The School of Business Administration
Course Descriptions
MAT117 - Elements of Mathematics (3)
This course presents selected fundamental elementary concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and analysis. Open only to elementary education majors. PREREQUISITES: Elementary algebra and plane geometry
MAT119 - Finite Mathematics I (3)
This course presents numbers, linear equations, linear inequalities, matrix algebra with applications, linear programming, and the simplex method. The course is designed for business administration majors. PREREQUISITES: None
MAT120 - Finite Mathematics II (3)
This course examines sets, counting techniques, probability, decision theory, statistics, Math of Finance, and game theory. PREREQUISITES: None
MAT135 - Foundations of Algebra (3)
This course covers the structure of arithmetic from the number line through operations on signed numbers, the language of algebra from evaluating expressions through solving linear equations, and an introduction to polynomials, which includes factoring. A TI-83 or 84 calculator will be used as an arithmetic tool. The solution of literal problems will play a major role in the course. This course prepares the student for entry into MAT139 and is the compilation of MAT136, MAT137 and MAT138. PREREQUISITES: None
MAT136 - Fundamentals of College Algebra I (1)
This course covers the structure of arithmetic, signed numbers, and the use of a calculator. Topics include the number line, rational numbers, operations on rational numbers, exponents, order of operations, absolute value of a number, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of signed numbers, mixed operations, and the use of a TI-82 or TI-83 calculator. PREREQUISITES: None
MAT137 - Fundamentals of College Algebra II (1)
This course covers the language of algebra, evaluating algebraic expressions and formulas, simplifying algebraic expressions, solving linear equations with one operation, solving linear equations with more than one operation, combining like terms, solving formulas and solving linear inequalities in one variable. PREREQUISITES: None
MAT138 - Fundamentals of College Algebra III (1)
This course covers an introduction to polynomials, operations with polynomials, using linear techniques to solve word problems, and an introduction to factoring. PREREQUISITES: None
MAT139 - College Algebra (4)
This course presents a survey of college algebra to include sets, field properties, solution of equations and inequalities, functions, graphing, the factor theorem, analytic geometry, and exponential and logarithmic functions. The course will make active use of technology by requiring the use of a graphing calculator. PREREQUISITES: One year of both algebra and geometry
MAT140 - College Algebra and Trigonometry (4)
This course is an in-depth survey of algebraic and geometric problem solving techniques, including solutions of polynomial equations and inequalities, curve sketching techniques, and trigonometry from the triangular and functional standpoint. The course will make active use of technology by requiring the use of both a graphing calculator and computer software. PREREQUISITES: One year of both algebra and geometry, or MAT139
MAT198 - Fundamental Mathematics for Economists I (3)
This course presents the fundamentals of algebra, sets, logic, counting, functions, sequences, limits, continuity, derivatives, and logarithms. The course will make active use of technology by requiring the use of a graphing calculator. PREREQUISITES: One year of both algebra and geometry
MAT199 - Directed Study (1-3)
This course provides directed study on special topics in mathematics. PREREQUISITES: Permission of the department chair
MAT200 - Fundamental Mathematics for Economists II (3)
This course presents the fundamentals of integration, functions of many variables, differential equations, linear programming, and the simplex method. The course will make active use of technology by requiring the use of a graphing calculator and computer software. PREREQUISITES: MAT198
MAT205 - Statistics in Occupational Therapy (3)
This course presents the principles of statistics that are applied to the analysis of data pertinent to the field of occupational therapy. Topics include descriptive and inferential statistics, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, estimation, analysis of variance, non-parametric statistics, and linear regression analysis. The course will make active use of technology by requiring the use of computer software. PREREQUISITES: None
MAT207 - Calculus I (4)
This course discusses limits, continuity, derivatives, maximum and minimum problems, related rates, and Mean Value Theorem. The course will make active use of technology by requiring the use of a graphing calculator and computer software. PREREQUISITES: MAT140 or permission of the instructor and the department chair
MAT208 - Calculus II (3)
This course includes the study of integration, applications of the definite integral, transcendental functions, and methods of integration. The course will make active use of technology by requiring the use of a graphing calculator. PREREQUISITES: MAT140 and MAT207 and enrollment in MAT208L
MAT208L - Calculus II Lab (1)
This lab presents computer applications of the ideas and techniques discussed in MAT208. PREREQUISITES: Concurrent enrollment in MAT208
MAT209 - Calculus III (3)
This course includes the study of hyperbolic functions, polar coordinates, vectors and parametric equations, l'Hopital's Rule, sequences, infinite series, limits, continuity, partial differentiation, optimization, and multiple integration for functions of several variables. The course will make active use of technology by requiring the use of a graphing calculator. PREREQUISITES: MAT208 and concurrent enrollment in MAT209L
MAT209L - Calculus III Lab (1)
This lab presents computer applications of the ideas and techniques discussed in MAT209. PREREQUISITES: Concurrent enrollment in MAT209
MAT250 - Theory of Interest (3)
This course covers methods of computing interest, annuities and perpetuities, amortization schedules and sinking funds, bonds and other securities, and depreciation. PREREQUISITES: MAT208
MAT270 - Discrete Structures (3)
This course covers set theory, logic, proofs, induction, recursion, relations, functions, combinatorics, algebraic structures, and graph theory. PREREQUISITES: MAT208
