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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions

 

Library Media
  

  • LIBM 443 - Cataloging and Classification

    Unique Course
    Students will learn the tools and techniques employed in the organization of information for library use. Covers the theory and application of basic principles and concepts of descriptive cataloging, the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification systems, Sears and the Library of Congress Subject Headings. Provides the use of OCLC instruction; representative problems and practice.
    3 semester hours
  

  • LIBM 492 - Topics

    Common Course Number & Description
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
    1 to 4 semester hours
  

  • LIBM 495 - Practicum

    Unique Course
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
    PreRequisite: LIBM-306 LIBM-321 LIBM-408 LIBM-443
    2 semester hours

Linguistics
  

  • LING 403 - Introduction to Linguistics

    Common Course Number & Description
    History of linguistics and basic principles of its subareas.  Prerequisite to all other linguistic courses.
    3 semester hours

Management Information Systems
  

  • MIS 105 - Introduction to Computers

    Common Course Number & Description
    Overview of computer applications with emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation tools and internet-based applications.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MIS 114 - Graphics

    Unique Course
    This course provides theory and hands-on practice in working with computer graphics and animations. Emphasis of the class will be on the use of computer software to create and modify graphic images, produce animations, and then to incorporate those files into other documents. Other topics include digital photos, video editing software, graphic types, image file types, and other animation and graphic features.
    PreRequisite: CSC-HSREQ MIS-105 or MIS-205
    3 semester hours
  

  • MIS 130 - Visual Basic Programming

    Common Course Number & Description
    Fundamentals of programming using Visual Basic. Focus on problem solving, visual design, and programming concepts. Topics include sequence, selection, repetition, procedures, and functions.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MIS 150 - Computer Science I

    Common Course Number & Description
    An introduction to computer programming. Focus on problem solving, algorithm development, design, and programming concepts. Topics include sequence, selection, repetition, functions, and arrays.
    3 to 4 semester hours
  

  • MIS 152 - Programming for the Web

    Unique Course
    This course focuses introduces students to the fundamental concepts of client-server architecture and provides them with the dynamic web programming technologies.  Key topics include web service architecture, HTML/XHTML, JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) Ajax, PHP, and MySQL.
    PreRequisite: MIS-105 or CSC-HSREQ
    3 semester hours
  

  • MIS 155 - Electronic Networking

    Unique Course
    An introduction to the basic concepts of computer and communication networks. Course includes the Open Systems Intercommunications (OSI) reference model, network design issues, network architecture and protocols.
    PreRequisite: MIS-205
    3 semester hours
  

  • MIS 205 - Advanced Computer Applications

    Common Course Number & Description
    This course covers selected topics in computer applications beyond the introductory level.  Items covered will vary depending on current trends and student needs.  The course emphasizes the efficient application of software to current problems in business and other areas.

     
    BH-PreRequisite: MIS-105
    3 semester hours

  

  • MIS 210 - Web Authoring

    Common Course Number & Description
    This course focuses on techniques and methods for writing specifically for the Internet. Topics will include designing and creating documents for the World Wide Web, design considerations, and publishing and maintaining Web sites. Students will use HTML, Web authoring software, and other software for Web development.
    BH-PreRequisite: MIS-205
    3 semester hours
  

  • MIS 225 - Data Management

    Unique Course
    This course introduces the student to the concepts, practice, and technology of database design and implementation.  Key topics include conceptual and logical database design, entity-relationship (ER) model, structured query language (SQL), database management systems (DBMS), and database applications and management issues in business.
    PreRequisite: MIS-205
    3 semester hours
  

  • MIS 250 - Computer Science II

    Common Course Number & Description
    Problem solving, algorithm design, standards of program style, debugging and testing. Extension of the control structures and data structures of the high-level language introduced in CSC 150. Elementary data structures and basic algorithms that include sorting and searching. Topics include more advanced treatment of functions, data types such as arrays and structures, and files.
    PreRequisite: MIS-150
    3 to 4 semester hours
  

  • MIS 262 - E-Commerce

    Unique Course
    This course introduces the student to the fundamental business concepts and technologies of e-commerce.  Key topics include e-commerce technology infrastructure, e-commerce business models and strategies, e-commerce marketing concepts, and ethical, social, and political issues in e-commerce.
    PreRequisite: MIS-205
    3 semester hours
  

