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Course Descriptions


Note: See Catalog Addenda  as that information supersedes the published version of this catalog.

The course descriptions include all courses that are taught for academic credit at the university. They are arranged in alpha-numerical sequence by course subject code.

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At present, the majority of the 500-600 level courses are offered in the evening hours. Students should be aware that not all courses are offered in the evening or every semester. Students who are only able to enroll in classes 4 pm or after should consult the appropriate department chairperson for information about the availability of evening sections of courses required in a specific major, concentration and/or minor. Students are urged to consult “Available Course Sections” through InfoBear each semester to determine when specific courses are offered.

 

 

 

Management

  
  • MGMT 480 - Systems Analysis and Design

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 360
    This course introduces students to systems analysis and the use of quantitative models and the computer in solving managerial problems in a variety of functional areas. Students study systems and models and the stages of a systems-analysis approach. The course provides an overview of systems applications at functional areas and computer techniques for systems, implementation in finance, operations and marketing. Offered spring semester.

  
  • MGMT 485 - Honors Thesis in Management

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students; formal application required
    One-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the departmental honors committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered periodically.

  
  • MGMT 490 - Strategic Management

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: ACFI 385 and MGMT 130 and MGMT 200; and ACFI 470, which may be taken concurrently or MGMT 360, which may be taken concurrently; and at least 69 credit hours completed. Restricted to ACFI and MGMT majors.
    This capstone course integrates the knowledge learned in the business courses along with application to the basic concepts and models of strategic management and leadership to solve actual business problems. Case studies and/or projects are the primary pedagogical methods used to demonstrate knowledge and application of the concepts and models. Offered fall, spring, summer. (CWRM)

  
  • MGMT 494 - Marketing Management and Strategy

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Three of the following, which may be taken concurrently: MGMT 345, MGMT 410, MGMT 415, MGMT 420, MGMT 424, MGMT 430, MGMT 440; and at least 69 credit hours completed.
    The principles of formulating a marketing program are taught in this course. The course also demonstrates how and why marketing programs are affected by the marketing forces that bear down on the firm while remaining consistent with the needs of the target market segment. Offered spring semester.

  
  • MGMT 498 - Internship in Management

    (3-15 credits)
    Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairperson; formal application required
    A non-classroom experience designed for a limited number of junior and senior majors to complement their academic preparation. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of 15 credits. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered fall, spring, summer.

  
  • MGMT 499 - Directed Study in Management

    (1-3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Consent of the department chairperson; formal application required
    Directed study is open to junior and senior majors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.

  
  • MGMT 503 - Directed Study

    (1-3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 509 or waiver upon acceptance; consent of the department and formal application required
    Directed study is designed for the graduate student who desires to study selected topics in a specific field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.

  
  • MGMT 504 - International Business Study Tour

    (3 credits)
    This course offers students a first-hand, supervised, business-related international travel and study experience. The business and technological environment of a selected country will be explored through visits to companies, science and technology parks, research institutes, factories and universities. Students will participate in multiple learning formats, including lectures, exchanges with international students and research activities. The course will also incorporate visits to historic and cultural sites into the travel itinerary. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.

  
  • MGMT 507 - Foundations of Marketing

    (3 credits)
    This course examines the role of marketing in business strategy and planning. It covers marketing practices such as market research, environmental and competitive analysis, market segmenting and targeting, brand positioning and pricing. It also covers marketing communications including advertising, promotion, publicity and sales using both online and traditional media. Product management in new, growing, mature and declining markets, both domestically and globally is also reviewed.

  
  • MGMT 509 - Foundations of Management

    (3 credits)
    This course introduces students to critical issues involved in working within a business organization. Topics covered include general management principles, the management of human resources, the study of individuals and their behavior within organizations and elements of operations management.

  
  • MGMT 526 - Project Management

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of all MBA foundation courses (ACFI 500 and ECON 500 and ECON 501 and MGMT 507 and MGMT 509)
    This course presents a unified framework for managing multi-disciplinary and cross-functional project teams. Students learn about systems for contract and cost management, and for controlling project schedules, budgets and quality. The management of people as sources of knowledge and creativity provides a special emphasis. Students work in teams to prepare complete project plans.

  
  • MGMT 530 - Global Business Issues

    (1.5 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 507 and MGMT 509; or waiver upon acceptance
    Today’s increasingly interconnected and global business environment requires that managers have a solid understanding of the different geographic regions, cultures, religions and governments that exist around the world. This course will prepare students for the challenges necessary to engage in the global marketplace. Among the topics to be explored are: globalization and its driving forces,  national differences in political economy and legal systems, differences in culture and business ethics, regional economic integration such as the EU and NAFTA, the organization of international business, modes of foreign entry and strategic alliances, international business operations, including exporting, importing, overseas manufacturing and global human resource management.

  
  • MGMT 536 - Global Management

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 509 or waiver upon acceptance
    This course focuses on cultural diversity and the importance of history, demographics, geography, resource location, human values and expectations to the businesses in the global economy. The influence of religion, social norms, political and economic systems on shaping business relationships between multinational organizations and host countries is examined in depth through case studies, research projects, group discussions and presentations. Offered spring semester.

