Prerequisite: eligibility for Q course and a willingness to explore new ideas and construct convincing arguments is a necessity.

CRN

10401

Distribution

E/G

Course No.

MATH 110 Q Course

Title

Precalculus

Professor

Robert Vivona

Schedule

Mon Wed 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm ROSE 108
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. This class makes extensive use of the TI-82 graphing calculator.

Prerequisites: eligibility for Q course.

CRN

10087

Distribution

E/G

Course No.

MATH 111 Q Course

Title

Calculus of One Variable

Professor

Ethan Bloch

Schedule

Tu Th 3:00 pm - 4:50 pm ROSE 108
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: background in precalculus mathematics.

CRN

10088

Distribution

E/G

Course No.

MATH 114 Q Course

Title

Multivariable Calculus

Professor

Lauren Rose

Schedule

Tu Th 1:30 pm - 3:20 pm HEG 106
This course will start with a review of definite integration and introduce several important techniques of integration. Several applications of the definite integral will be discussed. To begin the study of multivariable calculus we will discuss the basic geometry of vectors in two and three dimensional Euclidean space. From there the topics covered will include: graphs of multivariable functions including contour maps, partial differentiation and the gradient, the chain rule, multiple integration, and change of variables.

Prerequisite: Mathematics 111 or permission of the instructor.

CRN

10089

Distribution

E

Course No.

MATH 125 Q Course

Title

Statistics and Probability

Professor

Matthew Deady

Schedule

Mon Wed 8:30 am - 9:50 am ROSE 108
This course focuses on mathematical methods used in designing and analyzing the results from experiments in the sciences, particularly biology and chemistry. Among topics covered are elementary probability and statistics, fitting and hypothesis testing, characteristics of frequency distributions, regression analysis, and propagation of uncertainties. Learning computer methods of statistical analysis will be a central aim of the course.

CRN

10090

Distribution

E/G

Course No.

MATH 211 Q Course

Title

Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations

Professor

Ranny Bledsoe

Schedule

Mon Wed 1:30 pm - 3:20 pm ROSE 108
This course is both an introduction to ordinary differential equations as well as the final course in our three semester Calculus sequence. The course is organized around methods for solving ordinary differential equations, and incorporates ideas from Calculus as needed (such as sequences and series). Topics include first and second order differential equations, Laplace transforms and series solutions.

Prerequisite: Math 111 and Math 114, or permission of the instructor.

CRN

10091

Distribution

E

Course No.

MATH 331 Q Course

Title

Linear Algebra

Professor

Lauren Rose

Schedule

Tu Th 10:00 am - 11:50 am ROSE 113
This course gives an introduction to the theory of abstract vector spaces. The concept of a vector space is often useful when studying physical phenomena. Topics covered will include linear independence and dependence, bases and dimension, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization, inner product spaces, and orthogonality.

Prerequisite: Mathematics 231 or permission of the instructor.

CRN

10402

Distribution

E

Course No.

MATH 334 Q Course

Title

Advanced Topics in Algebra and Combinatorics

Professor

Lauren Rose

Schedule

Mon Wed 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm HEG B10
This course will cover a selection of topics from algebraic combinatorics and computational algebra. Possible topics include convex polytopes, simplicial complexes, multivariate splines, hyperplane arrangements, and Groebner bases. Topic for this semester: Convex Polytopes

Prerequisite: Math 331 or 332