  • MIS 280 - Business Networking

    Unique Course
    This course introduces the student to the functions and challenges in business network management.  Key topics include principles, practices, and technologies for managing networks, systems, applications, and services; policies and processes for assembling the network infrastructure, establishing network security and business continuity, and tools for network management and monitoring.
    PreRequisite: MIS-205
    3 semester hours
  

  • MIS 291 - Independent Study

    Common Course Number & Description
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
    1 to 5 semester hours
  

  • MIS 292 - Topics

    Unique Course
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
    1 to 5 semester hours
  

  • MIS 294 - Internship

    Unique Course
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
    1 to 6 semester hours
  

  • MIS 296 - Field Experience

    Unique Course
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.
    1 to 3 semester hours
  

  • MIS 325 - Management Information Systems

    Common Course Number & Description
    Introduction to the application of information technology in organizations, roles of managers and staff professionals in developing and using information systems with current and future technology.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MIS 332 - Structured System Analysis & Design

    Common Course Number & Description
    The study of the Systems Development Life Cycle, including strategies and techniques of structured analysis, planning and design, testing, and implementation is stressed. Case studies will be used along with hands-on application of concepts.
    PreRequisite: MIS-205
    3 semester hours
  

  • MIS 425 - Information System Project Management

    Unique Course
    This course introduces the student to a variety of project management techniques that can be applied in an IT project context.  Key topics include project selection, scoping and budgeting, schedule development, risk identification, quality planning, team building, communication, leadership, and conflict management.
    PreRequisite: MIS-325
    3 semester hours
  

  • MIS 491 - Independent Study

    Common Course Number & Description
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
    1 to 4 semester hours
  

  • MIS 492 - Topics

    Common Course Number & Description
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
    1 to 5 semester hours
  

  • MIS 494 - Internship

    Common Course Number & Description
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
    1 to 8 semester hours
  

  • MIS 496 - Field Experience

    Common Course Number & Description
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study established between the student, instructor and field experience supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case in an internship or practicum course.
    1 to 3 semester hours

Mass Communication
  

  • MCOM 131 - Fundamentals of Electronic Media

    Unique Course
    This is an introduction to the history, technology, programming and regulation of American electronic media.  Students will produce content for the campus media as part of the course.



    PreRequisite: MCOM-151
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 151 - Introduction to Mass Communication

    Common Course Number & Description
    A comprehensive look at the mass media in the United States and the world. Includes discussions of newspapers, magazines, radio, television, books, movies, recordings, advertising and public relations. Also studies mass media rights and responsibilities, ethics and censorship.

     
    2 to 3 semester hours

  

  • MCOM 161 - Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing

    Common Course Number & Description
    Fundamental design principles, techniques, and technology of electronic layout and production.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 165 - History of Photography

    Unique Course
    This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of both the aesthetic and technical aspects of the history of photography. The course will also explore the effect photography has had on society and culture as well as examine emerging technologies and the role these technologies will play in our lives.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 171 - Computer Typography

    Unique Course
    The foundation of graphic design and computer publishing is type. This course will study typeface, fonts, styles, and special effects used in many everyday publications. Students will set type, modify it on screen, compose and design it, then print the results in a finished camera-ready format.
    PreRequisite: MCOM-161
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 210 - Basic Newswriting

    Common Course Number & Description
    Introduces students to gathering, evaluating and writing news.
    BH-PreRequisite: ENGL-101
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 221 - Audio Production

    Common Course Number & Description
    Applied course explicating the knowledge and skills necessary for pre-professional audio production operations. The course includes learning basic audio studio operations, audio editing and techniques for commercial and dramatic production. Students will also learn to create mental pictures via music, sound effects and other related production elements.
    BH-PreRequisite: MCOM-131 or MCOM-330
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 228 - Advertising Media Communications

    Unique Course
    This course provides an academic environment to the theoretical and practical aspects of advertising media communication planning and design.
    CoRequisite: MCOM-161, MCOM 261
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 254 - Electronic Media Sales

    Unique Course
    This is a study of the skills needed to sell advertising for broadcasting, cable, digital and online media.  Students will develop sales techniques by selling sponsorships for the campus electronic media.



