2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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MGT 4500 - Business and Economic Forecasting Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MGT 3410
Description: Factors contributing to business fluctuations and description of the features of U. S. cycles, alternative models of business cycles, basic economic indices and indicators, and economitrics models and forecasting techniques.
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MGT 4640 - Venturing Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MGT 3610 , 3630 , 3640
Description: The student will participate in a culminating event that brings together the knowledge and skills acquired during the course of entrepreneurship studies. Students will receive a hands-on experience through which they will develop and present a complete business plan. A juried business plan competition provides student teams a showcase for their business plans and exposure to potential backers.
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MGT 4810 - Strategic Management Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: FIN 3010 and MGT 2010 andMGT 3200 and MGT 3300 and MGT 3310 and MGT 3410 andMGT 4100 or ACCT 3710 and MKT 2010
Description: Capstone course encompassing analysis of the dynamic interplay of threats and opportunities in corporations’ external environments with strengths and weaknesses in corporations’ internal environments that affect corporate decision making about long-term performance. Teamwork, written reports, and team presentation may be required. Analytical conclusions to be supported with approved sources.
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MGT 4900 - Special Problems in Management Credit Hours 1 to 6
Variable Credit Hours 1 to 6
Prerequisite: MGT 2010 with a grade of “C” or higher, BB 1 and permission of Chair
Description: Application of the scientific method to business problems which are of interest to both faculty and students, and are academically relevant.
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MT 1000 - Introduction to Business Environment Credit Hours 3
Description: Complex set of interrelationship between the business organization and its environment. Dimensions of work-related experiences, behavioral problems encountered and issues involved in business/society relationships, and current assessment of the role that business plays within a changing society.
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MT 1010 - Mathematics of Drugs and Solutions Credit Hours 2
Description: Fundamental mathematical skills to calculate drug dosage, fractional and decimal arithmetic, and solving for an unknown in a proportion.
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MT 1050 - Industrial Mathematics Credit Hours 3
Description: Common and decimal fractions; percentages; ratio and proportion; algebra; areas and volumes; metric measure; graphs; geometrical constructions; trigonometry; work and power; and speed ratios of pulleys and gears.
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MT 2010 - Accounting Survey Credit Hours 3
Description: Concepts and principles of accounting: accrual accounting, the accounting cycle, financial statements, and the capital structures of sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations.
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MT 2030 - Marketing Survey Credit Hours 3
Description: Basic framework and facts of marketing to include marketing research, advertising, direct and indirect selling and distribution, methods of pricing, warehousing, sales control, sales promotion, with continual emphasis on the consumer, competition, and governmental regulations.
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MT 2050 - Principles of Management Credit Hours 3
Description: Organizational management with emphasis on various models and functions. Concepts of the management functions of planning, organizing, and controlling with an emphasis on behavioral science concepts as applied to managing people in organizations.
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MT 2100 - Mathematics for Management Credit Hours 3
Description: Designed primarily for students who are planning to enter the field of business. Arithmetic fundamentals, basic principles of algebra, percentage, discounts, simple and compound interest, annuities, etc., and their application to various phases of business.
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MT 2110 - Business Statistics Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MT 2100 , MATH 1110 or permission of instructor
Description: Methods of gathering and analyzing statistical data by using the process of statistical reasoning; probability and distribution; correlation and regression; expected value; network analysis; queuing theory; economic order quantity; and linear programming. Does not meet the Liberal Arts core requirement for mathematics.
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MT 2120 - Statistical Process Control Credit Hours 3
Description: Basic principles and techniques of quality control and its applications to the manufacturing process, process control, sampling inspections, reports and records based on statistical analysis.
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MT 2150 - Personal Financial Management Credit Hours 3
Description: Consumer problems including credit, financial statements, budgeting and saving techniques, insurance, legal documents, housing, investments, income taxes, retirement and estate transfer, and family financial liabilities.
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MT 2200 - Business and Industry Safety Credit Hours 3
Description: Legal rights and potential liabilities of business persons. Principles of business law in contracts, negotiable instruments, personal property, agency employment, and Federal and State regulations for proprietorship, partnerships, syndicates, and corporations.
