2015-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HPSS 3420 - Therapeutic Modalities (2)
Specific therapeutic modalities and their use during rehabilitation will be examined. This will include gaining an understanding of the physics properties behind the use of modalities and the laws governing their use.
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HPSS 3450 - Pharmacology (3)
The study of drugs (prescription and non-prescription), pharmacological applications, including awareness of indications, contraindications, precautions, and drug interactions. This course will also include government regulations relevant to treatment of the physically active.
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HPSS 3460 - Lower Extremity Injury Assessment & Clinical (3)
This course covers the application of anatomy, pathomechanics, and athletic training injury evaluation techniques and principles of the lower body. The clinical portion will provide laboratory applications of athletic training injury evaluation techniques and principles of the lower body.
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HPSS 3470 - Upper Extremity Injury Assessment & Clinical (3)
This course covers the application of anatomy, pathomechanics, and athletic training injury evaluation techniques and principles of the upper body. The clinical portion provides laboratory applications of athletic training injury evaluation techniques and principles of the upper body.
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HPSS 3480 - Organization and Administration of Athletic Training & Exercise Science (2)
The administration of athletic training, fitness and wellness facilities and proper organizational techniques will be covered. Topics in include, but are not limited to, budgeting, facility management, legal issues, recordkeeping, insurance, and technology use in these settings.
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HPSS 3530 - Leadership Principles (3)
A course designed to equip the student to manage and supervise sport and recreation programs. It provides the opportunity to apply program planning skills and leadership techniques in a selected sport and recreation agencies.
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HPSS 3550 - Principles of Sport Fitness (3)
This course covers the scientific training principles that must be utilized to improve conditioning and performance. The theory and practice of training for basic fitness or for specific sports with views on how athletes train to improve sport participation and performance will be discussed. This course is designed for health professionals, physical education teachers, coaches, and other individuals who desire to know how to plan and manage effective fitness-training programs.
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HPSS 3600 - First Aid & CPR - Instructor Training (3)
Designed to prepare the student to become an Instructor of American Red Cross courses in First Aid and CPR Prerequisite(s): HPSS 2060 , and/or current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications.
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HPSS 3630 - Outdoor Education (3)
A course designed to develop practical outdoor skills through direct experiences including: cooking skills, camp site selection, hiking skills, compass reading, rock climbing, tenting, and aquatic skills.
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HPSS 3710 - Curriculum & Methods in Physical Education (3)
A course that utilizes principles and practices used to design instructions and experiences in program content. Exploration of teaching methods used to design developmentally appropriate content for students in K-12 physical education programs. Focus will be on implementation of lifetime physical education concepts which utilize teaching with skill themes, movement concepts, fitness/wellness, and sport skills to inspire students to remain physically active as adults. Observations in elementary and secondary schools required. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
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HPSS 3720 - Methods and Material of Health Education (3)
A course designed to prepare prospective health educators to teach using an organized, sequential K-12 plan with information and skills theory need to become health-literate, to maintain and improve their health, to prevent disease, and to reduce risky health-related behaviors. Special emphasis will be placed on developing age appropriate lesson plans for health classes. Observations are required in elementary and secondary schools. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
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HPSS 3730 - Clinical Classroom Experience (2)
A course designed to provide a thorough survey of best practices in continuous performance-based assessment within the context of physical education. Methods of performance-based assessment will be discussed, analyzed, and implemented into lesson plans. Students will gain experience in properly integrating effective assessment into curricula in a cohesive manner.
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HPSS 3750 - Sociological Implications of Sports (3)
A course that deals with sociological perspectives of sports in society, theoretical bases for understanding how sports affect society and the worlds of sports. There will be some concern with issues related to gender, race, culture, politics, economics, and research in sports.
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HPSS 4005 - Current Issues (3)
Covers a diverse selection of issues and complex problems that confront physical education and sport. Efforts will be made to encourage independence of thought and stimulate new insights. Emphasis will be placed on the preparation of PETE and HETE Teacher Candidate for the PRAXIS examination and editing student portfolios.
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HPSS 4006 - Current Issues (3)
Covers a diverse selection of issues and complex problems that confront physical education and sport. Efforts will be made to encourage independence of thought and stimulate new insights.
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HPSS 4007 - Current Issues (3)
Covers a diverse selection of issues and complex problems that confront exercise science, physical education , athletic trainers, and sport. Efforts will be made to encourage independence of thought and stimulate new insights. Emphasis will be placed on preparing Exercise Science and Athletic Training majors for the certification examination and editing student portfolios.