    PreRequisite: MCOM-131
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 261 - Intermediate Desktop Publish

    Unique Course
    Students will continue their study of design principles and desktop publishing procedures, techniques and applications at an intermediate level. Multiple desktop publishing/page layout programs will be explored through tutorials and hands-on exercises, with program features being examined beyond the basic level covered in the fundamental course. Students will demonstrate their learning through individual publishing projects they will develop.
    PreRequisite: MCOM-161
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 265 - Basic Photography

    Common Course Number & Description
    Beginning camera and darkroom techniques, including processing, printing, and digitizing black and white photographs. Survey of the field of photography and its uses.
    2 to 3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 266 - Photojournalism

    Common Course Number & Description
    Photography as it relates to the media and the public. Emphasis on the content and design of photo essays, legal and ethical aspects of photography.
    BH-PreRequisite: MCOM-265; or MCOM-161 MCOM-210
    2 to 3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 305 - Sports Broadcasting

    Unique Cousre
    This course develops students’ sports writing, announcing and production skills for broadcast, cable and digital media.
    PreRequisite: MCOM-221 or MCOM-331
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 310 - Interviewing for Mass Media

    Unique Course
    This course is intended to bring the students skills in news writing and reporting to a professional level. Emphasis is on interviewing, researching, improving writing skills and working under pressure of deadlines.
    PreRequisite: MCOM-210
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 311 - News Editing

    Common Course Number & Description
    The evaluation and editing of news stories, with an examination of editing problems, copy reading techniques, page makeup and design, headlines, picture usage, legal and ethical issues.
    PreRequisite: MCOM-210
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 315 - Computer Production & Imaging

    Unique Course
    The student will study various reproduction and printing methods including offset printing to computer publishing. Course projects will develop creative concepts from the original idea and copy to completed artwork and camera-ready paste-ups.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 320 - Freelance Writing

    Unique Course
    Students will explore the world of the freelance writer, generating ideas for local and national markets, and preparing articles for publication is the basis for this course. Use of supplementary photographs or illustrations is encouraged. All course work will be designed to market the students’ work.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 330 - Writing for Digital Media

    Common Course Number & Description
    Preparation of continuities such as commercials, public service announcements, talks, interviews, drama, documentaries, and educational programs.
    BH-PreRequisite: ENGL-101 MCOM-151
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 331 - Video Production

    Common Course Number & Description
    Includes preparation and presentation of talks, interviews, discussion and extension and community services for broadcast.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 335 - Electronic Journalism

    Unique Course
    This course further develops students’ news gathering, news writing, and news production skills for broadcast, cable and digital media.  This course encourages students to produce news using each medium’s particular strengths to reach a specific audience.
    (Was MCOM-253 Broadcast News)
    PreRequisite: MCOM-210 MCOM-221 MCOM-331
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 337 - Radio and Television Speaking

    Unique Course
    The course develops individual training in speaking before a TV camera and the microphone. Training in the use of basic audio and TV equipment is stressed. Emphasis is on performance in a radio and television studio environment.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 350 - Digital Photography

    Unique Course
    This course will introduce students to the latest cameras, printers, and software used in the production of digital imagery. A variety of photo manipulation and graphics programs will be explored as they pertain to image making and printing. Both conventional and digital cameras will be used to create new and manipulate existing photographs. Current trends in digital imaging will also be explored, discussed, and applied to student projects.
    PreRequisite: MCOM-161 MCOM-265
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 351 - Web Publishing I

    Common Course Number & Description
    Basic and intermediate techniques for creating documents for the world wide web. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of design, using the most recent versions of hyper-text markup language and enhancement.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 361 - Advanced Desktop Publishing

    Unique Course
    This is an advanced course in design principles and desktop publishing procedures, techniques, and applications. Top-level desktop publishing/page layout programs will be explored through tutorials and hands-on exercises, with advanced program features being examined beyond the transitional level covered in the intermediate course. Students will demonstrate their learning through sophisticated and complex individual publishing projects they will develop. The course will also include a study of typography including type families and characteristics, and how to choose appropriate fonts for different styles of documents and projects.
    PreRequisite: MCOM-161 MCOM-261
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 364 - Studio and Commercial Photography