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MT 2250 - Introduction to Business Law Credit Hours 3
Description: Legal rights and potential liabilities of business persons. Principles of business law in contracts, negotiable instruments, personal property, agency employment, and Federal and State regulations for proprietorship, partnerships, syndicates, and corporations.
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MT 2270 - Business Ethics Credit Hours 3
Description: Contemporary issues in business practice. Truth in advertising, the use of power and influence, the social responsibility of business, affirmative action and equal opportunity, and the ethics of profit.
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MT 2370 - Human Relations in Business Credit Hours 3
Description: Human interactions with the social, organizational and human elements encountered in the work environment, group processes, group structures, group conflicts, cohesion, leadership, group productivity, and decision making.
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MT 2400 - Human Resource Management Credit Hours 3
Description: Organization, functions, and administration of a personnel department, including selecting, training, placement, morale, leadership, promotion, appraisal, pay incentives, employee-employer relationship, and laws affecting the personnel function.
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MT 2450 - Labor Relations Credit Hours 3
Description: Applied labor and manpower problems in the U.S., the relationship between management and unions, collective bargaining, contract administration and impasse procedures in the public and private sectors.
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MT 2500 - Purchasing and Logistics Credit Hours 3
Description: Purchasing and logistics management of materials and equipment in industry and government. Control and flow of materials through the manufacturing process. Storage and handling of materials internal to plant operations, study of the optimum quality, price, source, quantity, and time.
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MT 2550 - Small Business Operation Credit Hours 3
Description: Analysis of problems and considerations involved in establishing, planning, organizing, and operating new business ventures, special research reports, field projects, case analyses, and panel discussions with business persons.
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MT 2570 - Production Management Credit Hours 3
Description: Methods of efficient plant management, production scheduling, inventory control, forecasting, linear programming, transportation, procedures of MRP, JIT, and other techniques.
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MT 2600 - Seminar Special Topics Credit Hours 3
Description: An in-depth examination of topics of a timely interest to the manufacturing community.
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Marketing |
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MKT 440I - Marketing Internship Credit Hours
Variable Credit Hours 0-6
Prerequisite: BB1, 3.0 GPA and permission of Internship Coordinator.
Description: Designed to provide academic credit for relevant and meaningful experiences in preparation for marketing positions. Weekly updates, term paper, and satisfactory evaluation by employer/supervisor required for credit. Grading on a pass/fail basis.
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MKT 2010 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1
Description: A critical survey of functions, principles, processes, institutions, and trends involved in the process of organized exchange. The strategic manipulation of product, distribution price, and promotional variables is emphasized relative to identified market needs, market satisfaction, and product positioning. Relationship marketing is emphasized.
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MKT 3001 - Introduction to Marketing Credit Hours 3
Description: Designed for students studying disciplines other than business. This course provides an introduction to the marketing mix functions and process, including an examination of the marketing decisions a firm must make. Includes identification of consumer and organizational needs and explanation of environmental issues. Ethical and international issues are addressed. Not available to BBA students.
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MKT 3110 - Salesmanship Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MKT 2010 , BB 1
Description: An in-depth examination and study of the selling process. Both the theory and practical applications of selling skills will be examined and discussed. The student will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills of prospecting, developing a sales presentation, trial closes, overcoming objections, and closing. The skills learned will be applied by making a sales presentation.
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MKT 3210 - Retailing Management Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MKT 2010 , BB 1
Description: A study of the development and present status of the retailing structure with emphasis on unit location, organization, operation, management, display, traffic flow, inventory control, distribution, and evaluation from a marketing perspective. A retail project or simulation is required.
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MKT 3310 - Sales Management Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MKT 2010 , BB 1
Description: A study of the tasks and functions of the sales manager. Emphasis will be placed upon recruiting, training, motivating, and supervising a sales force. Textbook study and lectures will be supplemented by role playing in each of the emphasized areas. Students will also learn the skills necessary to develop sales forecasts, territory design, and territory management.
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MKT 3410 - International Marketing Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MKT 2010 , BB 1
Description: Study of managerial marketing policies and practices of firms marketing their products and services in foreign countries. An analytical survey of institutions, functions, policies, and practices in international marketing relative to the marketing structure and environment of foreign countries. A country study is required in paper form.
