2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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MATH 2255 Calculus I<br />
5 credits: 5 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisites: MATH 1175; or MATH 1043 and 1033<br />
Limits, deriv<strong>at</strong>ives, integrals, and applic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong><br />
both integrals and limits.<br />
MATH 3233 History <strong>of</strong> M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 2255<br />
The history <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics as concerned with the<br />
origins, philosophy, and development <strong>of</strong> the<br />
m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ical sciences. The chronological<br />
development <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics from its use in<br />
primitive cultures to the present day. Spring<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering in odd-numbered years.<br />
MATH 3403 Probability and St<strong>at</strong>istics<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 2255<br />
Finite sample spaces, counting techniques,<br />
distributions, measures <strong>of</strong> variability, sampling<br />
theory, curve fitting, and regression analysis. Fall<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering in odd-numbered years.<br />
MATH 3413 Number Theory<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 2255<br />
Basic properties <strong>of</strong> number system, congruences,<br />
divisibility, and prime numbers. Fall <strong>of</strong>fering in<br />
even-numbered years.<br />
MATH 3423 College Geometry<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 2255<br />
Logic and Euclidean geometry. Required <strong>of</strong> all<br />
prospective secondary m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics teachers. Fall<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering in even-numbered years.<br />
MATH 3453 Abstract Algebra<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 2255<br />
An introduction to the study <strong>of</strong> algebraic<br />
structures including groups, rings, and fields.<br />
Spring <strong>of</strong>fering in even-numbered years.<br />
MATH 3463 Linear Algebra<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 2255<br />
The algebra <strong>of</strong> finite dimensional vector spaces,<br />
linear transform<strong>at</strong>ions, eigenvalues, and<br />
eigenvectors. Spring <strong>of</strong>fering in odd-numbered<br />
years.<br />
MATH 3483 M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ical Modeling<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisites: MATH 3495 and a programming<br />
course<br />
A study <strong>of</strong> selected topics which demonstr<strong>at</strong>e the<br />
interaction <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics with real-world<br />
problems.<br />
MATH 3495 Calculus II<br />
5 credits: 5 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 2255<br />
Sequences and series, vector analysis, and partial<br />
deriv<strong>at</strong>ives.<br />
MATH 3513 Discrete M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisites: MATH 2255; CS 2213 or 2253<br />
Algorithms, elements <strong>of</strong> graph theory, Boolean<br />
algebra, and combin<strong>at</strong>orics.<br />
MATH 3525 Differential Equ<strong>at</strong>ions and<br />
Multi-Dimensional Calculus<br />
5 credits: 5 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 3495<br />
Multiple integrals, first-order differential<br />
equ<strong>at</strong>ions, and systems <strong>of</strong> differential equ<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
MATH 3553 Number Systems<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisites: MATH 1003, MATH 1043<br />
NOTE: This course may not be used to s<strong>at</strong>isfy<br />
General Educ<strong>at</strong>ion requirements or for credit<br />
toward a M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics major or minor.<br />
Development <strong>of</strong> mensur<strong>at</strong>ion formulas, systems <strong>of</strong><br />
measurement, and computer applic<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
MATH 4613 Advanced Differential Equ<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 3525<br />
A continu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> MATH 3525. Topics include<br />
nonlinear systems, numerical methods, and<br />
Laplace Transforms.<br />
MATH 465V M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics Reading and<br />
Research Variable credit<br />
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and<br />
approval <strong>of</strong> the Dean <strong>of</strong> the School <strong>of</strong> M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ical<br />
and N<strong>at</strong>ural Sciences.<br />
MATH 4673 Numerical Methods<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisites: MATH 3495; CS 2213 or 2253<br />
Deriv<strong>at</strong>ion and gener<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> numerical methods,<br />
error estim<strong>at</strong>es, convergence, and stability <strong>of</strong><br />
numerical techniques.<br />
MATH 4711, M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics Seminar<br />
1 credit: 1 hour lecture<br />
Prerequisite: Junior or senior m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics major<br />
or minor.<br />
Students give oral and written present<strong>at</strong>ions based<br />
on labor<strong>at</strong>ory and/or library research. This course<br />
may be repe<strong>at</strong>ed for a maximum <strong>of</strong> two credit<br />
hours.<br />
MATH 479V Independent Study in M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Variable credit<br />
Consult the Independent Study Courses<br />
subheading in the Academic Regul<strong>at</strong>ions section<br />
<strong>of</strong> this c<strong>at</strong>alog for prerequisites and description.<br />
MGMT Courses<br />
(Management)<br />
MGMT 3413 Office Management<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Survey <strong>of</strong> current <strong>of</strong>fice management concepts<br />
with emphasis on managing human resources,<br />
administr<strong>at</strong>ive services, and administr<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
systems.<br />
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