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MGMT 383 - Thinking Strategically: An Introduction to Game Theory
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course will introduce concepts and techniques of game theory that are widely used across all fields of economics and business as well as in social sciences. The course is a blend of formal theories and applications in economics and business. It covers normal form games, extensive form games, repeated games, games of incomplete information, bargaining, auctions, and (if time allows) coalitional games.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 221 , ECON 110 , ECON 205 and Junior standing.
Offered: Not on a Regular Basis
Crosslisted with: ECON 383.
Restricted to: School of Business Majors
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MGMT 385 - Special Topics in Business
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course involves the study of a specialized topic in business. Students may take this course for credit up to two times under different subtitles; it may be used only once to count toward the requirements of any School of Business major or minor.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Restricted to: School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
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MGMT 390 - Strategic Management
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A capstone course for business school majors emphasizing an integrated, total quality approach to organizational objectives, strategies, and policies. Through case studies and other managerial projects, students learn and apply the processes of strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation to best achieve an organization’s goals.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 300 , FNCE 311 , MKTG 331 , and senior standing.
Restricted to: School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
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MGMT 395 - Internship/Seminar
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1-15
A one-semester, work-study experience in an appropriate agency outside the college. In addition to the work experience, students are expected to complete a research paper, give an oral business presentation, and participate in a seminar. Interns work closely with their sponsor(s) on projects approved by the School of Business Internship Director.
Prerequisite(s): 2.75 cumulative GPA, junior or senior standing, 24 approved credits in major program, and permission of Internship Director.
Offered: By individual arrangement
Restricted to: School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
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MGMT 399 - Directed Study
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Offered: By individual arrangement
Restricted to: School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
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MKTG 331 - Marketing
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A study of the principles, concepts, and managerial policies pertaining to the marketing function within organizations. This course will focus upon the total quality management of the marketing function; consumer behavior; market research and information systems; policies pertaining to product and service development, pricing, promotion, physical distribution and sales; and the external marketing environment (e.g., law and ethics, globalization, technological change, and demographic diversity in the marketplace).
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior status.
Restricted to: School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
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MKTG 333 - Marketing Research
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An in-depth study of the fundamentals of marketing research, with emphasis on appropriate methods of survey research. Topics include the role of marketing research in achieving total quality management; principles of research design and exploratory research; survey design and administration; and data analysis techniques.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 331 and ECON 205 and junior or senior status.
Offered: Every spring
Restricted to: School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
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MKTG 334 - Advertising and Promotion Management
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An in-depth study of the fundamentals of promotion management and marketing communications. Topics include the consumer behavioral foundations of marketing communications, sales management and personal selling, advertising, sales promotion, public relations, publicity, and the role of integrated marketing communications in marketing management and total quality management.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 331 and junior or senior status.
Offered: Every fall
Restricted to: School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
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MKTG 337 - Marketing Management
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A capstone course covering managerial issues in marketing, including organization of the marketing function; product management; planning and control systems; and sales force management, including recruitment and selection, training, motivation, and supervision.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 333 or MKTG 334 and junior or senior status.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Restricted to: School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
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MKTG 338 - Internet Marketing
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The Internet has become a key technology for the practice of marketing. To thrive in this new digital age, marketers must rethink their strategies for the 4Ps and adapt them to today’s new environment. This course is designed to help marketing students learn the art of managing a virtual market place and develop product, pricing, placement and promotion strategies relevant to this new model of business. Paraphrasing Philip Kotler’s definition of marketing, Internet Marketing is the process of building and maintaining customer relationships through on-line activities to facilitate the exchange of product and services that satisfy the goals of both customers and sellers. Although the use of digital technology is the key to Internet marketing, this course is not designed to create experts in web page programming languages.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 331 and junior or senior status.
