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This is a list of all courses offered in the program. Visit the Upcoming Courses page for a list of courses offered for the current and next semester (when available). 

Mathematics

MATH 75 Math Success Strategies
0 cr. Undergraduate.
Highly interactive format providing mathematics instruction and instilling study skills and strategies for succeeding in mathematics courses.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Fee for variable credit assessed (1-6) depending on contact hours; credits count toward credit load for Financial Aid and enrollment verification only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 90 Basic Mathematics
0 cr. Undergraduate.
Arithmetic operations involving whole numbers, integers, positive and negative rational numbers; decimals, percents; ratio, proportion; radicals; descriptive statistics; units of measure; geometry; introduction to algebra.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Fee for 3 cr assessed; credits count toward credit load for Financial Aid and enrollment verification only. Not open to students eligible for math courses that carry graduation credit.
Last Taught: Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016.
MATH 92 Mathematical Literacy for College Students I
0 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, and functions. Emphasis on developing conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in context.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Fee for 3 cr assessed; counts as 3 cr toward cr load for Financial Aid & enrollment verification. Not recommended for students planning to take Calculus or Chem 100.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 94 Foundations of Elementary Mathematics
0 cr. Undergraduate.
Arithmetic, geometry, and beginning algebra; develops mathematical reasoning, problem solving, and facility with basic mathematical objects and their relationships. Individualized instruction via adaptive learning software.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Fee for 6 cr assessed; credits count toward credit load for Financial Aid and enrollment verification only. Math 94 counts as repeat of Math 90 & 95.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 95 Essentials of Algebra
0 cr. Undergraduate.
Number systems; linear equations, inequalities; exponent notation, radicals; polynomials, operations, factoring, rational expressions; coordinate geometry; linear systems; quadratic equations.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 90(P) or MATH 102(P); or grade of D in MATH 94(P); or Math Placement Level 10.
Course Rules: Fee for 3 cr assessed; credits count toward credit load for Financial Aid and enrollment verification only.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
MATH 98 Algebraic Literacy I
0 cr. Undergraduate.
Arithmetic number systems; linear equations, inequalities; exponent notation, radicals; polynomials, operations, factoring; modeling; coordinate geometry; linear systems; quadratic equations.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 90(P), MATH 92(P), or MATH 102(P); or grade of D in MATH 94(P); or Math Placement Level 10.
Course Rules: Fee for 3 cr assessed; counts as 3 cr toward credit load for Fin Aid & enrollment verification only.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 100 Supplemental Math
1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of foundational skills and concepts to allow concurrent enrollment in certain credit-bearing mathematics courses in place of prerequisite enrollment.
Prerequisites: department consent.
General Education Requirements: QLA
Course Rules: Retakeable to 2 cr max. Specific topic and additional prerequisites announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered.
MATH 102 Mathematical Literacy for College Students II
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of MATH 92, with an integrated approach to numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, and functions.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 92(P) or MATH 90(P); or grade of D in MATH 94(P); or Math Placement Level 10.
General Education Requirements: QLA, MTH
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025.
MATH 102X Mathematical Literacy for College Students II
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of MATH 92, with an integrated approach to numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, and functions.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 92(P) or MATH 90(P); or grade of D in MATH 94(P); or Math Placement Level 10.
General Education Requirements: QLA, MTH
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025.
MATH 103 Contemporary Applications of Mathematics
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Selected topics in applied mathematics and statistics, such as, but not limited to, voting theory, fair division, apportionment, graph theory, financial mathematics, and statistical inference.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 90(P), MATH 92(P), or MATH 102(P); or grade of D in MATH 94(P); or Math Placement Level 10.
General Education Requirements: QLA, MTH
Course Rules: Not recommended for students planning to take Calculus or CHEM 100.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 105 Introduction to College Algebra
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Algebraic techniques with polynomials, rational expressions, equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions, rational exponents, systems of linear equations.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 94(P), MATH 95(P), or MATH 98(P); or Math Placement Level 20.
General Education Requirements: MTH, QLA
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MATH 108.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 108 Algebraic Literacy II
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of MATH 98 in polynomials, equations, and inequalities; exponential, logarithmic, and periodic functions; rational expressions and exponents; and systems of linear equations.
Prerequisites: C or better MATH 98.
General Education Requirements: QLA, MTH
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MATH 105.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 111 Introduction to Logic - Critical Reasoning
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Students learn a broad variety of fundamental logical methods - techniques used to identify, analyze, model, evaluate, and criticize different types of real-world reasoning.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 90(P), MATH 92(P), or MATH 102(P); or grade of D in MATH 94(P); or Math Placement Level 10.
