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HIST 5770 - Comparative American Frontiers 3
Cross Listed: HIST 4770;
Description: Comparison and contrast among the Spanish Borderlands, New France, Louisana, New Netherland, Russian American, English American, and United States frontiers, exploring their contrasts, continuity, and legacies.
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HIST 5800 - African Americans in the Military 3
Description: This course surveys the contributions and roles of African Americans in American military history from the Revolutionary War to the present.
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HIST 5910 - History Practicum 3
Description: This course is for Graduate Students to have the opportunity to participate in a grounded experience with a museum or historic site.
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HIST 5920 - Research Literacy 3
Description: This course is for Graduate Students to have the opportunity to write a paper suitable for submission to satisfy the research literacy requirement.
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HIST 5950 - Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary Schools 3
Prerequisite: Milestone II
Description: Emphasis on developing skills in unit development; lesson planning and modification for diverse learners; individualized instruction; questioning and formal discussions; teaching critical thinking, reading in the content fields, and effective strategies; formative and summative assessment; and classroom management. A minimum of 15 hours of field experience is required.
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HIST 5991 - Research Requirement Completion 1
Description: For students not fulfilling graduate school research literacy requirement within one year after completion of course work. Enrollment required each subsequent semester. Tuition and fees for one credit hour must be paid every semester until research requirement is met.
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HIST 5999 - Study Abroad 3-6
Description: This course is for graduate students to have the opportunity to participate on Study Abroad Programs.
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HUM 5000 - Creativity Arts 3
Description: Characteristics of creative people and their importance in present day society, means of fostering creativity, its application to the fine arts.
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HUM 5040 - Workshop in Elementary Music 3
Description: Individual and group projects related to music instruction in the elementary grades, including selected materials and teaching methods such as Kodaly and Orff.
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HUM 5060 - Recent Trends in the Humanities 3
Description: Incorporates philosophical trends, status studies and a projection of the humanities into future years. Study of community, state, federal and private agencies that are directly concerned with funding and encouraging the arts in American life.
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Latin |
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LATN 5210 - Latin Prose Composition 3
Description: Practice in composing connected prose in Latin of the Classical period. Topics may include grammar review, the development of Latin prose, the use of rhetorical devices; there may be brief readings from a variety of prose authors in addition to the composition assignments.
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LATN 5310 - Survey of Latin Literature 3
Description: Extensive reading in Latin prose and poetry from all periods. Repeatable up to 9 hours.
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Leadership Science |
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LDSP 5000 - Current Issues and Cases 3
Description: Based on a global and cross-discipline perspective, this course provides a study of the current trends and practices in public and private sector leadership. Students will read and discuss current news, research, and case studies and will be required to complete independent and collaborative projects.
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LDSP 5100 - Leadership for the Scientist-Manager 3
Description: The interplay between management and leadership will be addressed. Using readings, group discussions, case analyses, and self-assessments, this course will explore such management topics as hiring, motivating, and appraising employees. Leadership topics to be explored include prominent leadership theories and their practical application, and leading change in today’s multicultural workplace.
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LDSP 5110 - Organizational Innovation 3
Description: Leadership can impact change and innovation in the organization. Circumstances often require balancing competing interests that include organizations, people, culture, and technology. This course explores the role of leadership in advancing and applying innovation and creativity.
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LDSP 5120 - Leadership Development Strategies for Organizations 3
Description: Looking at theory, research, and practice, this course focuses on the process and structure of developing others as leaders. Topics include learning theory, models of training and development, mentorship, and the structuring experiences for leadership development.
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LDSP 5130 - Leadership Judgment and Decision Making 3
Description: This course explores decision-making and problem-solving in diverse environments. Contrasting viewpoints and approaches to decision-making and problem-solving are examined via readings and cases. Topics covered include decision ethics, impact on stakeholders, and framing.
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LDSP 5140 - Social Influence Processes 3
Description: Examines Leadership as a process in which leaders influence others for the common good through a variety of tactics and strategies. Topics include negotiation, impression management, self-presentation processes, framing, attitude formation, groupthink, self-monitoring, self and collective identity, interpersonal influence, and followership.
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LDSP 5150 - Power, Ethics, and Leadership 3
Description: This course examines the basic concepts and uses of leadership power and influence in the organization. Topics include the use, misuse, creation, and dispersion of power, ethical implications in the use of power and influence, and the interplay of power and related ideas.
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LDSP 5160 - Organizational Strategy for Leaders 3
Description: Examines the strategic nature of leadership: how leaders create form and focus out of chaos to achieve goals. Drawing from diverse disciplines, topics include the evolution of strategic thinking, application of strategy, game theory, and relationship of strategy to systems, information, and execution.
