Mathematics and Statistics Department

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Room 275
(785) 231-1010 ext. 1491

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Courses marked with * are part of the University's General Education program. See pages 31-32 for details.

MA 103 Basic Algebra (3)
A first course in algebra. Sets, number systems, signed numbers and operations, polynomials, factoring, linear equations, rational expressions and applications. Does not count towards degree credit hour requirements, nor general education requirements.

MA 104 Intermediate Algebra (3)
Linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, rational expressions, exponents, radicals, quadratic equations and inequalities, and applications. For students entering with one year of high school algebra who are preparing for Exploring Mathematics or College Algebra. Not open to students with credit in (or simultaneously enrolled in) MA 110, MA 116 or mathematics courses above MA 116. Prerequisite: MA 103 or one year of high school or junior high school algebra and one of the following: an ACT mathematics score of at least 16 (SAT quantitative score of at least 410) or a placement exam score of at least 8.

MA 105 Science Success Strategies (2)
Interdisciplinary class may be taken as CH 100. Develops mathematics and science skills fundamental to science majors. Prerequisite: MA 104 or one and one-half years of high school or junior high school algebra and one of the following: an ACT mathematics score of at least 22 (SAT quantitative score of at least 505) or a placement exam score of at least 15.

*MA 110 Exploring Mathematics (3)
This course focuses on understanding and analyzing mathematical problems of a variety of types and develops methods, processes, and strategies to solve them. Topics will be selected from mathematical structures, functions and their graphs, sequences and series, elementary probability and statistics, and systems of equations. This course is not intended to prepare students for calculus. Prerequisite: MA 104 or one and one-half years of high school or junior high school algebra and one of the following: an ACT mathematics score of at least 22 (SAT quantitative score of at least 505) or a placement exam score of at least 15.

*MA 116 College Algebra (3)
Equations, relations, functions, systems of equations, graphing, matrices, determinants, linear programming, logarithms, sequences, series, and binomial expansion. Graphics calculator required. Not open to students with credit in MA 117 or any course numbered above MA 140. Prerequisite: MA 104 or one and one-half years of high school or junior high school algebra and one of the following: an ACT mathematics score of at least 22 (SAT quantitative score of at least 505) or a placement exam score of at least 15.

*MA 117 Trigonometry (3)
Trigonometric functions, their inverses, graphs, identities and their applications. Applications are approached through the use of technology, laboratories, and field projects. Graphics calculator required.
Prerequisite: MA 116 or concurrent with MA 116 or two years of high school or junior high school algebra and one of the following: an ACT mathematics score of at least 28 (SAT quantitative score of at least 640) or a placement exam score of at least 22.

MA 123 Elementary Functions (3)
Algebraic, exponential and trigonometric functions. Topics in plane analytic geometry. Designed for the student preparing for calculus. Prerequisite: MA 117, or three years of high school mathematics, including trigonometry.

*MA 140 Statistics (3)
Introduction to statistics and probability with practical applications. Descriptive techniques including graphical methods, probability distributions, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests.
Prerequisite: MA 110 or MA 116 or two years of high school or junior high school algebra and one of the following: an ACT mathematics score of at least 28 (SAT quantitative score of at least 640) or a placement exam score of at least 22.

*MA 141 Applied Calculus I (3)
Definition and elementary properties of the derivative and definite integral with emphasis on the application of
the derivative and integral to problems in business. Students will not receive credit for both MA 141 and MA 151. Prerequisite: MA 116 or two years of high school or junior high school algebra and one of the following: an ACT mathematics score of at least 28 (SAT quantitative score of at least 640) or a placement exam score of at least 22.

MA 142 Applied Calculus II (3)
A continuation of MA 141. Elementary differential and integral calculus including the trigonometric functions, techniques of integration and an introduction to multivariable calculus. Applications will be primarily from management and biological sciences. Prerequisite: MA 117 and MA 141 or consent of instructor.

*MA 145 Mathematics for Decision Making (3)
This course will introduce students to quantitative methods of decision making used in management, the life and social sciences. Topics covered will include: matrices, linear programming (including the simplex method), probability theory, Markov chains, graph theory, simulation and modelling. Prerequisite: MA 116 or two years of high school or junior high school algebra and one of the following: an ACT mathematics score of at least 28 (SAT quantitative score of at least 640) or a placement exam score of at least 22.

*MA 148 Mathematics of Finance (3)
Interest, annuities, amortization, sinking funds, stocks, bonds. Prerequisite: MA 116 or two years of high school or junior high school algebra and one of the following: an ACT mathematics score of at least 28 (SAT quantitative score of at least 640) or a placement exam score of at least 22.

*MA 151 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (5)
Differential and integral calculus of the elementary functions with applications. Graphics calculator required. Prerequisite: MA 117 or four years of high school mathematics, including trigonometry.

MA 152 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (5)
A continuation of Mathematics 151. Topics in plane analytic geometry, techniques of integration with applications, numerical methods, and infinite series. Graphics calculator required. Prerequisite: MA 151.

MA 153 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (3)
A continuation of Mathematics 152. Multivariable calculus, vectors in two and three dimensional spaces. Graphics calculator required.
Prerequisite: MA 152.

*MA 206 Discrete Mathematics for Computing (3)
Discrete mathematic topics useful in computer-aided problem solving. Topics will include Boolean algebra and computer logic, graphs and trees with algorithms, and analysis of algorithm complexity.
Prerequisite: PH 110 and MA 116 or two years of high school or junior high school algebra and one of the following: an ACT mathematics score of at least 28 (SAT quantitative score of at least 640) or a placement exam score of at least 22.

