Math
MATH 1300 (3-3-0) Intermediate Algebra
An introductory course in algebra which includes the study of fundamental algebraic operations, factoring, algebraic fractions, equations and inequalities, and exponents and radicals. Required of all students who have not passed the basic algebra section of the Math Advising Tool. TI-83/84 Plus graphing calculator required. (This course may not be used to satisfy any mathematics requirement for graduation.)
Requisites: Score of 480 on the SAT (math), 17 on ACT (math), 15 on CLT (QR), 30 on eMAT (ALEKS).
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MATH 1301 (3-3-0) Math for Liberal Arts
Designed to meet the general studies requirements for the BA and BAS degrees. Sets, logic, number bases, elementary algebra, geometry, statistics and graphs, consumer math, and use of a scientific calculator.
Requisites: Score of 480 on the SAT (math), 17 on ACT (math), 15 on CLT (QR), 30 on eMAT (ALEKS), or completion of MATH 1300.
Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, Online.
MATH 1303 (3-3-0) College Algebra
Linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, roots of polynomials, functions and graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, sequences, series, and the binomial theorem. TI-83/84 Plus graphing calculator required.
Requisites: Score of 520 on the SAT (math), 21 on ACT (math), 19 on CLT (QR), 46 on eMAT (ALEKS), or completion of MATH 1300.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Online.
MATH 1304 (3-3-0) Trigonometry
Trigonometric functions, logarithms, solutions of triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, inverse trigonometric functions, and an introduction to complex numbers. TI-83/84 Plus graphing calculator required.
Requisites: Score of 550 on the SAT (math), 23 on ACT (math), 20 on CLT (QR), 61 on eMAT (ALEKS), or completion of MATH 1303.
Offered: Spring.
MATH 1307 (3-3-0) Finite Math for Business Analysis
Brief review of algebra, exponents and logarithms, mathematical models for finance, systems of linear equations and inequalities, linear programming, matrices, simplex method, and probability. TI-83/84 Plus graphing calculator required.
Requisites: Score of 500 on the SAT (math), 19 on ACT (math), 17 on CLT (QR), 43 on eMAT (ALEKS), or completion of MATH 1300.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Online (in Summer).
MATH 1308 (3-3-0) Calculus for Business Analysis
Limits, differentiation, graphing, and integration with applications to business problems. TI-83/84 Plus graphing calculator required.
Requisites: MATH 1303 or 1307.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Online.
MATH 1405 (4-4-0) Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
Introduction to analytic geometry, functions, limits, and continuity; the derivative and applications; the antiderivative; definite integral, and applications. TI-83/84 Plus graphing calculator required.
Requisites: Score of 610 on the SAT (math), 26 on ACT (math), 24 on CLT (QR), 76 on eMAT (ALEKS), or completion of MATH 1304.
Offered: Fall.
MATH 1406 (4-4-0) Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Techniques of integration; applications of the definite integral; parametric equations and polar coordinates; infinite sequences and series. TI-83/84 Plus graphing calculator required.
Requisites: MATH 1405.
Offered: Spring.
MATH 2301 (3-3-0) Elementary Probability and Statistics
(POLS 2303; PSYC 2301; SOCI 2303)
Introductory course including elements of probability to support statistical theory. Topics include theoretical distributions, discrete and continuous variables, and tests of hypotheses. Suggested for majors in the social and behavioral sciences. TI-83/84 Plus graphing calculator required.
Requisites: MATH 1301, 1303, 1307, or 1405.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, Online.
MATH 2309 (3-3-0) Introduction to Linear Algebra
An introduction to the fundamentals of linear algebra, including Gaussian elimination, solution of systems of linear equations, finite dimensional vector spaces, matrices, and determinants. The main emphasis of the course is on applications and computational methods, with a view to facilitate the use of linear algebra in computer science and the natural and social sciences.
Requisites: MATH 1303, 1307, or 1405.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MATH 2407 (4-4-0) Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
Solid analytic geometry, differential calculus of vector-valued functions, calculus of functions of several variables, including partial derivatives, double integrals, and line integrals. TI-83/84 Plus graphing calculator required.
Requisites: MATH 1406.
Offered: Fall.
MATH 3101 (1-2-0) Mathematics Seminar
A seminar designed to expose the mathematics student to the broad range of applications of mathematical concepts and methods from a current or historical perspective.
Requisites: MATH 1405
Offered: Periodically.
MATH 3301 (3-3-0) Elementary Foundations of Mathematics
Topics include: standard methods of proof, set theory, symbolic logic, relations, functions, and cardinality.
Requisites: MATH 1406.
Offered: Fall.