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MKT 3510 - Consumer and Market Behavior Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MKT 2010 , BB 1
Description: A critical study of market behavior and the social psychological aspect of the purchase act with application to marketing problems. Topics include models of consumer behavior learning, perception, attitude, personality, demographics, psychographic and their assessment relative to marketing communication. Social and cultural influences on market behavior and exchange are emphasized.
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MKT 3600 - Social Media Marketing Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 and permission of chair
Description: Evaluate and develop social media strategies and plans. Learn to identify target markets; create personas; select platforms and tactics; engage consumers ethically and effectively; monitor, evaluate and tune initiatives; and determine return on investment.
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MKT 3610 - e-Commerce I Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1
Description: A look at tools and technologies needed for Electronic Commerce. Business opportunities, challenges, and strategies for use of the Internet will be explored. Strategies and vision on the national and global information infrastructure will be discussed. A live website (personal first, then a business) and database beginnings for ordering capabilities will be individually built. Impacts of the electronic market, changes in company missions, security issues and other related topics are covered.
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MKT 3710 - Business Mapping Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MKT 2010 , BB 1
Description: An in-depth examination and study of the spatial analysis of business information. Course content will consist of both the theory and practical application of geographical information systems in solving business problems. The emphasis of the course will be to develop a working knowledge of GIS software, basic cartographic principles, data sources, and a cognizance of the spatial relationship inherent in business data. Skills and knowledge obtained during the course will be refined through their application to business situations applicable to spatial analysis.
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MKT 3800 - Transportation Operations Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MKT 2010 , BB 1
Description: This course is concerned with the management of both domestic and international types of transportation, and the roles that various modes of transportation play in getting goods and services to the intermediate and/or end user. Included are studies of the varied areas of transportation management and includes its relationship with other business areas like accounting, finance and production. Topics included are shipment planning and documentation (both domestic and international), freight loss and damage claims, line/staff functions of traffic management, price determination, regulated and unregulated environments and legal influences. Emphasis is placed on the international aspects of transportation functions.
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MKT 3900 - Marketing Internship Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 , GPA of 3.0, and permission of Internship Coordinator
Description: Designed to provide academic credit for relevant and meaningful experience in preparation for marketing positions. Weekly updates, term paper, and satisfactory evaluation by employer/supervisor required for credit. Grading on a pass/fail basis.
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MKT 4150 - Industrial Marketing Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 , MKT 2010
Description: Problems involved in marketing materials, equipment, services, supplies, and components to the industrial and institutional markets are discussed. Purchasing, institutional economics, pricing, promotion, distribution, and the case study method are emphasized relative to rational buying motives.
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MKT 4200 - Logistics Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 , MKT 2010
Description: A study of managing activities related to traffic, transportation, inventory management and control warehousing, packaging, order processing, and materials handling from a technological standpoint. Attention is placed on information systems for logistics management.
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MKT 4310 - Advertising and Promotional Strategy Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 , MKT 2010
Description: A critical evaluation of the promotional element in marketing communications relative to personal selling, advertising, sales promotion, and public relations activities. Strategic emphasis is placed on the development of the advertising plan, including objectives, budget, media selection and scheduling, creativity, and the evaluation of results via advertising research. A project is required.
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MKT 4410 - Marketing in Asia Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1
Description: China has been the fastest growing major economy since 1979 and has great impact on the global economy. This course provides an overview of China’s economy, history, culture and overall business environment. Students will learn the skills necessary for developing, evaluating, and implementing business strategies in China.
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MKT 4450 - Marketing Research Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 , MKT 2010
Description: A critical study of the process, principles, and functions involved with the research process and product. Topics include research design, sampling, questionnaire design, statistical manipulation and inference, data collection, and research results preparation and presentation. Actual research projects are conducted and presented to the clients.
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MKT 4800 - Marketing Management Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 and MKT 3210 , 4310 , 4450
Description: The capstone course in marketing, emphasizing the strategic manipulation and integration of product, distribution, pricing, and promotional elements. Marketing policy is determined in a variety of product/ service/marketing situations using appropriate projects, case studies, and simulations.
