Course Descriptions

geometries; finite geometries; the foundations of geometry. Three credits.

Mathematics 124 Introduction to Number Theory
Prerequisite: Mathematics 40 or, with Departmental approval,
Mathematics 12
Offered on occasion

Properties of integers, including divisibility and factorization; Euler and other number theoretic functions; theorems of Fermat, Euler, and Wilson; primitive roots, quadratic reciprocity. Three credits.

Mathematics 136 Numerical Analysis
Prerequisite: Mathematics 102
Offered on occasion

Approximating polynomials; numerical solutions to algebraic and transcendental equations; numerical differentiation and integration; numerical solutions to differential equations. Three credits.

Mathematics 141 Elements of Probability

Prerequisite: Mathematics 102
Offered on occasion

Combinatorial problems; discrete and continuous random variables; moments and generating functions; some probability distributions; the law of large numbers and the central limit theorem; stochastic processes. Three credits.

Mathematics 142 Statstical Interface
Prerequisite: Mathematics 141
Offered on occasion

Sampling and sampling distributions, particularly the t and F distributions; point and maximum likelihood estimation; confidence intervals; significance tests; testing hypotheses. Three credits.

Mathematics 160 Foundations of Mathematics
Prerequisites: Mathematics 105 or 107, and Mathematics 121 or 122
Offered on occasion

Advanced theory of sets, general topology, and analysis of the real number system. Three credits.

Mathematics 180 Modern Elementary Mathematics*
Prerequisite: Mathematics 12 or 40 or Departmental approval
Offered on occasion

This course will give the prospective elementary school teacher the background necessary to teach elementary school mathematics. Subject material will include the following topics: sets, the set of counting numbers, numeration systems, subtraction on the set of integers. Three credits.

*Note: May not be counted toward the 24 credits of advanced courses required of mathematics majors.

Mathematics 190, 191 Directed Reading
Prerequisite: Recommendation by a Department member and approval of the Department

For properly qualified students, members of the Department will direct reading not necessarily associated with any course. 190 - one credit; 191 - two credits. Student may take and receive credit for either 190 or 191, but not both.

Mathematics 195, 196 Honors Study

Honors Study is designed to give outstanding students an opportunity to do independent work in their major under the guidance of a member of the faculty. There are no regular class meetings. To be eligible, students must have upper junior or senior status, a cumulative quality-point ratio of 3.00 and a 3.25 ratio in their major subject, and the permission of the Chair of the Department and the Dean. A total of six credits of Honors Study is the maximum allowed. Three credits per semester.

Mathematics courses numbered in the 500+s and listed below are introductory graduate courses and may be taken by qualified undergraduate students in their senior year with the permission of the Department Chair.

Mathematics 500 Introductory Statistics
Mathematics 509 Advanced Geometry
Mathematics 510 Number Theory
Mathematics 515 History of Mathematics
Mathematics 520 Introduction to Modern Mathematics
Mathematics 540 Foundations of Mathematics
Mathematics 550 Numerical Analysis

Media Arts

Media Arts 10 Introduction to Communication Arts
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair
Offered on occasionThe purpose of this course is to define the strengths of the individual student and to sharpen analytical, communication and presentation skills. A communication arts introductory approach aimed at channeling the student+s creative strengths into a product or project, this is a workshop experience designed to involve students in their own learning by providing them with the tools of presentation and production and by building the analytical and critical skills required to assess their own productivity. Participants engage in the development of a project from idea through refinement to completed project in print, audio, video, or photographic essay. Three credits.

Media Arts 101 Audio Production I
Special Fee: $30.00
Offered every semester

An introduction to the art and science of audio production. Topics include basic sound theory, audio aesthetics, acoustics, sound reproduction and recording, the sound studio, remote sound recording, editing and mixing, the development of new audio technology and creating audio for visual media. Students work individually and in teams on a variety of studio and field projects. Three credits.

Media Arts 102 Television Production I
Special Fee: $30.00
Offered every semester

An introduction to the practice and principles of television studio production. The course will cover all the basic production techniques, including scripting, lighting, shooting, producing and directing. Technical operation and understanding of all studio equipment, including cameras, switcher, audio board and character generator, are stressed. Students will apply these skills in studio production assignments. Three credits.

Media Arts 103 Television Production II
Special Fee: $30.00
Prerequisite: Media Arts 102
Offered every Fall

An advanced course expanding the techniques and applications of TV studio production covered in Television Production I. Students will focus on producing and directing scripted studio productions such as TV dramas and news programs. Advanced lighting techniques and set construction are also covered. Three credits.

Media Arts 104 Publishing
(Same as Journalism 104)
Offered on occasion

A general survey of book, magazine and specialty publishing which will treat.