Mathematics, B.S.

Undergraduate Degree

Mathematics is a vital function in everything from aviation to medicine to finance to computer science, and the B.S. in Mathematics program at Marshall University in West Virginia provides a broad scope of disciplines and opportunities to apply them to real-world challenges.

As a basis for other sciences — such as physics, chemistry and biology — as well as business, engineering, education, and forecasting and analytics in any field, a degree in mathematics can prepare you for a vast array of career options. We at Marshall University strive to offer our mathematics students opportunities to stretch themselves in applied mathematics and statistics, exploring new mathematics areas and having opportunities to present their research nationally or even internationally. Our mathematics students also apply their knowledge to community-based projects here in the Huntington, West Virginia, region, in partnership with local agencies.

Study mathematics to not only to understand the workings of the world, but to prepare for an impactful and fulfilling career.

Why study Mathematics at Marshall University?

The B.S. in Mathematics at Marshall is taught by experienced faculty with have extensive research and awards of their own. They know the excitement of mathematics and statistical challenges and they provide their students with chances to seek grant opportunities for research projects, as well as chances to travel from the Huntington, West Virginia, campus and showcase their findings at mathematics-related conferences, where they network with experts and peers in the field. Our faculty also give students personalized attention to tailor their academic schedules to their interests and help them seek chances to get their mathematics and statistical research published.

Students in the Department of Mathematics here at Marshall University have the opportunity to take deep dives into a variety of mathematics disciplines, with coursework in:

Calculus I-III
Differential Equations
Linear Algebra
History of Mathematics
Vector Calculus
Complex Variables
Modern Algebra
Mathematical Analysis
Number Theory
Geometry
Probability
Statistics

Students earning a B.S. in Mathematics also have had make a real difference in the state of West Virginia and the Huntington area, as they apply their knowledge to finding solutions to real-life situations through the specialized hands-on learning project.

The Mathmatics department takes pride in its highly credentialed and dedicated faculty, with a majority holding terminal degrees in their research specialties. Mathematics students benefit from the department’s robust commitment to quality academic and career advising.

Marshall also is home to one of, if not the nation’s only, publicly accessible Differential Analyzer Laboratory. A differential analyzer is a mechanical device that solves differential equations by simulating them on physical components. They were used extensively in the early 20th Century, before digital computers were able to solve differential equations.

Career Outlook for Applied Mathematics Majors

Earning a B.S. in Mathematics is a foundation for many advanced and well-paying careers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for mathematicians in 2019 was $105,030, and the median pay for statisticians in 2019 was $91,160. The expected job growth for 2018-2028 was 30%.

Mathematics jobs include the following and many more:

Mathematician
Physicist
Economist
Statistician
Financial planner
Investment analyst
Operations research analyst
Actuary

Mathematics also applies to jobs in the fields of engineering, education, research, business, medicine, data mining and much more.

Opportunities for Applied Mathematics Majors

Marshall University works hard to give students earning a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for exposure in the field.

Real-world learning

The university established the Preparation for Industrial Careers in Mathematics project to get students involved in finding solutions for community-based mathematics questions. Examples of studies that students have worked on as part of the PIC project include “Optimizing Refuse Collection in Huntington,” and “Optimizing Ambulance Service in Wayne County, West Virginia.” Both projects improve the efficiency of how taxpayer dollars are spent while improving service.

Travel and exposure

Our students also have traveled to the national Mathematics Association of America conference to present their research, some of them earning awards and stipends for their efforts. Some examples of Marshall mathematics students’ award-winning or grant-earning projects include “Explicit Construction of Regular Polygons,” and “On the Existence of Primitive Cycle Systems.”

Having earned a National Science Foundation grant, Marshall mathematics students traveled to Singapore in 2018 to present their own research at the international Conference on Combinatorics and its Applications. Their presentations included, “On Primitive Cycle Decompositions of Complete Graphs” and “On Monochromatic Sets of Cardinality 2 of Nondecreasing Diameter.” Marshall faculty presented research their as well, “On Erasure Batch Codes.”

Such experiences help students gain confidence in their abilities and be exposed to some of the country’s and the world’s finest mathematicians.

On-campus activities

Mathematics students also can participate in the Marshall chapter of the national mathematics honor society Pi Mu Epsilon, as well as benefiting from colloquium presentations about various math topics. The Department of Mathematics also hosts the Advanced Research Initiative series, for which a distinguished speaker comes to campus to discuss two different mathematics-related subjects.

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Four Year Plan

 Bison icon - General Education Course

 Mortarboard Icon - Milestone course: a key success marker for your major. See your advisor to discuss the importance of this course in your plan of study.

