MATH0900. Essential Mathematics (3)

Whole numbers, fractions and mixed numbers, decimals, ratio, proportion, percent, measurement, geometry, introduction of algebra, solving equations, and statistics. This is a Pass/Fail course. This is designed to prepare the student to become math proficient. Credit for courses numbered below 1000 is not transferable.

MATH0950. Intermediate Algebra (3)

Linear equations and inequalities, graphing lines, systems of equations, exponents, polynomials, factoring, radicals, complex numbers, and the quadratic formula. Prerequisites: Pass MATH0900, or COMPASS Examination score of at least 50 on the Algebra section, an ACT score of at least 21; or, Instructor's permission. Students must verify they have met the prerequisites on the first day of class. This is a Pass/Fail course. Credit for courses numbered below 1000 is not transferable.

MATH1100. Liberal Arts Mathematics (3)

A course designed for an introduction to mathematical concepts. This may include such concepts as sets, logic, functions and graphs, mathematical models, and history. Prerequisites: NNU math proficiency is required.

MATH1300. College Algebra (3)

Topics include polynomial arithmetic, synthetic division, zeroes of polynomials, systems of linear equations, matrices and matrix multiplication. Prerequisites: ACT score of 23 or Instructor's permission. Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class.

MATH1400. Trigonometry (3)

Topics include the study of the trigonometric functions, plane trigonometry, and analytic trigonometry. Prerequisites: MATH1300 (a grade of C or better), or an ACT score of 26, or Instructor's permission. Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class.

MATH1510. Survey of Calculus (3)

The concepts of calculus are emphasized. All concepts are considered from the intuitive point of view. Applications are drawn primarily from business, economics and population models. Trigonometric functions are not considered. Prerequisites: MATH1300 (a grade of C or better), an ACT score of 26, or Instructor's permission. Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class.

MATH2010. Fundamental Mathematical Structures I (3)

Includes problem solving and mathematical reasoning, sets, relations and functions, numeration, the system of whole numbers, integers and rational numbers, and number theory. Laboratory activities are included. Prerequisites: NNU math proficiency, and enrollment in a program leading to an elementary or secondary teaching certificate.

MATH2020. Fundamental Mathematical Structures II (3)

Includes probability and statistics, basic geometric concepts and measurement, constructions, congruence, similarity and transformations. Laboratory activities are included. Prerequisites: MATH2010 or Instructor's permission.

MATH2240. Elementary Statistics (3)

Introduction to statistical terminology and basic concepts, including common uses and misuses of statistics. Topics include experimental design, sampling, descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, probability, and tests of significance. Prerequisites: ACT score of 23, a passing grade in MATH0950, or Instructor's permission. Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class.

MATH2310. Discrete Mathematics (3)

An introduction to graph theory, logical operators, mathematical induction, enumeration and Boolean algebra. Prerequisites: MATH1300 (a grade of C or better). Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class.

MATH2510. Calculus I (4)

Limits, derivatives, integration and applications of the derivative, applications of integrals, integration techniques, logarithmic, exponential, trig and inverse trig functions. Prerequisites: MATH1400 (a grade of C or better), an ACT score of 28, or Instructor's permission. Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class.

MATH2520. Calculus II (4)

Infinite series, vectors, partial differentiation, multiple integrals. Prerequisites: MATH2510 (a grade of C or better). Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class.

MATH3010. Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School (2)

Strategies appropriate to this subject field, instructional materials and tools, curricular structure common to this subject in the secondary school. Includes opportunities for students to observe and teach a minimum of 20 hours in a secondary classroom. Prerequisites: Junior classification. Corequisites: EDUC3510, EDUC3750. See EDUC3570.

MATH3094. Topics in Mathematics (1-4)

Intensive study of one topic.  Prerequisites: Instructor's permission. May be repeated for credit.

MATH3100. History of Mathematics (1)

A study of the emergence of numeration methods, the invention of new mathematical systems, the development of geometry, algebra, calculus and related concepts, and the life stories of some of the persons involved. Prerequisites: MATH2510. May be repeated for credit.

MATH3240. Probability and Statistics I (3)

Study of combinatorial analysis, probability, random variables and their distributions, estimation, statistical inference, regression and correlation, and analysis of variance. Prerequisites: MATH2520 (a grade of C or better). Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class. Offered: Alternate years

MATH3250. Probability and Statistics II (3)

A continuation of MATH3240 Probability and Statistics I. Prerequisites: MATH3240 Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class. Offered: Alternate years

MATH3280. Modeling and Operations Research (3)

A survey of fundamental operations research techniques. Emphasis is given to the linear programming model. Other topics will be chosen from network models, decision analysis, queuing theory and dynamic programming. Prerequisites: MATH1300; or, MATH3320. Offered: Alternate years

MATH3310. Introduction to Abstract Mathematics (3)

Logic, mathematical induction, sets, equivalence relations and equivalence classes, and order relations are studied. Emphasis is given to constructing sound mathematical arguments. Prerequisites: MATH2310 or 2510; or, Instructor's permission.

MATH3320. Linear Algebra (3)

A study of vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, determinants and system of equations. Special attention is given to the connection between linear transformations and matrices. Prerequisites: MATH1300 or 2510. Offered: Alternate years

MATH3410. Modern Geometry (3)

A review of Euclidean Geometry is followed by a wider view of geometry. Topics may include hyperbolic geometry, finite geometries and other metric geometries other than Euclidean. Prerequisites: MATH1400 or 2510; or, Instructor's permission. Offered: Alternate years

MATH3530. Vector Calculus (3)

A study of Euclidean space and the calculus of functions on this space. In particular vector fields with the operators curl and divergence. Also the integral calculus involving line and surface integrals. Green's Theorem, Stokes Theorem and Gauss' Theorem are further topics to be studied. Prerequisites: MATH2520 (a grade of C or better). Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class.

MATH3540. Differential Equations (3)

A first course in ordinary differential equations. Linear algebra will be introduced for systems of linear differential equations. Prerequisites: MATH2520 (a grade of C or better). Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class.

MATH3560. Numerical Analysis (3)

Numerical solution of algebraic and transcendental equations and systems of linear equations; interpolation, finite differences; numerical differentiation and integration and solution of differential equations. Emphasis on methods most adaptable for computer use. Prerequisites: MATH2520. Recommended MATH3540 and a programming language.

MATH4320. Modern Algebra (4)

The similarities between the algebraic structures arising in the study of number systems, modular arithmetic and polynomial operations will be used to introduce the study of groups, rings, fields, and their mapping. These structures will be applied to number theoretic and geometric problems. Prerequisites: MATH3320 or 3310; or, Instructor's permission. Offered: Alternate years

MATH 4330. Modern Algebra (2)

A continuation of MATH4320 Modern Algebra (4). Prerequisites: MATH4320. Offered: Alternate years

MATH4510. Introduction to Real Analysis (4)

Course one of a two-course sequence in the theory of calculus. Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, sequence, series, series of function. An introduction to metric topology is given. Prerequisites: MATH2520, 3310. Offered: Alternate years

MATH4520. Introduction to Real Analysis (2)

A continuation of MATH4510 Introduction to Real Analysis (4). Prerequisites: MATH4510 Offered: Alternate years