MATH-MATHEMATICS
-- 2003-05 Catalog
Mathematics Department
Satisfactory
completion of the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement is a prerequisite
for enrollment in all mathematics courses except MATH 100 and MATH 104.
MATH
100 Beginning Algebra Review (3)
(CR/NC)
Review
of basic algebra skills at the beginning algebra level intended primarily to
prepare students for MATH 104. Course open only to students who have taken the
ELM examination and are not qualified for MATH 104. Not for baccalaureate
credit. Credit/No Credit grading only. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Two years of
high school algebra.
MATH
104 Intermediate Algebra (3) (CR/NC)
Review of basic algebra skills at the intermediate
algebra level intended primarily to prepare students for MATH 116. Not for
baccalaureate credit. Credit/No Credit grading only. 3 lectures. Prerequisite:
Two years high school algebra and appropriate score on the ELM examination, or
credit in MATH 100.
MATH
110 Beginning Algebra Laboratory (1)
(CR/NC)
Facilitated
study and discussion of the theory, problems, and applications of beginning
algebra. Not for baccalaureate credit. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1
laboratory. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in the associated section of
MATH 100.
MATH
112 The Nature of Modern Mathematics
(4) GE B1
Topics
from contemporary mathematics, their development, applications, and role in
society. Some typical topics, to be chosen by the instructor: graph theory,
critical path analysis, statistical inference, coding, game theory, and
symmetry. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on ELM examination or an
ELM exemption or credit in MATH 104.
MATH
114 Intermediate Algebra Laboratory (1)
(CR/NC)
Facilitated
study and discussion of the theory, problems, and applications of intermediate
algebra. Not for baccalaureate credit. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1
laboratory. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in the associated section of
MATH 104.
1 MATH 116, 117 Pre-Calculus
Algebra I, II (3) (3)
For MATH 116 and 117:
GE B1
Pre-calculus
college algebra without trigonometry. Special products and factoring, exponents
and radicals. Fractional and polynomial equations. Matrices, determinants, and
systems of equations. Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic
functions. Graphing, inequalities, absolute value, and complex numbers. MATH
116 and MATH 117 are equivalent to MATH 118, but are taught at a slower pace.
Upon completion of MATH 116 and MATH 117, a student will receive 4 units of GE
credit for Area B1. Not open to students with credit in MATH 118 or MATH 120. 3
lectures. MATH 116 prerequisite:
Appropriate score on ELM examination, or an ELM exemption, or credit in MATH
104. MATH 117 prerequisite: MATH 116
with a grade of C- or better or consent of instructor.
MATH
118 Pre-Calculus Algebra (4) GE B1
Pre-calculus
algebra without trigonometry. Special products and factoring, exponents and
radicals. Fractional and polynomial equations. Matrices, determinants, and
systems of equations. Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic
functions. Graphing, inequalities, absolute value, and complex numbers. MATH
118 is equivalent to MATH 116 and MATH 117. Not open to students with credit in
MATH 117 or MATH 120. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on ELM
examination, or an appropriate ELM exemption.
MATH
119 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry (4) GE B1
Rectangular
and polar coordinates. Trigonometric functions, fundamental identities. Inverse
trigonometric functions and relations. Vectors, complex numbers, conic
sections, and analytic geometry. Not open to students with credit in MATH 120.
4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of ELM requirement and passing score on
appropriate Mathematics Placement Examination, or MATH 117, or MATH 118 or
equivalent.
MATH
120 Pre-Calculus Algebra and
Trigonometry (5) GE B1
An
integrated review course in pre-calculus algebra and trigonometry covering
function concepts and symbols, rectangular coordinates, linear, quadratic,
polynomial, and rational functions, inequalities, trigonometric functions,
inverse trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems
of equations, complex numbers, and analytic geometry. MATH 120 is equivalent to
MATH 118 and MATH 119. Not open to students with credit in MATH 117, MATH 118,
or MATH 119. 5 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of ELM requirement and
passing score on appropriate Mathematics Placement Examination and high school
trigonometry or equivalent.
MATH
126 Pre-Calculus Algebra I Laboratory
(1) (CR/NC)
Facilitated
study and discussion of the theory, problems, and applications of pre-calculus
algebra. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 laboratory. Co-requisite: Concurrent
enrollment in the associated section of MATH 116.
MATH
127 Pre-Calculus Algebra II Laboratory
(1) (CR/NC)
Facilitated
study and discussion of the theory, problems, and applications of pre-calculus
algebra. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 laboratory. Co-requisite: Concurrent
enrollment in the associated section of MATH 117.
