Math Course Selection and Advice

Prerequisite: MT101 Calculus II (or equivalent).

This course is an introduction to the techniques of linear algebra in Euclidean space. Topics covered include matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, vectors in n-dimensional space, complex numbers, and eigenvalues. The course is required of mathematics majors and minors, but is also suitable for students in the social sciences, natural sciences, and management.

This course is designed to develop the student's ability to do abstract mathematics through the presentation and development of the basic notions of logic and proof. Topics include elementary set theory, mappings, integers, rings, complex numbers, and polynomials.

Note. This course is usually restricted to Math majors only until the completion of registration. Math minors may register only after all majors have had the opportunity to enroll in this class.

Prerequisites: MT100 Calculus I (or equivalent), CS021 (MC021) Computers in Management, and EC151 Statistics.

Topics include linear and integer programming, decision analysis, nonlinear optimization, and computer solutions using Excel. This course is not open to Freshmen, unless prior Math Department approval is obtained.

Not open to students who have completed MT445, MC248, or CS245. Cannot be used for Major credit.

This course is intended for computer science majors and introduces the student to the fundamental notions of discrete mathematics, with an emphasis on graph theory and applications.

Topics include the basic notions of set theory and logic, graphs, equivalence relations and partial orderings, basic counting techniques, finite probability, propositional logic, induction, graphs and trees, paths, circuits and cycles, recursion and recurrence relations, and Boolean algebra.

Prerequisites: MT190 and MT191.

This course is intended to focus on the wealth of topics that relate specifically to the natural numbers. These will be treated as motivational problems to be used in an activity-oriented approach to mathematics in grades K-9. The course will demonstrate effective ways to use the calculator and computer in mathematics education. Topics include prime number facts and conjectures, magic squares, Pascal's triangle, Fibonacci numbers, modular arithmetic, and mathematical art.

Prerequisites: MT190 and MT191.

This course is intended to fill a basic need of all teachers of grades K-9. Geometry now occupies a significant role in the elementary mathematics curriculum. The course will treat content, but ideas for presenting geometry as an activity-based program will also be stressed. Topics to be covered include the geoboard and other key manipulatives, elements of motion and Euclidean geometry, and suggestions for using Logo as a tool to enhance teaching geometry.