General Education Requirements: HU, QLA
Course Rules: PHILOS 111 and MATH 111 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 115 Precalculus
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Essential topics from college algebra and trigonometry for students intending to enroll in calculus.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 105(P), MATH 108(P), or MATH 116(P); or Math Placement Level 30.
General Education Requirements: QLA
Course Rules: Repeats 2 cr of MATH 116 & 2 cr of MATH 117.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 116 College Algebra
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Function concepts. Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Systems of equations and inequalities. Matrices and determinants. Sequences and series. Analytic geometry and conic sections. Induction.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 94(P), MATH 95(P), or MATH 98; or Math Placement Level 20.
General Education Requirements: QLA, MTH
Course Rules: 2 cr may be used to repeat 2 cr of MATH 115.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Summer 2020, Spring 2020.
MATH 117 Trigonometry
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Trigonometric functions; graphs, identities, equations, inequalities; inverse trigonometric functions; solutions of triangles with applications; complex numbers; polar coordinates.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 105(P), MATH 108(P), or MATH 116(P); or Math Placement Level 30.
General Education Requirements: QLA
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of 2 cr of MATH 115.
Last Taught: Summer 2020, Spring 2020, UWinteriM 2020, Fall 2019.
MATH 175 Mathematical Explorations for Elementary Teachers I
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theory of arithmetic of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Introduction to algebra, estimation and problem-solving strategies.
Prerequisites: Registration in elementary, early childhood, or exceptional education curriculum; and either a grade of C or better in MATH 94(P), MATH 95(P), MATH 98(P), MATH 102(P) or MATH 103(P); or Math Placement Level of at least 20.
General Education Requirements: QLA, MTH
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 176 Mathematical Explorations for Elementary Teachers II
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A continuation of MATH 175 in geometry, statistics, and probability.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in MATH 175(P).
General Education Requirements: QLB
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 194 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
Last Taught: Fall 2002, Fall 2001, Fall 2000, Spring 1999.
MATH 199 Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Regularly offered courses may not be taken as Independent Study.
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA in all previous math courses; consent of instructor, department chair and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, UWinteriM 2014, Spring 2011, Summer 2010.
MATH 205 Introductory Finite Mathematics
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Elementary deterministic and probabilistic discrete mathematics and applications to a wide variety of disciplines. Topics may include linear programming, Markov chains, optimization, stochastic processes.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 105(P), MATH 108(P), or MATH 116(P); or Math Placement Level 30.
General Education Requirements: NS, QLB
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 208 Quantitative Models for Business
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Applications of algebra, functions, and optimization methods in business and economics settings.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 105(P), MATH 108(P), or MATH 116(P); or Math Placement Level 30.
General Education Requirements: QLB
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 211 Survey in Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
4 cr. Undergraduate.
A one-semester survey with applications to business administration, economics, and non-physical sciences. Topics include coordinate systems, equations of curves, limits, differentiation, integration, applications.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 105(P), MATH 108(P), or MATH 116(P); or Math Placement Level 30.
General Education Requirements: NS, QLB
Course Rules: May not be used as a prerequisite for MATH 232. No cr for students with cr in MATH 213, MATH 221, or MATH 231.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 212 Survey in Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of first semester survey of calculus with applications to business administration, economics, and non-physical sciences. Topics include integration, multivariable calculus, Taylor polynomials and applications.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in one of the following: MATH 208(P), MATH 211(P), MATH 213(P), MATH 221(P), or MATH 231(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 213 Calculus with Life Sciences Applications
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Limits, derivatives, graphing. Antiderivatives, the definite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Additional techniques and applications pertinent to the life sciences throughout the course.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 115(P); or both Proficiency in Trigonometry (grade of C or better in MATH 117(P), or Level 26 or 36 on Math Placement Test) and Proficiency in Algebra (grade of C or better in MATH 116(P) or MATH 211(P), or Level 35 on Math Placement Test); or Math Placement Level 40.
General Education Requirements: QLB, NS
Course Rules: No credit for students with credit in MATH 221 or MATH 231.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 221 Honors Calculus I
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Calculus of functions of one and several variables; sequences, series, differentiation, integration; introduction to differential equations; vectors and vector functions; applications.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor or Honors College Director and grade of A- or better in MATH 115(P), or in both of MATH 116(P) and MATH 117(P); or Level 40 on a Math Placement Test & ACT math subscore 30 or higher; or Math Placement Level 45.