    Unique Course
    This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of both the aesthetic and technical aspects of studio and commercial photography. Students will apply lighting techniques, posing, and compositional techniques related to studio photography. Students will also explore issues pertaining to commercial photography as it relates to advertising.
    PreRequisite: MCOM-265 MCOM-365
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 365 - Advanced Photography

    Common Course Number & Description
    Exploration of photojournalism and electronic photojournalism. Emphasis on putting together a professional photojournalism portfolio including black and white and color.
    PreRequisite: MCOM-265
    2 to 3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 367 - Color Photography

    Unique Course
    This course deals with color photography, stressing the use of current commercial systems. It includes camera projects and follow-through to final full-color prints.
    PreRequisite: MCOM-265
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 373 - Public Relations Case Study

    Unique Course
    This course will focus on public relations as a problem-solving strategy of organizations. Specific cases will be examined as illustrative of decision-making in a range of public relations contexts. Case studies of ethical problems of the profession are also considered.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 418 - Interactive Multimedia Design

    Unique Course
    This course is designed to give students the opportunity to study the process of design in an interactive multimedia format incorporating text, animation, images, sound, and video. Students will learn to use authoring programs commonly used for multimedia presentations delivered from computers, CD-ROMs, and the internet. Students will develop an interactive project from the beginning concept stages to completed product for their portfolios.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 430 - Media Law

    Common Course Number & Description
    Study of the sources, processes, content and application of law and regulation in the mass communication context and of the ethics of communications practitioners.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 447 - Electronic Media Management

    Unique Course
    This course studies the management of broadcast and cable stations and online media companies.  Students will learn technique for managing personnel, technology and finances for the electronic media.  The course also includes a survey of broadcast and cable regulation and other laws governing digital media content.  Particular emphasis will be placed on developing students’ leadership skills.
    (Was MCOM 347 Broadcast Management)
    PreRequisite: MCOM-131 MCOM-221 and either MCOM-331 or MCOM-335

     
    3 semester hours

  

  • MCOM 448 - Advanced Interactive Multimedia Design

    Unique Course
    This course is designed to give students the opportunity to investigate concepts in creating and processing digital media, the building blocks of advanced interactive multimedia projects. Students will work with digital photography, video, audio, and music as well as focus on advanced problems in the field of multimedia design, both disk-based and web-based.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 450 - Alternative Photo Printing

    Unique Course
     

    This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of both the aesthetic and technical aspects of a variety of historic and contemporary alternative printing processes.
    PreRequisite: MCOM-265 MCOM-365
    3 semester hours

  

  • MCOM 452 - Mass Media Issues

    Unique Course
    This course comprehensively considers public sphere debates within mass communication historically and currently throughout the world.  Media literacy and critical evaluation of mass media are explored through advanced theoretical perspectives, research, and applied problem-solving - politically, economically, and culturally.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 464 - Advanced Studio & Commercial Photography

    Unique Course
    This course will expand on the basic foundational elements of MCOM 364 and will give students the opportunity to learn and apply advanced lighting, posing, design and compositional techniques related to studio and commercial photography.  Students will also explore issues pertaining to the business of advertising, commercial and studio photography.
    PreRequisite: MCOM-364
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 465 - Contemporary Issues in Photography

    Unique Course
    This course will give students the opportunity to practice advanced techniques in color, black and white and digital photography. Contemporary and historic issues concerning commercial and art photography will be explored through lecture and interactive instruction and research. Students will also plan and prepare a portfolio of professional caliber.
    PreRequisite: MCOM-265 MCOM-365
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 475 - Public Relations

    Common Course Number & Description
    Interpreting institutional and industrial policies and programs to the public.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 485 - Science Writing

    Common Course Number & Description
    This class explores the process of science writing and examines various kinds of science writing through readings, guest speakers, and writing assignments.  A key emphasis is how to present scientific information to a lay audience.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 488 - Research Communication

    Unique Course
    This course will prepare students for writing formal and informal research papers, technical reports, and abstracts. Major emphasis is placed on the in-depth research or technical paper and the mastering of advanced research-writing skills.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 490 - Seminar

    Common Course Number & Description
    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.
    1 to 3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 491 - Independent Study

    Common Course Number & Description
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
    1 to 4 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 492 - Topics

    Common Course Number & Description
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
    1 to 5 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 493 - Workshop

    Unique Course
    Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity.
    3 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 494 - Internship