MATH
128 Pre-Calculus Algebra Laboratory (1)
(CR/NC)
Facilitated
study and discussion of the theory, problems, and applications of pre-calculus
algebra. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 laboratory. Co-requisite: Concurrent
enrollment in the associated section of MATH 118.
MATH
129 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry
Laboratory (1) (CR/NC)
Facilitated study and discussion of the theory,
problems, and applications of pre-calculus trigonometry. Credit/No Credit
grading only. 1 laboratory. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in the
associated section of MATH 119.
1 MATH 131, 132, 133 Technical
Calculus (4) (4) (4)
Functions,
their graphs and limits; techniques and applications of differential and
integral calculus; introduction to
applied differential
equations.
Designed principally for technology students and others interested in an applied
three-quarter calculus sequence. Not open to students with credit in MATH 142,
MATH 143, MATH 318 (respectively) or equivalents. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ELM
requirement, and passing score on Mathematics Placement Examination, or MATH
118 and MATH 119, or equivalent.
1 MATH 141, 142, 143 Calculus I,
II, III (4) (4) (4) GE B1
(Also listed as HNRS 141, 142, 143)
Limits,
continuity, differentiation, integration. Techniques of integration,
applications to physics, transcendental functions. Infinite sequences and
series, vector algebra, curves. 4 lectures. MATH 141 prerequisite: Completion of ELM requirement and passing
score on appropriate Mathematics Placement Examination, or MATH 118 and MATH
119 or equivalent. MATH 142
prerequisite: MATH 141 with a grade of C- or better or consent of instructor. MATH
143 prerequisite: MATH 142.
MATH
151, 152, 153 Calculus Laboratories I,
II, III (1) (1) (1) (CR/NC)
Facilitated
study and discussion of the theory, problems, and applications of calculus.
Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 laboratory. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment
in the associated section of MATH 141, MATH 142, or MATH 143.
MATH
161, 162 Calculus for the Life Sciences
I, II (4) (4) GE B1
Review
of exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Differential and
integral calculus with applications to the biological sciences. Introduction to
differential equations and mathematical modeling. Examples, exercises and
applications to emphasize problems in life sciences. Not open to students with credit
in MATH 141, 142 respectively. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of ELM
requirement and passing score on appropriate Mathematics Placement Examination,
or MATH 118 or equivalent.
MATH
182 Calculus for Architecture and
Construction Management (4) GE
B1
Integral
calculus with applications to architecture and construction management. The
algebra of vectors. Polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems. Not
open to students with credit in MATH 142. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 141 or
equivalent.
MATH
202 Orientation to the Mathematics
Major (1) (CR/NC)
Career
opportunities in the field of mathematics, preparing a field of study, and a
survey of departmental facilities and procedures related to research, study and
graduation. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture. Corequisite: Sophomore
standing or consent of instructor.
MATH
206 Linear Algebra I (4)
Matrices,
inverses, linear systems, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, vector
spaces, linear transformations, applications. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH
143 or consent of instructor.
MATH
211, 212 Computational Mathematics I,
II (4) (4)
Fundamentals
of procedural programming in C/C++ and selected applications to problems in
integral and differential calculus, matrix analysis, geometry, and physics. 4
lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 141 or consent of instructor.
MATH
221 Calculus for Business and Economics
(4) GE B1
Polynomial
calculus for optimization and marginal analysis, and elementary integration.
Not open to students with credit in MATH 142. 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
Completion of ELM requirement and passing score on appropriate Mathematics
Placement Examination, or MATH 118 or equivalent.
MATH
231 Calculus for Business and Economics
Laboratory (1) (CR/NC)
Facilitated
study and discussion of the theory, problems, and applications of business
calculus. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 laboratory. Coreq-uisite: Concurrent
enrollment in the associated section of MATH 221.
MATH
241 Calculus IV (4)
Partial
derivatives, multiple integrals, introduction to vector analysis. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: MATH 143.
MATH
242 Differential Equations (4)
Ordinary
differential equations: introduction with selected applications; classification
of equations and their analytic solutions; study of interrelationships between
differential systems, graphs, and physical problems. Systems of ordinary
differential equations. Not open to CENG students. 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
MATH 241.
MATH
244 Linear Analysis I (4)
Separable
and linear ordinary differential equations with selected applications;
numerical and analytical solutions. Linear algebra: vectors in n-space,
matrices, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization;
applications to the study of systems of linear differential equations. 4
lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 143 or consent of instructor.
