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IB 495 - European Business Experience 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: MGT 351 , MKT 351 , ECO/IB 351 )
Students will have an opportunity to participate in lecture-discussion sessions with top-level executives from various multinational corporations, local business firms and government agencies in a number of different countries in Europe. Participants will gain a basic understanding of the issues prominent in international business today. Course involves travel to Europe. (Credits cannot be earned for IB 495 and MGT 495 and MKT 495 .)
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INTD 103 - (D) The Vietnam Experience 3 cr.
The historical origins of the Vietnam War, including the period of French colonialism and the American intervention; the politics, economics, and military strategy in Vietnam during the war years and today; present relations with China and the USSR. Why were we there and why did we fail?
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INTD 104 - (D,E) Men’s Health 3 cr.
The course will examine the historic, physiologic, social, cultural, emotional and economic issues affecting men’s health. The course explores strategies to assist students to gain information regarding men’s health issues, adopt healthier lifestyles, and use health care services appropriately. Health issues related to culture and diversity will also be addressed. Class members will be expected to actively participate in all discussions.
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INTD 105 - Great Lives: Images on Stage 3 cr.
An examination of the often contrasting impressions of historical personalities, as they are portrayed in plays and films and as they appear to historians. Historical figures to be considered include Caesar, Richard III, Thomas More, Lincoln and Churchill.
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INTD 108 - Health and Legal Implications of Chemical/Drug Abuse 3 cr.
A team-taught course that deals with the neurophysical, health, and legal implications of alcohol/drug abuse, via: its biochemical effects and aspects, its legal and social consequences, and its health and lifestyle implications.
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INTD 109 - (CA, Q) Mathematics and the Visual Arts 3 cr.
A study of mathematical topics related to art, architecture, and design through the ages. Topics include: musical ratios, golden ratio, polygons, tilings, symmetry, circles, spirals, Platonic solids, perspective, and fractals. Visual artists include: Vitruvius, Palladio, Le Corbusier, Villard de Honnecourt, Leonardo, Dürer, Escher, and Greek, Islamic, and Indian designers.
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INTD 110J - The Jesuit Magis 3 cr.
For nearly 500 years, the Society of Jesus has been committed to pursuing the magis, a restless desire for excellence grounded in gratitude. Among other things, this course will explore the foundation of this concept in the life of Ignatius of Loyola and his spirituality. We will consider what role the magis has played in the span of Jesuit history, with particular focus on its implications for Jesuit education. Finally, we will ask what it means to be women and men of the magis – the shared call of each member of this University community, especially students in SJLA.
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INTD 117 - Writing, Research and Speaking 6 cr.
Students will make the transition from highschool to college-level writing, research & speaking through a series of workshops, conferences, writing assignments & oral presentations. This course satisfies both the Oral Communication & the Written Communication requirements in the University’s General Education curriculum.
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INTD 201C - (P,W) Christian Classics I 3 cr.
Each semester of this CSP core course provides a structured opportunity for reading in common some of the major Christian works of literature and spirituality with which every educated Catholic should be familiar. Important Catholic books and significant works of some great men and women who have shaped Christian thought and life will be read and discussed.
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INTD 202C - (P,W) Christian Classics II 3 cr.
Each semester of this CSP core course provides a structured opportunity for reading in common some of the major Christian works of literature and spirituality with which every educated Catholic should be familiar. Important Catholic books and significant works of some great men and women who have shaped Christian thought and life will be read and discussed.
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INTD 209 - (D) The Holocaust 3 cr.
An exploration of the cataclysmic event in Jewish history known as the Holocaust. The course will examine the subject from the perspective of various academic disciplines – historical, sociological, philosophical, artistic, and literary, among others – and will include a field trip to the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.
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INTD 210 - (P, E) Catholic Bioethics: Biotechnology and Human Dignity 3 cr.
The current scientific understanding of human fertilization and development, reproductive technologies, human cloning, stem cell research, gene and medically defined death will be reviewed. Pertinent ethical considerations will be discussed, presenting the Catholic perspective in dialogue with the major philosophical approaches.