MATH 3302 (3-3-0) Discrete Mathematics
A study of the basic techniques and modes of reasoning of combinatorial problem solving. Sets, functions, and algorithms; counting methods and recurrence relations; graph theory; trees; network models; Boolean algebra and combinatorial circuits.
Requisites: MATH 1303 or 1405.
Offered: Fall, Online.
MATH 3303 (3-3-0) Math Content I
A study of systems of numeration and properties of number systems from whole numbers through real numbers. Special attention is given to mathematical reasoning and problem solving.
Requisites: MATH 1303 or 1405.
Offered: Fall, Summer.
MATH 3304 (3-3-0) Math Content II
A continuation of MATH 3303. Additional topics include properties of real number systems, metric, non-metric, and coordinate geometry, probability, and statistics with a continued emphasis on problem solving.
Requisites: MATH 1303 or 1405.
Offered: Spring, Summer.
MATH 3305 (3-3-0) Differential Equations
Differential equations of the first order with geometric and physical applications; analysis of differential equations of second and higher orders and their solutions.
Requisites: MATH 2407.
Offered: Spring.
MATH 3307 (3-3-0) Introduction to Numerical Methods
Introductory computational methods for solving equations numerically. Topics include linear and non-linear equations, system of equations, curve fitting and numerical differentiation and integration. Spring, odd-numbered years.
Requisites: MATH 1405.
Offered: Spring, Odd-numbered years.
MATH 3308 (3-3-0) Introduction to Probability and Statistics
A representative introduction to both the data-oriented nature of statistics and the mathematical concepts underlying statistics. Topics include data gathering and experimental design, organizing and describing data, classical probability theory, statistical inference, probabilistic modeling methods applied to the analysis of biological sequences such as DNA and proteins, and DNA sequence structure, and homology modeling. TI-83/84 Plus graphing calculator required.
Requisites: MATH 1405.
Offered: Spring.
MATH 3309 (3-3-0) Essential Knowledge of Geometry
A thorough treatment of the principles of Euclidean geometry, and a study of non-Euclidean geometries.
Requisites: MATH 1405 or MATH 3304.
Offered: Fall.
MATH 3310 (3-3-0) Problem Solving in Mathematics
Problem solving techniques applied to various topics in mathematics. Problems will be investigated in the areas of relations, functions, algebra, geometry, probability, and logic using various problem-solving techniques.
Requisites: MATH 1405 or MATH 3304.
Offered: Spring.
MATH 4010 (0-3-0) Math 4-8 Seminar
(MATH 5010)
This required course is designed to help students prepare for the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES). The course will focus on content and sample questions from state authorized preparation manuals distributed by the Educational Testing Service. Information will also be gleaned from the state publication Proficiencies for Teachers in Learner-Centered Schools and other appropriate sources. Students must score a minimum of 85% on the TExES post-test in order to be authorized by the College of Education to take the TExES examination.
Requisites: Educator Preparation Program admission.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MATH 4011 (0-3-0) Math 7-12 Seminar
(MATH 5011)
This required course is designed to help students prepare for the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES). The course will focus on content and sample questions from state authorized preparation manuals distributed by the Educational Testing Service. Information will also be gleaned from the state publication Proficiencies for Teachers in Learner-Centered Schools and other appropriate sources. Students must score a minimum of 85% on the TExES post-test in order to be authorized by the College of College of Education to take the TExES examination.
Requisites: Educator Preparation Program admission.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MATH 4301 (3-3-0) Linear Algebra
An introduction to the fundamentals of linear algebra, including Gaussian elimination, solution of systems of linear equations, finite dimensional vector spaces, matrices, and determinants as well as a study of vector spaces, linear transformations, invariance, and the theory of matrices.
Requisites: MATH 2407.
Offered: Spring.
MATH 4302 (3-3-0) Abstract Algebra I (S-L)
This course covers functions, operations, equivalence relations, divisibility, groups, homomorphisms, quotient groups. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.
Requisites: MATH 3301.
Offered: Fall.
MATH 4303 (3-3-0) Analysis I (S-L)
Selected topics from number systems, set theory, limits and continuity, theory of calculus, sequences and series, and vector analysis. This course contains a field-based service-learning component.
Requisites: MATH 3301.
Offered: Spring.
MATH 4306 (3-3-0) Abstract Algebra II
Fundamentals of ring and field theory. Topics include polynomial rings and field extensions.
Requisites: MATH 4302 (S-L)
Offered: Periodically in the Spring.
MATH 4307 (3-3-0) Analysis II
Selected topics from differential and integral calculus, infinite series, sequences and series of functions, and metric spaces.
Requisites: MATH 4303 (S-L)
Offered: Periodically in the Fall.