Plan of Study – Mathematics

Note: A Semester Hour (s.h.) is a unit of academic credit representing an hour of class (such as lecture class) or three hours of laboratory work each week for an academic semester. Most courses are two, three or four semester hours.

Mathematics: Minor

Minor Courses (Minimum of 26 semester hours required.)

MTH 2350 Probability and Statistics (4 s.h.)

Topics include data collection and graphic presentation; measures of central tendency; measures of dispersion; normal and binomial distributions; regression and correlation; sampling methods; design of experiments; probability and simulation; sampling distributions; statistical inference including confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for one-sample and two-sample problems; chi-square distribution and test of significance; ANOVA. Prerequisite: MTH 1040 or placement based on the mathematics sub-score of the SAT/ACT standardized test or departmental placement exam.

MTH 2460 Discrete Mathematics (4 s.h.)

Mathematical logic, sets, functions, mathematical induction, recursion, combinatorics, probability, relations, graph theory, trees, and Boolean algebra. Prerequisite: MTH 1050.

MTH 2510 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5 s.h.)

Topics include a study of limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, applications of derivatives, integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Prerequisite: MTH 1210 or departmental approval. Computer Science majors must complete this course with a grade of C (2.0) or better within the first 20 semester hours of their major.

MTH 2520 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4 s.h.)

Derivatives and integrals of transcendental functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, L'Hopital's Rule, sequences, series, convergence, divergence, power series, Taylor and Maclaurin Series, differentiation and integration of power series. Prerequisite: C or better in MTH 201

MTH 3300 Abstract Algebra (3 s.h.)

Topics include groups, subgroups, isomorphism, cosets and Lagrange's Theorem, group homomorphisms, rings, and integral domains. Prerequisite: MTH 2460.

MTH 3410 Linear Algebra (3 s.h.)

Use of multiple representations of linearity, solution of systems of linear equations, organizing data using matrices, performing matrix operations, using determinants, study of algebraic and geometric structures of vector spaces, recognizing subspaces and spanning sets, finding eigenvectors and eigenvalues, using technology to explore ideas, developing logical proofs, and applying concepts to real-life situations. Prerequisite: MTH 2460.

MTH 4650 Foundations of College Geometry (3 s.h.)

Develop an understanding of Euclidean geometry. Study finite geometries, geometric transformations and non-Euclidean geometries. Write geometric proofs and apply geometric concepts to real-world situations. Explore geometric concepts and relationships using interactive software. Prerequisite: MTH 2460.