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LDSP 5200 - Organizational Culture, Politics and Change 3
Description: This course takes an interdisplinary look at leadership, organizational development, and change in organizations and groups. Students are exposed to structural, cultural, and political challenges that leaders face.
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LDSP 5300 - Survey of Best Practices in Leadership 3
Description: This course examines theory, research, and practice to equip current and future leaders. Concepts covered include power and influence, decision making, leading teams, cross-cultural issues, and the leader/follower dynamic.
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LDSP 5310 - Community Leadership 3
Description: This course explores how individuals from diverse backgrounds lead organizations, groups, and teams in the community realm.
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LDSP 5320 - Community Leadership Experience 1
Description: As a follow-up to LDSP 5310 , this course ties together the key learning objectives and emphasizes application. Experiential learning, presentation, and discussion will be the primary teaching tools for the course.
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Leadership Studies |
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LDSP 5040 - Human Resources Management 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP) beginning Spring 2016.
Description: The people of an organization are an essential asset. Managers need knowledge and understanding of the principles and procedures to meet the human resource management challenges presented daily. Human resource guidelines and principles as well as research related to organizational structures will be presented.
Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5040 and PRST 5040. Student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5050 - Professional Environment: Issues and Ethics 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA5100) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP5050) beginning Spring 2016
Description: This course serves as an introduction to the discipline of ethics and values. Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5100 and PRST 5100. A student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5060 - Communication Skills for Organizational Administration 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA5110) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP5060) beginning Spring 2016
Description: This course will examine communication skills in organizational settings. Written, verbal and presentation skills are integrated components as research and analysis as it relates to organizations and their interactions within the business world.
Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5110 and COMM 5110. Student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5105 - Project Planning and Scheduling 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP) beginning Spring 2016.
Description: Contemporary methods used in project planning and scheduling are covered. Critical path method with computer applications and solution of case problems are stressed. MS Project software will be used during the course.
Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5105 and TECH 5105. Student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5210 - Globalization and the Professions 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA5200) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP5210) beginning Spring 2016
Description: The purpose of this course is to assess the impact of globalization on professional life. Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5200 and PRST 5200. A student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5330 - Research Methods 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA5300) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP5330) beginning Spring 2016
Description: The study and application of research methods appropriate to professional studies. Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5300 and PRST 5300. A student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5340 - Leadership in Organizations 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA5310) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP5340) beginning Spring 2016.
Description: Organizational Leadership is a course designed to inform the individual about the structure and behavior of participants at all levels of the organization. Exercises such as written assignments and discussions are required, and the student will better understand why and how organizations operate and function under dynamic leadership.
Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5310 and PRST 5310. Student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5350 - Diversity in the Workplace 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP) beginning Spring 2016.
Description: In this course, an examination of the impact of diversity, culture, and ethnic origin on the work experience is used to better prepare employees to meet changes of cultural diversity in organizations. Language barriers, gender, race, traditions, education, economic structures, and organizational philosophy will be explored and activities will reinforce acceptable behaviors in complex organizations.
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LDSP 5400 - Grant Development 3
Description: This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to effectively request funds through grant proposals. Students will learn how to find a funding source among various public and private sources and how to plan
and write a proposal.
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LDSP 5410 - Grant Administration 3
Prerequisite: LDSP 5400 ;
Description: This course prepares students for the procedures required within organizations for proposal processing and managing grant awards. Topics covered include budget development, implementation, accepting and
managing grant and contract awards, reporting and record keeping, ethics in the grants environment, closeout procedures, and program evaluation.
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LDSP 5420 - Applied Project Management 3
Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the Project Management Graduate Certificate program or receive permission from advisor or department chair;
Description: This course uses project examples, analogies, artifacts, and terminology to solidify understanding of behavioral, interpersonal, situational, and technical aspects of project management. Credentialing associated with Project
Management Institute (PMI) certification is covered.
Note: This course also fulfills PMI’s requirement for 35 contact hours of project management specific education.
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LDSP 5450 - Public Relations Management 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP) beginning Spring 2016.
Description: This course introduces many of the key aspects of public relations management through the readings and promotes understanding of public relations principles and case studies.
Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5450 and JOUR 5450. Student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5500 - Foundations of Leadership 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP) beginning Spring 2016.
Description: Students will study leadership from a historical and contemporary perspective. Topics cover historical development of leadership theories, personal assessment, values and ethics, motivation, power, fellowship, group dynamics, diversity, controversy with civility, change process, and citizenship.