The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterCredit Hours
FYS 100 First Yr Sem Critical Thinking 3
ENG 101 Bison image Beginning Composition 3
MTH 229 Bison image Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) 5
Core II Fine Arts 3
UNI 100 Freshman First Class 1
 Credit Hours15
Second Semester
CS 110 Computer Science I 3
MTH 230 Bison image Calculus/Analytic Geom II 4
Core I Critical Thinking 3
CMM 103 Bison image Fund Speech-Communication 3
Core II Social Science 3
 Credit Hours16
Second Year
First Semester
MTH 231 Bison image Calculus/Analytic Geom III 4
MTH 300 Intro to Higher Math 4
ENG 201 Bison image Advanced Composition 3
Core II Physical/Natural Sicence 4
 Credit Hours15
Second Semester
MTH 331 Linear Algebra 4
MTH 335 Ordinary Diff Equations 3
COS Physical/Natural Science 4
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 1
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
First Semester
MTH 427 Advanced Calculus I 3
STA 445 Probability & Statistics I 3
Multicultural or International 3
COS Physical/Natural Science 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Semester
MTH 428 Advanced Calculus II 3
Writing Intensive 3
Core II Humanities 3
300/400 MTH or STA Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
First Semester
MTH 443 Numerical Analysis 3
MTH 450 Modern Algebra I 3
Writing Intensive 3
300/400 Level Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Second Semester
MTH 452 Modern Algebra II 3
MTH 490 Bison image
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300/400 MTH or STA Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
 Credit Hours14
 Total Credit Hours120

 Bison icon - General Education Course

MTH 102 Prep for College Math B4 Credit hours   

A mastery-based course that will prepare students for college algebra.

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MTH 102B Abr Prep for College Math B1 Credit hour   

An abridged mastery-based course that will prepare students for College Algebra.

Pre-req: MTH 098 with a minimum grade of CR or MTH 100 or MTH 121B or MTH 121 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 100.

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MTH 121 Bison image  Concepts and Applications (CT)3 Credit hours   

Critical thinking course for non-science majors that develops quantitative reasoning skills. Topics include logical thinking, problem-solving, linear modeling, beginning statistics and probability, exponential and logarithmic models, formula use, and financial concepts. Critical thinking course for non-science majors that develops quantitative reasoning skills. Topics include logical thinking, problem-solving, linear modeling, beginning statistics and probability, exponential and logarithmic models, formula use, and financial concepts.

Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 19 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 460 or MTH 0XX or Placement Math with a score of 100 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 101 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 241 or Math Workshop-UC with a score of 100 or WMTH 002 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 099 with a minimum grade of CR or MTH 102 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 100 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 102B with a minimum grade of C or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 510.

Attributes: Critical Thinking, Core II Mathematics
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MTH 121B Bison image  Cncpts & Apps-Expanded (CT)4 Credit hours   

Critical thinking course for non-science majors that develops quantitative reasoning skills. Topics include logical thinking, linear modeling, statistics and probability, exponential and logarithmic modeling, and financial concepts, with arithmetic review.

Attributes: Critical Thinking, Core II Mathematics
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MTH 121H Concepts and Applications3 Credit hours   

Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 23 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 540.

Attributes: Honors
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MTH 122 Bison image  Plane Trigonometry3 Credit hours   

Definitions of circular functions; graphs of the trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, and applications.

Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 22 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 520 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 540 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 103 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 257 or MTH 127 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 130 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.

Concurrent PR: MTH 130
Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 127 Bison image  College Algebra-Expanded5 Credit hours   

A brief but careful review of the main techniques of algebra. Polynomials, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Graphs, equations and inequalities, sequences.

Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 17 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 400 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 460 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 101 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 237 or MTH 0XX or Placement Math with a score of 100 or Math Workshop-UC with a score of 100 or WMTH 002 or MTH 099 with a minimum grade of CR or MTH 102 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 102B with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 130 Bison image  College Algebra3 Credit hours   

Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Graphs, equations and inequalities, sequences.

Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 21 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 500 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 530 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 102 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 250.

Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 132 Bison image  Precalculus with Sci Applica5 Credit hours   

Functions used in calculus including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric. Systems of equations and inequalities, conic sections, polar and parametric equations, sequences and series, Binomial Theorem. Functions used in calculus including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric. Systems of equations and inequalities, conic sections, polar and parametric equations, sequences and series, Binomial Theorem.

Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 24 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 560 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 570 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 104 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 263 or MTH 127 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 130 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 140 Bison image  Applied Calculus3 Credit hours   

A brief survey of calculus including both differentiation and integration with applications.

Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 24 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 560 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 570 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 104 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 263 or MTH 127 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 130E with a minimum grade of C or MTH 130 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 130H with a minimum grade of C or MTH 132 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 140H Bison image  Applied Calculus Honors3 Credit hours   

A brief survey of calculus including both differentiation and integration with applications. This honors course will also introduce topics from differential equations with applications.

Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 24 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 560 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 570.

Attributes: Honors, Core II Mathematics
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MTH 160 Bison image  Applied Math Reasoning (CT)5 Credit hours   

A critical thinking course in applied mathematical reasoning. Topics include logic, problem solving, linear modeling, beginning statistics and probability, exponential and logarithmic modeling, formula use.

Pre-req: SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 400 or ACT Math with a score of 17 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 460 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 101 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 237 or MTH 099 with a minimum grade of CR or MTH 102 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 102B with a minimum grade of C or MTH 127 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Critical Thinking, Core II Mathematics
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MTH 220 Bison image  Discrete Structures3 Credit hours   

Sets, relations, directed and undirected graphs, monoids, groups, lattices, Boolean algebra, and propositional logic.

Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 27 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 610 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 630 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 105 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 276 or MTH 132 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 140 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 229 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 229H with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 229 Bison image  Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT)5 Credit hours   

An introduction to calculus and analytic geometry, emphasizing critical thinking. Limits, derivatives, and integrals of the elementary functions of one variable, including transcendental functions.

Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 27 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 610 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 630 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 105 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 276 or MTH 132 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Critical Thinking, Core II Mathematics
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MTH 229H Bison image  Calculus I Honors (CT)5 Credit hours   

An introduction to calculus and analytic geometry for honors students, emphasizing critical thinking. Limits, derivatives, and integrals of the elementary functions of one variable, including transcendental functions.

Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 27 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 610 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 630.

Attributes: Critical Thinking, Core II Mathematics
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MTH 230 Bison image  Calculus/Analytic Geom II4 Credit hours   

A study of the conics and transcendental functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, indeterminate forms and infinite series.

Pre-req: MTH 229 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 229H with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 231 Bison image  Calculus/Analytic Geom III4 Credit hours   

Analytic geometry of two and three dimensions, partial differentiation, and multiple integrals. Analytic geometry of two and three dimensions, partial dif- ferentiation, and multiple integrals.

Pre-req: MTH 230 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 300 Intro to Higher Math4 Credit hours   

A transition between elementary calculus and higher mathematics with emphasis on techniques of proofs.

Pre-req: MTH 230 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 329 Elementary Linear Algebra3 Credit hours   

Systems of linear equations, matrices and determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and applications. Systems of linear equations, matrices and determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and applications.

Pre-req: MTH 229 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 229H with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 331 Linear Algebra4 Credit hours   

Vector spaces, matrices and determinants, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and applications.

Pre-req: MTH 300 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.

Concurrent PR: MTH 300
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 335 Ordinary Diff Equations3 Credit hours   

A study of differential equations, their solutions, and applications to physical systems, emphasizing closed-form solving methods. Laplace transforms, orthogonal functions, approximation and numerical methods with applications.

Pre-req: MTH 230 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 360 Intro to Complex Variables3 Credit hours   

An introductory survey of complex numbers, analytic functions, properties of elementary functions, integrals, series, residues and poles, with a focus on practical applications.

Pre-req: MTH 231 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 361 Vector Calculus3 Credit hours   

A course in n-dimensional calculus: the derivative, the integral, and applications. Coordinate-free methods are emphasized.

Pre-req: MTH 231 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 400 Structure of Algebra3 Credit hours   

Emphasis on the language of Modern Elementary Algebra. Recommended for pre-service elementary teachers and for elementary and secondary in-service teachers. May not be used for either a degree offered by the Department of Mathematics or for a 7-9 or 7-12 mathematics specialization. Emphasis on the language of Modern Elementary Algebra. Recommended for pre-service elementary teachers and for elementary and secondary in-service teachers. May not be used for either a degree offered by the Department of Mathematics or for a 7-9 or 7-12 mathematics specialization.

Pre-req: MTH 130 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 401 Structure Modern Geometry3 Credit hours   

Informal development of geometry. Recommended for preservice elementary teachers and for elementary and secondary inservice teachers. May not be used for either a degree offered by the Department of Mathematics or for a 7-9 or 7-12 mathematics specialization.

Pre-req: MTH 130 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 127 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 404 Math Methods and Materials3 Credit hours   

Content and content-specific pedagogy for secondary mathematics education majors. Content and content-specific pedagogy for secondary mathematics education majors.

Pre-req: Admitted to Teacher ED with a score of 5.