General Education Requirements: QLB, NS
Course Rules: Max 6 cr in combination of MATH 221 and MATH 222 may count toward Honors College requirements.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
MATH 222 Honors Calculus II
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of MATH 221.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 221(P) or a grade of B or better in MATH232(P); consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Max of 6 cr in combination of MATH 221 and MATH 222 may count toward Honors College requirements.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2021.
MATH 231 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Limits, derivatives, and graphs of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; antiderivatives, the definite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus, with applications.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 115(P); or both Proficiency in Trigonometry (grade of C or better in MATH 117(P), or Level 26 or 36 on Math Placement Test) and Proficiency in Algebra (grade of C or better in MATH 116(P) or MATH 211(P), or Level 35 on Math Placement Test); or Math Placement Level 40.
General Education Requirements: NS, QLB
Course Rules: No credit for students with credit in MATH 213.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 232 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of MATH 231. Applications of integration, techniques of integration; infinite sequences and series; parametric equations, conic sections, and polar coordinates.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 231(P) or a grade of B or better in MATH 213(P).
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 233 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of MATH 232. Three-dimensional analytic geometry and vectors; partial derivatives; multiple integrals; vector calculus, with applications.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in MATH 232(P).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MATH 229.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 234 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Elementary differential equations. Vectors; matrices; linear transformations; quadratic forms; eigenvalues; applications.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Math 232(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 240 Matrices and Applications
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Vector spaces, systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors; selected topics in applications. Emphasizes basic concepts and concrete examples.
Prerequisites: a grade at least C in a MATH or MTHSTAT course numbered 200 or higher; or grade at least C in MATH 115(P); or both Proficiency in Trigonometry (a grade of C or better in MATH 117(P), or Level 26 or 36 on Math Placement Test) and Proficiency in Algebra (a grade of C or better in MATH 116(P) or MATH 211(P), or Level 35 on Math Placement Test); or Math Placement Level 40.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 275 Problem Solving/Critical Thinking for Elementary Education Majors
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Course provides a strong foundation in the exploration, teaching and communication (oral and written) of mathematical concepts via problem-solving experiences and discussion.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Math 175(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
MATH 276 Algebraic Structures for Elementary Education Majors
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Topics for K-8 teachers. Basic patterns and rules that govern number systems, geometric transformations, and manipulation of algebraic expressions.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Math 175(P) or cons instr.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Math 299 w/same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018.
MATH 277 Geometry for Elementary Education Majors
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Topics for K-8 teachers. Geometry as measuring tool-congruence, similarity, area, volume, and coordinates; geometry as axiomatic system-definitions, conjectures, proofs, counterexamples; rigid motions, symmetry.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Math 176(P) or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.
MATH 290 Topics in Mathematics:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: satisfaction of Quantitative Literacy Part A GER.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
MATH 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in 51ÁÔÆæ sponsored programs before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017.
MATH 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Summer 2007, Spring 2007, Summer 2006.
MATH 305 Introduction to Mathematical and Computational Modeling
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Construction and analysis of discrete and continuous mathematical models in applied, natural, and social sciences. Elements of programming, simulations, case studies from scientific literature.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 211(P), and one additional 200-level or higher MATH or MTHSTAT course, or a grade of C or better in MATH 213(P) or MATH 231(P).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MATH 690(675) with topic 'Adv Math Models with Apps'.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 305G Introduction to Mathematical and Computational Modeling
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Construction and analysis of discrete and continuous mathematical models in applied, natural, and social sciences. Elements of programming, simulations, case studies from scientific literature.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 211(P), and one additional 200-level or higher MATH or MTHSTAT course, or a grade of C or better in MATH 213(P) or MATH 231(P).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MATH 690(675) with topic 'Adv Math Models with Apps'.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 313 Linear Programming and Optimization
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Primal and dual formulations of linear programming problems; simplex and related methods of solution; algorithms for transportation; optimization.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P), ELECENG 234(P), or MATH 240(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 313G Linear Programming and Optimization
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Primal and dual formulations of linear programming problems; simplex and related methods of solution; algorithms for transportation; optimization.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P), ELECENG 234(P), or MATH 240(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 315 Mathematical Programming and Optimization
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to operations research. Network analysis; integer programming; game theory; nonlinear programming; dynamic programming.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P); and a grade of C or better in MATH 211(P) or MATH 233(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 315G Mathematical Programming and Optimization
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Introduction to operations research. Network analysis; integer programming; game theory; nonlinear programming; dynamic programming.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P); and a grade of C or better in MATH 211(P) or MATH 233(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 318 Topics in Discrete Mathematics
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Number theory topics related to cryptography; discrete structures including graphs, partial orders, Latin squares and block designs; advanced counting techniques.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in COMPSCI 317(P) or MATH 341(P).