Note: This course equivalent to PTMA 5500 and PRST 5500. Student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5560 - Small Group Leadership
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP) beginning Spring 2016.
Description: Students will develop and explore their leadership skills related to leading groups capable of completing tasks to complement the organizational vision. Students will examine the classic and contemporary literature on topics such as conflict, collaboration, negotiation, power issues, decision making, compromise strategies and team building.
Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5560 and ELPA 5560. Student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5600 - Statistical Analysis 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP) beginning Spring 2016.
Description: This course explores analytical decision making including statistics, quantitative methods, and other optimization and simulation models.
Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5600 and PRST 5600. Student cannot take both courses to complete requirement for the degree.
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LDSP 5700 - Conflict Management and Negotiation 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP) beginning Spring 2016.
Description: Negotiation theory, strategies and styles within an employment context are covered. Role-playing simulations and discussions are used in the course.
Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5700 and PRST 5700. Student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5770 - Computer-Based Decision Making 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP) beginning Spring 2016.
Description: Students will be exposed to mathematical tools used to support or give insight into a decision. Computers have an important supporting role in making decisions and allow managers tofocus on algorithms and results rather than the mathematics. A combination of mathematical management tools and computers to solve business problems is the focus of the class.
Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5770 and PRST 5770. Student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5800 - Organizational Skills 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP) beginning Spring 2016.
Description: Organizational Skills is an analysis of theory, practice and skills involved in leading organizational change, including aligning change with the organizational strategy. Understanding changes as part of the system, the dynamics of and managing resistance to change, creating a vision to inspire others to become a part of the change process, the use of goal setting, feedback and incentives to promote change are reviewed.
Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5800 and PRST 5800. Student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5910 - Employment and Human Resources Law 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP) beginning Spring 2016.
Description: An overview of legal issues affecting the administration of employment issues, human resource management, and leadership. Policies and laws that impact human resource decisions in organizations will be a major focus of the course. Laws, regulations, and court decisions covering labor-management relations and other human resource issues will also be researched by the student.
Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5910 and PRST 5910. Student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5930 - Compensation and Benefits 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP) beginning Spring 2016.
Description: This course focuses on management tools designed to ensure proper compensation and benefits within an organization. Application of compensation principles will be examined; strategic use of compensation systems for attracting, motivating, and retaining employees; and managerial aspects of compensating employees at all levels will be explored.
Note: PTMA 5930 is equivalent to PRST 5930. Student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5940 - Recruitment, Selection, and Retirement 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP) beginning Spring 2016.
Description: An organization’s employment selection process is important for the success of the business. Hiring decisions are a substantial investment of time and resources. Students will work to develop a critical understanding of the theory and practice of organizational staffing.
Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5940 and PRST 5940. Student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LDSP 5991 - Research Completion Requirement
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP) beginning Spring 2016.
Description: For students not fulfilling graduate school research literacy requirement within one year after scheduled completion of thesis, field study report, research project paper or research literacy paper. Enrollment required each subsequent semester. Tuition and fees for one credit hour must be paid every semester until research requirement is met. This is a Pass/Fail.
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LDSP 5998 - Professional Project 3
Course Changes: Changed from Professional Studies (PTMA) to Leadership/Admin (LDSP) beginning Spring 2016
Description: This course is a final course for students completing their Master’s program. It is an integrative culmination of the program of study. Students will conduct independent research or a significant professional project directed by their major advisor. Students should demonstrate an understanding of professional literature and the ability to use knowledge gained from the Master’s degree curriculum.
Note: This course is equivalent to PTMA 5998 and PRST 5998. Student cannot take both courses to complete requirements for the degree.
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LING 506A - History of English Language 3
Description: The development of the English language from its earliest stages to the present time.
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LING 506B - Structure of Language 3
Description: Students will examine the structure of language (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics) and relevant theories that help advance our understanding of how language works. Attention is also given to how this knowledge is applicable to the teaching of English as a first or other language.
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LING 506C - Language, Culture and Identity 3
Description: This course seeks to explain the relationship between language and society. Students examine variation at all levels of language and how such variation constructs and is constructed by identity and culture. Students will also explore attitudes and ideologies about these varieties and some of the educational, political, and social repercussions.
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LING 506D - Survey of Early Germanic Languages 3
Description: Introduction to characteristic linguistic features of Gothic, Old Norse, Old Saxon, Old English, Old Frisian, Old Low Franconian, Old High German; examination of relationships between members of the early Germanic language family; overview of cultural/historical backgrounds of speakers of these early languages.