  
  • MGMT 545 - Consumer and Buyer Behavior

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 507 or waiver upon acceptance
    This course uses concepts from the behavioral sciences for identifying market segments, predicting customer response to alternative marketing strategies, developing marketing strategies for specific consumer markets, and modeling consumer decision making. Theories and applied research from marketing and the social sciences are considered to enable marketers to better understand customers and meet their needs. Key course concepts include decision process of buyers, factors affecting purchasing decisions and customer satisfaction. Implications for marketing strategies (e.g., market segmentation, product design and promotion) are examined.

  
  • MGMT 550 - Communications for Managers

    (1.5 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 509
    This course applies technical skills and necessary theoretical knowledge of communication arts to specific business situations. Topics include contemporary managerial writing, technologically mediated communications, interpersonal and group communication strategies.

  
  • MGMT 555 - Marketing Management

    (1.5 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 507
    Students will learn about the universal applications of marketing concepts to consumer, business and government markets, profit and nonprofit organizations, domestic, foreign and international companies, and both large and small firms. Topics include analysis of market opportunities, segmentation and planning, product mix and development strategies, pricing, distribution and sales. This course has a managerial orientation and uses an analytical approach.

  
  • MGMT 556 - Operations Management

    (1.5 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 509 and ECON 501
    After an overview of the role of operations in the economy, some advanced approaches for achieving operational competitiveness in businesses are illustrated through case studies. The following topics will be explored: operations concepts and its interaction with other functions, process design and analysis, capacity management, quality management, revenue management and supply chain management.

  
  • MGMT 560 - Managing People and Organizations

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of all MBA foundation courses (ACFI 500, ECON 500, ECON 501, MGMT 507, MGMT 509)
    This course covers the integration of issues managers face when trying to lead individuals and organizational units to achieve corporate objectives, as well as the role of workforce management in fulfilling the goals and mission of the organization. Topics include theories and applications of management principles to motivating, rewarding and structuring employees’ work; managing groups and teams; and structuring the organization. Domestic and international issues in the workplace are discussed. Offered fall semester.

  
  • MGMT 562 - Strategic Management of Technological Innovation

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of all MBA foundation courses (ACFI 500 and ECON 500 and ECON 501 and MGMT 507 and MGMT 509)
    This course employs extensive case analyses to explore alternative strategies for the management of new technology. Students develop a systems and process perspective through research on emerging approaches to strategic management, including business process re-engineering, organizational learning, sustainability, concurrent engineering, supply chain management and self-directed teams, among others.

  
  • MGMT 565 - Manufacturing and Service Operations Management

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of all MBA foundation courses (ACFI 500, ECON 500, ECON 501, MGMT 507 and MGMT 509)
    This course is an introduction to the concepts, principles, problems and practices of operations management. Emphasis is on managerial processes for effective operations in both goods-producing and service-rendering organizations. Topics include operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, forecasting, production scheduling, inventory control, quality assurance and project management. Offered fall semester.

  
  • MGMT 570 - Organizational Behavior

    (1.5 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 509 or waiver upon acceptance
    The focus of this course is to study individual behavior within an organizational setting. The course enables students to better understand the issues that affect individual and group dynamics within an organization so students learn how to solve “people” issues within the organization. Topics covered include: group dynamics, team-building, employee training and development, organizational culture, organizational structure and leadership.

  
  • MGMT 571 - Organizational Culture and Work Force Diversity

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 509 or waiver upon acceptance
    This course uses knowledge about different cultures, across organizational types, industries, and nations, to develop an understanding of how diverse members of an organization can work together toward shared values, while still maintaining their individual identities. Students study a variety of culture-dependent approaches to time, space, language and workplace practices. The management of work force diversity as a valuable resource for organizational creativity and knowledge-building provides a special emphases.

  
  • MGMT 572 - Interpersonal and Group Behavior

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 509 or waiver upon acceptance
    This course prepares students to participate as effective group members and to act as successful group leaders in workplace project teams. Students study the set of skills that professionals and managers need to meet the challenges posed by trends toward organizational decentralization, functional integration, use of cross-functional project teams and work force diversity. Theories of interpersonal and group behavior offer students the opportunity to assess individual skills and to experiment with new skills.

  
  • MGMT 575 - Managing Human Capital

    (1.5 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 509
    The 21st century focus of this course is to provide the firm with competitive advantages associated with the organization’s human resources. The course is designed to provide students with the practical skills to effectively manage people. Skill areas include the design, implementation and improvement in recruiting systems, performance evaluation systems, people development practices, reward systems to motivate employees, talent management and retention.

  
  • MGMT 576 - Organizational Change and Leadership

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 509 or waiver upon acceptance
    This course examines the impact of leadership on the organizational change process within a variety of work settings. New leadership styles and practices emerging in the context of cross-functional structures, joint ventures and project-based organizations provide a special emphasis. Through both in-class exercises and group projects, students learn about approaches to change management and develop awareness of their leadership attributes.