Offered: Every fall
Restricted to: School of Business majors
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MKTG 339 - International Marketing
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Globalization is the single most significant development in marketing in this century. The reality of a global market and global competition is pervasive. In this course, students will examine and discuss the issues associated with developing, organizing and managing marketing strategies across multiple foreign nations. The challenges faced by the organizations in managing across multiple markets simultaneously are far greater than operating at a “national market expansion” level. A countertrend is also emerging, that is, global trade is becoming increasingly regionalized. This course will provide the students with a set of tools for working in international environment and assist in developing business and marketing strategies for multiple foreign markets.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 331 and junior or senior status
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Restricted to: School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
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MKTG 341 - Consumer Behavior
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course provides an in-depth study of consumer buying behavior from a marketing perspective. Consumer behavior is the study of individuals, groups or organizations and the processes they use to select, secure, use and dispose of products, services, experiences, or ideas to satisfy needs and the impacts that these processes have on the consumer and society. All marketing decisions and applications are based on assumptions about buyer behavior. This course will provide the student with buyer behavior concepts and theories and provide opportunities to apply the learnings to marketing strategy development and business problem resolution.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 331
Offered: Every spring
Restricted to: School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
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MKTG 342 - Sales Management
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the Strategic Selling Model, a fact-based solution selling process developed by CDI Education (Determine, Dialogue, Develop and Deliver) that will provide them with the basic fundamentals of effective salesmanship through a combination of class lectures/discussions, situational role playing and guest lectures. Recent research has revealed important changes in how sales professionals must perform in order to be successful in this rapidly changing business environment. This change focuses on knowing the customer’s business, communicating with the customer about short- and long-term needs, and together developing solutions to meet those needs.
Prerequisite(s): MKTG 331
Offered: Every spring
Restricted to: School of Business majors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
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MKTG 395 - Internship/Seminar
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1-15
A one-semester, work-study experience in an appropriate agency outside the college. In addition to the work experience, students are expected to complete a research paper, give an oral business presentation, and participate in a seminar. Interns work closely with their sponsor(s) on projects approved by the School of Business Internship Director.
Prerequisite(s): 2.75 cumulative GPA, 24 approved credits in major program, and permission of Internship Director
Offered: By individual arrangement
Restricted to: School of Business marketing minors. Others may seek permission from the School of Business.
Class Restriction: Junior, Senior
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MATH 101 - Welcome Mathematics Majors
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1
Lecture: 1
Non-Lecture: 0
An introductory course for entering mathematics majors. Through presentations, discussions and problem solving the question “What is Mathematics?” will be examined.
Offered: Every fall
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MATH 104 - R/Mathematical Ideas
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Mathematics
Designed for the liberal arts student, this course investigates the meaning and methods of mathematics. By viewing mathematics as a search for patterns, a way of thinking, and a part of our cultural heritage, it emphasizes the various roles of mathematics. Mathematical ideas from geometry, number theory, and algebra are presented that support the proposition that mathematics is much more than just a collection of techniques for obtaining answers with standard problems.
Offered: Spring, odd years
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MATH 112 - Precalculus
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 4
Lecture: 4
Non-Lecture: 0
This course is designed primarily for the student who needs a foundation in algebra and trigonometry for the study of calculus. The concept of function and graphical representation of functions is stressed. Topics covered: real numbers; algebra of real numbers including equations and inequalities; functions and their graphs including polynomials, rational expressions, logarithmic and exponential, trigonometric; algebra of the trigonometric functions including identities, equations, polar coordinates, complex numbers, systems of equations.
Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics, including intermediate algebra.
Offered: Every semester
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MATH 113 - R/Finite Mathematics for Society
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Mathematics
Topics considered: basic algebra, systems of equations, matrix algebra, linear programming, finite probability. Problem solving and the use of mathematical reasoning in investigating relevant applications from business and the social sciences form an integral part of the course.
Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics including intermediate algebra.
Offered: Spring, even years
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MATH 140 - Mathematical Concepts for Elementary Education I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course is intended for education majors and is designed to provide a mathematical treatment of the fundamental concepts of arithmetic, algebra, and number theory as they relate to the elementary school mathematics curriculum.
Offered: Every semester
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MATH 141 - R/Mathematical Concepts for Elementary Education II
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Mathematics
This course is intended for education majors and is designed to provide a mathematical treatment of the fundamental concepts of probability, statistics, and elementary geometry as they relate to the elementary school mathematics curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 140 .
Offered: Every semester
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MATH 160 - R/Elements of Chance
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Mathematics
This course will help students learn how to think about statistics and probability, how to identify the tools needed to study a particular problem and how to read and critically evaluate quantitative information presented in the media. The course format involves extensive reading and discussion of newspaper and journal articles, computer activities, writing assignments, and student projects. (Those who have completed MATH 242 or MATH 341 or MATH 361 , may not enroll in this class for credit. Those majoring in mathematics may only receive free elective credit for the course.)
Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics including intermediate algebra.
Offered: Every fall
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MATH 213 - R/Applied Calculus
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 4
Lecture: 4
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Mathematics
The student will be introduced to the mathematics of linear systems and to the concepts, methods and applications of calculus. Mathematical questions arising in business and the life and social sciences will be modeled and solved using these tools. Topics to be covered include linear systems of equations, matrix techniques, functions, limits, continuity, differentiation and integration. The approach will be graphical, numerical and analytic.