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LING 506E - Language Variation and Change 3
Description: Introduction to usage-based perspective on the theory of language variation and change. Interpretation of quantitative/qualitative research that correlates language change in various subfields (e.g., syntax, phonetics) with internal and external constraints. Topics covered include grammaticalization, variable rule analysis, dialectal variation, colloquialisms, vernaculars, pidgins/creoles, and diachronic/synchronic variation.
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LING 506F - Discourse Analysis 3
Description: Discourse analysis sets out to answer questions about language, about writers and speakers, and about sociocultural processes that surround and give rise to discourse. Students will pay close and systematic attention to oral, written, and visual texts and their contexts to understand the form and function of language.
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LING 506G - Historical Linguistics 3
Description: Study of how and why languages change over time, specifically changes in phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics. Introduction to methods used to investigate these changes, particularly the comparative method and internal reconstruction. Additional topics: effects of language contact; genetic/genealogical classification of languages; insights historical linguistics brings to understanding prehistory.
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LING 506H - Theory in Second Language Acquisition 3
Description: This course is an introduction to the field of Second Language Acquisition (SLA). There will be a focus on the theories used in SLA. Students will also compare first and second language acquisition as well as examine some SLA theories are used by applied linguists to promote acquisition.
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LING 506I - Selected Topics in Linguistics 3
Description: Specialized area of study in Linguistics, including topics such as Advanced Syntax, Typology, World Englishes, Forensic Linguistics, and Spanish in America. May be taken with different topics to a maximum of six hours.
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Mathematics |
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MATH 530A - Special Problems 3
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MATH 530B - Special Problems 3
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MATH 577A - Selected Topics in Math 3
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MATH 577B - Selected Topics in Math 3
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MATH 1010 - Mathematical Thought and Practice 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 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 1530 - Elements of Statistics 3
Prerequisite: Deficiencies in Reading and Writing must be removed before enrolling in this course.
Description: Measures of central tendency and dispersion for descriptive statistics, estimations of confidence intervals for means and proportions, probability distributions, hypotheses testing, analysis of variance, 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 1710 - College Algebra 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 1730 - Precalculus 4
Prerequisite: MATH 1710 or 1110 with a grade of “C” or higher or ACT-M with score of 25 or higher
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 3
Prerequisite: MATH 1110 or 1710 or 1730 with a grade of “C” or higher or ACT-M score of 25 or higher
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 5010 - History of Mathematics 3
Description: Development of elementary mathematics and a study of the individuals who contributed to it.
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MATH 5020 - Geometry for Elementary and Middle School Teachers 3
Description: Informal geometry, regular polygons, tessellations, transformations, measurement, deductive reasoning, constructions, topology and solid geometry.
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MATH 5030 - Problem Solving for Elementary and Middle School Teachers 3
Description: An in-depth investigation of problem solving strategies and procedures, particular interests will be placed on problem solving in an algebra context.
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MATH 5040 - Number Theory for Elementary and Middle School Teachers 3
Description: Students will examine issues of mathematical content and pedagogy in teaching number theory in grades K-8. Topics included, but not limited to, the following: different bases, divisibility, primes, factoring, the fundamental theorem of arithmetic, modulo arithmetic, Diophantine equations, logic, graph theory, and combinatorics. The course is designed for licensed elementary or middle school teachers.
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MATH 5050 - History of Mathematics for Teachers 3
Description: Description: A study of history of number systems and elementary precalculus mathematics throughout the world. Emphasis will be placed on the viewpoint that mathematical growth is fundamentally connected with the languages, technology, governments, and individuals of the cultures which shape it.
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MATH 5060 - Probability and Statistics for Teachers 3
Description: Students will examine issues of mathematical content and pedagogy in teaching probability and statistics.
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MATH 5070 - Methods, Materials and Strategies in Teaching Mathematics 3
Description: Discussion of methods, aids, and materials used in teaching mathematics and strategies for their use.
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MATH 5080 - Mathematics in a Technological World 3
Description: This course will explore the application of recent technologies to mathematical problem solving. It will further investigate the use of these technologies in teaching mathematics.
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MATH 5090 - Scientific Writing in Mathematics 3
Description: Seminar-type course which examines current research related to mathematics and developing students’ writing skills in preparing reports, articles, and other professional communications.
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MATH 5100 - Mathematical Concepts Development 3
Description: Current research related to teaching mathematics, mathematics content and issues of pedagogy.
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MATH 5110 - Number Theory 3
Description: Divisibility, properties of primes, analysis of congruence, quadratic residue and Diophantine analysis.
