Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

491/591 WORKSHOP IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 1-3 credits
Group studies of special topics in computer science. May not be used to meet graduate or
undergraduate requirements in mathematics, statistics or computer science.
497/597 INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 1-3 credits
(May be repeated. Can apply to degree, minor or certificate only with department approval.)
Prerequisite: permission. Directed studies designed as introduction to research problems, under
guidance of designated faculty member.
498 SENIOR HONORS PROJECT 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: 497 (honors). Directed study for senior student in the Honors College who has
completed 3460:497. An introduction to research problems in the computer science under the
guidance of selected faculty.
STATISTICS
3470:
250 STATISTICS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE 4 credits
Prerequisite: Mathematics Placement Test. Conceptual approach to the basic ideas and reasoning
of statistics. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability (uncertainty), statistical inference
(estimation and hypothesis testing). Computer applications laboratory.
260 BASIC STATISTICS 3 credits
Prerequisite: Mathematics Placement Test or 3450:100. Applied approach to data description
and statistical inference (hypothesis testing, estimation). Analysis of ratios, rates, and proportions.
Computer applications Laboratory.
261 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS I 2 credits
Prerequisite: Mathematics Placement Test. Descriptive statistics, tabular and graphical data displays;
probability, probability distributions. Introduction to statistical inference (hypothesis testing,
estimation); one-sample parametric and nonparametric methods. Computer applications.
262 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS II 2 credits
Prerequisite: 261 or equivalent. Parametric and nonparametric methods of statistical inference
for paired data and two-sample problems; one-way ANOVA, simple linear regression and correlation.
Computer applications.
289 SELECTED TOPICS IN STATISTICS 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Permission. Selected topics of interest in statistics.
360 STATISTICAL INVESTIGATIONS 3 credits
Prerequisites: 250 or 260 or 262. This course provides practical statistical methods beyond the
introductory course. The topics include, design of experiments, data analysis, multiple regression
and modern software use.
401 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS 2 credits
Prerequisite: 3450:223. Introduction to probability, statistics, random variables, data descriptions,
statistical inference, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, design of experiments, and applications
of statistics to engineering.
450/550 PROBABILITY 3 credits
Prerequisite: 3450:221. Introduction to probability, random variables and probability distributions,
expected value, sums of random variables, Markov processes.
451,2/551,2 THEORETICAL STATISTICS I AND II 3 credits each
Sequential. Prerequisite: 3450:223. Elementary combinatorial probability theory, probability distributions,
mathematical expectation, functions of random variables, sampling distributions, point
and interval estimation, tests of hypotheses, regression and correlation, introduction to experimental
designs.
460/560 STATISTICAL METHODS 4 credits
Application of statistical methods to the social sciences including descriptive statistics, probability
distributions, statistical inference (parametric, nonparametric), categorical data analysis, linear
regression, correlation, computer applications. May not be used to meet Mathematical Sciences
degree requirements.
461/561 APPLIED STATISTICS I 4 credits
Prerequisite: 3450:222 or 216 or equivalent. Applications of statistical theory to natural and physical
sciences and engineering, including probability distributions, interval estimation, hypotheses
testing (parametric and nonparametric), and simple linear regression and correlation.
462/562 APPLIED STATISTICS II 4 credits
Prerequisite: 461/561 or equivalent. Applications of the techniques of regression and multifactor
analysis of variance.
465/565 DESIGN OF SAMPLE SURVEYS 3 credits
Prerequisite: 461/561 or equivalent. Design and analysis of frequently used sample survey techniques.
469/569 RELIABILITY MODELS 3 credits
Prerequisite: 461/561. Selected topics in reliability modeling including parametric and nonparametric
models, competing modes of failure, censored data and accelerated life models.
471/571 ACTUARIAL SCIENCE I 3 credits
Prerequisite: 451/551 or 461/561 or equivalent. Study of various statistical, financial, and mathematical
calculations used to determine insurance premiums related to contingent risks based on
individual risk model frameworks.
472/572 ACTUARIAL SCIENCE II 3 credits
Prerequisite: 471/571. Continuation of Actuarial Science I. Study of multiple life functions, multiple
decrement models, valuation theory for pension plans, insurance models including expenses,
nonforfeiture benefits and dividends.
475/575 FOUNDATIONS OF STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL 3 credits
Prerequisite: 461/561 or equivalent. Course provides a solid foundation in the theory and applications
of statistical techniques widely used in industry.
480/580 STATISTICAL DATA MANAGEMENT 3 credits
Prerequisites: 461//561. Students learn data organization and structures, design of statistical data
bases, statistical software analysis, importing and exporting data between software, and missing
data analysis.