Prerequisite(s): Precalculus or the equivalent. Not available to students with credit for MATH 221 .
Offered: Every semester
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MATH 221 - R/Calculus I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 4
Lecture: 4
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Mathematics
Topics studied are limits and continuity; derivatives and antiderivatives of the algebraic exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and inverse functions; the definite integral; and the fundamental theorem of the calculus.
Prerequisite(s): Precalculus with trigonometry or the equivalent.
Offered: Every semester
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MATH 222 - Calculus II
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 4
Lecture: 4
Non-Lecture: 0
Topics studied are methods of integration, applications of definite integrals, sequences, improper integrals, and series, parametric equations and polar coordinates.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 221 .
Offered: Every semester
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MATH 223 - Calculus III
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 4
Lecture: 4
Non-Lecture: 0
Vector calculus, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, space analytic geometry, and line integrals.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 222 .
Offered: Every semester
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MATH 228 - Calculus II for Biologists
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 4
Lecture: 4
Non-Lecture: 0
A continuation of first semester calculus, with an emphasis on modeling and applications of mathematics and statistics to the biological sciences. Topics to be covered include exponential and logarithmic functions, differential equations, matrices, systems of differential equations, and an introduction to probability and statistics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 221 .
Offered: Every spring
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MATH 230 - Programming and Mathematical Problem Solving
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course serves as an introductory programming course for mathematics majors. Basic programming techniques for solving problems typically encountered by mathematicians will be developed. The course covers basic procedural techniques such as algorithms, variables, input/output, data types, selection, iteration, functions and graphing. Good programming and commenting practices will be emphasized. The programming language for the course will be a mathematical programming language such as Matlab.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 222
Offered: Every semester
Restricted to: Math majors
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MATH 233 - Linear Algebra I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Study of matrices, matrix operations, and systems of linear equations, with an introduction to vector spaces and linear transformations. Elementary applications of linear algebra are included.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 222 or MATH 228 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Every semester
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MATH 237 - R/Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Mathematics
This course covers the basic tools of mathematics and computer science - logic, proof techniques, set theory, functions, inductive processes, counting techniques - with applications to such areas as formal languages, circuit theory and graph theory. NOTE: This course is not available for credit to students with credit for MATH 239 .
Prerequisite(s): Four years of high school mathematics.
Offered: Every fall
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MATH 239 - Introduction to Mathematical Proof
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The course will provide an introduction to the language of advanced mathematics and to mathematical proof. It will emphasize rigorous argument and the practice of proof in various mathematical contexts. Topics will include logic, set theory, cardinality, methods of proof, and induction. Other mathematical topics chosen at the discretion of the instructor will be included as material through which proving skills will be honed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 222 or by permission of the department.
Offered: Every semester
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MATH 240 - Object Oriented Programming and Mathematical Structures
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course is a continuation of the study of computer programming for mathematics begun in MATH 230 , in particular focusing on the computer representation and manipulation of mathematical structures. Examples include matrices, graphs, trees, etc. The main programming techniques include object oriented programming and recursion.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 230 , MATH 233 , and MATH 239 .
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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MATH 242 - R/Elements of Probability and Statistics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Mathematics
Basic concepts of probability theory and statistical inference. A knowledge of calculus is not required. (Those who have completed MATH 341 or 361 may not enroll in this course for credit, and no student may receive credit for more than one 200-level statistics course, including credit for more than one of the following courses: ECON 205 , GEOG 278 , MATH 242, MATH 262 , PLSC 251 , PSYC 250 , SOCL 211 .)
Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school mathematics including intermediate algebra.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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MATH 262 - R/Applied Statistics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): Mathematics
An introduction to statistics with emphasis on applications. Topics include the description of data with numerical summaries and graphs, the production of data through sampling and experimental design, techniques of making inferences from data such as confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for both categorical and quantitative data. The course includes an introduction to computer analysis of data with a statistical computing package. (Those who have completed MATH 341 or 361 may not enroll in this course for credit, and no student may receive credit for more than one 200-level statistics course, including credit for more than one of the following courses: ECON 205 , GEOG 278 , MATH 242 , MATH 262, PLSC 251 , PSYC 250 , SOCL 211 .)
Offered: Every semester
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MATH 301 - Mathematical Logic
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The goal of the course will be to present the important concepts and theorems of mathematical logic and to explain their significance to mathematics. Specific results will include compactness, completeness and incompleteness theorems, with applications including switching circuits and nonstandard analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 239 .
