Mathematics Course Descriptions
Mathematics 111
- Calculus
Full course for one semester. This includes a treatment of limits, continuity, derivatives, mean value theorem, integration—including the fundamental theorem of calculus, and definitions of the trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions. Prerequisite: three years of high school mathematics. Lecture-conference.
Mathematics 112
- Introduction to Analysis
Full course for one semester. Field axioms, the real and complex fields, sequences and series. Complex functions, continuity and differentiation; power series and the complex exponential. Prerequisite: Mathematics 111 or equivalent. Lecture-conference.
Mathematics 121
- Introduction to Computing
Full course for one semester. An introduction to computer science, covering topics such as elementary data structures, algorithms, computability, floating point computations, and programming in a high-level language. Prerequisite: three years of high school mathematics. Lecture-conference and lab.
Mathematics 131
- Introduction to Number Theory
Full course for one semester. A rigorous introduction to the theorems of elementary number theory. Topics may include: axioms for the integers, Euclidean algorithm, Fermat's Little Theorem, unique factorization, primitive roots, primality testing, public-key encryption systems, Gaussian integers. Prerequisite: three years of high school mathematics or consent of instructor. Lecture-conference.
Mathematics 132
- Introduction to Combinatorics
Full course for one semester. Permutations and combinations, finite
mathematical structures, inclusion-exclusion principle, elements of the
theory of graphs, permutation groups, and the rudiments of Pólya theory
will be discussed. Prerequisite: three years of high school
mathematics. Lecture-conference. Not offered 2008-09.
Mathematics 141
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Full course for one semester. The basic ideas of probability including properties of expectation, the Law of Large Numbers, and the Central Limit Theorem are discussed. These ideas are applied to the problems of statistical inference, including estimation and hypothesis testing. The linear regression model is introduced, and the problems of statistical inference and model validation are studied in this context. A portion of the course is devoted to statistical computing and graphics. Prerequisite: three years of high school mathematics. Lecture-conference and lab.
Mathematics 211
- Multivariable Calculus I
Full course for one semester. A development of the basic theorems of multivariable differential calculus, optimization, and Taylor series. Inverse and implicit function theorems may be included. Prerequisite: Mathematics 112 or consent of the instructor. Lecture-conference.
Mathematics 212
- Multivariable Calculus II
Full course for one semester. A study of line, multiple, and surface integrals, including Green’s and Stokes’ theorems; linear differential equations. Differential geometry of curves and surfaces or Fourier series may be included. Prerequisite: Mathematics 211 or consent of the instructor. Lecture-conference.
Mathematics 311
- Complex Analysis
Full course for one semester. A study of complex valued functions: Cauchy’s Theorem and residue theorem, Laurent series, and analytic continuation. Prerequisite: Mathematics 212. Lecture-conference.
Mathematics 321
- Real Analysis
Full course for one semester. A careful study of continuity and convergence in metric spaces. Sequences and series of functions, uniform convergence, normed linear spaces. Prerequisite: Mathematics 212. Mathematics 331 must be taken before or at the same time as this course. Lecture-conference.
Mathematics 322
- Ordinary Differential Equations
Full course for one semester. An introduction to the theory of ordinary
differential equations. Existence and uniqueness theorems, global
behavior of solutions, qualitative theory, numerical methods.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 212 and Mathematics 331. Lecture-conference.
Offered in alternate years. Not offered 2008-09.
Mathematics 331
- Linear Algebra
Full course for one semester. A brief introduction to field structures, followed by presentation of the algebraic theory of finite dimensional vector spaces. Geometry of inner product spaces is examined in the setting of real and complex fields. Prerequisite: Mathematics 211 or consent of the instructor. Lecture-conference.
Mathematics 332
- Abstract Algebra
Full course for one semester. An elementary treatment of the algebraic structure of groups, rings, fields, and/or algebras. Prerequisite: Mathematics 331. Lecture-conference.
Mathematics 341
- Geometry
Full course for one semester. Topics in geometry selected by the
instructor. Possible topics include the theory of plane ornaments,
coordinatization of affine and projective planes, curves and surfaces,
differential geometry, algebraic geometry, and non-Euclidean geometry.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 331 or consent of the instructor.
Lecture-conference. Offered in alternate years.