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INTD 211 - (D,E) HIV/AIDS: Biological, Social and Cultural Issues 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: C/IL 102 or equivalent)
Study of the biology of HIV and AIDS, impact of the epidemic on various social groups and countries. The epidemiology of the disease and the response of health-care systems and governments. Opportunity for American Red Cross certification in basic HIV facts and eligibility for HIV Instructor certification will be included as part of the course. Open to all majors.
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INTD 239 - (E) Physics of Theatre 3 cr.
An introduction to the physics of lighting, sound and special effects in the context of theatrical production. Readings will explore both underlying physics and theatrical aesthetics. Assignments include applications in color, reflection and refraction of light, acoustics and aesthetics in sound, and an exploration of special effects such as stage fog.
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INTD 250 - Integrating Your Immersion Experience 1 cr.
(Pre-requisite: To be eligible, students must have completed either a service trip of at least one full week, or relevant study abroad course or program within one year before the course begins. The experience may have been domestic or international.)
According to the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, genuine education requires a process of reflection to follow experience before moving into action. Such a process is particularly important for students who have had an immersion experience among the economically disadvantaged. This course offers such students the opportunity to reflect on, process and analyze what they have experienced in a variety of ways.
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INTD 290 - Leadership and Civic Responsibility 3 cr.
This course, which follows the Presidential Colloquy and bridges students’ first and second years, nurtures their leadership skills and sense of civic responsibility. The course is designed to foster students’ sense of what they wish to accomplish during their undergraduate experience along with their understanding of the larger social implications of their studies, their community involvement and their lives. Students engage in interdisciplinary readings and discussions, real-time shared reflection on the meaning of their summer employment and civic engagement, and the mentoring of incoming freshmen.
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INTD 314 - (D,W) Women Making History in Pennsylvania 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: WRTG 105 , WRTG 106 , WRTG 107 or equivalent)
The seminar-style course focuses on women’s history in northeastern Pennsylvania, 1880-1945. Students will identify, research and analyze primary documents to enrich the fund of knowledge on women’s history in the state. Some travel is planned to historic sites in the region. Topics engage disciplines from science to law to art.
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INTD 333 - (CA,P,W) The Bible in Image and Text 3 cr.
This team-taught course is a study of the interpretation of major biblical stories and figures in the Christian theological tradition and in art history. The marriage of Christian text and image is a natural and long-lived one; it provides an exciting way to integrate knowledge of various major themes such as creation and last judgment, and of many great biblical figures, such as Moses and Christ.
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IS 390 - (W) Seminar in International Studies 3 cr.
Required for International Studies majors. Other advanced undergraduates may take this course with permission of the professor. This course may be used for either History or Political Science credit.
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ITAL 101-102 - (CF) Beginning Italian 6 cr.
(Prerequisite: ITAL 101 is normally the prerequisite to ITAL 102)
Introduction to the Italian language. Designed for beginners. Taught in Italian. Includes activities inside and/or outside the classroom that involve Language Learning Center (language lab) resources.
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ITAL 195 - (D) Italian Culture through the Image 3 cr.
This travel course explores aspects of Italian culture through the visual experience of photography. Students will familiarize themselves with the theories and techniques of famous Tuscan masters of photography and subsequently engage in photographic assignments aimed at capturing the complexity of Italian culture past and present. Taught by University faculty from the Department of World Languages in conjunction with faculty at the Istituto Europeo in Florence.
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ITAL 211-212 - (CF,D) Intermediate Italian 6 cr.
(Prerequisites: ITAL 101-102 or equivalent and ITAL 211 or its equivalent is normally the prerequisite to ITAL 212)
Completion of ITAL 212 satisfies one semester of the cultural diversity requirements. Grammatical review, written and oral composition with selected cultural readings of intermediate difficulty. Taught in Italian. Includes activities inside and/or outside the classroom that involve Language Learning Center (language lab) resources.