  
  • MGMT 577 - Power and Influence in Organizations

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 509 or waiver upon acceptance
    This course explores the nature, practice, and effects of power and influence in work organizations. Students study classical and contemporary ideas on leadership to understand how the concepts and practices of power and influence are changing. Cases and simulations demonstrate methods for the effective and ethical exercise of power and influence in organizational units, on project teams and within the organizational culture as a whole.

  
  • MGMT 578 - Organizational Development

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of all MBA foundation courses (ACFI 500 and ECON 500 and ECON 501 and MGMT 507 and MGMT 509)
    This course explores current topics in organizational development and change, including the practical and ethical issues arising in the context of multinational organizations and the conduct or international business. Guest speakers augment student presentations and seminar discussions.

  
  • MGMT 580 - Business Research Methods

    (1.5 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 555 and MGMT 556 and MGMT 570 and MGMT 575
    Business research involves systematic inquiry whose objective is to provide information useful in solving managerial problems. This course builds on students’ knowledge of organizational needs and practices by focusing on how to do business research with an emphasis on applied problem solving. It has a major focus on problem identification and analysis, problem solving strategies and communication skills.

  
  • MGMT 582 - Business Intelligence/Analytics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of all MBA foundation courses (ACFI 500 and ECON 500 and ECON 501 and MGMT 507 and MGMT 509)
    This course provides an introduction to the field of ‘business intelligence/analytics’ in involving the use of data, statistical and quantitative analysis, exploratory and predictive models and fact-based management to drive decisions and actions. Such topics as data warehouses, data marts, business performance management, dashboards/scorecards, data mining, text analytics, web analytics and ‘big data’ will be discussed.

  
  • MGMT 594 - Marketing Management and Strategy

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MGMT 507 or waiver upon acceptance
    This course integrates the formulation of a marketing program with an organization’s overall business strategy. Students learn how and why social, economic and political forces affect the selection and success of a marketing program, and ways in which a business firm can continue to meet the needs of its market segments in the context of these forces. Offered spring semester.

  
  • MGMT 595 - Strategic Management

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: ACFI 551 or ACFI 585; and MGMT 555 or MGMT 594; and MGMT 556 or MGMT 565; and MGMT 560 or MGMT 575
    This capstone course emphasizes managerial decision-making that involves all aspects of an organization. It tests the capability of the student to apply all prior learning to solve actual strategic management problems. The final project of the course is project-based and serves as an outcomes assessment of what the student has learned in the program. Offered spring semester.

  
  • MGMT 598 - Leadership, Ethics and Corporate Accountability

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: ACFI 551 or ACFI 585; and MGMT 555 or MGMT 594; and MGMT 556 or MGMT 565; and MGMT 560 or MGMT 575
    Students evaluate business decision problems from the perspective of ethical principles and corporate social responsibility, utilize different approaches to applying corporate social responsibility in the evaluation of business decision problems, and learn to communicate the values associated with social responsibility from a leadership position. Offered fall semester.

  
  • MGMT 599 - Topical Seminar in Management

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
    Faculty members offer topics of special interest that stem from their own work and that are relevant to students work and interests. Topics will vary each time the course is offered. Repeatable for different topics: may earn a maximum of six credits.

  
  • MKTG 300 - Digital Marketing

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MKTG 200
    This course is designed to build students’ digital marketing skills by utilizing projects that give students hands-on experience implementing internet and social media marketing strategies. Topics will include internet advertising, e-mail marketing, search engine marketing, blogs, choosing appropriate platforms, creating effective and engaging content, content management, social media advertising, social listening and creating and implementing a social media strategy. Upon completion, students will have knowledge of digital marketing tools and should be able to use social media technologies to create and improve marketing efforts for businesses and organizations.

  
  • MKTG 357 - Travel Course in Marketing

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MKTG 200
    This course offers students a first-hand, supervised, business-related international travel and study experience. The business and technological environment of a selected country will be explored through visits to companies, science and technology parks, research institutes, factories and universities. Students will participate in multiple learning formats, including lectures, exchanges with international students and research activities. The course will also incorporate visits to historic and cultural sites into the travel itinerary. Repeatable; may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered periodically.

  
  • MKTG 399 - Special Topics in Marketing

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MKTG 200
    Special topics will be offered in marketing and allied subjects. Repeatable for different topics: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered as topics arise.


Mathematics

  
  • MATC 205 - Learning Assistance Workshop

    (1 credit)
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
    This is an in-service course for student learning assistants in mathematics. Students will develop tutoring and coaching strategies, grounded in best practices, to encourage proficiency, productive study habits and positive disposition in mathematics learners. Students will also develop tutoring portfolios through reflection on their practice and the practice of others. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of three credits. Offered fall and spring semesters.

  
  • MATC 560 - Topics in Mathematics for Teachers

    (1-3 credits)
    Prerequisite: May be specified depending on the nature of the topic
    Special topics of relevance to mathematics teachers will be offered from time to time. The topics to be offered will be content focused and directly related to the strands of the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework, as they pertain to mathematics teachers. This course is not part of the MAT in Mathematics. Repeatable for different topics.

