Course	MATH 102 Mathematics of Chance
Professor	Jan Rizzuti
CRN	17142
Schedule	Tu Th 10:30 - 11:50 am OLINLC 115
Distribution	OLD: E/Q	NEW: Mathematics & Computing

Students and the instructor choose serious applications of probability and statistics as the focus of the course. Concepts in probability and statistics are developed to the extent necessary to understand the applications. Most topics are introduced in a case-study fashion, usually by reading an article in a current periodical such as the New York Times. Other examples are drawn from journals such as Chance, Nature, Science, and Scientific American. Primary reading is supplemented by readings on basic probability and statistics. The goal is to enable the student to make critical judgments and come to informed conclusions about current issues involving chance. Prerequisite: eligibility for Q courses. On-line registration

Course	MATH 131 Exploration in Number Theory
Professor	Samuel Hsiao
CRN	17143
Schedule	Tu Th 1:00 -2:20 pm Hegeman 106
Distribution	OLD: E/Q	NEW: Mathematics & Computing

This course will provide an overview of one of the oldest and most beautiful areas of mathematics. It is ideal for any student who wants a taste of mathematics outside of the calculus sequence. Topics may include: number puzzles, prime numbers, congruences, quadratic reciprocity, sums of squares, Diophantine equations, cryptography, coding theory, and continued fractions. Prerequisite: Calculus background or very strong Precalculus background. On-line registration

Course	MATH 135 Game Theory
Professor	Mark Halsey
CRN	17144
Schedule	Wed Fr 9:00 - 10:20 am Hegeman 102
Distribution	OLD: E/G/Q	NEW: Mathematics & Computing

Cross-listed: Science, Technology & Society

In the twentieth century, the theory of games gained prominence for its application to the social sciences. Game theory is a mathematical approach to modeling situations of conflict whether real or theoretical. This course will introduce the student to this exciting area of mathematics. Using algebra and some analytical geometry, students will be able to explore the mathematical foundations of game theory. At the same time students will encounter a wide range of applications of the theory of games. Topics covered will be chosen from: zero sum games, nonzero sum games, pure and mixed strategies, von Neumann’s Minimax Theorem, Nash equilibria, and cooperative games. Prerequisities: Precalculus or permission of the instructor. On-line registration

Course	MATH 141 A Calculus I
Professor	Ethan Bloch
CRN	17145
Schedule	Tu Th 1:00 -2:20 pm OLINLC 115
Distribution	OLD: E/G/Q	NEW: Mathematics & Computing

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. On-line registration

Course	MATH 141 B Calculus I
Professor	John Cullinan
CRN	17146
Schedule	Mon Wed 9:00 - 10:20 am OLINLC 115
Distribution	OLD: E/G/Q	NEW: Mathematics & Computing

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. On-line registration

Course	MATH 142 Calculus II
Professor	Mary Krembs
CRN	17147
Schedule	Mon Wed 1:30 -2:50 pm Hegeman 106 Fr 12:00 -1:00 pm Hegeman 106 (required problem session)
Distribution	OLD: E/G/Q	NEW: Mathematics & Computing

This course, a continuation of Calculus I, reinforces the fundamental ideas of the derivative and the definite integral. Topics covered include L'Hopital's rule, integration techniques, improper integrals, volumes, arc length, sequences and series, power series, continuous random variables, and separable differential equations. Prerequisites: Mathematics 141 or the equivalent. On-line registration

Course	MATH 212 Calculus III
Professor	Jules Albertini
CRN	17148
Schedule	Mon Fr 1:30 -2:50 pm OLINLC 115
Distribution	OLD: E/Q	NEW: Mathematics & Computing

This course investigates differentiation and integration of multivariable functions. Topics covered include vectors, coordinate systems, vector valued functions, partial derivatives, gradients, Lagrange multipliers, multiple integrals, change of variables, line integrals, Green’s theorem, and Stoke’s theorem.

Prerequisite: Mathematics 141 and 142 or the equivalent. On-line registration

Course	MATH 242 Elementary Linear Algebra
Professor	John Cullinan
CRN	17149
Schedule	Tu Th 9:00 - 10:20 am Hegeman 106
Distribution	OLD: E/Q	NEW: Mathematics & Computing

This course will cover the basics of linear algebra in n-dimensional Euclidean space, including vectors, matrices, systems of linear equations, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, as well as applications of these concepts to the natural, physical and social sciences. Equal time will be given to computational, applied, and theoretical aspects of the course material. Prerequisite: Math 111 or permission of the instructor. On-line registration

Course	MATH 261 Proofs and Fundamentals
Professor	Ethan Bloch
CRN	17150
Schedule	Mon Wed 3:00 -4:20 pm Albee 106
Distribution	OLD: E/Q	NEW: Mathematics & Computing

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 141 and 142, or permission of instructor. On-line registration

Course	MATH 275 Probability and Statistics
Professor	Samuel Hsiao
CRN	17151
Schedule	Wed Fr 9:00 - 10:20 am Hegeman 106
Distribution	OLD: E/Q	NEW: Mathematics & Computing

Everyday we make decisions based on numerical data in the face of uncertainty. We do so while reading the latest political polls, playing a card game, interpreting a medical diagnosis, or analyzing a scientific experiment. Probabilistic models and statistical methods help us to think through such decisions in a precise mathematical fashion. This course provides a calculus-based introduction to techniques and applications of probability and statistics. Topics include random variables and their distributions, Central Limit Theorem, hypothesis testing, estimation, linear regression. Applications are selected from the natural and social sciences. Prerequisites: Math 142 or the equivalent. For students concentrating in economics, Math 275 can substitute for Econ 229. On-line registration

Course	MATH 332 Abstract Algebra
Professor	Lauren Rose
CRN	17152
Schedule	Mon Wed 10:30 - 11:50 am Albee 106
Distribution	OLD: E/Q	NEW: Mathematics & Computing

An introduction to modern abstract algebraic systems. The structures of groups, rings, and fields are studied together with the homomorphisms of these objects. Topics include equivalence relations, finite groups, group actions, integral domains, polynomial rings, and finite fields. Prerequisite: Mathematics 261 or permission of the instructor. On-line registration

Course	MATH 334 Advanced Topics in Algebra and Combinatorics
Professor	Lauren Rose
CRN	17153
Schedule	Tu Th 10:30 - 11:50 am Albee 106
Distribution	OLD: E/Q	NEW: Mathematics & Computing

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: Groebner bases. Prerequisite: Math 331 or 332, or permission of the instructor. On-line registration

Course	MATH 362 Complex Analysis
Professor	John Cullinan
CRN	17154
Schedule	Tu Th 2:30 -3:50 pm Hegeman 106
Distribution	OLD: E/Q	NEW: Mathematics & Computing

This course will cover the basic theory of functions of one complex variable. Topics will include the geometry of complex numbers, holomorphic and harmonic functions, Cauchy’s theorem and its consequences, Taylor and Laurent series, singularities, residues, elliptic functions and/or other topics as time permits. Prerequisites: Math 361 or permission of the instructor. On-line registration