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HPSS 4020 - Mgmt., Org. of HPER & Sport (3)
A course which aims to provide instruction in organizational, administrative, supervisory, and leadership procedures utilized in HPER. Basic skills and techniques required to prepare students to administer programs in schools, parks, health agencies, intramurals, and athletics are emphasized.
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HPSS 4030 - Educating Students with Disabilities (3)
A course designed to assist students in acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to enable them to provide physical education programming for handicapped children in the least restrictive environment. Students are required to travel to off-campus sites for practicum experiences.
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HPSS 4090 - Drug Education (3)
A course designed to present general and specific knowledge of the avoidance, use and abuse of substances. This course includes substance effects, dependence, habituation, addiction, abuse, classification of abused drugs, treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction.
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HPSS 4150 - Elements of School and Sport Law (3)
Investigation and analysis of the law and legal issues in schools for physical educators, coaches, and fitness trainers; topics include negligence theory; common defenses; product liability; contract law, constitutional law, and sport litigation.
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HPSS 4240 - Coaching Court Sports (2)
A course that provides an examination and study of the rules, methods of organizing practice, and management of teams; team offense and defense, strategy, and philosophy of coaching for court sports (e.g.: Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis).
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HPSS 4250 - Coaching Field Sports (2)
A course that provides an examination and study of the rules, methods of organizing practice, and management of teams; team offense and defense, strategy, and philosophy of coaching (e.g.: Football, Soccer, Baseball & Softball).
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HPSS 4260 - Coaching Individual Sports (2)
A course that provides an examination and study of the rules, methods of organizing practice, and management of athletes; offense and defense, strategy, and philosophy of coaching (e.g., Aquatics, Track & Field, Golf).
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HPSS 4340 - Planning Special Events and Demonstrations (2)
A course that provides instructional planning for prospective teachers, physical fitness trainers, aquatics directors, and other exercise program providers. Practical methods for planning, directing, and producing demonstrational and school events related to instructional programs in the school, or activity programs in institutions are emphasized.
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HPSS 4360 - Water Safety Instructor (3)
A course designed to train instructor candidates to teach effectively the safety procedures, skills and knowledge of the American Red Cross courses in aquatics. Prerequisite(s): HPER 1011 and/or HPSS 2020 and/or competency.
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HPSS 4505 - Senior Project Writing (3)
A course designed to instruct students in basic independent research skills. Students are to select an area of interest, select a method of investigation, gather and analyze data, and state conclusions based on the information obtained from the study in a written terminal project. It is required of all HPSS majors.
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HPSS 4506 - Senior Project Writing (3)
A course designed for teacher candidates to fully develop their professional portfolio. Students are to select an academic area of interest, construct the requisite curriculum, gather and integrate support materials, and state learning goals and objectives based on the curriculum developed. This will be a cumulative project presented in a written and oral form to the faculty. It is required of all Physical Education and Health Education-Teacher Education majors.
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HPSS 4720 - Enhanced Student Teaching (K-12) (9)
A course designed to provide supervised student teaching in physical education in an elementary and secondary school placement. Emphasis is on the design of units, lesson plans, assessments, and teaching techniques designed in concert with an experienced teacher who will mentor and assist as student’s work in the classroom.
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HPSS 4730 - Field Experience (3-9)
This is a supervised field experience in one or more of the following professional settings: physical fitness leadership, administration, sports management, health promotion, and recreation. The internship required 150 hours per semester at 10 hours each week.
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Hospitality Management |
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HSMG 2000 - Introduction to Hospitality Management (3)
This course provides an introduction to the different segments, disciplines, and potential career opportunities in the hospitality industry. Trends in the hospitality industry would be examined. Industry leaders would be featured as guest speakers.