  
  • MATH 090 - Math Readiness

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Not open to students with a major in accounting and finance, aviation science, biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, mathematics, management or physics; nor to students with a minor in actuarial science, biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics or physics
    This course provides background in basic mathematical concepts and skills to prepare students for non-precalculus-based college-level math courses. Topics include fundamental principles of arithmetic, algebra and geometry. Graded on a (S) Satisfactory/(U) Unsatisfactory basis. (Formerly FRSK 102) NOTE: This course does not provide adequate preparation for courses numbered MATH 120 or higher. Students may not take both MATH 090 and MATH 095. This course does not satisfy any core curriculum requirement, nor may the credits be applied toward the minimum credits required for graduation by any major.

  
  • MATH 095 - Intermediate Algebra

    (4 credits)
    This course covers fundamental skills to prepare students for college algebra. Each student will complete an individualized, mastery-based review and engage in a series of concept-building workshops. Topics include integer and fraction arithmetic, linear equations and inequalities, systems of two linear equations, properties of exponents, polynomial algebra and factoring, quadratic equations, radical and rational expressions, and graphs of linear and quadratic equations. Graded on a (S) Satisfactory/(U) Unsatisfactory basis. (Formerly FRSK 102E) NOTE: Students may not take both MATH 090 and MATH 095. This course does not satisfy any core curriculum requirements, nor may the credits be applied toward the minimum required for graduation by any major.

  
  • MATH 105 - Mathematical Thought and Practice

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Mathematics placement test or MATH 090 with a minimum grade of “S” or MATH 095 with a minimum grade of “S”
    This course is an introduction to the foundations of mathematical reasoning, emphasizing conceptual reasoning over numerical computations. Students will explore the beauty and diversity of mathematical thought, and solve problems using sets and logical operations, and number theory. This course does not provide preparation for other college-level mathematics courses. (CMAR)

  
  • MATH 110/MATH 110E - Elementary Statistics I

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Mathematics placement test or MATH 090 with a minimum grade of “S” or MATH 095 with a minimum grade of “S”
    Corequisite: Students enrolled in the enhanced course (MATH 110E) must also enroll in the corequisite course MATH 110T - Problem Solving in Statistics

    This course provides an introduction to measures of central tendency and variability; elementary probability; binomial, normal and t distributions; hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. (CMAR)

  
  • MATH 110T - Problem Solving in Statistics

    (1 credit)
    Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with MATH 110E
    This course is a required corequisite for MATH 110E, the enhanced version of Elementary Statistics I. Under faculty supervision, students acquire strategies of problem solving and study skills related to their statistics course. Each week students will attend a one hour recitation with a mathematics coach and two additional tutoring hours on problem solving with the coach. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of three credits. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.

  
  • MATH 112 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Mathematics placement test or MATH 090 with a minimum grade of “S” or MATH 095 with a minimum grade of “S”; restricted to majors in early childhood, elementary and special education
    This course develops student’s understanding of the mathematical concepts of number and operations, and the properties of number systems at the deep level required for successful elementary school teaching in ways that are meaningful to pre-service elementary teachers. Topics will include place value and arithmetic models, mental math, algorithms, prealgebra factors and prime numbers, fractions and decimals, ratio, percentage and rate, integers and elementary number theory. (CMAR)

  
  • MATH 113 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 107 with a “C-” or higher or MATH 112 with a “C-” or higher; restricted to majors in early childhood, elementary and special education
    This course develops student’s understanding of the mathematical content of geometry, measurement, probability and statistics at the deep level required for successful elementary school teaching in ways that are meaningful to pre-service elementary teachers. Topics will include two- and three- dimensional geometry, measurement, data analysis, single variable statistics and probability. (CMAR)

  
  • MATH 114 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 107 with a “C-” or higher or MATH 112 with a “C-” or higher; restricted to majors in early childhood, elementary and special education
    This course develops student’s understanding of the mathematical content of patterns, functions and algebra at the deep level required for successful elementary school teaching in ways that are meaningful to pre-service elementary teachers. Topics will include concepts of variable and function; linear, quadratic and exponential functions and their graphs; patterns, arithmetic and geometric progressions; solving equations and applications. Connections between arithmetic and algebra will be emphasized. (CMAR)

  
  • MATH 120 - Introduction to Linear Algebra

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Mathematics placement test or MATH 095 with a minimum grade of “S”
    Topics include algebra and geometry of vectors in Rn, linear equations, matrices, determinants, basis and dimension, and the use of homogenous coordinates for the matrix representation of linear and geometric transformations and their compositions. (CMAR)

  
  • MATH 122 - College Algebra

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Mathematics placement test or MATH 095 with a minimum grade of “S”
    This course is designed to provide students with the algebra skills necessary for further study in mathematics. Topics include evaluating, graphing and identifying key properties of functions, simplifying algebraic expressions, analyzing polynomial functions, solving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities. Offered fall, spring, summer.

