BCAcademicCatalog2016

MAT 3303 Abstract Algebra Introductory course in groups, rings, fields, and mathematical proofs. Prerequisite: MAT 2703 with a grade of “C” or better, and MAT 2913. (On Demand) MAT 3403 Introduction to Probability An introduction to the mathematical foundations of probability, including axioms of prob- ability and combinatorial methods, conditional probability and independence, distribution functions, discrete and continuous random variables, bivariate and multivariate distribu- tions and limit theorems. Prerequisites: MAT 2814, MAT 2703. (On Demand) MAT 3501, 3502, 3503 Directed Study in Mathematics Course covers a topic of interest under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit with a change in subject. Prerequisite: Instructor’s Permission. (On Demand) MAT 3603 College Geometry Study of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. Prerequisite: MAT 2913 and MAT 2703. (On Demand) MAT 3813 Vector Calculus An introduction to the fundamental concepts of vector calculus, including divergence and curl, vector fields, change of variables, integrals over paths and surfaces, and integral theo- rems of vector calculus, including Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, Gauss’s Theorem, Conservative Field Theorem. Prerequisite: MAT 2814. (On Demand) MAT 4203 Real Analysis Real number system, theory of sequences, limits, continuity, differentiation, and math- ematical proof. Prerequisite: MAT 2703 with a grade of “C” or better, and MAT 2814. (On Demand) MAT 4423 Introduction to Numerical Analysis Solutions of equations in one variable, approximation, numerical methods of differentia- tion and integration, solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations, solutions to linear and non-linear systems. Prerequisite: MAT 2703 with a grade of “C” or better, MAT 2913, MAT 3003, BUS 2313. (On Demand) MAT 4443 Senior Seminar A review for mathematics majors in their final year of study. The course is aimed at prepa- ration for the GRE (advanced) mathematics subject test, Praxis II, and similar exams. Pre- requisite: Senior standing and completion of or current enrollment in either MAT 3303 or MAT 4203. (Fall Semesters) MAT 4501, 4502, 4503 Special Topics in Mathematics Course covers a selected topic for further study. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic. Credits to be determined by course content. Prerequisite: Instructor’s Permission. (On Demand)

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