489/589 TOPICS IN STATISTICS 1-3 credits
(May be repeated for a total of six credits) Prerequisite: permission. Selected topics in advanced
statistics, including quality control, reliability, sampling techniques, decision theory, advanced
inference, stochastic processes and others.
491/591 WORKSHOP IN STATISTICS 1-3 credits
(May be repeated with change of topic) Group studies of special topics in statistics. May not be
used to meet undergraduate or graduate major requirements in mathematics and statistics. May
be used for elective credit only.
495/595 STATISTICAL CONSULTING 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: 480/580 or permission. Students will be assigned to work with an instructor on current
projects in the Center for Statistical Consulting. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits;
however, only 2 credits will count toward major requirements. Does not count for elective credit
for Mathematical Sciences majors.
497 INDIVIDUAL READING 1-2 credits
(May be repeated for a total of four credits) Prerequisites: senior standing and permission.
Directed studies in statistics designed as introduction to research problems under guidance of
selected faculty member.
498 SENIOR HONORS PROJECT 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: 489 (honors). Directed study for senior student in the University Honors College
who has completed 489 (honors). An introduction to research problems in the mathematical sciences
under the guidance of selected faculty.
MODERN LANGUAGES
3500:
PLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR NEW STUDENT
In lieu of taking the placement test, a student with two years or less of a foreign language in high
school may register in 101; a student with three years in high school and average grades should register
for 102; a student with three years and above average grades (B+ or A) should register for 201; a
student with four years in high school should register for 202. For placement in third-year courses or
higher, department permission is required.
101,2 BEGINNING MODERN LANGUAGE I AND II 4 credits each
Sequential. Acquisition of basic reading, speaking, writing and listening comprehension skills,
with emphasis on development of self-expression in everyday situations, through culturally
authentic media and texts.
201,2 INTERMEDIATE MODERN LANGUAGE I AND II 3 credits each
Sequential. Prerequisite: 102 or equivalent. Continuing acquisition of competence in reading,
writing, speaking, and listening comprehension through use of culturally authentic materials,
with emphasis on developing accuracy and self-expression in a wide range of situations.
320 FRENCH CANADIAN LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION 3 credits
Prerequisite: French major and minors only; 3520:306. Reading and discussion of English translations
of French Canadian Literature. French majors and minors must read original French version
and do all writing in French.
422 MODERN LANGUAGES: SPECIAL TOPICS IN ADVANCED 1-4 credits
LANGUAGE SKILLS, OR CULTURE, OR LITERATURE
Prerequisite: Modern Languages 202 or equivalent. Development of specialized language skills
or reading of significant works of literature or culture not studied in other courses.
490/590 WORKSHOP 1-4 credits
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (May be repeated for a total of 8 credits) Group studies of
special topics in Modern Languages.
497 INDIVIDUAL READINGS IN MODERN LANGUAGES 1-3 credits
Prerequisites: 202 and permission of department chair.
498 SENIOR HONORS PROJECT IN MODERN LANGUAGES 1-3 credits
(May be repeated for a total of six credits) Prerequisites: senior standing in Honors College and
permission. Open only to language major enrolled in Honors College. Independent study leading
to completion of senior honors thesis or other original work.
LATIN
3510
3510:Latin 2005-2006 241
190 THE MAKING OF ENGLISH WORDS FROM 3 credits
LATIN AND GREEK ELEMENTS
The influence of Latin and Greek on English vocabulary with some attention to the use of these
languages in the scientific and legal fields. No foreign language is necessary.
101,2 BEGINNING LATIN I AND II 4 credits each
Sequential. Prerequisite for 102: 101 or equivalent. Reading, writing and translation; oral and
written drill; analysis of grammatical structure and English vocabulary building.
201,2 INTERMEDIATE LATIN I AND II 3 credits each
Prerequisite for 201: 102 or equivalent. Prerequisite for 202: 201 or equivalent. A survey of readings
of the less difficult authors such as Pliny, Caesar, Plautus, Cicero’s Letters or equivalent
material.
303,4 ADVANCED LATIN 3 credits each
Prerequisites: 202 or equivalent. Satirists, dramatists, philosophical, religious writers, lyric and
elegiac poets, medieval writers. (May be repeated for credit with change of subject)
497,8/597,8 LATIN READING AND RESEARCH 3 credits each
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Generally Latin epigraphy, prose composition or philology;
numismatics or certain other archaeological topics may be offered. (May be repeated for credit
with change of subject)