  
  • MATH 122E - College Algebra (Enhanced)

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Mathematics placement test or MATH 095 with a minimum grade of “S”
    Corequisite: MATH 122T

    This course is designed to provide students with the algebra skills necessary for further study in mathematics. Topics include evaluating, graphing and identifying key properties of functions, simplifying algebraic expressions, analyzing polynominal functions, solving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities. Offered fall, spring, summer. NOTE: Students enrolled in the enhanced course MATH 122E must also enroll in the corequisite course MATH 122T Problem Solving in Algebra.

  
  • MATH 122T - Problem Solving in Algebra

    (1 credit)
    Corequisite: MATH 122E
    This course is a required corequisite for students taking MATH 122E. Under faculty supervision, students acquire and practice self-regulated study strategies and participate in collaborative review of relevant mathematical content. The goal of this course is to support students’ readiness for, and success in, their corequisite college math course. Repeatable: may earn of a maximum of three credits. Three hours weekly. Offered fall, spring, summer.

  
  • MATH 125 - Integrated Science and Mathematics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
    This course is designed to prepare incoming science and mathematics students in the STREAMS summer bridge program for the mathematical needs of their first-year course work. In this course, students will study precalculus-level mathematics in the context of how it arises in the sciences. Topics include measurement, uncertainty, and responsible use of data; units and dimensional analysis; linear modeling and rates of change; linearization of exponential, logarithmic, power and other relationships, principles of trigonometry; and effective communication of quantitative meaning in writing, graphs, and data tables. Offered summer session. NOTE: This course is not a substitute for precalculus (MATH 140/150) and does not satisfy prerequisites for any MATH course.

  
  • MATH 130 - Discrete Mathematics I

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Mathematics placement test or MATH 095 with a minimum grade of “S”
    This course provides some of the mathematical background necessary for computer science. Topics include combinations and discrete probability, discrete functions and graph theory. (CMAR)

  
  • MATH 135 - Freshman Honors Colloquium

    (1 credit)
    Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of instructor
    Freshman Honors Colloquia in mathematics allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered fall semester.

  
  • MATH 136 - Freshman Honors Colloquium

    (1 credit)
    Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of instructor
    Freshman Honors Colloquia in mathematics allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered spring semester.

  
  • MATH 140/140E - Elements of Precalculus

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Mathematics placement test or MATH 122 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 122E with a minimum grade of “C-“; MATH 095 may be used as a prerequisite for MATH 140E only
    Corequisite: Students enrolled in the enhanced course (MATH 140E) must also enroll in the corequisite course MATH 140T - Problem Solving in Precalculus

    This course is designed to help prepare students for the study of calculus. Topics covered include a review of algebraic fundamentals (exponents, logarithms, linear and non-linear equations and inequalities) and a study of functions of various types (polynomial, rational and transcendental). Offered fall, spring, summer. (Formerly MATH 100) (CMAR)

  
  • MATH 140T - Problem Solving in Precalculus

    (1 credit)
    Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with MATH 140E
    This course is a required corequisite for MATH 140E, the enhanced version of Elements of Precalculus. Under faculty supervision, students acquire strategies of problem solving and study skills related to their precalculus course. Each week students will attend a one hour recitation with a mathematics coach and two additional tutoring hours on problem solving with the coach. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of three credits. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.

  
  • MATH 141 - Elements of Calculus I

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 140/140E with a “C-” or higher or MATH 150 with a “C-” or higher or a mathematics placement test
    This course introduces the student to the main concepts, methods, and techniques of differential calculus. Emphasis is on how these arise from problems in several areas, rather than from a rigorous development of the theory. A principal objective of this course is to illustrate how mathematics is used to model physical reality and how such a mathematical model facilitates the solution of problems. This course does not satisfy mathematics major requirement. (CMAR)

  
  • MATH 142 - Elements of Calculus II

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 141 with a “C-” or higher
    The topics include the integral and its applications as well as multivariable calculus. Additional topics are selected from: differential equations, Taylor series and probability distributions. This course does not satisfy mathematics major requirements. (CMAR)

  
  • MATH 143 - Problem Solving in Mathematics

    (1 credit)
    Prerequisite: Registration in designated enhanced MATH course
    This course is a required corequisite for enhanced sections supported by small-group structured learning assistance. Under faculty supervision, students acquire strategies of problem solving, study skills and mathematical inquiry to help them succeed in mathematics. Students in this course will attend a weekly tutorial session led by a peer learning assistant (PAL) in which they will engage in inquiry-based and small-group problem solving. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of three credits. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.