MATH
248 Methods of Proof in Mathematics (4)
Methods
of proof (direct, contradiction, conditional, contraposition); valid and
invalid arguments. Examples from set theory. Quantified statements and their
negations. Functions, indexed sets, set functions. Proofs in number theory,
algebra, geometry and analysis. Proof by induction. Equivalence and
well-defined operations and functions. The axiomatic method. 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
MATH 143 or consent of instructor.
MATH
300 Technology in Mathematics Education
(4)
Examination
of existing hardware and software designed for educational uses. Discussion of
mathematical topics appropriate for computer enhancement. Special methods and
techniques for educational uses of computers. Emphasis on activity learning and
applications. Computer as a classroom management device. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: MATH 141 or MATH 329, and a course in CSC or MATH 211, or consent
of instructor.
MATH
304 Vector Analysis (4) GE B6
Algebra
of free vectors with applications. Differential and integral calculus of
vectors. Development of theory and application of vector operations. Green’s
Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem. 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
MATH 241 or consent of instructor.
MATH
306 Linear Algebra II (4)
Inner
product spaces, orthogonality, Fourier series and orthogonal bases, linear
transformations and similarity, eigenvalues and diagonalization. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: MATH 206 and MATH 242, or MATH 241 and MATH 244, and a C- or
better in MATH 248, or consent of instructor.
1 MATH 327, 328, 329 Mathematics
for Elementary Teaching I, II, III (4) (4) (4)
Introduction
to set theory, number theory, real numbers, probability, statistics, and
geometry. Computer applications. 2 lectures, 2 activities. MATH 327
prerequisite: Completion of ELM requirement, and passing score on appropriate
Mathematics Placement Examination, or MATH 118 or equivalent. MATH 328 prerequisite: MATH 327 with a
grade of C- or better or consent of instructor. MATH 329 prerequisite:
MATH 328.
MATH
331 Topics in Mathematics for Teachers
(1-6) (CR/NC)
Topics
in mathematics for practicing credentialed teachers. Content will vary
according to teaching level. Class Schedule will list topic selected.
Total credit limited to 12 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1-6 activities.
Prerequisite: Multiple Subject or Single Subject teaching credential or consent
of instructor.
MATH
333 Numerical Analysis I (4)
Topics
in interpolation and approximation methods, initial value problems, and
boundary value problems of ordinary differential equations. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: MATH 242, or MATH 241 and MATH 244, or consent of instructor.
MATH
335 Graph Theory (4)
Introduction
to graph theory and its applications: isomorphism, paths and searching,
connectedness, trees, tournaments, planarity, graph colorings, matching theory,
network flow, adjacency and incidence matrices. Further topics to be selected
from the theory of finite state machines, Ramsey theory, extremal theory, and
graphical enumeration. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of
instructor.
MATH
336 Combinatorial Mathematics (4)
Methods
of enumerative combinatorics: sum, product, and division rules, bijective and
recursive techniques, inclusion and exclusion, generating functions, and the
finite difference calculus. Advanced topics to be selected from the theory of
partitions, Polya theory, designs, and codes. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior
standing or consent of instructor.
MATH
341 Theory of Numbers (4)
Properties
of numbers. Euclid’s Algorithm, greatest common divisors, diophantine
equations, prime numbers, congruences, number theoretic
functions,
the quadratic reciprocity laws, primitive roots and indices. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: MATH 248 with a grade of C- or better or consent of instructor.
MATH
344 Linear Analysis II (4) GE B6
Linear
methods applied to the solution of differential equations. Laplace transforms.
Series solutions to ordinary differential equations. Orthogonality in n-space,
Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization and least squares methods. Orthogonal bases in
function spaces, Sturm-Liouville theory. Fourier series and transforms. Special
functions of applied mathematics. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 206 and MATH
242, or MATH 241 and MATH 244, or consent of instructor.
MATH
350 Mathematica (4)
Problem-solving
using Mathematica in a UNIX environment. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 241.
MATH
370 Putnam Exam Seminar (2)
Directed
group study of mathematical problem solving techniques. Open to undergraduate
students only. Class members are expected to participate in the annual William
Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. Course may be repeated up to eight
units. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MATH
371 Math Modeling Seminar (2)
Directed
group study of mathematical modeling techniques. Open to undergraduate students
only. Class members are
expected
to participate in the annual Mathematical Competition in Modeling. Total credit
limited to 8 units. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
MATH
372 Mathematical Community Service
Projects (2) (CR/NC)
Directed
group mathematical research in support of volunteer community service projects.
Total credit limited to 8 units. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: consent of
instructor and consent of department chair.
MATH
400 Special Problems for Advanced
Undergraduates (1-4)
Individual
investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit
limited to 8 units. Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of department
chair.