Offered: Fall, odd years
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MATH 302 - Set Theory
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course will examine the Zermelo- Fraenkel axiom for set theory and discuss the relationship between set theory and classical mathematics. Other topics will be chosen from the following: ordinal and cardinal numbers, the Axiom of Choice, the consistency and independence of the continuum hypothesis, and large cardinals.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 239 .
Offered: Fall, even years
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MATH 303 - Theory of Computational Complexity
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A survey of the mathematical analysis of the time and space resources required to execute algorithms. Starting with the asymptotic analysis of resource needs of specific algorithms, the course builds to a study of lower bounds associated with problems, and culminates in an in-depth study of abstract resource-complexity classes such as P, NP, and PSPACE.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 239 .
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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MATH 304 - Theory of Computability
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course covers the theoretical limits on what algorithms can and cannot compute. Topics include finite automata, regular languages, push-down automata, context-free languages, Turing machines, decidability, the structure of the classes of computable and uncomputable problems, and the relationships between computability and the logical limits of mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 239 .
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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MATH 315 - Combinatorics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
As calculus seeks to develop proficiency in analysis problem solving, the aim of this course is to develop proficiency in basic combinatorial problem solving and reasoning. Topics include: Enumeration, generating functions, sieve formulas, recurrence relations, graph theory, network analysis, trees, search theory, and block designs.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 222 , MATH 233 and (MATH 237 or MATH 239 )
Offered: Fall, even years
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MATH 319 - Theory of Numbers
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An introduction to classical number theory dealing with such topics as divisibility, prime and composite numbers, Diophantine equations, the congruence notation and its applications, quadratic residues.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 222 and MATH 239 .
Offered: Spring, odd years
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MATH 324 - Real Analysis I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A study of the underlying theory of elementary calculus. Topics include the structure and properties of the real numbers, sequences, functions, limits, continuity, the derivative, the Riemann integral, and Taylor’s theorems.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223 and MATH 239 .
Offered: Every semester
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MATH 325 - Real Analysis II
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A continuation of MATH 324 covering Riemann- Stieltjes integration, sequences and series of functions, special functions, and functions of several variables.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 324 .
Offered: Every spring
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MATH 326 - Differential Equations
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A study of the methods of solving ordinary differential equations, and some of the applications of these equations in the physical sciences and geometry.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223 .
Corequisite(s): MATH 233 or PHYS 228 .
Offered: Every semester
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MATH 328 - Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A continuation of MATH 326 covering the existence theory of systems of ordinary differential equations, phase plane analysis, stability theory, and boundary value problems. An introduction to chaos theory, Lyapunov’s Theorem, and Green’s functions may be included if time permits.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 233 and MATH 326 .
Offered: Fall, odd years
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MATH 330 - Abstract Algebra
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A study of the basic properties of groups, rings, and integral domains, including the fundamental theorem of group homomorphisms. The concepts basic to the development of algebraic systems are studied initially.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 222 , MATH 233 , and MATH 239 .
Offered: Every semester
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MATH 332 - Linear Programming and Operations Research
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The course introduces the student to the techniques for the formulation and solution of linear programming problems and their corresponding dual problems. It is intended to be a broad overview of deterministic linear programming and operations research. Topics to be covered include the Simplex Method, the Dual Simplex Method, Sensitivity Analysis, Network Optimization Methods, (Deterministic) Dynamic Programming, Game Theory and Branch and Bound Methods for Integer Programming. Additional Topics may be selected from the Cutting Plane Methods for Integer Programming, the Transportation Problem, the Assignment Problem, Graphs and Networks, the Network Simplex Method, the Ellipsoid Algorithm and the Critical Path Method when time permits.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 222 , MATH 233 , one of MATH 237 or MATH 239 , and MATH 230 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Spring, even years
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MATH 333 - Linear Algebra II
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An advanced look at vector spaces and linear transformations, with emphasis on the analysis of the eigenvalues of a linear transformation and on the concept of orthogonality. Applications, such as the solutions of linear systems of ordinary differential equations, are included.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 222 , MATH 233 , and MATH 239 .
Offered: Every fall
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MATH 335 - Foundations of Geometry
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course presents an investigation of the axiomatic foundations for several approaches to the study of modern geometry. Euclidean geometry, geometric transformations, and non-Euclidean geometries will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 222 and MATH 239 .
Offered: Every spring
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MATH 338 - Topology
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A detailed examination of topological spaces and mappings. The properties of compactness, connectedness, and separation are studied. Further topics from general, geometric, or algebraic topology will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223 and MATH 239 .