Course Rules: COMPSCI 318 and MATH 318 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019.
MATH 320 Introduction to Differential Equations
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Elementary types and systems of differential equations, series solutions, numerical methods, Laplace transforms, selected applications.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 232(P) and MATH 240(P), or a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or ELECENG 234(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: No grad cr in Math Sci.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 320G Introduction to Differential Equations
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Elementary types and systems of differential equations, series solutions, numerical methods, Laplace transforms, selected applications.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 232(P) and MATH 240(P), or a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or ELECENG 234(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: No grad cr in Math Sci.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 322 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Partial differential equations of mathematical physics, boundary value problems in heat flow, vibrations, potentials, etc. Solved by Fourier series; Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MATH 320(P); and a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023.
MATH 322G Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Partial differential equations of mathematical physics, boundary value problems in heat flow, vibrations, potentials, etc. Solved by Fourier series; Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MATH 320(P); and a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023.
MATH 325 Vector Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Topics selected from vector algebra; scalar and vector fields; line, surface, and volume integrals; theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes; vector differential calculus.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor and a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Previously MATH 321.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 325G Vector Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Topics selected from vector algebra; scalar and vector fields; line, surface, and volume integrals; theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes; vector differential calculus.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor and a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Previously MATH 321.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 341 Seminar: Introduction to the Language and Practice of Mathematics
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Facility with mathematical language and method of conjecture, proof and counter example, with emphasis on proofs. Topics: logic, sets, functions and others.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 115(P); or both Proficiency in Trigonometry (a grade of C or better in MATH 117(P), or Level 26 or 36 on Math Placement Test) and Proficiency in Algebra (grade of C or better in MATH 116(P) or MATH 211(P), or Level 35 on Math Placement Test); or Math Placement Level 40.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 345 Mathematics from a Historical Perspective:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Topics from the development of mathematics, such as famous problems, mathematicians, calculating devices; chronological outlines. Significant reading and writing assignments.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 212(P) or MATH 232(P) and satisfaction of OWC-A.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. Additional prerequisites announced in the Schedule of Classes with each offering.
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2019, Spring 2018.
MATH 381 Honors Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Significant topics to illustrate to non-mathematicians the characteristic features of mathematical thought. Only H.S. algebra and geometry assumed.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing, HONORS 200(P), and consent of Honors College director.
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. Not open for cr toward a major in Math.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2011.
MATH 405 Mathematical Models and Applications
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Modeling techniques for analysis and decision-making in social and life sciences and industry. Deterministic and stochastic modeling. Topics may vary with instructors.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 211(P), or a grade of B or better in MATH 213(P), or a grade of C or better in MATH 231(P); and a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P), ELECENG 234(P), or MATH 240(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022.
MATH 405G Mathematical Models and Applications
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Modeling techniques for analysis and decision-making in social and life sciences and industry. Deterministic and stochastic modeling. Topics may vary with instructors.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 211(P), or a grade of B or better in MATH 213(P), or a grade of C or better in MATH 231(P); and a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P), ELECENG 234(P), or MATH 240(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022.
MATH 413 Introduction to Numerical Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Root finding and solution of nonlinear systems; direct solution of linear systems; interpolation & approximation of functions; least squares; fast Fourier transform; quadrature.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, grade of C or better in MATH 233(P), and either MATH 234(P) or ELECENG 234(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2023.
MATH 413G Introduction to Numerical Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Root finding and solution of nonlinear systems; direct solution of linear systems; interpolation & approximation of functions; least squares; fast Fourier transform; quadrature.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, grade of C or better in MATH 233(P), and either MATH 234(P) or ELECENG 234(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2023.
MATH 415 Introduction to Scientific Computing
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Nonlinear systems; iterative solution of linear systems; initial value problems in ordinary differential equations; boundary value problems in ordinary and partial differential equations.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, grade of C or better in MATH 233, and MATH 234 or ELECENG 234; or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2023.
