MATH–-- 1998-99 CatalogMATHEMATICS
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. Miscellaneous course fee may be required- see Class Schedule. 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. Miscellaneous course fee may be required- see Class Schedule. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Two years high school algebra and appropriate score on the ELM examination, or credit in MATH 100.
MATH 112 The Nature of Modern Mathematics (3) GEB B.2.
Contemporary mathematics and the relationship between mathematics and our cultural heritage. Intended to develop an appreciation for the role that mathematics plays in society, both past and present. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on ELM examination, or an ELM exemption, or credit in MATH 104, and 3 years high school math, including 2 years high school algebra, or equivalent.
1 MATH 116, 117 Pre-Calculus Algebra I, II (3) (3) 117: GEB B.2.
Pre-calculus college algebra without trigonometry. Topics in algebra and coordinate geometry. Functions and applications, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and analytic geometry. Additional topics. MATH 116 and MATH 117 are equivalent to MATH 118. Not open to students with credit in MATH 118 or MATH 120. 3 lectures. Prerequisite for MATH 116: Appropriate score on ELM examination, or an ELM exemption, or credit in MATH 104, and 3 years of high school math including 2 years of high school algebra, or equivalent. Prerequisite for MATH 117: MATH 116.
MATH 118 Pre-Calculus Algebra (4) GEB B.2.
Pre-calculus college algebra without trigonometry. Special products and factoring, exponents and radicals, partial fractions. Fractional and quadratic equations, determinants, systems of equations. Graphing, inequalities and absolute value, mathematical induction. Binomial theorem, logarithms, 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, and 3 years high school math including 2 years high school algebra, or equivalent.
MATH 119 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry (3) GEB B.2.
Rectangular and polar coordinates. Trigonometric functions, fundamental identities. Inverse trigonometric functions and relations. Complex numbers. Not open to students with credit in MATH 120. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on ELM examination, or an appropriate ELM exemption, and MATH 117 or MATH 118, or equivalent.
MATH 120 Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry (5) GEB B.2.
An integrated review course in college algebra and trigonometry covering function concepts and symbols, rectangular coordinates, trigonometric functions, linear and quadratic functions, inequalities, analysis of trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and complex numbers. 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: Appropriate score on ELM examination, or an appropriate ELM exemption, and 3 years high school math including 2 years high school algebra, and trigonometry, or equivalent.
MATH 124 Finite Mathematics (3) GEB B.2.
Sets and counting problems. Probability theory including stochastic processes, probability distributions, and Markov Chains. Algebra of vectors and matrices, Gaussian elimination, and the inverse of a square matrix. Applications of matrices. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ELM requirement, and passing score on Mathematics Placement Examination, or MATH 118, or equivalent.
1 MATH 131, 132, 133 Technical Calculus (4) (4) (4) GEB B.2.
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. Miscellaneous course fee may be required in sections with a computer component–see Class Schedule. 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) GEB B.2.
Limits, continuity, differentiation, integration. Techniques of integration, applications to physics, transcendental functions. Infinite sequences and series, vector algebra, curves. Miscellaneous course fee may be required in sections with a computer component–see Class Schedule. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ELM requirement, and passing score on Mathematics Placement Examination, or MATH 118 and MATH 119, or equivalent.
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. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in the associated section of MATH 141, MATH 142, or MATH 143.
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. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
MATH 206 Linear Algebra I (4) GEB B.2.
Matrices, inverses, linear systems, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, vector spaces, linear transformations, applications. Miscellaneous course fee may be required in sections with a computer component–see Class Schedule. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 143 or consent of instructor.
MATH 221 Calculus for Business and Economics (4) GEB B.2.
Polynomial calculus for optimization and marginal analysis, and elementary integration. Not open to students with credit in MATH 142, MATH 132 or equivalent. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ELM requirement, and passing score on Mathematics Placement Examination, or MATH 118, or equivalent.
MATH 241 Calculus IV (4) GEB B.2.