Offered: Fall, even years
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MATH 340 - Modeling Biological Systems
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 2
Non-Lecture: 2
Computer and mathematical models are increasingly important tools used to understand complex biological systems. Under the guidance of biology and mathematics professors, students will work both individually and in groups to develop, analyze and present models of various biological systems ranging from disease models and diffusion processes to ecosystem dynamics. The course involves two hours of lectures and a two hour computer-based laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 222 or MATH 228 ) and (BIOL 203 or BIOL 222 or MATH 223 )
Offered: Every Spring Semester
Crosslisted with: BIOL 340
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MATH 341 - Probability and Applied Statistics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Topics include probability definitions and theorems; discrete and continuous random variables including the binomial, geometric, Poisson, and normal random variables; and the applications of statistical topics such as sampling distributions, estimation, confidence intervals, and tests of hypothesis. Both the theory and applications of probability will be included with applications of statistics. A student may not receive major credit for both MATH 341 and MATH 360. MATH 341 does NOT serve as a prerequisite for MATH 361.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Every spring
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MATH 342 - Statistical and Machine Learning
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course serves as an advanced statistical and algorithmic modeling course. The course includes the processes of model building using two disciplines, statistical learning and machine learning. Emphasis is placed on mathematics and algorithms. The topics include linear and non-linear regression methods, supervised and unsupervised learning methods including industry-standard methods, model improvement and ensemble methods, and handling large data issues. Students will gain mathematical foundations and data science skills with state-of-the-art programming languages such as R and Python, will learn to build high performance predictive models involving real-world data, and will produce a written data analysis report with an oral presentation.
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 230 or MATH 240 or INTD 121 or any 100- or 200- level programming course) and MATH 233 or permission of instructor
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 360 or MATH 341
Offered: Not offered on a regular basis
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MATH 343 - Advanced Applied Statistics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course serves as an advanced applied statistics course. The course will enhance students’ statistical modeling knowledge and skills in multivariate and advanced settings with possibly interdisciplinary applications. Topics include a review of multiple linear regression and multi-sample analysis, a review of random variables, vector and matrix algebra, the theory of multivariate statistics, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, classification and clustering methods, multivariate data analysis techniques, model building and improvement methods, and individually chosen cutting-edge statistical models. Methodologies and applications are studied with real-word data along with state-of-the-art statistical software packages such as R and SAS/SPSS.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 233 and (MATH 341 or MATH 361 ) or permission of instructor.
Offered: Not offered on a regular basis
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MATH 345 - Numerical Analysis I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course provides an introduction to numerical methods and the analysis of these methods. Topics include floating point arithmetic, error analysis, solution of non-linear equations, interpolation and approximation, numerical differentiation and integration, and the solution of linear systems.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 222 , MATH 230 , MATH 233 , MATH 239 or permission of the instructor
Offered: Every fall
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MATH 346 - Numerical Analysis II
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course provides an investigation of advanced topics in numerical analysis. Topics include the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, boundary value problems, curve fitting, and eigenvalue analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 345 .
Offered: Spring, even years
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MATH 348 - Oral Presentation and Research Seminar
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 2
In this course, the student will research a mathematical topic and prepare for an oral presentation based on that research. The student will learn about research resources such as journals and electronic databases. Students will learn mathematical writing conventions and presentation techniques. Students will prepare a talk to be presented in a public forum.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 239 and permission of the instructor.
Corequisite(s): Student must be a mathematics major who is simultaneously enrolled in a 300 level mathematics course.
Offered: Every spring
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MATH 350 - Vector Analysis
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The course develops and expands upon certain topics in multivariate calculus. This includes the algebra and geometry of vectors, real and vector functions of one and several variables, curves, scalar and vector fields, vector differential and integral calculus, applications to geometry.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223 .
Offered: Spring, odd years
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MATH 360 - Probability
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Topics include probability definitions and theorems; discrete and continuous random variables including the binomial, hypergeometric, Poisson and normal random variables. Both the theory and applications of probability will be included. A student may not receive credit for both MATH 341 and MATH 360.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Every semester
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MATH 361 - Statistics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
Sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, and tests of hypothesis. Topics also include: regression and correlation, the analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 360 or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Every spring
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MATH 363 - Regression and Time Series
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This advanced course in statistics focuses on two topics crucial to the study of actuarial science. Topics in Regression include simple and multiple regression (including testing, estimation, and confidence procedures), modeling, variable screening, residual analysis, and special topics in regression modeling. Topics in Time Series include linear time series models, autoregressive, moving average and ARIMA models, estimation, data analysis and forecasting with time series models, forecast errors, and confidence intervals. Case studies and analysis of real data will be included.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 361 or ECON 307 , or permission of the instructor.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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MATH 366 - Mathematical Foundations of Actuarial Science
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 2
Non-Lecture: 2
The purpose of this course is to develop knowledge of the fundamental tools of probability that are useful for quantitatively assessing risk. The application of these tools to problems encountered in actuarial science is emphasized. A thorough command of the supporting calculus is assumed. Additionally, a very basic knowledge of insurance and risk management is assumed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 360 and permission of the instructor.