  
  • MATH 144 - Applied Calculus for Business

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 140/140E with a “C-” or higher or MATH 150 with a “C-” or higher or a mathematics placement test
    This is a one-semester course in applied differential and integral calculus with emphasis on business applications. Topics to be covered include derivatives of algebraic, logarithmic and exponential functions, optimization problems, antiderivatives and the fundamental theorem of calculus, techniques of integration, functions of several variables and partial derivatives. This course does not satisfy mathematics major requirements. (CMAR)

  
  • MATH 150 - Precalculus with Trigonometry

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite: Mathematics placement test or MATH 122 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 122E with a minimum grade of “C-“
    This course is designed to help prepare students for the study of calculus. Topics covered include a review of algebraic fundamentals (exponents, logarithms, linear and non-linear equations and inequalities), a study of polynomial, rational and transcendental functions as well as trigonometric functions, identities and equations. Offered fall, spring, summer. (CMAR)

  
  • MATH 161/161E - Single Variable Calculus I

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 150 with a minimum grade of “C-” or a mathematics placement test or consent of department
    Corequisite: Students enrolled in the enhanced course (MATH 161E) must also enroll in an appropriate section of the corequisite course MATH 143 - Problem Solving in Mathematics

    This course will provide an introduction to the topics and techniques of single-variable calculus. Differential calculus topics will include limits and derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions as well as applications of the derivative. Integral calculus topics will include antiderivatives, area and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. (CMAR)

  
  • MATH 162 - Single Variable Calculus II

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 161/161E with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of department
    This course is a continuation of material found in MATH 161. Topics will include integration techniques and applications of integration using algebraic and transcendental functions. In addition, sequences and series will be discussed. (CMAR)

  
  • MATH 180 - Transition to Advanced Mathematics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 161/161E with a minimum grade of “C-“, which may be taken concurrently
    This course is an introduction to formal mathematics and provides a transition from computation-based mathematics to the more theoretical approach used in advanced mathematics courses. Topics covered include mathematical logic, set theory, concepts of relation, function and cardinality, and the design and structure of axioms and axiomatic systems are discussed. A large emphasis is placed on reading, analyzing and learning to produce proofs of mathematical statements. (CLOR)

  
  • MATH 199 - First Year Seminar

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen and sophomores with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
    First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information literacy and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS)

  
  • MATH 200 - Statistical Methods I

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 141 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 151 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 161 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
    This course provides an introduction to statistical methods for acquiring, describing and making decisions from data. Topics include induction, sampling design, the calculation and choice of descriptive statistics as measures of central tendency and variability, permutations, combinations, random variables, probability models, conditional probability, independence, the law of total probability and Bayes’ Theorem, expected values, confidence intervals for means and proportions, the Central Limit Theorem, common univariate distributions to include the binomial, normal, t, and exponential distributions, and an introduction to hypothesis testing.

  
  • MATH 202 - Linear Algebra

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 142 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 152 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 162 with a minimum grade of “C-” (MATH 162 may be taken concurrently); and MATH 180 with a minimum grade of “C-“, which may be taken concurrently
    This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and theory of linear algebra and practice in reading and writing mathematical proofs. Topics include systems of linear equations and techniques for solving them, linear independence and dependence, linear transformations and their matrix representations, matrix algebra, characterizations of invertible matrices, determinants, vector spaces and subspaces, null and column spaces, Basis Theorem, Rank Theorem, as well as eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Additional topics and applications of linear algebra may be covered as time permits.

  
  • MATH 261 - Multivariable Calculus

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 162 with a minimum grade of “C-“
    This course is a continuation of the MATH 161/161E - MATH 162 Single Variable Calculus I-II sequence. Topics will include parametric and polar equations, derivatives and integrals of multivariable functions, and vector analysis.

  
  • MATH 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium

    (1 credit)
    Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of instructor
    Sophomore Honors Colloquia in mathematics allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered fall semester.

  
  • MATH 287 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium

    (1 credit)
    Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of instructor
    Sophomore Honors Colloquia in mathematics allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered spring semester.

  
  • MATH 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive)

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
    Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)

  
  • MATH 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive)

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
    Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)

  
  • MATH 300 - Statistical Methods II

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“
    This course provides an introduction to statistical methods for testing hypotheses and analyzing associations between two or more categorical or quantitative variables. Topics include hypothesis testing, formulation of a statistical question, size, power, confidence intervals, rejection regions, p-values, type 1 and type 2 errors, contingency tables, experimental design, independence, dependence, tests of independence, describing and measuring the strength of association, use of residuals, simple and multiple regression, prediction intervals, model checking and goodness-of-fit tests, ANOVA, and an introduction to nonparametric statistics. The course includes hands-on active learning and applications of the concepts in specific contexts using statistical software. Offered spring semester.

  
  • MATH 301 - Abstract Algebra I

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 202 with a minimum grade of “C-“
    This course provides an introduction to algebraic structures, beginning with the study of group theory. Topics include binary operations, modular arithmetic, groups (abelian, matrix, symmetry, permutation), subgroups and Lagrange’s Theorem, homomorphisms and Cayley’s Theorem, and basic properties of rings and fields.

  
  • MATH 302 - Abstract Algebra II

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 301 with a minimum grade of “C-“
    This course extends the study of algebraic structures from groups to both rings and fields, with particular emphasis on polynomial rings and number fields. Topics include group actions on sets, linear groups, rings and ideals, field extensions and automorphisms, Galois theory, insolubility of the quintic, and the fundamental theorem of algebra. Offered annually.

  
  • MATH 303 - Number Theory

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 202 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of department
    Development of the number system, the Euclidean Algorithm and its consequences, theory of congruencies, number-theoretic functions, Diophantine equations and quadratic residues. Offered annually.