Partial derivatives, multiple integrals, introduction to vector analysis. Miscellaneous course fee may be required in sections with a computer component–see Class Schedule. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 143.
MATH 242 Differential Equations (4) GEB B.2.
Ordinary differential equations: introduction with applications in engineering and science; classification of equations and their analytic solutions; study of interrelationships between differential systems, graphs, and physical problems. Miscellaneous course fee may be
required in sections with a computer component–see Class Schedule. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 241.
MATH 248 Methods of Proof in Mathematics (4) GEB B.2.
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 Microcomputers in Mathematics Education (3)
Examination of existing hardware and software designed for educational uses. 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. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: MATH 118, and CSC 101 or CSC 110 or CSC 113, or consent of instructor.
MATH 304 Vector Analysis (4) GEB B.2.
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. Miscellaneous course fee may be required in sections with a computer component–see Class Schedule. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 241 or consent of instructor.
MATH 306 Linear Algebra II (4) GEB B.2.
Inner product spaces, orthogonality, Fourier series and orthogonal bases, linear transformations and similarity, eigenvalues and diagonalization. Miscellaneous course fee may be required in sections with a computer component–see
Class Schedule. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 206, MATH 242, and MATH 248, or consent of instructor.
MATH 317 Topics in Engineering Mathematics (4) GEB B.2.
Fourier series, Fourier transforms and their properties. Introduction to generalized functions. Introductory probabilistic concepts encountered in data analysis and engineering. Miscellaneous course fee may be required in sections with a computer component–see Class Schedule. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 242.
MATH 318 Advanced Engineering Mathematics (4) GEB B.2.
Power series solutions of differential equations and Bessel functions. Fourier series and transforms; matrices. Miscellaneous course fee may be required in sections with a computer component–see Class Schedule. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 242.
1 MATH 327, 328 Introduction to Modern Mathematics (4) (4) 328: GEB B.2.
Introduction to set theory, logic and proof, number theory, real numbers, geometry and trigonometry, probability and statistics. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ELM requirement, and
passing score on Mathematics Placement Examination, or MATH 118, or equivalent.
MATH 329 Mathematical Applications to Elementary Teaching (3)
Mathematical concept development in elementary school mathematics. Emphasis on activity learning and problem solving. Computer applications. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: MATH 328.
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 equivalent.
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) GEB B.2.
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. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 248 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 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (1-4)
Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units. Pre-requisite: 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 and MATH 304.
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. Miscellaneous course fee may be required in sections with a computer component–see Class Schedule. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 306 or consent of instructor.
MATH 408 Functions of a Complex Variable (4)
Elementary analytic functions and mapping; Cauchy's Integral Theorem; Power series; theory of residues and evaluation of integrals; harmonic functions. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 242.
MATH 409 Complex Analysis (4)
Further development of analytic function theory. Additional topics in calculus of residues, conformal mapping and the Poisson Integral. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 408.
MATH 412 Advanced Calculus 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 or consent of instructor.
1 MATH 413, 414 Advanced Calculus II, III (4) (4)
A continuation of Advanced Calculus 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 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.
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. Miscellaneous course fee may be required in sections with a computer component–see Class Schedule. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 318 or equivalent, or MATH 306 or MATH 317 with 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 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 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 consent of instructor. MATH 335 and MATH 431 are recommended.
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.
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: MATH 206 and MATH 242.
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 Modern 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.
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.
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: Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class
Schedule. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 318 or equivalent, and graduate standing or consent of instructor. MATH 502: MATH 501.
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.
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 for applied Analysis I: MATH 408, MATH 412, MATH 418 and graduate standing, or consent of the instructor. Prerequisite for Applied Analysis II: MATH 520 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.
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 for MATH 530: MATH 481, MATH 306 and graduate standing, or consent of instructor. Prerequisite for MATH 531: MATH 530 and graduate standing, or consent of the 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) (3)
Serious research endeavor devoted to the development, pedagogy or learning of mathematics. 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.