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ITAL 295 - - (CF,D) Intensive Italian Abroad 3 cr.
An intensive course of several hours daily at an institution in Italy.
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ITAL 311-312 - (CF,D,W) Advanced Italian Composition and Conversation 6 cr.
(Prerequisite: ITAL 211-212 or equivalent)
Completion of ITAL 312 satisfies one semester of the writing-intensive requirements. An intensive course in Italian composition and conversation with emphasis on detailed study of advanced grammatical and stylistic usage of the Italian language. Taught in Italian. Includes activities inside and/or outside the classroom that involve Language Learning Center (language lab) resources.
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ITAL 313 - (CL) Survey of Italian Literature I 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: ITAL 311-312 or equivalent)
This course, conducted in Italian, introduces students to 19th-and 20th-century Italian literature and to significant literary movements and figures from these periods. Taught in Italian.
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ITAL 314 - (CL) Survey of Italian Literature II 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: ITAL 311-312 or equivalent)
This course, conducted in Italian, introduces students to Italian literature from the medieval period to the 18th century. It focuses on significant literary movements and figures from these periods. Taught in Italian.
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ITAL 315 - (D) Italian Culture and Society 3 cr.
An examination of Italian culture and society from the Renaissance to today. The course traces the development of Italian culture and society through primary texts, including essays, plays, short stories, films, opera and contemporary music, and sculpture and painting.
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ITAL 321 - Italian Short Story 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: ITAL 311-312 )
This course will examine the Italian short story through a study of representative texts. Taught in Italian.
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ITAL 322 - Italian Theatre 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: ITAL 311-312 or equivalent)
This course will examine Italian theatre through a study of representative forms and texts. Taught in Italian.
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ITAL 333 - Italian Practicum 1 cr.
(Prerequisite: Enrollment in a FLaC course, that is, a course listed as E and F, English language or Foreign language credit bearing.)
A one-credit course in the target language to supplement FLaC courses (Foreign Language across the Curriculum) taught in English. In addition to doing their reading and writing in the target language, students receiving credit in the target language will meet an additional hour per week for discussion in that language.
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ITAL 413 - (CL,D,W) Topics in Italian Studies 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: ITAL 311-312 or equivalent)
Studies of a specific author, period, movement, theme, and/or genre. Taught in Italian. Because topics may vary, the course may be repeated for credit with the consent of the Department chair.
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ITAL 439 - (CL,D,W) The Craft of Translation 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: ITAL 311-312 or equivalent)
In this course, students will undertake a series of translation and interpretation exercises and activities from Italian to English. Focus will be on the application of grammatical structures as well as on the interpretive qualities of transposing from one idiom to another. Taught in Italian.
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JPN 101 - (CF) Beginning Japanese 3 cr.
Development of the fundamental skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, with emphasis on language performance. Emphasis on practical application of the basic skills for business-related activities. Relevant cultural aspects are introduced. Designed primarily for students with no background in the Japanese language. Includes activities inside and/or outside the classroom that involve Language Learning Center (language lab) resources.
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JPN 102 - (CF) Beginning Japanese 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: JPN 101 is normally the prerequisite to 102)
Development of the fundamental skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, with emphasis on language performance. Emphasis on practical application of the basic skills for business-related activities. Relevant cultural aspects are introduced. Designed primarily for students with no background in the Japanese language. Includes activities inside and/or outside the classroom that involve Language Learning Center (language lab) resources.
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JPN 211 - (C,F,D) Intermediate Japanese 1.5 cr.
(Prerequisites: JPN 101 -JPN 102 or equivalent)
This course continues development of the four major skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Upon completion of the course students will understand all the basic concepts of the structure of the language. Includes activities inside and/or outside the classroom that involve Language Learning Center (language lab) resources.
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JPN 212 - (C,F,D) Intermediate Japanese 1.5 cr.