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HSMG 3500 - Lodging Management (3)
This course explores the managerial techniques, conditions, environment, problems, trends and issues inherent in the management of all types of lodging properties. Study of lodging facilities and the services provided throughout the guest cycle. Included are the analysis of front desk operations, front office management, marketing, reservations, data processing, guest services, security, executive housekeeping, and night auditing. A wide-ranging number of field trips to area properties are required for this course. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3010
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HSMG 3600 - Restaurant & Food Service Management (3)
Identifies the principles and crucial elements involved in the successful operation of restaurant and food service. Students are guided through the process of creating a concept, developing a menu, budgeting and controlling costs, staffing the restaurant and food service, purchasing food and equipment, bar and beverage management, daily operations and developing a marketing plan. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3010 , MKTG 3010
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HSMG 3700 - Events Management (3)
This course is an exploration of the meeting and convention segment of the hospitality and tourism industry and centers on both the public and private sectors including convention and meeting centers, single and multi-purpose arenas, sport stadiums, convention bureaus and the meeting planning industry. Areas explored include planning, coordinating and managing small, medium and large group meetings, seminars, conventions, trade shows, exhibitions, sport, stage and music events, political assemblies and other special events. A key component of the course is the operational detailing required for each activity from first contact through to follow-up after the event. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3010 .
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HSMG 3800 - Hospitality Marketing and Sales Management (3)
A sales-oriented course focusing on the sales process as it relates to the hospitality and events management industry. Particular attention is directed at developing a promotional plan, programs, and materials in the hospitality and events management industry and its industry segments. Students will also be introduced to concepts in revenue management. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3010
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HSMG 4020 - Building and Facilities Management (3)
A study of the interactive environmental systems that comprise a property’s physical plant. Particular attention focuses upon electrical, mechanical, fluids, maintenance, engineering, security systems, fire prevention, emergency systems, safety and health protection, budget analysis, trade practices, government regulations and energy utilization and conservation. Students will be introduced to various computer software programs to control and regulate the physical plant. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3020 .
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HSMG 4200 - Food/Beverage Controls (3)
This course focuses on principles of effective food, beverage and labor control system. Topics will include food safety; federal, state and local regulations and legal issues; standard determination, budget, menu pricing, cost-volume-profit analysis, and relevant computer applications. Prerequisite(s): HSMG 3600 .
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HSMG 4300 - Revenue Management (3)
An examination of the basic principles and concepts of revenue management. This course will focus upon dynamic pricing, forecasting, capacity management, discounting, displacement analysis and rate management. Students will learn about relevant tools and techniques in the hospitality industry. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3010
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HSMG 4800 - Internship Practicum - I (3)
This practicum is required to be completed before or during the first semester of the senior year, to satisfy the required 300 of the 600 hours of supervised employment in a hospitality firm. Students will be attached to a firm for employment at an industry properly approved in advance by the course instructor, faculty advisor and program Department Chair. The course exposes the student to the hospitality industry and allows hands-on experience under industry supervision. Weekly Internet conferences with the course instructor and a comprehensive internship report are mandatory.
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HSMG 4810 - Internship Practicum - II (3)
This three credit course satisfies 300 hours of the total of 600 hours of supervised employment at a hospitality or events management organization approved in advance by the course instructor, faculty advisor and program Department Chair and must be satisfied prior to enrolling as a, or during the second semester senior year. Weekly Internet conferences with the course instructor and a comprehensive internship report are mandatory. Prerequisite(s): HSMG 4800 .
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International Business |
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INBU 4910 - Internship (3)
Internships are designed to provide International Business students supervised practical learning experiences in government, business or industry. On the job experiences enhance the theoretical knowledge received in the classroom studies. Student activity and progress must be monitored and evaluated by an assigned faculty member. Prerequisite(s): Approved by the Department Chair and full admission to the College of Business.
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INBU 4980 - Independent Study (3)
A course which allows outstanding students to investigate in depth approved International Business topics of the student’s choice. Studies are coordinated by departmental faculty. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department Chair.
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Interdisciplinary Studies |
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INDS 3000 - Interdisciplinary Studies Workshop (3)
This course will enable students to develop an understanding of the concepts of disciplines, interdisciplinarity, and interdisciplinary research. Student will produce a project design for a project to be completed in INDS 4000 - Interdisciplinary Studies Senior Project (3) .
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INDS 3200 - Short-Term Study Abroad (3)
Enrichment of general education in the arts and sciences through international travel, typically as a part of a faculty-led student group. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 30 hours and permission of the instructor.
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INDS 4000 - Interdisciplinary Studies Senior Project (3)
A one-semester senior project for students majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies. The primary assignment of INDS 4000 is a project whose form and scope will ordinarily be developed by the student in INDS 3000 , and should generally be taken during the fall or spring semester of a student’s senior year. Students wishing to enroll in the course under other circumstances may do so only with the approval of the instructor and the program coordinator.