    Common Course Number & Description
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
    1 to 12 semester hours
  

  • MCOM 495 - Practicum

    Common Course Number & Description
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.
    1 to 4 semester hours

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 021 - Basic Algebra

    Remedial Course
    This course prepares students for college level mathematics. Topics generally include: basic properties of real numbers, exponents & radicals, rectangular coordinate geometry, solutions to linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, polynomials, and factoring. Students may also be introduced to functions and systems of equations. Note: This is remedial level course and no credit for MATH 021 will be granted for graduation.
    PreRequisite: Placement
    3 semester hours
  

  • MATH 095 - Pre-College Algebra

    Common Course Number & Description
    This course prepares students for college level mathematics.  Topics include basic properties of real numbers, exponents & radicals, rectangular coordinate geometry, solutions to linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, inequalities, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, and an introduction to functions such as polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions.  Note:  This is a remedial level course.  No credit for MATH 905 will be granted for graduation.
    PreRequisite: Placement
    3 semester hours
  

  • MATH 101 - Intermediate Algebra

    Common Course Number & Description
    Basic properties of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of equations, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions and equations, and radical expressions and equations, and an introduction to functions such as polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Credit for MATH 101 will not be granted to anyone who has previously received credit for MATH 102 or MATH 115. A grade of S or a grade of C or better will be required for progression into Math 102.
    PreRequisite: Placement
    3 semester hours
  

  • MATH 102 - College Algebra

    Common Course Number & Description
    Equations and inequalities; polynomial functions and graphs, exponents, radicals, binomial theorem, zeros of polynomials; systems of equations; exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions, applications and graphs. Other topics selected from sequences, series, and complex numbers.
    PreRequisite: Placement or MATH-101
    3 semester hours
  

  • MATH 102L - College Algebra Lab

    Common Course Number & Description
    Accompanies Math 102.
    1 semester hours
  

  • MATH 103 - Quantitative Literacy

    Common Course Number & Description
     

    This course is designed to provide the liberal arts student with practical number theory, logical thinking, and mathematical skills to be quantitatively literate. The student will develop critical thinking skills, interpret data, and reason quantitatively to solve authentic problems and increase confidence with mathematics while simultaneously building a cultural appreciation for the relevant and meaningful role that mathematics plays in many areas of life. Students will use information and knowledge from multiple areas to apply mathematics to new situations and dynamic processes. This course does not serve as a prequisite for courses requiring MATH 102 (College Algebra).
    PreRequisite: Placement or MATH-101
    CoRequisite: MATH 103L
    3 semester hours

  

  • MATH 103L - Lab: Quantitative Literacy

    Common Course Number & Description
    Laboratory experience for MATH 103.
    0-1 semester hours
  

  • MATH 104 - Finite Mathematics

    Common Course Number & Description
    This course includes: linear systems of equations, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, probability, statistics, and other topics. This course cannot be used as the prerequisite for courses requiring MATH 102.
    PreRequisite: Placement or MATH-101
    4 semester hours
  

  • MATH 115 - Precalculus

    Common Course Number & Description
    A preparatory course for the calculus sequence. Topics include: polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their graphs; systems of equations, inequalities and complex numbers.
    PreRequisite: Placement or MATH-102
    5 semester hours
  

  • MATH 120 - Trigonometry

    Common Course Number & Description
    Topics include: trigonometric functions, equations, and identities; inverse trigonometric functions; exponential and logarithmic functions, and applications of these functions.
    BH-PreRequisite: Placement or MATH-102
    3 semester hours
  

  • MATH 121 - Survey of Calculus

    Common Course Number & Description
    A survey of calculus including an intuitive approach to limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration with an emphasis on applications of the derivative and the integral as well as topics from multivariable calculus.
    PreRequisite: Placement, MATH-102 or MATH-115
    4 semester hours
  

  • MATH 123 - Calculus I

    Common Course Number & Description
    The study of limits, continuity, derivatives, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, the definite and indefinite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus.
    BH-PreRequisite: MATH-115 or MATH-120
    4 semester hours
  

  • MATH 123L - Calculus I Lab

    Common Course Number & Description
    A lab which supplements MATH 123 and provides the opportunity to study applications in more detail.
    CoRequisite: MATH-123
    1 semester hours
  