MATH 415G Introduction to Scientific Computing
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Nonlinear systems; iterative solution of linear systems; initial value problems in ordinary differential equations; boundary value problems in ordinary and partial differential equations.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, grade of C or better in MATH 233, and MATH 234 or ELECENG 234; or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2023.
MATH 417 Computational Linear Algebra
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Direct solution of linear systems; iterative solution of linear systems; least squares; eigenvalue problems.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor and a grade of C or better in MATH 234, ELECENG 234, or MATH 240; or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2022.
MATH 417G Computational Linear Algebra
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Direct solution of linear systems; iterative solution of linear systems; least squares; eigenvalue problems.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor and a grade of C or better in MATH 234, ELECENG 234, or MATH 240; or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2022.
MATH 431 Modern Algebra with Applications
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Groups, rings, fields, Boolean algebras with emphasis on their applications to computer science and other areas.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 212 or MATH 232; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Does not carry graduate credit in math sci.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 431G Modern Algebra with Applications
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Groups, rings, fields, Boolean algebras with emphasis on their applications to computer science and other areas.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 212 or MATH 232; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Does not carry graduate credit in math sci.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 451 Axiomatic Geometry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
An axiomatic approach to Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry (historic role of the parallel postulate and models).
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Department consent required for graduate credit in math sci.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
MATH 451G Axiomatic Geometry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
An axiomatic approach to Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry (historic role of the parallel postulate and models).
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Department consent required for graduate credit in math sci.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
MATH 489 Internship in Mathematics, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of mathematics in a business, organizational, educational, governmental, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; 6 cr 300-level or above in MATH or MTHSTAT; 2.5 GPA in the major; consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024.
MATH 490 Topics in Mathematics:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in a 200+ MATH or MTHSTAT course; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2020.
MATH 490G Topics in Mathematics:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in a 200+ MATH or MTHSTAT course; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2020.
MATH 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in 51ÁÔÆæ sponsored programs before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2018.
MATH 497G Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in 51ÁÔÆæ sponsored programs before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2018.
MATH 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; additional prerequisites may be assigned to a specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2010, Spring 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 1999.
MATH 511 Symbolic Logic
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
First-order predicate calculus; formal properties of theoretical systems; chief results of modern mathematical logic; advanced topics such as completeness and computability.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; PHILOS 212(P) or 6 cr of MATH at the 300-level or above; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: COMPSCI 511, MATH 511 and PHILOS 511 are jointly offered and count as repeat of each other.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2017.
MATH 511G Symbolic Logic
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
First-order predicate calculus; formal properties of theoretical systems; chief results of modern mathematical logic; advanced topics such as completeness and computability.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; PHILOS 212(P) or 6 cr of MATH at the 300-level or above; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: COMPSCI 511, MATH 511 and PHILOS 511 are jointly offered and count as repeat of each other.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2017.
MATH 523 Advanced Calculus I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Fundamental notions of sets and functions; limits, continuity; Riemann integral, improper integral; infinite series; uniform convergence; power series; improper integrals with a parameter.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 232(P) and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Previously MATH 521.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
MATH 523G Advanced Calculus I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Fundamental notions of sets and functions; limits, continuity; Riemann integral, improper integral; infinite series; uniform convergence; power series; improper integrals with a parameter.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 232(P) and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Previously MATH 521.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
MATH 524 Advanced Calculus II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Linear functions; differentiation of functions of several variables (implicit functions, Jacobians); change of variable in multiple integrals; integrals over curves, surfaces; Green, Gauss, Stokes theorems.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, MATH 523(521)(P), a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P), and a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Previously MATH 522.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
MATH 524G Advanced Calculus II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Linear functions; differentiation of functions of several variables (implicit functions, Jacobians); change of variable in multiple integrals; integrals over curves, surfaces; Green, Gauss, Stokes theorems.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, MATH 523(521)(P), a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P), and a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Previously MATH 522.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
MATH 529 Structure of Real and Complex Numbers
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Construction of the real and complex number systems; topology of the real line and the complex plane; sequences and series of complex numbers.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2022.
MATH 529G Structure of Real and Complex Numbers
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Construction of the real and complex number systems; topology of the real line and the complex plane; sequences and series of complex numbers.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2022.