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INDS 4100 - Interdisciplinary Studies Internship (3)
A practicum or internship with an agency (public or private) pursuing activities related to one or both of the student’s concentrations in order to provide the student with on-the-job experience. The details of the internship are negotiated among student, agency, and instructor. A major paper is required for successful completion of course, as well as a satisfactory evaluation by both instructor and internship supervisor. The course may be repeated with the Coordinator’s approval for up to 3 hours of credit. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and one semester or more in the degree program, or approval of the Coordinator.
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International Student Exchange Program |
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ISEP 1010 - Student Exchange Program (3)
(Formerly ISEP 101.)
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ISEP 1020 - Student Exchange Program (3)
(Formerly ISEP 102.)
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ISEP 1030 - Student Exchange Program (3)
(Formerly ISEP 103.)
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ISEP 1040 - Student Exchange Program (3)
(Formerly ISEP 104.)
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ISEP 1050 - Student Exchange Program (3)
(Formerly ISEP 105.)
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ISEP 1060 - Student Exchange Program (3)
(Formerly ISEP 106.)
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Mathematics |
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MATH 1013 - Contemporary Mathematics (3)
An Introduction to the mathematics used in our society. It includes elements of mathematical thought, inductive and deductive reasoning, and problem solving. Some of the topics included are graphics, counting techniques, number sequences, probability and statistics. This course satisfies the general education mathematics requirement. Prerequisite(s): Two years high school algebra or the equivalent, or one year of high school algebra and one year geometry or the equivalent. Offered in the fall, spring, and summer.
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MATH 1110 - College Algebra I (3)
Graphs, relations, functions, inequalities, polynomials, exponents, radicals, logarithms, and exponential functions. Prerequisite(s): two years of high school algebra or the equivalent, or one year of high school algebra and one year of geometry, or the equivalent. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
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MATH 1111 - Honors College Algebra I (3)
The Honors version of MATH 1110 . Enrollment is limited to members of the University Honors Program. Offered in fall.
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MATH 1115 - Fundamentals of Problem-Solving (1)
(Formerly MATH 191). An introduction to Polya theories with emphasis on solving problems using mathematical methods. Prerequisite(s): 3 semester hours of college-level mathematics or permission of the Department Chair. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
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MATH 1410 - Structure of the Number System I (3)
Set theory; relations; functions; inverses; order properties; systems of numeration; rational and irrational numbers; elementary number theory; mathematical systems; algorithms for the fundamental operations on whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, percent, ratio and proportion; equations; problem-solving; measurement in the metric system; elements of algebra; plane and solid geometry; elementary statistics. Prerequisite(s): For MATH 1410: Two years of high school algebra or the equivalent or one year high school algebra and one year geometry or the equivalent. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
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MATH 1420 - Structure of the Number System II (3)
Set theory; relations; functions; inverses; order properties; systems of numeration; rational and irrational numbers; elementary number theory; mathematical systems; algorithms for the fundamental operations on whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, percent, ratio and proportion; equations; problem-solving; measurement in the metric system; elements of algebra; plane and solid geometry; elementary statistics. Prerequisite(s): For MATH 1420: MATH 1410 . MATH 1410 MATH 1420 Offered in fall and spring.
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MATH 1710 - Precalculus Mathematics I (3)
A course which with MATH 1720 provides the student with the foundation necessary to enter the calculus sequence. The topics include the study of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, and matrices. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
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MATH 1720 - Precalculus Mathematics II (3)
A continuation of MATH 1710 . Topics include right triangle trigonometry, trigonometric functions, analytic geometry, conic sections, sequences, and notation. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 1710 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
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MATH 1730 - Precalculus Mathematics, Alternate (3)
Integrated college algebra and trigonometry. This course provides the student with the background necessary to enter the calculus sequence. Topics include polynomials; rational functions; exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; analytic geometry; and conic sections. Prerequisite(s): high school algebra II, geometry, and trigonometry, or the equivalent. Offered in fall and spring.