Offered: Every semester
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MATH 371 - Introduction to Complex Analysis
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A study of complex numbers, complex differentiation and integration, mappings, power series, residues, and harmonic functions, with particular emphasis on those topics which are useful in applied mathematics. Optional topics: conformal mappings and analytic continuation.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223 and MATH 239 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Every fall
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MATH 372 - Partial Differential Equations
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An introduction to those equations which play a central role in many problems in applied math and in physical and engineering sciences. Topics include first-order equations, the most useful second-order equations (e.g. the Laplace, wave and diffusion equations), and some methods for solving such equations, including numerical techniques. Modeling for the motion of a vibrating string and conduction of heat in a solid body are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 326 .
Offered: Spring, even years
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MATH 376 - Financial Mathematics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 2
Non-Lecture: 2
The goal of this course is to provide the student interested in Actuarial Science, an understanding of the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics, and how those concepts are applied in calculating present and accumulated values for various streams of cash flows as a basis for future use in: reserving, valuation, pricing, asset/ liability management, investment income, capital budgeting, and valuing contingent cash flows. The students will also be given an introduction to financial instruments, including derivatives, and the concept of no-arbitrage as it relates to financial mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223 , MATH 360 , and permission of instructor.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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MATH 380 - Topics in Mathematics: (subtitle)
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An exploration of an advanced topic that extends the breadth and/or depth of the undergraduate mathematical experience.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of five courses toward the major in Mathematics and permission of instructor.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit with different subtitles
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MATH 381 - Topics in Algebra: (subtitle)
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An exploration of an advanced algebraic topic that extends the breadth and/or depth of the undergraduate mathematical experience.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 330 or permission of instructor.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit with different subtitles
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MATH 382 - Introduction to Wavelets and Their Applications
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course is an introduction to the basics of digital images, Fourier analysis, wavelets, and computing in an applications first approach. Digitized photographs (or sound files) are stored as very large matrices and manipulated initially using basic linear algebra. Basic programming in Matlab, Maple, or Mathematica will be introduced as a means of performing the manipulations and as a discovery tool. Wavelet transforms are used to aid in compressing or enhancing digital photographs, de-noising sound files, and compression using the JPEG2000 standard. Each student in the course will work on a final project that will involve coding, writing up the results in a paper, and presenting the results at the end of the semester.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 222 , MATH 233 , MATH 239 , and MATH 230 , or permission of instructor.
Offered: Spring, odd years
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MATH 383 - Biomathematics Seminar
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1
Lecture: 1
Non-Lecture: 0
A discussion course dealing with selected areas of biomathematics based on current literature and/or guest speakers.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
Offered: Spring, even years
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
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MATH 384 - Computational Graphics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An introduction to the mathematical and computational modeling of the visible world. Topics include vector representations of three-dimensional geometry; parametric and implicit forms of lines and surfaces; affine transformations; projections from three dimensions to two; rendering equations that model reflection, transmission, and absorption of light. Realistic models of real or imagined scenes will be created using these techniques, and drawn using a computer programming language.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223 , MATH 230 , and MATH 233 .
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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MATH 390 - History of Mathematics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The history of mathematics is traced from antiquity to the achievements of twentieth century mathematicians. Applications to secondary and elementary school teaching are included.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 222 .
Offered: Every spring
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MATH 393 - Honors Thesis in Mathematics
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 6
Independent research, directed by a member of the Department of Mathematics. Results of the research are to be reported in (l) a written thesis and (2) an oral presentation in a Mathematics Department Colloquium or other approved forum. To be eligible a student must have a 3.70 cumulative grade point average in the major and a 3.00 overall. The Department can make special exceptions.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is by invitation of the Department.
Offered: By individual arrangement
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MATH 398 - Directed Research: (subtitle)
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1-3
A course of study in which a student works individually on a project under the supervision of a faculty member. A MATH 398 project will emphasize research on a topic that is outside the purview of the curriculum as contained in regular course offerings. Additionally, students must go beyond the textbook, to engage in reading, inquiry and discovery that reflects creative mathematical research. All such projects must be approved by the chair as suitable for MATH 398.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Offered: By individual arrangement
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MATH 399 - Directed Study.