Mathematics 351
- Mathematical Logic
Full course for one semester. The course will be concerned with one or
more of the following areas of mathematics: recursive function theory,
model theory, computability theory, and general theory of formal
systems. Prerequisite: two years of college mathematics.
Lecture-conference. Offered in alternate years. Not offered 2008-09.
Mathematics 361
- Number Theory
Full course for one semester. A study of integers, including topics
such as divisibility, theory of prime numbers, congruences, and
solutions of equations in the integers. Prerequisite: Mathematics 331
or consent of the instructor. Mathematics 332 is recommended.
Lecture-conference. Offered in alternate years.
Mathematics 372
- Combinatorics
Full course for one semester. Emphasis will be placed on enumerative
combinatorics including such topics as the principle of
inclusion-exclusion, formal power series and generating functions, and
permutation groups and Pólya theory. Selected other topics such as
Ramsey theory, inversion formulae, the theory of graphs, and the theory
of designs will be treated as time permits. Prerequisite: Mathematics
211. Lecture-conference. Offered in alternate years.
Mathematics 382
- Algorithms and Data Structures
Full course for one semester. An introduction to computer science covering the design and analysis of algorithms. The course will focus on various abstract data types and associated algorithms. The course will include implementation of some of these ideas on a computer. Prerequisites: Mathematics 121 and Mathematics 211 or consent of the instructor. Lecture-conference.
Mathematics 384
- Programming Language Design and Implementation
Full course for one semester. A study of the organization and structure of modern programming languages. This course will survey key programming language paradigms including functional, object-oriented, and logic- and constraint-based languages. A formal approach will be taken to understanding the fundamental concepts underlying these paradigms, including their syntax, semantics, and type systems. The course will cover selected topics in the implementation of language systems such as parsers, interpreters, and compilers, and of run-time support for high-level languages. Prerequisite: Mathematics 121. Lecture-conference. Offered in alternate years.
Mathematics 391
- Probability
Full course for one semester. A development of probability theory in terms of random variables defined on discrete sample spaces. Special topics may include Markov chains, Stochastic processes, and measure-theoretic development of probability theory. Prerequisite: Mathematics 212. Lecture-conference.
Mathematics 392
- Mathematical Statistics
Full course for one semester. Theories of statistical inference,
including maximum likelihood estimation and Bayesian inference. Topics
may be drawn from the following: large sample properties of estimates,
linear models, multivariate analysis, empirical Bayes estimation, and
statistical computing. Prerequisite: Mathematics 391 or consent of the
instructor. Lecture-conference. Offered in alternate years. Not offered
2008-09.
Mathematics 411
- Topics in Advanced Analysis
Full course for one semester. Topics selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: Mathematics 321 or consent of the instructor. Lecture-conference.
Mathematics 412
- Topics in Algebra
Full course for one semester. Topics selected by the instructor, for example, commutative algebra, Galois theory, algebraic geometry, and group representation theory. Prerequisite: Mathematics 332 or consent of the instructor. Lecture-conference.
Mathematics 441
- Topics in Computer Science Theory
Full course for one semester. Exploration of topics from advanced
algorithm design and theoretical computer science including complexity
theory, cryptography, computational geometry, and randomized
algorithms, as selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: Mathematics
382 or consent of the instructor. Lecture-conference. Offered in
alternate years.
Mathematics 442
- Topics in Computer Science Systems
Full course for one semester. A study of the design and implementation
techniques used in a particular area of computer science as selected by
the instructor. Students will implement a working system in that area.
Recent offerings have covered distributed and networked systems,
compilers, and computer game design. Prerequisite: Mathematics 382 or
consent of the instructor. Lecture-conference. Offered in alternate
years. Not offered 2008-09.
Mathematics 443
- Topics in Advanced Algorithms
Full course for one semester. Exploration of topics from advanced
algorithm design such as combinatorial optimization, computational
geometry, parallel and distributed algorithms, and randomized
algorithms, as selected by the instructor. Prerequisite: Mathematics
382 or consent of the instructor. Lecture-conference. Not offered
2008-09.
Mathematics 470
- Thesis
Full course for one year.
Mathematics 481
- Independent Study
One-half course for one semester. Independent reading primarily for juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: approval of the instructor and the division.
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