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MKT 4900 - Special Problems in Marketing Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: BB 1 , MKT 2010 with a grade of “C” or higher; and permission of Chair
Description: Individual research and analysis of contemporary problems, issues and opportunities in concentrated areas of study under the guidance of a faculty member. The application of academic and theoretical constructs to specific problems and issues is emphasized.
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Mathematics |
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MATH 490H - Independent Study with High Impact Practices Credit Hours
Variable Credit Hours 1 to 5
Prerequisite: Participation in a high impact practice
Description: The course awards up to five (5) hours of honors credit, but no credit toward graduation, for participation in activities that the University recognizes as high impact practices.
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MATH 1010 - Mathematics for Society Credit Hours 3
Description: This course examines how different areas of mathematics explain and shape our world, as well as how we view and experience it. Students with high school deficiencies in mathematics must sign up for E-sections which include a mandatory lab.
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MATH 1110 - Algebraic Problem Solving Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or 1530 with a grade of “C” or higher; or ACT-M score of 19 or higher (or equivalent SAT or COMPASS score)
Description: Students will learn important aspects of functions and their representations from a problem solving view point. The primary emphasis is meaningful use and interpretation of the language, symbols, and concepts of functions and their representations.
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MATH 1200 - Introduction to Actuarial Science Credit Hours 1
Description: This course is an introduction to actuarial science. During the course, students will learn about the practice of actuarial science. Also, they will be introduced to the mathematics of bonds, interest, annuities, simple options, and binomial option pricing.
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MATH 1234 - Honors Seminar in Mathematics Credit Hours 1
Prerequisite: Admission to University Honors Program or permission of instructor
Description: This honors course introduces students to topics of current research in mathematics.
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MATH 1410 - Structure of Mathematical Systems I Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Non-enhanced section MATH 1530 with a “B” or higher; or ACT-MATH score 19 or higher;
Enhanced section - HS Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
Description: Topics include numeration systems and place value, decimals, fractions, percents, proportionality, number sense, integers, and number theory. Emphases are problem solving, number sense, and communicating mathematics concepts with language, symbols, and concrete and pictorial representations.
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MATH 1420 - Structure of Mathematical Systems II Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1410 with a grade of “C” or higher
Description: Topics include proportionality, algebraic thinking, geometry, and measurement. Emphases are problem solving, multiplicative reasoning, number sense, and communicating mathematics concepts with language, symbols, and concrete and pictorial representations. This course is reserved for students seeking elementary or middle school teaching licensure.
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MATH 1530 - Elements of Statistics Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Deficiencies in Reading and Writing must be removed before enrolling in MATH 1530.
Description: Measures of central tendency and dispersion for descriptive statistics, estimations of confidence intervals for means and proportions, probability distributions, hypotheses testing, the least squares method, and correlation analysis. Students with high school deficiencies in mathematics must sign up for E-sections which include a mandatory lab.
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MATH 1550 - Statistics and Probability for K-8 Teachers Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Must complete deficiencies in reading and writing
Description: Categorization and collection of data. Representations of univariate and bivariate data. Measures of central tendency and variability related to distribution of data, correlation, confidence intervals, data driven decision making, probability and probability distributions, expected value, combinations, and permutations. Analysis of published data such as standardized test scores.
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MATH 1710 - Precalculus Algebra Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or 1530 with a grade of “C” or higher; or ACT-M score of 19 or higher (or equivalent SAT or COMPASS score).
Description: A study of functions and their representations with emphasis on the use of functions in problem-solving and modeling contexts. Topics include polynomial functions, rational functions, power and root functions, inverse functions, and systems of equations.
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MATH 1720 - Precalculus (Trigonometry) Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1710 or 1110 with a grade of “C” or higher in either course or ACT-M score of 25 or higher
Description: Circular functions and their graphs, inverses, identities and conditional equations, solutions of triangles, trigonometric form of complex numbers, DeMoivre’s Theorem, exponential and logarithmic functions, parametric and polar equations.
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MATH 1730 - Precalculus Credit Hours 4
Prerequisite: MATH 1710 or 1110 with a grade of “C” or higher; or ACT-M with score of 25 or higher. Students who do not meet this requirement may challenge their placement by taking (at their own expense) the APSU Mathematics Placement Examination.