  • MATH 125 - Calculus II

    Common Course Number & Description
    A continuation of the study of calculus, including the study of sequences, series, polar coordinates, parametric equations, techniques of integration, applications of integration, indeterminate forms, and improper integrals.
    BH-PreRequisite: MATH-123
    4 semester hours
  

  • MATH 125L - Calculus II Lab

    Common Course Number & Description
    A lab which supplements MATH 125 and provides the opportunity to study applications in more detail.
    CoRequisite: MATH-125
    1 semester hours
  

  • MATH 221 - Intro: Discrete Mathematics

    Common Course Number & Description
    The main purpose of this course is to provide background and experience on the structure of proofs.  Topics may include: elementary logic, basic set theory, and sequences of summations, functions, matrices, and proof techniques.
    PreRequisite: MATH 123 with a grade of C or better
    2 semester hours
  

  • MATH 225 - Calculus III

    Common Course Number & Description
    A continuation of the study of calculus including an introduction to vectors, vector calculus, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals.
    PreRequisite: MATH-125
    4 semester hours
  

  • MATH 281 - Introduction to Statistics

    Common Course Number & Description
    A study of descriptive statistics including graphs, measures of central tendency and variability and an introduction to probability theory, sampling and techniques of statistical inference with an emphasis on statistical applications.
    PreRequisite: MATH-102 MATH-115 MATH-121 or MATH-123
    3 semester hours
  

  • MATH 291 - Independent Study

    Common Course Number & Description
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
    1 to 5 semester hours
  

  • MATH 292 - Topics

    Common Course Number & Description
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.
    1 to 5 semester hours
  

  • MATH 315 - Linear Algebra

    Common Course Number & Description
    Course topics include: the theory and applications of systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations and applications.
    BH-PreRequisite: MATH-225
    3 to 4 semester hours
  

  • MATH 316 - Discrete Mathematics

    Common Course Number & Description
    Selected topics from Boolean algebra, set theory, logic, functions and relations, difference equations, recurrence relations, application of algorithms, finite graphs, trees, paths and modeling.
    BH-PreRequisite: MATH-125
    2 to 3 semester hours
  

  • MATH 321 - Differential Equations

    Common Course Number & Description
    Selected topics from ordinary differential equations including development and applications of first order, higher order linear and systems of linear equations, general solutions and solutions to initial-value problems using matrices. Additional topics may include Laplace transforms and power series solutions.
    PreRequisite: MATH-125
    3 to 4 semester hours
  

  • MATH 341 - Math Concepts for Teachers I

    Common Course Number & Description
    An introduction to sets, numeration systems, arithmetic operations/algorithms, problem solving, and other topics. This course does not satisfy the mathematics general education requirement for any mathematics area requirements other than those for a degree in elementary education.
    PreRequisite: MATH-102 MATH-115 MATH-120 MATH-121 MATH-123 MATH-125 or MATH-281
    3 semester hours
  

  • MATH 342 - Math Concepts for Teachers II

    Common Course Number & Description
    An introduction to geometry concepts, measurement, problem solving, probability, statistics, and other topics. This course does not satisfy the mathematics general education requirement for any mathematics area requirements other than those for a degree in elementary education.
    PreRequisite: MATH-102 MATH-115 MATH-120 MATH-121 MATH-123 MATH-125 MATH-281 or MATH-341
    3 semester hours
  

  • MATH 361 - Modern Geometry

    Common Course Number & Description
    In this course topics will be chose from: axiomatic systems, finite geometries, Euclidean plane geometry, transformational geometry, three dimensional geometry, and non-Euclidean geometries.
    BH-PreRequisite: MATH-125
    3 semester hours
  

  • MATH 373 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis

    Common Course Number & Description
    This course is an introduction to numerical methods. Topics include elementary discussion of errors, polynomial interpolation, quadrature, non-linear equations, and systems of linear equations. The algorithmic approach and efficient use of the computer will be emphasized.
    PreRequisite: MATH-125 MIS-150
    3 semester hours
  

  • MATH 411 - Theory of Numbers

    Common Course Number & Description
    Properties of integers, divisibility, primes, congruencies, Diophantine equations, quadratic residues, continued fractions and the distribution of primes.
    PreRequisite: MATH-125
    3 semester hours
 

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