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MATH 1830 - Basic Calculus I (3)
An introduction to the basic concepts of differential and integral calculus, with applications oriented towards economics, business, and the social sciences. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 1110 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
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MATH 1910 - Calculus I, Alternate (4)
(Formerly MATH 1910) Part of the sequence MATH 1910, MATH 1920 recommended for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology majors. Topics include functions, graphs, limits, derivatives with applications, and the definite integral with applications. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 1720 or MATH 1730 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
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MATH 1920 - Calculus II, Alternate (4)
Study of derivatives and integrals of the trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions, techniques of integration, sequences, and series. Course is part of the series MATH 1910 , 1920, MATH 2110 , recommended for all Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology majors. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 1910 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
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MATH 2110 - Calculus III, Alternate (3)
Vector functions, three-dimensional space, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals, and applications. Part of the sequence MATH 1910 , MATH 1920 , and 2110 recommended for all Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and Chemistry majors. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 1920 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
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MATH 2500 - Mathematics Research Experience I (1)
The first in a two semester sequence of seminars designed to familiarize the mathematics major with the tools necessary to do research in mathematics. Included are logic, reading and writing mathematics, research methods and typesetting. MRE I is an introduction to the topics with emphasis on the reading and research methods. Required of all Mathematics majors (except for teacher certification candidates) Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 1920 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered in fall and spring.
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MATH 3120 - Applied Mathematics (3)
Ordinary differential equations, Fourier series, and Laplace transforms, with emphasis on the application to mechanical and electrical systems. MATH 3120 is required of all Physics majors. Prerequisite(s): grades of C or better in MATH 1920 . Offered in fall and spring.
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MATH 3130 - Advanced Mathematica (3)
(Formerly MATH 313) An in-depth treatment of the computer software “Mathematica” with emphasis on programming in the “Mathematica” language to solve selected problems. Prerequisite(s): grades of C or better in MATH 2110 and MATH 3610 , and COMP 2120, or permission of the Department Chair. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
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MATH 3210 - Introduction to Number Theory (3)
(Formerly MATH 321) Divisibility properties for the integers, the greatest common divisor, unique factorization, congruences, Diophantine equations, the Euler function, Wilson’s theorem, the Chinese remainder theorem, and other elementary properties of number. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 1920 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered in fall.
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MATH 3500 - Mathematics Research Experience II (1)
The second of in a two semester sequence of seminars designed to familiarize the mathematics major with the tools necessary to do research in mathematics. Included are logic, reading and writing mathematics, research methods and typesetting. MRE II is a continuation of the topics with emphasis on writing and presentation. Required of all Mathematics majors (except for teacher certification candidates) Prerequisite(s): grade C or better in MATH 2500 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered in fall and spring.
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MATH 3510 - Intermediate Analysis (3)
(Formerly MATH 351) A study of the foundations of real variable calculus, including the real numbers, limits, sequences, continuity, Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem, Heine-Borel theorem, intermediate-value theorem, and differentiability. Required of all Mathematics and Physics majors. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 1920 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered in spring.
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MATH 3610 - Linear Algebra I (3)
(Formerly MATH 361) Homogeneous and non-homogeneous systems, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces and subspaces, bases, orthogonal bases, linear transformations, and rank. Required of all Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science majors. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 1920 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
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MATH 3620 - Linear Algebra II (3)
(Formerly MATH 362) A continuation of MATH 3610 . It is strongly recommended that MATH 3610 and 3620 be taken sequentially. Topics include a further treatment of linear transformations, rank, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and the spectral theorem. Required of all Mathematics majors. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 3610 . Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
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MATH 3640 - Abstract Algebra (3)
(Formerly MATH 364) An introduction to properties of groups, rings, integral domains, and fields. Required of all Mathematics majors. Prerequisite(s): grades of C or better in MATH 1920 and MATH 3210 , or permission of Department Chair. Offered in spring.
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MATH 3710 - Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School (3)
(Formerly MATH 371) Lectures, discussions, and reports on materials and methods used in the instruction of mathematics at the middle school and high school level. Clinical and field-based experiences which call for active participation by students are part of the course requirements. Required of all students seeking certification in Mathematics. Prerequisite(s): official admission to the Teacher Education Program. Offered in spring.
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MATH 3810 - Geometry (3)
(Formerly MATH 381) A brief review of Euclidean geometry with further topics, including the non-Euclidean and projective geometries. Required of all teacher certification candidates in Mathematics. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 1920 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered in spring and summer.
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MATH 3900 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis (3)
(Formerly MATH 390) Errors, interpolation, approximations, numerical quadrature, solution of ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 1920 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered on demand.