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1-3
A course of study in which students work individually under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Offered: By individual arrangement
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MUSC 100 - F/Understanding Music: (subtitle)
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): The Arts
The general subtitles offered under the heading “Understanding Music” will share a common aim of developing perceptive listening and basic analytical skills through exposure to a specific body of music literature, delineated either by style (e.g., jazz or rock) or topic (e.g., The Romantic Spirit, Film Music or a survey of Musical Styles). Each course will begin with an introduction to the musical elements, branching out to consider how these elements function with the specific musical repertory. It will be equally important to consider the role the music, in turn, plays within the ideological, cultural, and political contexts of its time. Attendance at musical performances will be required.
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MUSC 105 - F/Popular Music in America
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): The Arts
An examination of the significant trends and the major figures of American popular music from the eighteenth century to the present. The course will cover vocal and instrumental traditions from the British legacy of the eighteenth century, through the home, stage, and ballroom music of the nineteenth century, to the rise of Tin Pan Alley and Rock and Roll in the twentieth century. Emphasis will be placed not only on the composers, performers, and the music itself, but also on the social and cultural forces as they have related to America’s popular traditions.
Offered: Every spring
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MUSC 110 - F/Basic Musicianship
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): The Arts
An introduction to reading and writing musical notation, identifying elementary musical patterns by ear, and performing basic rhythms, melodies and chords through singing and piano playing. This course is not available to students who previously have received credit for MUSC 210.
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MUSC 120 - F/Introduction to Music History
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): The Arts
An introduction to the history of music from its beginnings in Western culture to the present. Designed for the non-music major with little musical background, the course provides an overview of major composers, trends, and types of music in relationship to the political, economic, and cultural conditions of various historical periods. This course is not available to students who previously have received credit for MUSC 226 and/or MUSC 227 . (Attendance at musical performances will be required.)
Offered: Every fall
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MUSC 123 - F/M/Music of the World’s Peoples
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): The Arts, Other World Civilizations
An introduction to the great diversity of music throughout the world. The course will examine the historical backgrounds, social functions, and general technical characteristics of music and musical instruments in Africa, native America, Asia, and Europe. Class members will have opportunities to participate actively in musical traditions being studied. (Attendance at representative musical performances will be required.)
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MUSC 139 - Piano A
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 2
A beginning course in class piano aimed at building a strong foundation of keyboard skills for the purposes of melody harmonization, improvisation, transposition, and sightreading. This course will also reinforce music theoretical concepts presented in Music A, as well as address standard keyboard repertoire and technical exercises that are appropriate for each student’s level of study.
Prerequisite(s): Fluency in reading notes in at least one clef and standard music rhythms, and Permission of Instructor.
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MUSC 140 - Piano B
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 2
A continuation of MUSC 139 , instruction in piano designed for students in their second semester of study.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 139 and permission of the instructor.
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MUSC 141 - Voice for the General Student
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 3
Instruction in voice designed for students who have had little or no previous voice training.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the instructor.
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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MUSC 142 - Woodwinds for the General Student
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 3
Instruction in flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, or bassoon intended for the student with a level of technical competence sufficient for admission to a MUSC 165 - Instrumental Organizations .
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in a MUSC 165 - Instrumental Organizations .
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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MUSC 143 - Brass for the General Student
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 3
Instruction in trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, or tuba intended for the student with a level of technical competence sufficient for admission to a MUSC 165 - Instrumental Organizations .
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in a MUSC 165 - Instrumental Organizations .
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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MUSC 144 - Strings for the General Student
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 3
Instruction in violin, viola, cello, or double-bass intended for the student with a level of technical competence sufficient for admission to a MUSC 165 - Instrumental Organizations .
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in a MUSC 165 - Instrumental Organizations .
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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MUSC 145 - Percussion for the General Student
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 3
Instruction in the various percussion instruments intended for the student with a level of technical competence sufficient for admission to a MUSC 165 - Instrumental Organizations .
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in a MUSC 165 - Instrumental Organizations .