Description: Analysis of functions and their graphs, inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, conic sections, circular functions and their graphs, trigonometric identities and conditional equations, solutions of triangles, trigonometric form of complex numbers, DeMoivre’s Theorem, parametric and polar equations. Structured primarily to prepare students for MATH 1910 .
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MATH 1810 - Elements of Calculus Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1110 or 1710 or 1730 with a grade of “C” or higher or ACT-M score of 25 or higher. Students who do not meet this requirement may challenge their placement by taking (at their own expense) the APSU Mathematics Placement Examination.
Description: Designed for students whose major interest is outside the physical sciences but who require a working knowledge of calculus. Limits, the derivative, differentiation techniques, applications of differentiation, the definite integral, exponential and logarithmic functions, and applications of integration.
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MATH 1910 - Calculus I Credit Hours 4
Prerequisite: with a grade of “C” or higher or HS trigonometry and ACT-M score 27 or higher. Students who do not meet this requirement may challenge their placement by taking (at their own expense) the APSU Mathematics Placement Examination.
Description: Elements of plane analytic geometry, functions, limits, derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions, integration, and applications.
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MATH 1920 - Calculus II Credit Hours 4
Prerequisite: MATH 1910
Description: Polar coordinates, numerical integration, infinite series, techniques of integration, improper integral, conic sections, and transcendental functions.
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MATH 2110 - Calculus III Credit Hours 4
Prerequisite: MATH 1920
Description: Three dimensional vectors, partial derivatives, multiple integration, and vector calculus.
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MATH 3000 - Discrete Mathematics Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1920 or permission of instructor
Description: The study of algorithms, counting methods and combinatorics, graph theory, trees, Boolean algebras and combinatorial circuits.
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MATH 3010 - Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1910 with a grade of “C” or higher or MATH 1920 or permission of instructor
Description: Topics include inductive and deductive reasoning, symbolic logic, truth tables, set theory, and functions, with emphasis on various techniques in proving mathematical theorems. Applications to geometry, number theory, algebra, analysis, and topology.
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MATH 3120 - Differential Equations I Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2110
Description: First order differential equations and applications, linear equations of higher order and applications, series solutions of differential equations, Bessel functions and other classical functions obtained by series solutions.
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MATH 3130 - Differential Equations II Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 3120
Description: The Laplace transform and its application to differential equations, systems of linear differential equations, numerical methods. Fourier series and the solution of boundary value problems involving partial differential equations such as the heat equation and the wave equation.
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MATH 3450 - Linear Algebra Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1920 or permission of instructor
Description: Systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces with emphasis on finite-dimensional spaces, linear transformations, similarity, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization, quadratic forms, numerical methods, and applications.
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MATH 3630 - College Geometry Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1910 and one year of high school Geometry
Description: An introduction to modern elementary geometry, transformational geometry, projective geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, and foundations of geometry.
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MATH 4010 - History of Mathematics Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1910 or equivalent or permission of instructor
Description: Development of elementary mathematics and a study of the individuals and cultures who contributed to it.
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MATH 4020 - Geometry for Elementary and Middle School Teachers Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1410 , 1420
Description: Topics include informal, plane, and solid geometries; tessellations; transformations; measurements; deductive reasoning; constructions with dynamic geometry software and other tools; topology and graph theory.
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MATH 4030 - Problem Solving for Elementary and Middle School Teachers Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1410 , 1420
Description: Students will engage in recreational mathematics, puzzles, and games. The emphasis is to develop problem solving skills using various tools and techniques, such as algebra, modeling, and appropriate technology.
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MATH 4100 - Teaching Mathematics in Grades K-3 Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1410 , 1420 with grades of “C” or higher and Transition Point II
Corequisite: RDG 4010
Description: Contemporary elementary school mathematics curriculum, teaching materials, and strategies for effective teaching. Field experience required.
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MATH 4110 - Number Theory Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 3010 or permission of instructor
Description: Divisibility, properties of primes, analysis of congruence, quadratic residues, and Diophantine analysis.
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MATH 4130 - Financial Mathematics Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1910 ;
Description: Prepares students for actuarial exam 2/FM: present and accumulated values of cash flows, reserving, valuation, pricing, asset/liability management, investment income, capital budgeting, valuing of contingent cash flows, and financial instruments including derivatives and arbitrage-free pricing.