MATH
404 Introduction to Differential
Geometry and Topology (4)
Theory
of curves and surfaces in space. Topics such as curvature, geodesics, Gauss
map, Gauss-Bonnet Theorem, combinatorial topology, point set topology. 4
lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 206 or MATH 244, and MATH 304, or consent of
instructor.
MATH
406 Linear Algebra III (4)
Complex
vector spaces, unitary and self-adjoint matrices, Spectral Theorem, Jordan
canonical form. Selected topics in linear programming, convexity, numerical
methods, and functional analysis. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 306 or consent
of instructor.
1 MATH 408, 409 Complex Analysis
I, II (4) (4) MATH 408: GE B6
Elementary
analytic functions and mappings. Cauchy’s Integral Theorem; Poisson’s Integral
Formula. Taylor and Laurent series, theory of residues, and the evaluation of
integrals. Harmonic functions, conformal mappings. 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
MATH 242, or MATH 241 and MATH 244, or consent of instructor.
MATH
412 Introduction to Analysis I (4)
Introduction
to concepts and methods basic to real analysis. Topics such as the real number
system, sequences, continuity, uniform continuity and differentiation. 4
lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 248 with a grade of C- or better or consent of
instructor. Strongly recommended: successful completion of MATH 306, MATH 341,
MATH 442, or MATH 481.
1 MATH 413, 414 Introduction to
Analysis II, III (4) (4)
A
continuation of Introduction to Analysis I covering such topics as integration,
infinite series, uniform convergence and functions of several variables. Highly
recommended for students planning to enter graduate programs or secondary
teaching and those interested in applied mathematics. 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
MATH 206 or MATH 244, and MATH 412, or consent of instructor.
MATH
417 Introduction to Dynamical Systems
(4)
Theory
of dynamical systems in one and two dimensions. Topics such as bifurcation
theory, chaos, attractors, limit cycles, nonlinear dynamics. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: MATH 242, or MATH 241 and MATH 244, or consent of instructor.
MATH
418 Partial Differential Equations (4)
Mathematical
formulation of physical laws. Separation of variables. Orthogonal functions and
generalized Fourier series. Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials.
Sturm-Liouville problem. Boundary value problems; nonhomogeneous techniques.
Applications to heat flow, potential theory, vibrating strings and membranes. 4
lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 344 or consent of instructor.
MATH
419 Introduction to the History of
Mathematics (4)
Evolution
of mathematics from earliest to modern times. Major trends in mathematical
thought, the interplay of mathematical and technological innovations, and the
contributions of great mathematicians. Appropriate for prospective and
in-service teachers. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 248 with a grade of C- or
better and at least one upper division course in mathematics, or consent of
instructor.
MATH
424 Organizing and Teaching Mathematics
(4)
Organization,
selection, presentation, application and interpretation of subject matter in
mathematics. Introduction to current issues in mathematics education. For
students who will be teaching in secondary schools. 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
Senior standing or consent of instructor.
1 MATH 431, 432 Mathematical
Optimization I, II (4) (4)
Classical
optimization. Maximum/minimum of functions, linear and nonlinear optimization
problems, duality, constrained optimization. Model building and applications to
various fields. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 206 or MATH 244, and MATH 241,
or consent of instructor.
MATH
433 Numerical Analysis II (4)
Numerical
techniques for solving partial differential equations of the parabolic,
hyperbolic and elliptic type. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 333 or equivalent.
MATH 437
Game Theory (4)
Development
of the mathematical concepts, techniques, and models used to investigate
optimal strategies in competitive situations; games in extensive, normal, and
characteristic form, Nash equilibrium points and
Nash
Bargaining Model. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 206 or MATH 244 or consent of
instructor. Recommended: MATH 335 and MATH 431.
MATH 442
Euclidean Geometry (4)
Foundations
of Euclidean geometry, finite geometries, congruence, similarities, polygonal
regions, circles and spheres. Constructions, mensuration, the parallel
postulate. Appropriate for prospective and in-service mathematics teachers. 4
lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 248 with a grade of C- or better or consent of
instructor.
MATH
443 Modern Geometries (4)
Non-Euclidean
and projective geometries. Properties of parallels, biangles, Saccheri and
Lambert quadrilaterals, angle-sum and area. Limiting curves, hyperbolic
trigonometry, duality, perspectivity, quadrangles, fundamental theorems of
projective geometry, conics. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 442.
MATH 459
Undergraduate Seminar (4)
Written
and oral analysis and presentations by students on topics from mathematical
modeling. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Junior standing, MATH 206 and MATH 242, or
MATH 241 and MATH 244, or consent of instructor.