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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MUSC 150 - Piano for the Performance Option
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 2
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 6
Instruction in piano designed for those admitted to the Performance Option-Piano.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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MUSC 151 - Voice for the Performance Option
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 2
Lecture: 1
Non-Lecture: 2
Instruction in voice designed for those admitted to the Performance Option-Voice.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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MUSC 152 - Woodwinds for the Performance Option
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 2
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 6
Instruction in selected woodwind instruments designed for those admitted to the Performance Option-Woodwind.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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MUSC 153 - Brass for the Performance Option
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 2
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 6
Instruction in selected brass instruments designed for those admitted to the Performance Option-Brass.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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MUSC 154 - Strings for the Performance Option
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 2
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 6
Instruction in selected string instruments designed for those admitted to the Performance Option-String.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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MUSC 155 - Percussion for the Performance Option
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 2
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 6
Instruction in selected percussion instruments designed for those admitted to the Performance Option-Percussion.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit
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MUSC 160 - Choral Organizations
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 3
Each of the choruses provides the student with the opportunity to perform a broad variety of musical literature appropriate for that particular ensemble. Special emphasis is placed on the development of good choral technique and vocal production, musical sensitivity, and excellence in performance. The regular rehearsal schedule of each ensemble, which is printed in the Master Schedule of classes for any given semester, is supplemented by required attendance at extra rehearsals and performances on and off campus listed in the calendar accompanying the syllabus for any given semester. Choruses, offered when demand is sufficient, include Chamber Singers, Spectrum, Men’s Chorus, and Festival Chorus. Admission is by permission of instructor following audition (audition times for any given ensemble are given in the Master Schedule of classes); special registration procedures are handled by the department.
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MUSC 165 - Instrumental Organizations
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 3
The instrumental organizations emphasize the development of musicianship and an expanding knowledge of musical literature. Each organization meets for an average of three hours’ rehearsal every week. Opportunities are provided for all groups to perform on and off campus throughout the year. Instrumental groups, offered when demand is sufficient, include Symphony, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, String Band, and Wind Ensemble. Admission is by permission of instructor following audition (audition times for any given ensemble are given in the Master Schedule of classes); special registration procedures are handled by the department. (A maximum of eight credits of MUSC 160 and MUSC 165 combined, may be applied to a degree.)
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit
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MUSC 175 - American Folk Guitar I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 1
Lecture: 0
Non-Lecture: 3
An intensive semester designed to provide the student with traditional techniques of accompanying folk songs on the six-string guitar. Instruction is adapted to beginners, and no previous experience is necessary.
Graded: S/U
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MUSC 182 - Musicianship I for Musical Theatre
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course is designed for musical theatre students to develop written musicianship and practical sight-singing/ear training skills, and a heightened musical awareness of self and others. The course will focus on parameters of rhythm-to develop a strong sense of pulse, rhythmic underpinning, clear subdivisions-and pitch-to develop inner hearing and pitch memory-and to maintain a certain relaxed focus in all written and performed solo and ensemble work.
Offered: Every Fall Semester
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MUSC 183 - Musicianship II for Musical Theatre
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course is designed for musical theatre students to develop written musicianship and practical sight-singing/ear training skills, and a heightened musical awareness of self and others. The course will focus on parameters of rhythm-to develop a strong sense of pulse, rhythmic underpinning, clear subdivisions-and pitch-to develop inner hearing and pitch memory-and to maintain a certain relaxed focus in all written and performed solo and ensemble work.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 182
Offered: Every Spring Semester
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MUSC 189 - Elements and Musicianship I
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
An introduction to musical rudiments through practical musicianship. Rudiments including scales, keys, chord construction, meter and rhythm, and cadential patterns are addressed through exercises in solfège, aural skills, keyboard accompaniment, and basic music writing. Prospective music majors should take MUSC 139 in the same semester as MUSC 189.
Prerequisite(s): An ability to read music fluently.
Offered: Every fall
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MUSC 190 - Elements and Musicianship II
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
A continuation of MUSC 189 , a practical introduction to the study of the elements of diatonic harmony. Topics including cadences, sequences, and modulation are addressed through exercises in solfège, aural skills, keyboard accompaniment, and basic music writing. Prospective music majors should take MUSC 140 in the same semester as MUSC 190.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 189
Offered: Every spring
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MUSC 213 - Musicianship Practicum
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 2
Lecture: 1
Non-Lecture: 2
A practical study of musicianship emphasizing keyboard harmony, figured bass, composition, improvisation, and intermediate solfège and aural skills. Prospective music majors should take MUSC 213 in the same semester as MUSC 236 .
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 210; 2 semesters of MUSC 140 and MUSC 190 .
Offered: Every fall
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MUSC 222 - F/Stage Musicals
2019-2020 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
General Education Area(s): The Arts
An examination of basic principles of dramatic construction that more or less determine ways in which stories may be presented through various mixtures of narrative prose, lyric poetry, music, dance, and scenery. Aristotle’s principles of tragic drama form the foundation of that examination for purposes of artistic analysis and criticism. Examples of stage musicals that exhibit a variety of formal origins and presentational styles will be drawn from the repertory available in video format. Attendance at representative performances will be required.
Offered: Every spring
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