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MATH 4140 - Financial Derivatives and Investment Markets Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 4130 , 4240 or permission of instructor
Description: This course covers introductory financial derivatives, general properties of options, the binomial option pricing model, the Black-Scholes option pricing model, options Greek, risk management, mean-variance portfolio theory, asset pricing models, market efficiency, behavioral finance, investment risk, project analysis, and capital structure. This course prepares students for actuarial exam 3F/IFM.
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MATH 4150 - Teaching Mathematics in Grades 4-6 Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Transition Point II and MATH 1410 , MATH 1420 with grades of “C” or higher
Description: Contemporary elementary school mathematics curriculum, teaching materials, and strategies for effective teaching in grades 4-6. Field experience required.
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MATH 4160 - Complex Analysis Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1920
Description: The algebra of complex numbers, properties of analytic functions, elementary functions and mappings, complex integration, power series, residues and poles, conformal mapping.
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MATH 4180 - Actuarial Mathematics I: Short Term Actuarial Mathematics Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: MATH 5180;
Prerequisite: MATH 4240 or STAT 4240 or MATH 5240 or STAT 5240 or permission of instructor;
Description: Prepares students for Short Term Actuarial Mathematics exam. Topics include: Severity models, Frequency models, Aggregate models, Coverage modification, Risk measures, Construction and selection of Parametric models, Credibility, Insurance and reinsurance coverage, Pricing and reserving short term insurance coverage.
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MATH 4200 - Mathematics Content and Pedagogy for Middle School Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 3630 as a pre/corequisite or both (MATH 1410 and MATH 1420 with a grade of “C” or higher); and Transition Point II
Description: Using appropriate technology, students will investigate and apply concepts of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability, and calculus. The course will also address pedagogy in the middle school mathematics classroom. Field experience required.
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MATH 4210 - Topology Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2110
Description: Sets, metric spaces, limits, continuous maps and homeomorphisms, connectedness, and compact topological spaces.
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MATH 4240 - Probability Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: STAT 4240
Prerequisite: MATH 1920 with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor
Description: A mathematical introduction to probability; sample spaces; probability functions; counting techniques; conditional probability; independence, total probability and Baye’s rule; discrete and continuous random variables; expectation, median, variance; joint and conditional distributions; moment generating functions; laws of large numbers and the central limit therem.
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MATH 4250 - Mathematical Statistics I Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 4240
Description: A mathematical treatment of statistics including;: properties of estimators; maximum likelihood estimation; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; analysis of categorical data; non-parametric statistics.
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MATH 4260 - Stochastic Processes Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: STAT 4260
Prerequisite: MATH 4240 or STAT 4240
Description: An introduction to stochastic processes and their applications: Poisson and compound Poisson processes; discrete and continuous time Markov chains; renewal theory; random walks and Brownian motion.
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MATH 4280 - Actuarial Mathematics II: Long Term Actuarial Mathematics Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: MATH 5280
Prerequisite: MATH 4240 or STAT 4240 or MATH 5240/STAT 5240 or Calculus-based probability at the level of MATH/STAT 4240/5240 or Instructor Permission
Description: Prepares students for Long Term Actuarial Mathematics exam. Topics include: Long-term insurance coverages, Survival models and their estimation, Present Value Random Variables, Premium Calculation, Reserves and Pension Plans and Retirement Benefits.
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MATH 4310 - Machine Learning Credit Hours 3
Cross Listed: MATH 5310 and STAT 5310
Prerequisite: MATH 1910 or instructor permission
Description: This course provides a broad introduction to machine learning and statistical pattern recognition. Topics include: supervised learning (parametric/non-parametric learning, neural networks, support vector machines); unsupervised learning (clustering, dimensionality reduction, deep learning); learning theory and best practices for applying machine learning algorithms to areas including computer vision, text processing, and bioinformatics.
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MATH 4320 - Advanced Machine Learning Credit Hours 3
Dual Listed: MATH 5320
Description: This course will assumes that the student is familiar with foundational machine learning concepts that include cost functions, gradient descent, backpropagation, and simple neural networks. Topics covered in this
course include deep neural networks, natural language processing, sentiment analysis, chatbots, recommender systems, and reinforcement learning.