MATH 531 Modern Algebra
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Integers; groups; rings; fields; emphasis on proofs.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 341(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 531G Modern Algebra
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Integers; groups; rings; fields; emphasis on proofs.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 341(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 535 Linear Algebra
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Vector spaces; systems of linear equations; linear transformations and matrices; bilinear, quadratic, and Hermitian forms; eigentheory; canonical forms; selected topics. Emphasizes theory and proof.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P), and a grade of C or better in MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 535G Linear Algebra
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Vector spaces; systems of linear equations; linear transformations and matrices; bilinear, quadratic, and Hermitian forms; eigentheory; canonical forms; selected topics. Emphasizes theory and proof.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P), and a grade of C or better in MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 537 Number Theory
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Number theoretic functions; distribution of primes; Diophantine approximation; partitions; additive number theory; quadratic reciprocity.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and grade of C or better in MATH 232(P) and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2016.
MATH 537G Number Theory
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Number theoretic functions; distribution of primes; Diophantine approximation; partitions; additive number theory; quadratic reciprocity.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and grade of C or better in MATH 232(P) and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2016.
MATH 551 Elementary Topology
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
General theory of point sets in Euclidean spaces, with emphasis on topology of two-dimensional and three-dimensional spaces; elementary notions of metric spaces; applications.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P) and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2023.
MATH 551G Elementary Topology
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
General theory of point sets in Euclidean spaces, with emphasis on topology of two-dimensional and three-dimensional spaces; elementary notions of metric spaces; applications.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P) and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2023.
MATH 553 Differential Geometry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The theory of curves and surfaces by differential methods.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P), MATH 234(P), and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2022.
MATH 553G Differential Geometry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The theory of curves and surfaces by differential methods.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P), MATH 234(P), and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2022.
MATH 575 High School Mathematics from an Advanced Viewpoint
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Number systems; algebra of polynomials; theory of equations; functions; modeling; geometric measurement; geometric transformations; connections between advanced mathematics and high school topics.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, MATH 341(P) and an additional 6 credits of Math at the 300 level or above; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MATH 690 with similar topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
MATH 575G High School Mathematics from an Advanced Viewpoint
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Number systems; algebra of polynomials; theory of equations; functions; modeling; geometric measurement; geometric transformations; connections between advanced mathematics and high school topics.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, MATH 341(P) and an additional 6 credits of Math at the 300 level or above; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MATH 690 with similar topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
MATH 583 Introduction to Probability Models
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Probability review, Markov chains in discrete and continuous time. Random walks, branching processes, birth and death processes. Queuing theory. Applications to physical sciences, engineering, mathematics.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P); a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or ELECENG 234(P), or in both MATH 240(P) and MATH 320(P); and one calculus-based course in statistics or probability at the 300 level or above; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Previously MATH 571.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
MATH 591 Undergraduate Seminar:
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 4 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
MATH 599 Capstone Experience
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Student writes a paper under supervision of an advisor on an approved topic not covered in the student's regular course work.
Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 2 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 603 Advanced Engineering Mathematics I
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Sequences and series, elementary complex analysis; Fourier series; linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations; matrix theory, elementary functional analysis; elementary solution of partial differential equations.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 233 and either MATH 234 or ELECENG 234; 3 cr Math at 300-level or above; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Previously MATH 601.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2020, Fall 2018.
MATH 604 Advanced Engineering Mathematics II
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of MATH 603(601). Partial differential equations, Fourier and Laplace transforms, convolutions, special functions, mathematical modeling.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MATH 603(601)(P).
Course Rules: Previously MATH 602.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2015.
MATH 610 Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Finite difference solution of elliptic boundary value problems and of evolution problems; solution of hyperbolic conservation laws; finite volume methods; finite element methods.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MATH 413(P), MATH 415(414)(P), or MATH 417(416)(P); and MATH 322(P) or MATH 604(602)(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Previously MATH 615.
Last Taught: Fall 2019.
MATH 617 Optimization
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Unconstrained and constrained optimization: linear, nonlinear, and dynamic programming; barrier, penalty, and Lagrangian methods; Karush-Kuhn-Tucker theory, quadratic, and sequential quadratic programming; evolutionary algorithms.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MATH 325(321)(P) or MATH 604(602)(P); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2020.
MATH 623 Introduction to Analysis I
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Topology of Euclidean space; continuity; differentiation of real and vector-valued functions; Riemann-Stieltjes integration.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P), MATH 341(P), and either MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P); consent of department advisor; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Previously MATH 621.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021.
MATH 624 Introduction to Analysis II
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of MATH 623(621). Sequences and series of functions; uniform convergence; power series; functions of several variables; inverse and implicit function theorems; differential forms; Stokes' theorem.