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MATH 4310 - Topology I (3)
(Formerly MATH 431) Homeomorphisms, connectedness, compactness, metric spaces, normal spaces, Urysohn’s lemma, Tietze’s theorem, separation axioms, product topology, Hilbert space, quotient space, paracompactness, nets, and filters, with an introduction to homotopy theory. Prerequisite(s): grades of C or better in MATH 2110 , and MATH 3510 , or permission of the Department Chair. Offered on demand.
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MATH 4320 - Topology II (3)
(Formerly MATH 432) Homeomorphisms, connectedness, compactness, metric spaces, normal spaces, Urysohn’s lemma, Tietze’s theorem, separation axioms, product topology, Hilbert space, quotient space, paracompactness, nets, and filters, with an introduction to homotopy theory. Prerequisite(s): grades of C or better in MATH 2110 , and MATH 3510 , or permission of the Department Chair. Offered on demand.
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MATH 4410 - Advanced Calculus I (3)
(Formerly MATH 441) A variety of topics including functions of several variables; the algebra and topology of Euclidean n-space; differentials; extrema; the gradient; line, surface and volume integral; Stokes’ theorem; inverse mapping theorem; and manifolds. Prerequisite(s): grades of C or better in MATH 2110 , MATH 3510 , and MATH 3610 , or permission of the Department Chair. Mathematics majors must take this sequence or MATH 4640 -MATH 4650 or STAT 4210-4220. MATH 4410 is offered in fall.
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MATH 4420 - Advanced Calculus II (3)
(Formerly MATH 442) A variety of topics including functions of several variables; the algebra and topology of Euclidean n-space; differentials; extrema; the gradient; line, surface and volume integral; Stokes’ theorem; inverse mapping theorem; and manifolds. Prerequisite(s): grades of C or better in MATH 2110 , MATH 3510 , and MATH 3610 , or permission of the Department Chair. Mathematics majors must take this sequence or MATH 4640 -MATH 4650 or STAT 4210-4220. MATH 4420 is offered in spring.
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MATH 4500 - Senior Project (3)
(Formerly MATH 450) A comprehensive inquiry into the nature of mathematics . Emphasis is on written presentation of the subject matter. Required of all prospective graduating seniors in Mathematics. Prerequisite(s): senior standing. Offered in fall.
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MATH 4510 - Real Analysis I (3)
(Formerly MATH 451) Set theory, algebra, and topology of the real numbers, continuous functions, uniform convergence, measure and integration theory, Lebesque measure and integrals, convergence theorem, L-spaces, Banach spaces, differentiation, Radon-Nikodym theorem, Fubini theorem. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 4420 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered on demand.
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MATH 4520 - Real Analysis II (3)
(Formerly MATH 452) Set theory, algebra, and topology of the real numbers, continuous functions, uniform convergence, measure and integration theory, Lebesque measure and integrals, convergence theorem, L-spaces, Banach spaces, differentiation, Radon-Nikodym theorem, Fubini theorem. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 4420 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered on demand.
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MATH 4530 - Complex Analysis I (3)
(Formerly MATH 453) Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Taylor and Laurent series, singularities, residue theory, analytic continuation, conformal mapping, Riemann surfaces, infinite products, and entire functions. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 442 or permission of the Department Chair. MATH 4530 is offered in fall of odd-numbered years.
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MATH 4540 - Complex Analysis II (3)
(Formerly MATH 454) Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Taylor and Laurent series, singularities, residue theory, analytic continuation, conformal mapping, Riemann surfaces, infinite products, and entire functions. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 442 or permission of the Department Chair. MATH 4540 is offered in spring of even-numbered years.
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MATH 4560 - Differential Equations I (3)
(Formerly MATH 456) First- and second-order equations, general theory of linear nth-order differential equations, constant coefficient systems, variation of parameters, infinite series, singular solutions, asymptotic solutions, Green’s functions, stability, special functions, Laplace transform. Prerequisite(s): grades of C or better in MATH 3030 and MATH 3620 , or permission of the Department Chair. MATH 4560 is offered in fall of even-numbered years and spring of odd-numbered years.
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MATH 4570 - Differential Equations II (3)
(Formerly MATH 457) First- and second-order equations, general theory of linear nth-order differential equations, constant coefficient systems, variation of parameters, infinite series, singular solutions, asymptotic solutions, Green’s functions, stability, special functions, Laplace transform. Prerequisite(s): grades of C or better in MATH 3030 and MATH 3620 , or permission of the Department Chair.
