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Course ID
Course
MATH 203
MATH 203
Probability and Statistics I
Course Credits: 3
An introduction to the theory and application of probability and statistics for students who have experience with calculus. Topics include data collection, descriptive statistics, probability, random variables and standard distributions, central limit theorem, hypothesis tests, interval estimates, and linear regression. Computer software will be used to display, analyze, and simulate data. The focus will be on biostatistics with applications using data from the life sciences.
Cross-listed: STAT 203.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 123.
NB: Credit is granted for only one of MATH/STAT 102, 108, 203.
MATH 223
MATH 223
Calculus III
Course Credits: 3
Multivariate calculus. Topics include vectors, vector functions and derivatives; curves; partial and directional derivatives; Lagrange multipliers; double and triple integrals; spherical and cylindrical co-ordinates; vector integrals, Green's Theorem, and surface integrals.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 124
MATH 250
MATH 250
Linear Algebra
Course Credits: 3
Systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization applications, and linear programming.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 123 or 150. (3,0)
MATH 310
MATH 310
Mathematical Statistics
Course Credits: 3
The mathematics of inferential statistics. Topics include probability distributions and densities, expectation, moment-generating functions, functions of random variables, limiting distributions, and the theory behind statistical methods such as estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation.
Cross-listed: STAT 310
Prerequisite(s): MATH/STAT 203, MATH 223. (3-0)
MATH 311
MATH 311
Ordinary Differential Equations
Course Credits: 3
First-order differential equations, linear differential equations, Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations, non-linear systems, series solutions, applications in the physical, biological, social, and engineering sciences.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 124, 250.
NB: Credit is granted for only one of MATH 311 or MATH 321. Not offered every year. See department chair.
MATH 313
MATH 313
The Real Line
Course Credits: 3
Introduction to principles of real analysis. Topics include rational numbers, completeness, sequences, limits, continuity, and implications to Calculus.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 124, 150.
NB: Credit is granted for only one of MATH 313 or MATH 323. Not offered every year. See department chair.
MATH 320
MATH 320
Complex Variables
Course Credits: 3
Functions of a complex variable, differentiation, analytic and elementary functions, Cauchy's theorem and contour integration, Taylor and Laurent series, residues and poles, and conformal mapping. Emphasis is placed on physical applications.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
MATH 321
MATH 321
Differential Equations
Course Credits: 4
First-order differential equations, linear differential equations, Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations, non-linear systems, series solutions, introduction to partial differential equations. Special emphasis is placed on applications to physics and engineering.
Cross-listed: PHYS 321.
Co-requisite(s): MATH 223, 250. (4-0 or 4-0)
NB: Credit is granted for only one of MATH 311 or MATH 321.
MATH 323
MATH 323
Analysis
Course Credits: 4
Sequences and induction; convergence of sequences and series; limits, continuity, and differentiability; Riemann integrals; sequences of functions and an introduction to topology.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 150, 223. (4-0)
NB: Credit is granted for only one of MATH 313 or MATH 323.