Prerequisites: junior standing and MATH 623(621)(P); or consent of instructor; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Previously MATH 622.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
MATH 635 Modern Algebra I
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Group theory, including normal subgroups, quotients, permutation groups, Sylow's theorems, Abelian groups; field theory; linear algebra over general fields.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 341(P) and either MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P); consent of department advisor; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Previously MATH 631.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
MATH 636 Modern Algebra II
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of MATH 635(631). Ring theory, including ideals, quotient rings, Euclidean rings, polynomial rings, unique factorization; modules, including vector spaces, linear transformations, canonical forms; bilinear forms.
Prerequisites: junior standing and MATH 635(631)(P); or consent of instructor; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Previously MATH 632.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
MATH 690 Topics in Mathematics:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and at least one U/G MATH or MTHSTAT course; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
MATH 690G Topics in Mathematics:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and at least one U/G MATH or MTHSTAT course; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
MATH 699 Independent Reading
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
See Advanced Independent Study. For further information, consult department chair.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; 2.0 GPA, consent of department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022.

Actuarial Science

ACTSCI 290 Introduction to Actuarial Science
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Overview of the actuarial profession, financial risks, and types of insurance products; risk components; and risk evaluation methods.
Prerequisites: Satisfaction of Quantitative Literacy Part A GER.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ACTSCI 391 Investment Mathematics I
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Examination of annuities, loans, bonds, portfolio immunization, and interest rate swaps. Foundational preparation for the Financial Mathematics (FM) Professional Actuarial Exam.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 211(P) or MATH 232(P).
Course Rules: Previously MATH 311.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ACTSCI 490 Introduction to Actuarial Practice
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Professional topics such as healthcare, pensions, life insurance, property and casualty, reinsurance, and regulation.
Prerequisites: ´¡°ä°Õ³§°ä±õÌý290(±Ê).
Course Rules: May be retaken for cr once. Counts as repeat of MTHSTAT 591.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
ACTSCI 491 Actuarial Workshop FM
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of topics from ACTSCI 391 along with practice and preparation for the Financial Mathematics (FM) Professional Actuarial Exam.
Prerequisites: ACTSCI 391(C) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of MTHSTAT 593. Retakeable up to 2 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ACTSCI 492 Actuarial Workshop P
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of probability topics from MTHSTAT 361 along with practice and preparation for the Probability (P) Professional Actuarial Exam.
Prerequisites: MTHSTAT 361(C) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of MTHSTAT 592. Retakeable up to 2 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ACTSCI 590 Actuarial Internship
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Apply principles and techniques of actuarial science in business, governmental and other appropriate settings.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing, 6 cr 300-level or above in ACTSCI or MTHSTAT, and GPA in ACTSCI and MTHSTAT courses at least 2.5.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023.
ACTSCI 591 Investment Mathematics II
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Mathematical models in finance and economics, corporate finance.
Prerequisites: MTHSTAT 361(P); ACTSCI 391(P).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MTHSTAT 692.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
ACTSCI 593 Actuarial Models I
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Long term insurance coverage, single life survival models, life insurance, annuities, benefit and premium random variables, mortality models.
Prerequisites: ACTSCI 391(P), MTHSTAT 361(P), and MTHSTAT 362(C).
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of MTHSTAT 691.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2020.
ACTSCI 594 Actuarial Models II
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Long term insurance coverage, single life survival models, life insurance, annuities, benefit and premium random variables, mortality models.
Prerequisites: ACTSCI 593(P); MTHSTAT 362(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2021.
ACTSCI 596 Actuarial Statistics I
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Loss models for short term insurance and their statistical fitting.
Prerequisites: MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P) and MTHSTAT 362(P).
Course Rules: Previously MTHSTAT 596.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2019.
ACTSCI 597 Actuarial Statistics II
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Credibility theory, ratemaking, and reserving.
Prerequisites: MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P) and MTHSTAT 362(P).
Course Rules: Previously MTHSTAT 597.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
ACTSCI 599 Capstone Experience
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent research on current financial and insurance topics that are not covered in regular actuarial courses.
Prerequisites: senior standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken for cr once.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.

Mathematics Statistics

MTHSTAT 194 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: Open only to freshman. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
MTHSTAT 199 Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
For further information, consult dept chair.
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
MTHSTAT 215 Elementary Statistical Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Elementary probability theory; descriptive statistics; sampling distributions; basic problems of statistical inference including estimation; tests of statistical hypothesis in both one- and two- sample cases.
Prerequisites: satisfaction of Quantitative Literacy Part A GER.