MA 207 Discrete Mathematics (3)
Logic, sets, functions, equivalence relations, induction, recursion and difference equations. Significant emphasis on method of mathematical proof and applications of discrete mathematics algorithms. Prerequisite: MA 151 or MA 206, PH 110 or PH 220 or consent of instructor.

MA 228 Mathematics for Elementary Educators (4)
The in-depth investigation of mathematical concepts encountered in grades K-8. Topics will be selected from focus areas recommended by national professional mathematics teaching organizations and will include number theory, geometry, probability and statistics. Prerequisite: MA 116 or two years of high school or junior high school algebra and one of the following: an ACT mathematics score of at least 28 (SAT quantitative score of at least 640) or a placement exam score of at least 22.

MA 241 Differential Equations (3)
Methods for solving ordinary differential equations and systems of ordinary differential equations including Laplace transforms, series, numerical methods with applications.
Prerequisite: MA 153.

MA 250 Theory of Interest (3)
Topics include measure of interest (emphasis on continuous nature), accumulated and present value factors, annuities, yield rates, sinking funds, and bonds and related securities. Prerequisite: MA 151.

MA 261 Linear Algebra (3)
Algebraic structure of vector spaces, subspaces, linear transformations, and matrices. Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, and applications.
Prerequisite: MA 153 or concurrent.

MA 271 Contemporary Actuarial Concepts (1)
Current issues in Actuarial Mathematics with emphasis on the releases of the Society of Actuaries. Includes practical application to solving problems of the type included in the Society of Actuary's Course 100.
Prerequisite: MA 153.

MA 299 Special Topics in Mathematics (1-6)
Directed study in some area of mathematics at the lower division level.

MA 310 / CM 310 Introduction to Operations Research (3)
A study of the techniques and topics that are the foundation of operations research. Topics will include: linear, integer, and dynamic programming, Queuing theory and project scheduling. Prerequisite: CM 111 or CM 170, and MA 142 or MA 151, and MA 145 or MA 261.

MA 330 Mathematical Models (3)
Mathematical models will be constructed of real situations in biology, economics, social science, or engineering. The mathematical results of these models will be interpreted in the context of the real situation. Models which utilize graph theory are emphasized. Prerequisite: 207 or consent of instructor.

MA 343 Applied Statistics (3)
Sampling, concepts of experimental design. Descriptive statistical techniques. Probability, random variables, and distributions of random variables. Sampling distributions. Tests of significance. Point and interval estimation. Simple linear regression. Emphasis on developing statistical thought, not just methodo-
logy. Prerequisite: MA 142 or MA 151.

MA 344 Mathematical Statistics I (3)
Probability, random variables and expectation, conditional distributions and stochastic independence, distributions of functions of random variables. Prerequisite: MA 153 and MA 343.

MA 345 Mathematical Statistics II (3)
An introduction to the theoretical framework of estimation and testing with emphasis on regression and correlation and on time series. Prerequisite: MA 344.

MA 349 Statistical Topics for Actuarial Science (1)
Emphasis on topics in probability and statistics of special importance to actuarial science students.
Prerequisite: MA 343, MA 344 or concurrent.

MA 354 Modern Algebra (3)
Algebraic structures of permutation groups, finitely generated Abelian groups, factor groups, rings and fields and their substructures. Prerequisite: MA 153 and MA 207, or consent of the instructor.

MA 367 Modern Geometry (3)
Geometries, including Euclidean and non-Euclidean, are developed as axiomatic systems from a historical and experimental perspective. Prerequisite: MA 151.

MA 371 Introduction to Real Analysis I (3)
Sets and functions, properties of the real number system, sequences, limits of functions and continuity of functions. Prerequisite: MA 153 and MA 207, or consent of the instructor.

MA 372 Introduction to Real Analysis II (3)
Differentiation, the Riemann integral, sequences of functions, infinite series, and series of functions.
Prerequisite: MA 371.

MA 373 Applied Analysis (3)
The algebra, geometry, and calculus of vectors. Fourier expansions, the Laplace transformation. Oriented toward applications in the physical sciences. Prerequisite: MA 153.

MA 374 Introduction to Complex Variables (3)
Theory of analytic functions, infinite series, Taylor and Laurent expansion. Prerequisite: MA 153.

MA 376 Numerical Analysis (3)
Solution of algebraic and transcendental equations, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical methods in differential equations and linear algebra. Oriented toward machine computation.
Prerequisite: MA 241 and CM 170.

MA 381 History and Literature of Mathematics (3)
Chronological development of mathematics, based on the study of classical problems and proofs, biographies of mathematicians, literature and cultural analysis. Prerequisite: MA 151 or consent of instructor.

MA 385 Actuarial Mathematics (3)
Theory and application of contingency mathematics in area of life and health insurance, annuities and sections from both the probabilistic and deterministic approaches. Prerequisites: MA 250, MA 344 or consent of the instructor.

MA 390 Seminar (1-3)
Directed study in some advanced area. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.

MA 400 Internship in Mathematics or Statistics (1-6)
A work experience in the area of mathematics and/or statistics performed in cooperation with a business, industrial, medical or educational institution. The internship study must provide a learning experience in the applications of mathematics or statistics. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chair.

MA 450 Topics in Mathematics
(1-6) Directed study in some area of mathematics at the graduate level. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

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