Co-req: CI 470
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 405 History of Mathematics3 Credit hours   

A study of the history of mathematics from the time of the ancient Greeks to the end of the nineteenth century. A study of the history of mathematics from the time of the ancient Greeks to the end of the nineteenth century.

Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 411 Mathematical Modeling3 Credit hours   

Students work in teams to construct mathematical models of various real-world situations. Problems to be modeled are drawn from diverse areas of application and use a wide range of undergraduate mathematics. Students work in teams to construct mathematical models of various real-world situations. Problems to be modeled are drawn from diverse areas of application and use a wide range of undergraduate mathematics.

Pre-req: MTH 231 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 415 Partial Differential Equations3 Credit hours   

Differential equations. Heat Equation, Laplace's Equation, separation of variables, Fourier series, vibrating strings, eigenvalue problems, finite differences, Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials. Differential equations. Heat Equation, Laplace's Equation, separation of variables, Fourier series, vibrating strings, eigenvalue problems, finite differences, Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials.

Pre-req: MTH 331 with a minimum grade of C and MTH 335 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 416 Advanced Differential Equation3 Credit hours   

Differential equations are studied qualitatively. Topics include the existence and uniqueness of solutions and the behavior of solutions including stability of nonlinear systems, periodic solutions, and approximation using pertubation methods. Differential equations are studied qualitatively. Topics include the existence and uniqueness of solutions and the behavior of solutions including stability of nonlinear systems, periodic solutions, and approximation using pertubation methods.

Pre-req: MTH 300 and MTH 335.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 427 Advanced Calculus I3 Credit hours   

The number system, limits, sequences, partial differentiation with applications, maxima and minima of functions of several variables. Theory of definite integrals, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, improper integrals, infinite series.

Pre-req: MTH 231 with a minimum grade of C and MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 428 Advanced Calculus II3 Credit hours   

The number system, limits, sequences, partial differentiation with applications, maxima and minima of functions of several variables. Theory of definite integrals, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, improper integrals, infinite series.

Pre-req: MTH 427 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 430 Topology I3 Credit hours   

First course in topology. Basics of point-set topology: metric and topological spaces, continuity, connectedness, compactness, products, quotients. Surfaces and simplicial complexes, Euler characteristics.

Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 431 Topology II3 Credit hours   

First course in algebraic topology. Homotopy, fundamental group, simplicial homology.

Pre-req: MTH 430 with a minimum grade of C and MTH 450 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 440 Graph Th and Combinatorics3 Credit hours   

This course is designed to introduce students in mathematical sciences to the theorems, techniques, and applications of graph theory and combinatorics. This course is designed to introduce students in mathematical sciences to the theorems, techniques, and applications of graph theory and combinatorics.

Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 442 Numerical Linear Algebra3 Credit hours   

Direct and iterative methods for numerical solution of linear systems of equations. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Error Analysis and norms. Related topics.

Pre-req: MTH 331 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 443 Numerical Analysis3 Credit hours   

The theory and technique of numerical computation involving the difference calculus, the summation calculus, interpolation methods, solution of systems of equations, and methods of solution of ordinary differential equations.

Pre-req: MTH 331 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 448 Modern Geometries3 Credit hours   

Finite geometrics, basic background material for the modern development of Euclidean Geometry, other geometries. Finite geometrics, basic background material for the modern development of Euclidean Geometry, other geometries.

Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 449 Projective Geometry3 Credit hours   

Projective Geometry using both synthetic and algebraic methods. Projective Geometry using both synthetic and algebraic methods.

Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 450 Modern Algebra I3 Credit hours   

Structure of the abstract mathematical systems; groups, rings, fields, with illustrations and applications from number theory.

Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C and MTH 331 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.

Concurrent PR: MTH 331
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 452 Modern Algebra II3 Credit hours   

Continuation of MTH 450.

Pre-req: MTH 450 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 455 Number Theory3 Credit hours   

A survey of some basic properties of the integers: divisibility (prime numbers, factorization, perfect numbers), congruences (modular arithmetic, linear and quadratic congruences, the Chinese Remainder Theorem), and Diophantine equations.

Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.

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MTH 480 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Mathematics, No Textbook Required
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MTH 485 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Mathematics, No Textbook Required
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MTH 490 Bison image  Internship in Mathematics2-12 Credit hours   

A supervised internship in an area of mathematics, applied mathematics, or statistics. By permission only.

Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Capstone Course
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MTH 491 Bison image  Senior Seminar2 Credit hours   

Capstone experience in reading, doing writing and speaking mathematics. Student will explore topics related to a theme chosen by the instructor.

Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.

Attributes: Capstone Course, Mathematics
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