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MATH 4321 - Introduction to Symbolic Computation Credit Hours 1
Description: This course exposes students to computer algebra systems and other software packages. Students will learn to use these programs which will enhance their understanding in several courses in Mathematics, Statistics, Sciences and Engineering.
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MATH 4400 - The Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Transition Point II and 19 hours of mathematic courses in the major
Description: Strategies for teaching high school mathematics that reflect best practiced recommendations. Field experience required.
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MATH 4450 - Mathematical Models Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1920 , 3450
Description: Formation of mathematical models for problems in science and business. Special emphasis on models requiring algebra, calculus, discrete methods, and probabilistic models.
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MATH 4460 - Applied Mathematics Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2110 , 3120 , or permission of instructor
Description: In-depth study of an application of mathematics to industry, business, science or the social sciences. Specific topic chosen at the instructor’s discretion. Possible topics include but are not limited to computational graph theory, stochastic, differential equation, financial mathematics, environmental mathematics, mathematical biology, data mining, etc. A project or paper is required.
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MATH 4500 - Modern Algebra Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 3010 with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor
Description: Relations, maps, abstract algebras, groups, rings, integral domains, order, morphisms, fields, and factorization.
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MATH 4670 - Numerical Analysis Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1920 , (CSCI 1010 or 2000 ) or permission of instructor
Description: Digital computer programming, finite differences, numerical integration, matrix computations, numerical solutions of non-linear systems and differential equations.
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MATH 4710 - Real Analysis Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: MATH 2110 , MATH 3010
Description: Functions, cardinality, real numbers, sequences, limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, infinite series, sequences, and series of functions.
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MATH 4810 - Senior Seminar Credit Hours 1
Cross Listed: STAT 4810
Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of Department Chair
Description: The threads that link concepts found in undergraduate mathematics will be discussed. The transition from student to career will be addressed. The library and other resources will be utilized to encourage a continuing development of mathematical thought.
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MATH 4900 - Selected Topics Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Description: Selected mathematical topics of general interest.
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MATH 4910 - Topics in Mathematics Credit Hours 1 or 2
Variable Credit Hours 1 or 2
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Description: Workshops of short duration, organized around topics of current interest.
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MATH 4950 - Special Problems Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Description: Selected mathematical topics of general interest
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MET 1100 - Electrical Components Credit Hours 3
Description: Basic electrical components relating to a mechatronics system. The basic functions, physical properties, and systematic energy flow of electrical components are presented within the scope of a mechatronics system lab. Topics covered also include electrical component troubleshooting and repair, preventative maintenance, technical documentation, and electrical safety.
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MET 1200 - Mechanical Components and Electrical Drives Credit Hours 3
Description: Fundamental mechanical components and electrical drives relating to a mechatronics system. The basic functions, physical properties, and systematic energy flow of mechanical components and electrical drives (DC and AC) are presented within the scope of a mechatronics system lab. Topics covered also include mechanical components and electrical drives troubleshooting and repair, preventative maintenance, technical documentation, and electrical and general safety.
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MET 1300 - Electro Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits Credit Hours 3
Description: Pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, and hydraulic systems fundamentals relating to a mechatronics system. The basic functions, physical properties, and systematic energy flow of pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, and hydraulic systems are presented within the scope of a mechatronics system lab. Topics covered also include pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repair, preventative maintenance, technical documentation, and electrical and general safety.
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MET 1500 - Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers Credit Hours 3
Description: Fundamental digital logic and programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) concepts relating to a mechatronics system. System automation through Siemens and other PLC’s is presented within the scope of a mechatronics system lab. Topics covered also include basic PLC programming, troubleshooting, and PLC simulations.
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MET 2100 - Process Control Technologies Credit Hours 3
Prerequisite: ENGT 1200 or MATH 1730 and [MET 1100 or ENGT 2010]
Description: Study of general process control technologies relating to a mechatronics system. Concepts covered include closed-loop control, controller and sensor/actuator system operation, process control operating parameters, PID and ON/OFF controllers, process control optimization, and technical documentation.
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