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This course presents selected topics in projective, transformational, and differential geometry.

Prerequisites:

Consent

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

A rigorous excursion through some of the topics of abstract algebra which are essential components of the background of a masters level graduate student. Abstract topics include groups, rings, fields, and modules. Concrete applications include properties of the integers, polynomial rings, and the symmetric group.

Prerequisites:

MATH 345 or consent.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

Mathematics Education (MS)

This course will cover advanced topics such as (but not limited to) free abelian groups, group rings, noetherian/generalized noetherian rings, coherent/generalized coherent rings, homological algebra, homological dimension theory, representation theory of finite fields, galois theory of equations, field theory, valuation theory, and semigroups.

Prerequisites:

MATH 641 or consent.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Heuristics in mathematical problem solving and mathematical modeling for teachers.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

Mathematics Education (MS)

Algebraic concepts and procedures interpreted and related from the perspectives of abstract algebra, cognitive research on the learning of algebra, and professional curriculum and instruction programs.

Prerequisites:

MATH 345 or consent.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

Mathematics Education (MS)

The Van Hiele model of the development of geometric thought and recent developments of geometric theory and applications which are related to the school mathematics curriculum.

Prerequisites:

MATH 332 or consent.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

Mathematics Education (MS)

This course is an in-depth study of solving ordinary differential equations and partial differential equations numerically. Runge-Kutta methods and general multi-step methods are developed for ordinary differential equations. Finite Difference Method and Finite Element methods are developed for partial differential equations. Error control and step size changing for both stiff and non-stiff equations are analyzed.

Prerequisites:

MATH 321 and (MATH 470 or MATH 570) or consent.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

Modeling and Simulation (GC)

This course is an in-depth study of solving algebraic eigenvalue problems, least-square problems, direct and iterative methods for solving linear systems, and their applications.

Prerequisites:

(MATH 447 or MATH 547) and (MATH 470 or MATH 570) or consent.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

Modeling and Simulation (GC)

Independent individual study under the guidance and direction of a graduate faculty member.

Prerequisites:

Consent

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

A graduate course in an area of mathematics not regularly offered. May be repeated for credit on each new topic.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

Modeling and Simulation (GC)

Independent readings in mathematics under the direction of a graduate faculty member.

Prerequisites:

Consent

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Examination of cognitive theories guiding research in mathematics education; analysis and interpretation of research procedures applied in experimental, qualitative, program evaluation, survey, meta-analysis, theory-generating, and action research studies in mathematics education.

Prerequisites:

(STAT 450 or STAT 550) or (STAT 451 or STAT 551) or consent.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

Mathematics Education (MS)

A course designed to upgrade the qualifications of persons on-the-job. May be repeated for credit on each new topic.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Topological spaces, continuity, product spaces, connectedness, separation, compactness, and metric spaces.

Prerequisites:

MATH 417 or MATH 517 or consent.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Will cover topics at the discretion of the instructor, such as, but not limited to, those in the following list: algebraic topology, homotopy theory, homology theory, differential topology, topological groups, topological vector spaces, categorical topology, catastrophe theory, lie Groups, algebras of continuous functions, and uniform structures.

Prerequisites:

MATH 692 or consent.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Research under the supervision of the student's advisor leading to an alternate plan paper.

Prerequisites:

Consent

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

A short course devoted to a specific mathematical topic. May be repeated for credit on each new topic.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

Modeling and Simulation (GC)

Provides a student the opportunity to gain expertise and experience in a special field under the supervision of a qualified person.

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Research under the supervision of the student's advisor leading to a thesis.

Prerequisites:

Consent

Areas of Interest:

Education and Training

Programs:

Mathematics Education (MS) | Mathematics (MA) | Modeling and Simulation (GC)

This course offers an introduction to the various disciplines of engineering and their relationship to the principles of physics and mathematics. Students are prepared for academic success and the transition into an engineering program.

Graduation Requirements:

Goal Area 12 - First Year Experience

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

To prepare students for a career in engineering with emphasis on mechanical; introduce the engineering fundamentals and the skills necessary to have a successful learning experience; and to prepare students for engineering education and profession through interactions with upper-class engineering students and practitioners.

Prerequisites:

ACT Math Subscore of 23 or higher.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

A continuation of ME 101 covering historical and global perspectives, engineering discipline and functions, professional aspects of engineering, ethical aspects of engineering, creativity and innovation, basics of personal computers-word processing and spreadsheets, introduction to problem solving.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Standards of graphics communication. Orthographic projections, dimensioning, tolerancing, section views. Extensive use of modern software to create engineering drawings. Introduction to solid modeling of parts and assemblies. This course includes laboratory component.

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

This course has two main parts. Part one covers problem solving and fundamentals of programming including data types, decision making, repetitive loops, and arrays. Engineering applications requiring programming are included. Part two covers engineering design philosophy and methodology, communication skills, and teamwork. A design project is also included. Coreq: ME 103, MATH 121

Prerequisites:

ME 101

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

This course is intended to provide the students with an understanding of the principles and methodologies of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Topics include: Datums, Material condition symbols, Tolerances of Form and profile, Tolerances of orientation and runout, locations tolerances, and Virtual condition. This course includes laboratory component. Coreq: ME 103

Prerequisites:

ME 103, ME 201

Areas of Interest:

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Programs:

Mechanical Engineering (BSME)