  
  • MATH 316 - Differential Equations

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 251 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 261 with a minimum grade of “C-“
    This course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations. Topics include first-order differential equations (separable equations, linear equations, exact equations, integrating factors), second- and higher-order differential equations (homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear equations, method of undetermined coefficients), variation of parameters for second-order equations, Laplace transforms, series solutions and applications.

  
  • MATH 318 - Quantitative Methods for Management

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 142 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 144 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 152 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 162 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and MATH 110/110E with a minimum grade of “C-” or ECON 210 or equivalent
    This course presents selected mathematical tools and techniques for analysis of business and economic problems as an aid to decision-making in management. Topics include probability distributions, decision theory, linear programming, sensitivity analysis and other standard quantitative concepts.

  
  • MATH 325 - Foundations of Geometry

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 202 with a minimum grade of “C-“
    In this course, students will broaden their understanding of Euclidean geometry; study finite geometries, geometric transformations and non-Euclidean geometries; write geometric proofs; construction problems; and apply geometric concepts to real-world situations.

  
  • MATH 340 - Graph Theory

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 202 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
    This course introduces the basic definitions, concepts, topics and theorems of graph theory including the structure, connectivity and vulnerability of graphs. A wide range of examples such as the traveling salesperson problems, Dijkstra’s algorithm, Huffmann codes and Fleury’s algorithm will also be examined. Offered annually.

  
  • MATH 341 - Cryptology

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 202 with a minimum grade of “C-“; or MATH 120 with a minimum grade of “C-” and MATH 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“, or consent of instructor
    Cryptology is the study of the composition, design, use and analysis of methods and systems to encrypt and decrypt messages. This course begins with a review of classical cryptosystems from shift ciphers to the enigma machine. Modern private-key encryption schemes such as AES (the Advanced Encryption Standard) and public-key encryption schemes such as RSA will also be studied. In addition, digital signatures, secret sharing and zero-knowledge proofs will be examined. Other techniques and methods of cryptology such as steganography, discrete logarithms, elliptic curves and quantum computing may be explored. Offered annually.

  
  • MATH 345 - Combinatorics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 202 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
    Methods examined in this course are permutations, combinations, the sum and product rules, ordered and unordered selection with or without repetition, identical and distinct ranges, the pigeonhole principle, binomial coefficients, inclusion/exclusion, derangements, partitions, recurrence relations, generating functions and Ramsey theory. Special topics may include Latin squares, graph theory, network flows, coding theory, designs, polya counting, partially ordered sets and lattices. Offered annually.

  
  • MATH 350 - Regression Analysis

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 202 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and MATH 200 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 403 with a minimum grade of “C-“; or consent of instructor
    This course provides an in-depth look at what regression is and how to effectively use it to produce and interpret statistical models. Topics include modeling assumptions, simple and multiple linear regression, covariance, correlation, confidence and prediction intervals, estimating regression parameters, tests of hypotheses about the regression coefficients, interpretations of regression coefficients especially in multiple linear models, various types of residuals, measures of influence, transformations of variables, weighted least squares, heteroscedasticity, and variable selection. The course includes hands-on active learning and applications of the concepts in specific contexts using statistical software. Offered fall semester. (CWRM)

  
  • MATH 353 - Design and Analysis of Experiments

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 202 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and MATH 200 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 403 with a minimum grade of “C-“; or consent of instructor
    This course provides an in-depth look at the statistical design and analysis of experiments. The emphases are on understanding design choices, critical assessment of design options, correct communication of conclusions, and use of statistical software to calculate test statistics. Topics include formulating a statistical question, confounding, randomization, blocking, replication, analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, variance stabilizing transformations, factorial designs, random effects and mixed effects models, repeated measures, and nested and split-plot designs. The course includes hands-on active learning and applications of the concepts in specific contexts using statistical software. Offered spring semester.

  
  • MATH 355 - Mathematics Study Tour

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; additional prerequisites will vary by study tour
    This course offers students a first-hand, supervised cross-cultural travel and study experience while exploring a variety of mathematical topics. Topics and destinations will vary, but may include history of mathematics, mathematical modeling, statistical analysis and mathematics education. Each faculty-led course includes on-campus pre-departure lectures, activities at the destination, and post-departure sessions at BSU. Repeatable for different itineraries: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered periodically. (CGCL)

  
  • MATH 356 - Statistical Programming in R

    (4 credits
    Prerequisite: COMP 150 with a minimum grade of “C-” or COMP 151 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and MATH 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; or consent of instructor
    This is a programming course in which R is systematically studied as a programming language, with the aim of using R to implement statistical methods. Topics include functional programming, input-output of data, creating and manipulating sophisticated data structures, graphing and simulations. Offered fall semester.

  
  • MATH 398 - Advanced Topics in Statistics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: May be specified depending on the nature of the topic
    This course explores a variety of advanced statistical concepts not covered in other courses. Topics will change from semester to semester and will be announced prior to registration. Repeatable for different topics: may earn a maximum of nine credits.