1 MATH 461, 462 Senior Project (2) (2)
Selection
and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of
problems which graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Project
results are presented in a formal report. Minimum 120 hours total time.
Prerequisite: MATH 459.
MATH 470
Selected Advanced Topics (1-4)
Directed
group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and
graduate students. Class Schedule
will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.
1 MATH 481, 482 Abstract Algebra
I, II (4) (4)
Fundamental
algebraic structures and types of algebras, including operations within them
and relations among them. Groups, rings and fields. 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
MATH 248 with a grade of C- or better or consent of instructor. Strongly
recommended: successful completion of MATH 306, MATH 341, MATH 412, or MATH
442.
MATH
485 Cooperative Education Experience
(6) (CR/NC)
Part-time
work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student
career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and
registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and
evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units.
Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of
instructor.
MATH
495 Cooperative Education Experience
(12) (CR/NC)
Full-time
work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student
career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and
registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and
evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units.
Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of
instructor.
MATH
500 Individual Study (1-4)
Individual
research or advanced study planned and completed under the direction of a departmental
faculty member. Open only to graduate students demonstrating ability to do
independent work. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of department
chair.
1 MATH 501, 502 Methods of
Applied Mathematics I, II (4) (4)
Introduction
to advanced methods of mathematics useful in the analysis of engineering
problems. Theory of vector fields, Fourier analysis, Sturm-Liouville theory,
functions of a complex variable. Selected topics in asymptotic analysis,
special functions, perturbation theory. Not open to students in major or
master’s degree program in mathematics. MATH 501: Distance Learning Lab fee may
be required–see Class Schedule. 4
lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 344 or equivalent, and graduate standing or
consent of instructor.
MATH
510 Survey of Modern Mathematics (4)
Selected topics from the
field of modern mathematics. Projective and synthetic geometry, topology,
logic, matrices, vectors. Theory of games, probability, linear and modern
algebra and convex sets. Boolean algebras, graph theory, lattice theory,
geometry of complex numbers. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or
consent of instructor.
1 MATH 520, 521 Applied Analysis
I, II (4) (4)
Advanced
mathematical methods of analysis in science and engineering, integrated with
modeling of physical phenomena. Topics include applications of complex
analysis, Fourier analysis, ordinary and partial differential equations.
Additional topics to be drawn from perturbation methods, asymptotic analysis,
dynamical systems, numerical methods, optimization, and the calculus of
variations. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 408, MATH 412, MATH 418 and graduate
standing, or consent of the instructor.
MATH
522 Applied Analysis III (4)
Selected
topics in applied analysis. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 521 and graduate
standing, or consent of the instructor.
1 MATH 530, 531 Discrete
Mathematics with Applications I, II (4) (4)
Advanced
mathematical methods of discrete mathematics with applications. Topics will
include probability theory with generating functions, difference equations and
number theory. Additional topics to be drawn from the theory of algorithms,
coding theory, set theory, and the relation of discrete mathematics to complex
analysis. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 481, MATH 306 and graduate standing,
or consent of instructor.
MATH
532 Discrete Mathematics with
Applications III (4)
Selected
advanced topics in discrete mathematics. These topics may include foundations,
numerical and computational methods of discrete mathematics, finite geometries
or current problems in discrete mathematics. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 531
and graduate standing, or consent of the instructor.
MATH
540 Introduction to Topology (4)
Basic
ideas of general topology, metric spaces, homeomorphisms and the separation
axioms. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the Graduate
Written Examination in Analysis or consent of the Graduate Committee.
MATH
550 Real Analysis (4)
Introduction
to Lebesgue measure and integration, convergence theorems, L1 spaces, Radon-Nikodym Theorem and
Fubini’s Theorem. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the
Graduate Written Examination in Analysis or consent of the Graduate Committee.
MATH
560 Field Theory (4)
Polynomial
rings, field extensions, normal and separable extensions, automorphisms of
fields, fundamental theorem of Galois theory, solvable groups, solution by
radicals, insolvability of the quintic. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Satisfactory
completion of the Graduate Written Examination in Algebra or consent of the
Graduate Committee.
MATH
580 Seminar (1–4)
Built
around topics in advanced mathematics chosen according to the common interests
and needs of the students enrolled. Each seminar will have a subtitle according
to the nature of the content. Total credit limited to 12 units. 1–4 seminars.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
MATH
596 Thesis (3)
Serious
research endeavor devoted to the development, pedagogy or learning of
mathematics. Course to be taken twice for a total of 6 units. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
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1 Each
course in a combined listing of sequentially numbered courses is a prerequisite
to its successor in the same listing.