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MATH 4640 - Modern Algebra I (3)
(Formerly MATH 464) Equivalence relations, mappings, groups, rings, fields, polynomial rings, modules, vector spaces, Galois theory. Prerequisite(s): grades of C or better in MATH 3210 , MATH 3620 , and MATH 3640 , or permission of the Department Chair. Mathematics majors must take this sequence or MATH 4410 -MATH 4420 or STAT 4210-4220. MATH 4640 is offered in the fall.
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MATH 4650 - Modern Algebra II (3)
(Formerly MATH 465) Equivalence relations, mappings, groups, rings, fields, polynomial rings, modules, vector spaces, Galois theory. Prerequisite(s): grades of C or better in MATH 3210 , MATH 3620 , and MATH 3640 , or permission of the Department Chair. Mathematics majors must take this sequence or MATH 4410 -MATH 4420 or STAT 4210-4220. MATH 4650 is offered in the spring.
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MATH 4724 - Student Teaching of Mathematics in the Secondary Schools (9)
(Formerly MATH 472S) A semester-long experience of supervised practice teaching, appropriately divided between middle school and high school. Required of all students seeking certification in teaching mathematics. Prerequisite(s): successful completion of all certification courses except EDCI 4705 , which is taken concurrently. Offered on demand.
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MATH 4730 - Logic I (3)
(Formerly MATH 473) Introduction to mathematical logic. Logic I is a survey of fundamental material including the statement calculus and the predicate calculus. Logic II is an introduction to Fuzzy Logic and Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorem. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 2110 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered on demand.
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MATH 4740 - Logic II (3)
(Formerly MATH 474) Introduction to mathematical logic. Logic I is a survey of fundamental material including the statement calculus and the predicate calculus. Logic II is an introduction to Fuzzy Logic and Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorem. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 2110 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered on demand.
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MATH 4750 - History of Mathematics (3)
(Formerly MATH 475) The origin and development of mathematical ideas, beginning with geometry and algebra and continuing through selected topics in modern mathematics. Prerequisite(s): grade of C or better in MATH 2110 or permission of the Department Chair. Offered in spring and summer.
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MATH 4900 - Special Topics (3)
(Formerly MATH 490) Special topics in mathematics to be offered with permission of the undergraduate mathematics curriculum committee in response to the preference and needs of the students. Repeatable to six hours. Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department Chair. Offered in fall, spring, and summer.
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ASTR 1010 - Astronomy I (4)
The first course in a 2 semester sequence in astronomy. History of astronomy, development of theory, astronomical equipment and observational techniques. Course concentrates on the solar system, the sun, the planets, interplanetary matter, comets and meteors. The sequence ASTR 1010-ASTR 1020 may be used to satisfy the University’s science requirement. 3 lectures and one laboratory (2 hours) per week. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1110 or MATH 1720 or MATH 1830 or the equivalent. Offered in the fall and spring.
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ASTR 1020 - Astronomy II (4)
The second course in an introductory 2 semester sequence in astronomy. Course concentrates on stars and galaxies, quasars, pulsars, black holes and cosmology. Three lectures and one laboratory (2 hours) per week. Prerequisite(s): ASTR 1010 . Offered in the fall and spring.
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ASTR 3010 - Observational Astronomy (4)
(Formerly ASTR 301) Focus on methods of observation, optics of telescopes, direct interpretation of data, mathematical methods of data reduction, and the physics of astronomical detectors. Three lectures and one laboratory (2 hours) per week. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2110 , or PHYS 2010 or ASTR 1010 -ASTR 1020 . Offered in the spring.
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ASTR 3330 - Astrophysics (3)
(Formerly ASTR 333) A course focusing on the physics of astronomical phenomena and objects as opposed to observing practices. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2120 , PHYS 2121 and ASTR 1020 or ASTR 3010 . Offered in the fall.
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ASTR 3800 - Astronomy Seminar (3-6)
(Formerly ASTR 380) Students will read, discuss, an present current articles in the astronomical literature. Repeatable to six hours. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2120 , PHYS 2121 and ASTR 1020 , or concurrent enrollment in a 300 level astronomy course. Offered in fall, spring and summer.
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ASTR 4900 - Research in Astronomy (3-6)
(Formerly ASTR 490) A research practicum course with students doing research in astronomy at the Center of Excellence in Information Systems for credit. Repeatable to six hours. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2110 , PHYS 2111 and the least one 300 level astronomy course. Offered in fall, spring and summer.
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