(Prerequisites: JPN 101 -JPN 102 or equivalent; JPN 211 or its equivalent is normally the prerequisite to 212)
This course continues development of the four major skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Upon completion of the course students will understand all the basic concepts of the structure of the language. Includes activities inside and/or outside the classroom that involve Language Learning Center (language lab) resources.
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LA/WS 395 - (S,D) Women and Development in Latin America 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: At least one of the following: PS 219 ; SOC 220 ; HIST 125 , HIST 126 or HIST 213 ; PHIL 218 , PHIL 231 ; WOMN 215 /SOC 315 or have permission of the instructors.)
This travel course takes students to visit one or more women’s economic cooperatives in Latin America. Through reading, reflection, and site visits, students will be challenged to understand the burdens placed on women in Latin America as well as the roles that women have played in that region’s development.
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LAT 111 - (CF) Beginning Latin 3 cr.
An intensive course in the fundamentals of Latin reading and composition.
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LAT 112 - (CF) Beginning Latin 3 cr.
An intensive course in the fundamentals of Latin reading and composition.
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LAT 205 - History of Latin Literature 3 cr.
A survey of Roman and post-Roman Latin literature. Taught in English.
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LAT 211 - (CF) Intermediate Latin 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: LAT 111 -LAT 112 or equivalent)
Review of fundamentals. Reading of selections from Caesar, Cicero and Virgil.
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LAT 212 - (CF) Intermediate Latin 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: LAT 111 -LAT 112 or equivalent)
Review of fundamentals. Reading of selections from Caesar, Cicero and Virgil.
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LAT 213 - (CL,D,W) Classical Roman Literature and Mythology 3 cr.
The course examines the role that mythology played in Roman literature, and examines the changing attitudes of the Romans toward the divinities, manifested in literature from Plautus to Apuleius. All readings and lectures in English.
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LAT 220 - Ancient Civilization: Rome 3 cr.
The political, constitutional, and cultural history of Rome from the earliest times to the end of the Western empire. All readings and lectures in English.
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LAT 311 - Readings in Latin Literature 1.5-3 cr.
(Prerequisites: LAT 211 -LAT 212 or equivalent)
Selections from Latin writers to suit the students’ special interests. Topics will vary from year to year; the course may, therefore, be repeated for credit.
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LAT 312 - Readings in Latin Literature 1.5-3 cr.
(Prerequisites: LAT 211 -LAT 212 or equivalent)
Selections from Latin writers to suit the students’ special interests. Topics will vary from year to year; the course may, therefore, be repeated for credit.
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LAT 482 - Guided Independent Study Variable Credit
(Prerequisites: LAT 211 -LAT 212 ; junior or senior standing)
A tutorial program with content determined by mentor.
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LAT 483 - Guided Independent Study Variable Credit
(Prerequisites: LAT 211 -LAT 212 ; junior or senior standing)
A tutorial program with content determined by mentor.
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LIT 105 - (CL,D) Introduction to World Literature in Translation 3 cr.
This course introduces students to significant works in English translation of world literature, while introducing the genres of narrative (fiction and non-fiction), poetry, and drama, and the critical terminology needed to discuss them. Taught in English. Readings may vary.
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LIT 205 - (CL,D,W) Modern Latin-American Literature in Translation 3 cr.
A survey in English of modern and contemporary Latin American writers.
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LIT 207 - (CL,D,W) Literature of American Minorities 3 cr.
Examination of racial and ethnic groups from the settlement of America until the present. Examination of the historical context and current situation of Native Americans, African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, women-as-minority, and other marginalized groups. Readings from literature and other disciplines.Cross listed with Women’s Studies Concentration.
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LIT 208 - (CL,D) French Masterpieces in English Translation 3 cr.
The study of selected major works from the leading French writers of the 19th and 20th centuries who have made an important contribution to the development of Western civilization. Such authors as Stendhal, Flaubert, Gide, Proust, Camus and Malraux will be discussed. Taught in English.
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LIT 209 - (CL,D) Masterworks of Russian and Slavic Literature 3 cr.