  
  • MATH 399 - Topics in Advanced Mathematics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: May be specified depending on the nature of the topic
    This course explores a variety of advanced mathematical concepts from the general areas of pure and applied mathematics not covered in other courses. Topics will change from semester to semester and will be announced prior to registration. Repeatable for different topics: may earn a maximum of nine credits.

  
  • MATH 401 - Introduction to Real Analysis I

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 202 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and MATH 252 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 261 with a minimum grade of “C-“
    This course introduces real analysis through the rigorous study of sequences and continuity. Topics include mathematical logic and proof techniques, the set of real numbers, the Completeness Axiom, limits of sequences, monotone and Cauchy sequences, subsequences, open sets, closed sets, compact sets, continuity of functions, the Intermediate Value Theorem and uniform continuity.

  
  • MATH 402 - Introduction to Analysis II

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 401 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
    This course is an introduction to the rigorous study of continuity, differentiation, integration, sequences and series of functions. Topics in this course will include the Intermediate Value Theorem, Mean Value Theorem, Riemann integral, Fundamental Theorem of Integral Calculus, convergence theorems, and uniform continuity. Offered spring semester.

  
  • MATH 403 - Probability Theory

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 202 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and MATH 251 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 261 with a minimum grade of “C-“
    This calculus-based course provides a foundation for the mathematical theory of statistics. Topics include probability axioms, probability spaces, discrete and continuous random variables and their distributions, joint distributions, transformations of variables, order statistics, expected values, laws of large numbers, the central limit theorem, conditional distributions and their expectations, moment generating functions and characteristic functions. The course also introduces estimation theory, including maximum likelihood estimators, method of moment estimators, the Cramer-Rao lower bound, and sufficiency, efficiency and consistency of estimators, as well as Bayesian estimation.

  
  • MATH 408 - History of Mathematics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 202 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and MATH 252 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 261 with a minimum grade of “C-“
    A historical development of mathematics from ancient time to the Middle Ages (c. 3500 B.C. to c. 1400 A.D.). Some of the topics covered include Egyptian, Babylonian and Mayan Numeration Systems; Greek mathematics, including the Pythagorean, Platonic and Alexandrian schools; Asian contributions and the Arabic Hegemony; and principal mathematicians of the European Middle Ages, including Alcuin, Fibonacci and Oresme. (CWRM)

  
  • MATH 412 - Mathematical Statistics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 403 with a minimum grade of “C-“
    This course is a calculus-based approach to the analysis of hypothesis tests, and both point and interval estimators. Topics include: Uniform Minimum Variance Unbiased Estimation (UMVUE), Uniformly Most Powerful (UMP) tests, correlation and regression, Best Linear Unbiased Estimation (BLUE), Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), as well as a study of how the gamma, t , chi-squared, and F distributions arise. Offered spring semester.

  
  • MATH 415 - Numerical Analysis

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 202 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and MATH 251 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 261 with a minimum grade of “C-“
    This course provides an introduction to the quantitative approximation of solutions to mathematical problems. Topics include solution of algebraic and transcendental equations, general iteration, the Newton-Raphson method, approximation of functions and curve fitting, the Lagrange interpolation formula, Newton’s forward difference method, the method of least squares, orthogonality, numerical integration and the Euler-Cauchy technique. Offered annually.

  
  • MATH 416 - Applied Mathematics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 251 with a minimum grade of “C-” or MATH 261 with a minimum grade of “C-“
    Fourier analysis, solutions of partial differential equations, special functions, and line and surface integrals. (CWRM)

  
  • MATH 417 - Functions of a Complex Variable

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 401 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
    This course is an introduction to functions of one complex variable. Topics include the algebra and geometry of complex numbers, analytic and harmonic functions, differentiation, elementary functions of a complex variable, integration, contour integrals, power series, residues and poles, and conformal mapping. Offered spring semester.

  
  • MATH 418 - Introduction to Operations Research

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 202 or consent of instructor
    Operations research models of various real-life applications will be introduced. Students will learn how to formulate deterministic or probabilistic mathematical models, solve these models with existing algorithms by hand or by computer, and interpret the computer output solutions for these problems. In addition, students will learn the mathematical theory behind these algorithms. Topics may include linear programming and duality, the simplex algorithm and goal programming, sensitivity and post-optimality analyses, decision making under uncertainty, and game theory, as well as shortest route, minimal spanning tree, and maximal flow problems. Offered annually.

  
  • MATH 445 - Logic Programming

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior mathematics major or equivalent background; and consent of the department
    The propositional and first order predicate logic from an axiomatic point of view will be studied. Algorithmic methods of theorem proving will be emphasized. Offered periodically.

  
  • MATH 485 - Honors Thesis in Mathematics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students; formal application required
    In this course, one-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.

  
  • MATH 498 - Internship in Mathematics

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisite: MATH 202 and an overall minimum GPA of 2.8 and a minimum mathematics major GPA of 2.8; consent of department chair; formal application required
    This non-classroom experience is intended to give students workplace experiences in mathematics through internships or external projects. This course offers an opportunity for students to integrate mathematical knowledge obtained from classroom theory with practical work experiences. Repeatable for different topics: may earn a maximum of six credits. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.

 

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