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MATH 5120 - Contemporary Approaches to Problem Solving and Proof 3
Description: This course promotes incorporating technology into problem solving and proof with an emphasis on combinatorics, probability, and other topics.
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MATH 5130 - Financial Mathematics 3
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 5140 - Financial Derivatives 3
Prerequisite: MATH 5130 , 5240 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, Greek options, risk management, and interest rate derivatives. This course prepares students for actuarial exam 3F/MFE.
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MATH 5160 - Complex Analysis 3
Description: The algebra of complex numbers, properties of analytical functions, elementary functions and mapping, complex integration, power series, residues and poles and conformal mapping.
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MATH 5170 - Finite Math 3
Prerequisite: Admission to the Professional Sciences Masters’ Program or permission of instructor
Description: Description: Basic probability and matrix algebra with applications.
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MATH 5200 - Mathematical Content Pedagogy for Middle School 3
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 5210 - Topology 3
Description: Sets, metric spaces, limits, continuous maps and homeomorphisms, connectedness and compact topological spaces.
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MATH 5220 - Computational Methods in Finance 3
Prerequisite: MATH 5130 or permission of instructor;
Description: This course covers comprehensively Monte-Carlo simulations for applications in finance. Topics include generation of pseudo- and quasi-random numbers, trees, variance reduction techniques and finite differences.
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MATH 5240 - Probability 3
Cross Listed: STAT 5240
Prerequisite: MATH 1920 or equivalent (see undergraduate bulletin for course description)
Description: Mathematical introduction to probability: sample spaces; probability functions; counting techniques; conditional probability, independence, total probability and Bayes’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 theorem.
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MATH 5260 - Stochastic Processes 3
Cross Listed: STAT 5260
Prerequisite: MATH 4240 or STAT 4240 (see undergraduate bulletin for description) or MATH 5240 or STAT 5240
Description: An introduction to stochastic processes with 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 5300 - Special Problems in Mathematics Education 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Description: This is an independent study to be planned to address special interests and needs of students.
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MATH 5350 - Calculus from an Advanced Perspective 3
Description: This course provides current and prospective high school teachers with an advanced treatment of calculus. The course content parallels the Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus syllabus, providing an indepth and rigorous treatment of the major calculus along with pedagogical insight from the growing body of research on teaching and learning calculus.
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MATH 5450 - Mathematical Models 3
Description: Formation of mathematical models for problems in the biological, physical, social and management sciences. Applications of techniques from algebra, calculus, probability and other areas of mathematics to the study of these problems.
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MATH 5460 - Applied Mathematics 3
Description: Analysis and solution of mathematical problems arising from scientific and industrial settings including mathematical models requiring differential equations. Writing and presentation of mathematical models and solutions.
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MATH 5500 - Modern Algebra 3
Description: Relations, maps, abstract algebras, groups, rings, integral domains, order, morphisms, fields and factorization.
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MATH 5520 - Algebra from an Advanced Perspective 3
Description: Enrollment into this course is based on a student having earned an undergraduate degree which encompassed (included) the completion of a mathematical proof course. In-depth coverage of the following topics will utilize the background from the undergraduate proof course: real and complex numbers, functions, equations, divisibility, congruence, isomorphisms, groups, fields, proof, and more.
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MATH 5640 - Geometry from an Advanced Perspective 3
Description: This course is an advanced treatment of geometry that requires that the student has completed calculus and at least one undergraduate proof course. It presents geometry with connections to algebra and analysis through a study of transformational geometry, Euclidean geometry, and trigonometry. Topics include congruence, deduction, proof, transformations, postulates, and more.
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MATH 5670 - Numerical Analysis 3
Description: Digital computer programming, finite differences, numerical integration, matrix computations, numerical solutions of non-linear systems and differential equations.
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MATH 5710 - Real Analysis 3
Description: Logic and proof, functions, cardinality, real numbers, sequences, limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, infinite series, sequences and series of function.
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MATH 5900 - MATH 5900: Internship 3
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair and approval of internship project proposal.
Description: A supervised internship course resulting in completion of a capstone project.
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MATH 5910 - MATH 5910: Capstone Project 3
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair;
Description: A supervised capstone project course for master’s students in mathematical disciplines.
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MATH 5920 - Topics in Mathematics 1
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MATH 5940 - Research in Mathematics 3
Prerequisite: Graduate Milestone II
Description: This course is a field project in mathematics education to be determined by the student and the chair of the student’s graduate committee. The course should be taken at the end of the program of study.
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