A survey of major literary achievements of Slavic peoples, including Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy. No knowledge of Slavic languages is required. All readings and lectures are in English.
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LIT 220E/220F - (W,D,CL) Fairytales 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: Students taking the course for German language credit must have completed four semesters of college-level German or obtain permission of the instructor.)
Today, fairytales are an important part of children’s literature and constitute broadly understood points of Western cultural reference. This seminar goes beyond contemporary tales to identify and interpret historical, political, and ideological dimensions of fairytales. Special attention to German Romanticism; Central European nationalisms; theories of culture and psychology; and gender. May be taken in combination with a one-credit language practicum, GERM 333 , for German credit.
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LIT 221E/221F - (CL,D,W) Italian Women’s Writing 3 cr.
This course addresses women’s voices and experiences in 20th century Italian literature and film. LIT 221E is taught in English and cannot count toward the Italian major or minor; LIT 221F is taught in conjunction with ITAL 333 and may count toward the Italian major or minor by arrangement with the professor.
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LIT 223E/223F - (D,W) Italian Cinema 3 cr.
(Formerly ITAL 223E/223F)
A study of films by some of Italy’s major directors. Focus on theme, style, and the impact of historical and cultural events on the films. Films with subtitles. LIT 223E is taught in English and cannot count toward the Italian major or minor; LIT 223F is taught in conjunction with ITAL 333 and may count toward the Italian major or minor by arrangement with the professor.
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LIT 323E/323F - (D,W) Topics in French and Francophone Cinema 3 cr.
(Formerly FREN 323E/323F)
The course offers an in-depth exploration through cinema of issues in Francophone culture such as gender, women’s rights, and post-colonial identity. LIT 325E is taught in English and cannot count toward the major or minor; LIT 325F is taught in conjunction with FREN 333 and may count toward the French and Francophone Studies major or minor by arrangement with the professor.
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LIT 325E/325F - (W) Gender in Italian Cinema 3 cr.
The course investigates the representation of femininity and masculinity in Italian cinema. Taught in English; films with subtitles. LIT 325E is taught in English and cannot count toward the Italian major or minor; LIT 325F is taught in conjunction with ITAL 333 and may count toward the Italian major or minor by arrangement with the professor.
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LIT 413 - (CL,D) Topics in American Minority Literature 3 cr.
This course examines a particular minority group in American society through texts written by and about that group. Representative groups include, for example, Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans and women. This course may be repeated for credit when content varies. Taught in English.
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MATH 005 - Algebra 3 cr.
A study of algebra including factoring, exponents, radicals, graphing, and linear and quadratic equations. Course is recommended for students who need MATH 106 but received a score below 10 on the DAT part of the Math Placement Test. Credits count only as free elective.
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MATH 101 - (Q) Mathematics Discovery 3 cr.
Topics exploring various aspects of mathematical reasoning, modeling, and problem solving are selected to bring the excitement of contemporary mathematical thinking to the nonspecialist. Examples of topics covered in the past include fractal geometry, chaos theory, number theory, non Euclidean geometry and problem solving. Not open to students with credit for or enrolled in any Mathematics course numbered above 205.
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MATH 102 - (Q) Fundamentals of Numerical Mathematics 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: Not open to students with credit for or enrolled in MATH 142 , MATH 299 or MATH 346 )
A study of the fundamental elementary concepts underlying numbers and number systems and their applications. Topics covered include logic, sets, functions, the natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, estimation, number theory, patterns, counting, and probability, in addition to other topics chosen by the instructor.
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MATH 105 - (Q) Fundamentals of Geometric Mathematics 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: Not open to students with credit for or enrolled in MATH 345 )
A study of the fundamental concepts underlying geometric mathematics and its applications. Topics include logic; sets; functions and relations; classical geometry; measurement; transformations; and analytic geometry and its relationship to algebra and functions, in addition to other topics chosen by the instructor.