MAT301 - Advanced Calculus (3)
This course covers an in-depth analysis of the fundamental properties of the real number system, including the completeness property, sequences, limits and continuity, differentiation through the Mean Value Theorem, and the Riemann integral. PREREQUISITES: MAT209 and permission of instructor
MAT303 - Differential Equations (3)
This course examines ordinary and partial differential equations, particularly of the first and second orders, including geometrical interpretations and applications. PREREQUISITES: MAT209
MAT304 - Biostatistics (3)
This course presents the principles of statistics as applied to the analysis of biological and health data. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, non-parametric statistics, and regression analysis. The course will make active use of technology by requiring the use of computer software. PREREQUISITES: MAT140
MAT305 - History of Mathematics (3)
This course is a chronological examination of the important developments in mathematics. PREREQUISITES: MAT208
MAT306 - Advanced Biostatistics (3)
This course will cover complete statistical analyses (including research question types and data screening and transformations through printout interpretation) of biological and health data, using repeated measures analysis of variance; standard, hierarchical, and stepwise multiple regression; analysis of covariance; multi-variate analysis of variance and analysis of covariance (manova and mancova); discriminant function analysis; and factor and components analysis. Important options, issues, and limitations are discussed for each analysis type. The course will make active use of technology by requiring the use of computer software. PREREQUISITES: MAT304
MAT309 - Modern Abstract Algebra I (3)
This course includes the study of integers, equivalence relations, partitions, and groups. The material on groups includes subgroups, group homomorphisms and factor groups as well as the fundamental group homomorphism theorem. PREREQUISITES: Two years of college-level mathematics or permission of the instructor and the department chair
MAT310 - Modern Abstract Algebra II (3)
This course includes the study of rings, subrings, ideals, factor rings and ring homomorphisms, and the application of these concepts to polynomial rings, integral domains, and fields. Fermat's Little Theorem and Euler's Theorem are used to simplify congruences in the integers. The course ends with the application of vector space concepts to field theory in order to prove the impossibility of the three classical geometric problems of squaring the circle, duplicating the cube, and trisecting the angle. PREREQUISITES: MAT309
MAT313 - Elementary Mathematical Statistics (3)
This course includes the study of probability spaces, random variables, estimation of parameters, and confidence intervals. PREREQUISITES: MAT208
MAT316 - Linear Algebra (3)
This course includes the study of Gauss-Jordan elimination, matrices, determinants, real vector spaces, dot product, Gram Schmidt process, linear transformations, and eigenvalues. The course will make active use of technology by requiring the use of a graphing calculator. PREREQUISITES: MAT208 and permission of instructor
MAT317 - Geometry (3)
This course includes a review of Euclidean geometry with a discussion of similarity and circle results, as well as selected topics in advanced Euclidean geometry together with an introduction to non-Euclidean geometries. PREREQUISITES: Permission of the instructor
MAT319 - Numerical Analysis (3)
This course includes the study of finite differences, LaGrangian formulas, ordinary equations and systems, differential and difference equations, least squares and their applications, periodic and exponential functions. The course will make active use of technology by requiring the use of a graphing calculator and computer software. PREREQUISITES: MAT209 and MAT303
MAT325 - Number Theory (3)
This course covers induction proofs, divisibility results, primes, fundamental theorem of arithmetic, congruences, perfect numbers and Fermat's Last Theorem. The course will make active use of technology by requiring the use of a graphing calculator. PREREQUISITES: MAT270
MAT333 - Flaws and Fallacies in Statistics (3)
This course is a non-computational course that explores statistical abuses in business, politics, and education. Topics will include graph distortions, sample bias and inadequacies, testing errors, causality versus correlation, and uncontrolled extrapolation. PREREQUISITES: Permission of the instructor
MAT335 - Foundations of Statistics (3)
This course examines the various tools and techniques used in analyzing quantitative data; including descriptive statistics, probability and random variables, sampling design, theory of estimation and hypothesis testing for parameters of a single population, student 't' and normal distributions. A year of high school algebra is recommended but not required. The course will make active use of technology by requiring the use of computer software. PREREQUISITES: MIS102 or a working knowledge of a computer spreadsheet
MAT336 - Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions (3)
This course stresses the application of probability and statistics in business decision-making using cross sectional and historical data. The course begins with estimation and hypothesis testing for parameters of two populations. The Chi-square distribution is applied to contingency tables and the F distribution is applied to analysis of variance with emphasis on statistical decision-making models. Time series analysis, linear regression and correlation models are constructed and estimated. The traditional tests of statistical significance are applied, and the models are examined in light of the assumptions underlying the least-squares technique. The course will make active use of technology by requiring the use of computer software. PREREQUISITES: MAT335; MIS102 or a working knowledge of a computer spreadsheet
MAT341 - Current Topics (1)
This course covers the use of the library and the functions of mathematical literature in standard written form as well as the appropriate use of online sources. Each student is given the opportunity to report on some topic of interest treated in recent mathematical literature and to observe and comment on the reports of other presenters. PREREQUISITES: Four semesters of college mathematics
