2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

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MATH 122 College Trigonometry 3(3-0)
Trigonometric and circular functions, identities, inverse
functions, vectors, complex numbers. Prerequisites:
MATH 121 or equivalent. (*)
MATH 124 Pre-calculus Math 5(5-0)
Polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic
functions; solution of systems of equations; trigonometric,
circular and certain special functions. Prerequisites:
Satisfactory placement exam score. Two years of high
school algebra or equivalent. (F,S)
MATH 126 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 5(5-0)
Introduction to limits, continuity, differentiation and
integration with selected applications. Prerequisites:
Satisfactory placement exam score. MATH 124 or
equivalent. (F,S)
MATH 156 Introduction to Statistics 3(3-0)
Introduction to data analysis. Binomial and normal
models. Sample statistics, confidence intervals, hypothesis
tests, linear regression and correlation, and chisquare
tests. Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement exam score.
Math 099 or one year of high school algebra or equivalent.
(F,S,SS)
MATH 207 Matrix and Vector Algebra with Applications
2(2-0)
Systems of equations, matrix representation of systems,
solution of systems, inverses, determinants, and Cramer’s
Rule. Vectors, scalar and cross-products, applications to
two- and three- dimensional geometry. Prerequisite:
MATH 124 or equivalent. Corequisite: Majors and minors
should take this course concurrently with MATH 224 or
MATH 325. (F,S)
MATH 209 Symmetry 3(3-0)
Liberal arts course exploring the mathematical world of
symmetry. Topics include isometrics, Euclidean geometry,
tiling theory, group theory, and fractals. Prerequisite:
Satisfactory placement exam score. One year of high
school geometry or permission of instructor. (*)
MATH 220 Quantitative Analysis for Business 4(4-0)
An introduction to quantitative methods required for
business studies, includes a brief introduction to the
Calculus. Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement exam
score. MATH 121 or equivalent. (F,S,SS)
MATH 221 Applied Calculus: An Intuitive Approach
4(4-0)
Non-rigorous introduction to calculus with emphasis on
applications and modeling in the life sciences, social and
behavioral sciences and business. Prerequisites:
Satisfactory placement exam score. MATH 121 or
equivalent. (F,S)
MATH 224 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 5(5-0)
Differentiation and integration of trigonometric, logarithmic,
and other transcendental functions. Infinite sequences
and series, parametric representation of curves,
and selected applications. Prerequisite: MATH 126.
Corequisite: Majors and minors should take this course
concurrently with MATH 207. (F,S)
MATH 242 Introduction to Computation with MATLAB
4(3-2)
Introduction to mathematical computation using MATLAB.
Includes projects in numerical, graphical and symbolic
computation. Loops, conditionals, functions, scripts,
recursion, errors, program testing and documentation.
Prerequisites: MATH 124 required 207 recommended. (S)
MATH 256 Probability for Engineers and Scientists
3(3-0)
A calculus-based introduction to applied probability and
stochastic processes. An intuitive study of random
variables, special distributions, expectations, and limit
theorems. Prerequisite: MATH 224 or permission of
instructor. (S)
MATH 291 Special Topics (1-3 VAR)
Prerequisites: permission of instructor and approval of the
department chair. (F,S) Repeatable
MATH 295 Independent Study (1-3 VAR)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (F,S) Repeatable
MATH 307 Introduction to Linear Algebra 4(4-0)
A rigorous development of vector spaces and linear
transformations. Prerequisites: MATH 207 and MATH 224
and knowledge of a programming language. (F,S)
MATH 320 Introductory Discrete Mathematics 3(3-0)
Introduction to discrete structures with emphasis on logic
and proof. Topics selected from graph theory, boolean
algebra, combinatorics, binary relations, set theory,
functions and sequences. Prerequisites: a grade of C or
better in MATH 224 and MATH 207. (*)
MATH 325 Intermediate Calculus 3(3-0)
Continuation of MATH 224. Vector valued functions and
multivariable calculus. Prerequisites: MATH 224 or
equivalent. Corequisite: Majors and minors who have not
yet completed MATH 207 must enroll in MATH 207
concurrently with MATH 325. (F)
MATH 327 Abstract Algebra 4(4-0)
Introduction to groups, rings, and fields and their
elementary properties. Prerequisites: MATH 307 and 3
additional upper division mathematics courses. (S)
MATH 330 Introduction to Higher Geometry 3(3-0)
Euclidean, hyperbolic, finite, and transformation geometries,
models, and constructions. Prerequisite: MATH 224
or permission of instructor. (S)
MATH 337 Differential Equations I 3(3-0)
First order differential equations, homogeneous and nonhomogenous
linear differential equations, introduction to
the Laplace transform, applications. Prerequisite: MATH
224 or equivalent. (S)
MATH 338 Differential Equations II 3(3-0)
Linear systems, existence and uniqueness of solutions,
non-linear equations, series solutions, orthogonal sets of
functions. Fourier series, boundary value problems, partial
differential equations and applications. Prerequisite:
recommend MATH 325. (*)
MATH 342 Introduction to Numerical Analysis 3(3-0)
Numerical solutions of polynomial, differential, integral,
and other equations using the computer. Prerequisites:
MATH 207 and a programming language, or permission of
instructor. (*)
MATH 345 Algorithms and Data Structures 4(3-2)
An introduction to data structures, sorting, searching,
recurrence relations and performance measures.
Algorithms will be studied analytically and through
computer implementation. Prerequisites: MATH 207,
MATH 224 and CIS 253. (*)
MATH 348 Numerical Methods 3(3-0)
Linear and non-linear systems of equations, systems of
differential equations and boundary value problems,
rational function approximations. Prerequisites: MATH
307 and a programming language. (*)
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