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MATH 106 - (Q) Quantitative Methods I 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 005 or Math Placement DAT score of 10 or higher or chairperson’s permission)
Topics from algebra including exponents, radicals, linear and quadratic equations, graphing, functions (including quadratic, exponential and logarithmic), and linear inequalities. Not open to students with credit for or enrolled in MATH 103.
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MATH 107 - (Q) Quantitative Methods II 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 106 , Math Placement PT score of 12 or higher, or chairperson’s permission)
Topics from differential calculus including limits, derivatives, curve sketching, marginal cost functions, and maximum-minimum problems. Integration.Not open to students with credit for or enrolled in MATH 114.
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MATH 114 - (Q) Calculus I 4 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 103 or Math Placement PT score of 14 or higher)
Topics from calculus and analytic geometry including limits, derivatives and their applications, integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem.
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MATH 142 - (Q) Discrete Structures 4 cr.
A study of symbolic logic, sets, combinatorics, mathematical induction, recursion, graph theory, and trees. Intended for Engineering, Computer Science, and Computer Information Systems majors, but open to other qualified students.
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MATH 184 - Special Topics 1-4 cr.
Topics, prerequisites, and amount of credit will be announced prior to preregistration.
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MATH 204 - (Q) Special Topics of Statistics 3 cr.
Study of the computational aspects of statistics; hypothesis testing, goodness of fit; nonparametric tests; linear and quadratic regression, correlation and analysis of variance. Not open to students who have credit for or are enrolled in an equivalent statistics course.
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MATH 221 - Calculus II 4 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 114 )
Topics from calculus and analytic geometry including applications of the definite integral, calculus of transcendental functions, methods of integration, improper integrals, sequences and series.
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MATH 222 - Calculus III 4 cr.
(Prerequisite MATH 221 )
Topics from calculus and analytic geometry including parametric equations, vectors, space analytic geometry, partial derivatives and multiple integrals.
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MATH 284 - Special Topics 1-4 cr.
Topics, prerequisites, and amount of credit will be announced prior to preregistration.
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MATH 299 - (Q,W) Introduction to Mathematical Proof 4 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 221 or permission of the instructor).
A writing-intensive introduction to the construction, analysis, and methods of mathematical proof. Topics include propositional and predicate logic, sets, relations, functions, recursion, mathematical induction, and counting arguments with the emphasis on writing and analyzing mathematical proofs about these topics.
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MATH 310 - Applied Probability and Mathematical Statistics 4 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 221 )
Basic concepts of probability theory, random variables, distribution functions, multivariable distributions, sampling theory, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear models and analysis of variance.
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MATH 320 - Chaos and Fractals 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: One math course beyond MATH 221 and one CMPS course or equivalent experience.)
Study of chaotic dynamical systems and fractal geometry. Topics from discrete dynamical systems theory include iteration, orbits, graphical analysis, fixed and periodic points, bifurcations, symbolic dynamics, Sarkovskii’s theorem, the Schwarzian derivative, and Newton’s method. Topics from fractal geometry include fractal, Hausdorff, and topological dimension, L-systems, Julia and Mandelbrot sets, iterated function systems, the collage theorem, and strange attractors.
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MATH 325 - (W) History and Philosophy of Mathematics 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: MATH 221 and either MATH 142 or a MATH course above 298)
A survey of major developments in mathematics from ancient through modern times. In addition to the mathematics, this course focuses on the context in which these results were discovered as well as the lives of the mathematicians. Topics may include development of numeral systems, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, algebra, calculus, number theory, real analysis, logic and set theory. Offered fall of odd-numbered years only.
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MATH 330 - Actuarial Mathematics 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 221 )
Theory of interest, accumulation and discount, present value, future value, annuities, perpetuities, amortizations, sinking funds, and yield rates.
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MATH 341 - Differential Equations 4 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 222 )
Treatment of ordinary differential equations with applications. Topics include: first-order equations, first-order systems, linear and non-linear systems, numerical methods, and Laplace transforms. Computer-aided solutions will be used when appropriate.