General Education Requirements: QLB, NS
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MTHSTAT 216 Introduction to Statistical Computing and Data Science
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to hands-on data analysis, performed on large, complex and realistic data sets, using a scientific programming language like R.
Prerequisites: MTHSTAT 215(P), IND ENG 367(P), BUS ADM 210(P), ECON 210(P), PSYCH 210(P), SOCIOL 261(P), or KIN 270(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.
MTHSTAT 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2004.
MTHSTAT 361 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Probability spaces; discrete and continuous, univariate and multivariate distributions; moments; independence, random sampling, sampling distributions; normal and related distributions; point and interval estimation.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MATH 212(P) or MATH 233(P).
Course Rules: Not recommended for graduate students in math, or students not planning to take MTHSTAT 362.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
MTHSTAT 361G Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Probability spaces; discrete and continuous, univariate and multivariate distributions; moments; independence, random sampling, sampling distributions; normal and related distributions; point and interval estimation.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MATH 212(P) or MATH 233(P).
Course Rules: Not recommended for graduate students in math, or students not planning to take MTHSTAT 362.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
MTHSTAT 362 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Testing statistical hypothesis; linear hypothesis; regression; analysis of variance and experimental designs; distribution-free methods; sequential methods.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 361(P).
Course Rules: Not recommended for graduate students in math.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
MTHSTAT 362G Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Testing statistical hypothesis; linear hypothesis; regression; analysis of variance and experimental designs; distribution-free methods; sequential methods.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 361(P).
Course Rules: Not recommended for graduate students in math.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
MTHSTAT 489 Internship in Mathematical Statistics, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of mathematical statistics in a business, organizational, educational, governmental, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; 6 cr 300-level or above in MATH or MTHSTAT; 2.5 GPA in the major; consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Fall 2023.
MTHSTAT 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; additional prerequisites may be assigned to a specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
MTHSTAT 560 Data Preparation and Exploration
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Data preparation, including data cleaning, imputation of missing data, detection of outliers, feature selection, data transformations, and data exploration.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MTHSTAT 362(P).
MTHSTAT 562 Design of Experiments
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Latin squares; incomplete block designs; factorial experiments; confounding; partial confounding; split-plot experiments; fractional replication.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MTHSTAT 362(P); and MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2008, Fall 2006.
MTHSTAT 562G Design of Experiments
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Latin squares; incomplete block designs; factorial experiments; confounding; partial confounding; split-plot experiments; fractional replication.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MTHSTAT 362(P); and MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2008, Fall 2006.
MTHSTAT 563 Regression Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Straight line, polynomial and multiple regression; multiple and partial correlation; testing hypotheses in regression; residual analysis.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; and MTHSTAT 467(P) or MTHSTAT 362(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
MTHSTAT 563G Regression Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Straight line, polynomial and multiple regression; multiple and partial correlation; testing hypotheses in regression; residual analysis.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; and MTHSTAT 467(P) or MTHSTAT 362(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
MTHSTAT 564 Time Series Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Autocorrelation; spectral density; linear models; forecasting; model identification and estimation.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 362(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MTHSTAT 564G Time Series Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Autocorrelation; spectral density; linear models; forecasting; model identification and estimation.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 362(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MTHSTAT 565 Nonparametric Statistics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Sign, rank and permutation tests; tests of randomness and independence; methods for discrete data and zeroes and ties; power and efficiency of nonparametric tests.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 362(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2010.
MTHSTAT 565G Nonparametric Statistics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Sign, rank and permutation tests; tests of randomness and independence; methods for discrete data and zeroes and ties; power and efficiency of nonparametric tests.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 362(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2010.
MTHSTAT 566 Computational Statistics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Basics of programming and optimization techniques; resampling, bootstrap, and Monte Carlo methods; design and analysis of simulation studies.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 362(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MTHSTAT 566G Computational Statistics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Basics of programming and optimization techniques; resampling, bootstrap, and Monte Carlo methods; design and analysis of simulation studies.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 362(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MTHSTAT 568 Multivariate Statistical Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Multivariate normal distribution; Wishart distribution; Hotelling's T2; multivariate normal distribution; multivariate analysis of variance; classification problems.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MTHSTAT 362(P); and MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MTHSTAT 568G Multivariate Statistical Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Multivariate normal distribution; Wishart distribution; Hotelling's T2; multivariate normal distribution; multivariate analysis of variance; classification problems.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MTHSTAT 362(P); and MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.