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MATH 346 - Number Theory 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 299 or permission of instructor)
Topics include divisibility, the Euclidean algorithm, linear diophantine equations, prime factorization, linear congruences, some special congruences, Wilson’s theorem, theorems of Fermat and Euler, Euler phi function and other multiplicative functions, and the Mobius Inversion Formula.
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MATH 351 - Linear Algebra 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 221 )
Vector spaces, matrices, determinants, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, inner products, and orthogonality.
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MATH 360 - Coding Theory 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 351 )
A study of algebraic coding theory. Topics include: linear codes, encoding and decoding, hamming, perfect, BCH cyclic and MDS codes, and applications to information theory.
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MATH 361 - Numerical Analysis 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: MATH 222 , MATH 351 )
Introductory numerical methods. Topics include: root finding, matrix factorizations, numerical linear algebra, polynomial interpolation, numerical integration, numerical solution of differential equations. Appropriate computation tools will be used.
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MATH 384 - Special Topics 1-4 cr.
Topics, prerequisites, and amount of credit will be announced prior to preregistration.
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MATH 410 - Introduction to Stochastic Processes 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: MATH 310 , MATH 351 )
An introduction to stochastic processes studying Markov chains, stationary distributions, birth and death processes, pure jump processes, second order continuity, integration and differentiation, and stochastic differential equations.
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MATH 446 - Real Analysis I 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: MATH 222 , MATH 299 )
Topics include: the algebra and topology of the real numbers, functions, sequences of numbers, limits, continuity, absolute and uniform continuity, and differentiation.
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MATH 447 - Real Analysis II 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 446 )
Selections from: integration theory, infinite series, sequences and infinite series of functions, and related topics.
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MATH 461 - Complex Variables 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 222 and MATH 299 or permission of instructor)
The theory of complex variables: the calculus of functions of complex variables, transformations, conformal mappings, residues and poles.
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MATH 462 - Vector Calculus 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: MATH 222 , MATH 351 )
The calculus of scalar and vector fields and of functions defined on paths or surfaces. Implicit Function, Green’s, Strokes, and Gauss’ Theorems. Applications.
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MATH 463 - Topics in Biomathematics 3 cr.
(Prerequisites: MATH 341 , MATH 351 )
A study of discrete and continuous mathematical models in biology. Topics include: population dynamics of single species and interacting species, infectious diseases, population genetics, and cell populations with tumor modeling.
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MATH 484 - Special Topics 1-4 cr.
Topics, prerequisites, and amount of credit will be announced prior to preregistration.
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MATH 493 - Undergraduate Mathematics Research 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 299 )
An introduction to mathematical research. Students will be required to investigate, present and write up the result of an undergraduate-level mathematical research project. Students will gain experience in researching the mathematical literature, investigating a mathematical problem, and learning how to write a mathematical paper. Students will be required to present their results in both oral and written form.
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MATH 494 - Undergraduate Mathematics Research 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: MATH 299 )
An introduction to mathematical research. Students will be required to investigate, present and write up the result of an undergraduate-level mathematical research project. Students will gain experience in researching the mathematical literature, investigating a mathematical problem, and learning how to write a mathematical paper. Students will be required to present their results in both oral and written form.
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MGT 251 - Legal Environment of Business 3 cr.
The nature, sources, formation, and applications of law. Judicial function, court system, litigation and other methods of resolving disputes. Legislation-law from judicial decisions, law by administrative agencies, regulation of business activity, antitrust law, consumer protection, environment, and pollution control. Tort, criminal and insurance law, property rights for both personal and real property. Business organization, principle of agency, partnership and corporation.
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MGT 351 - Principles of Management I 3 cr.
(Prerequisite: junior standing)
Survey course examines key aspects of organizations and their management – dynamic environments, organization design and structure, roles/functions of managers, managing technology and change, global management, and alternative types of organizations. This course examines the expanding role of the manager from planning, organizing, controlling and directing, to the knowledge and skills involved in managing and working with a diverse workforce.
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