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  • MLS 464 - Medical Cytology

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 4.00
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MLSC Seniors; MLS 352.
    Benign and malignant cytology of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts will be correlated with anatomy and physiology. Benign, a-typical, and malignant exfoliative cells from the urinary tracts, serous effusion, cerebrospinal fluid and breast secretions will be studied.
    Graded
  
  • MLS 465 - Cytotechnology Seminar

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 3.00
    Seminar / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MLSC Seniors; MLS 352.
    Presentation, discussion and interpretation of benign, suspicious, and hormonal conditions. The cytological diagnostic criteria of malignant tumors from various body sites and their histopathological correlation will be studied.
    Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
  
  • MLS 466 - Applied Cytotechnology

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 3.00
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MLSC Seniors; MLS 352.
    The microscopic evaluation and screening of cytological smears from various body sites. Effects of radiation and of chemotherapy; diagnosis of suspicious and hormonal conditions; cytological observations in pregnancy. Cell research techniques. Epidemiology and current concepts related to cytotechnology.
    Graded
  
  • MLS 467 - Cytology Practicum I

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 8.00
    Practicum
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MLSC Seniors; MLS 352.
    The microscopic evaluation and screening of benign cytological smears and smears from cervical dysplasia; carcinoma-in-situ, and invasive malignant tumors of the female genital tract.
    Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
  
  • MLS 468 - Cytology Practicum II

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 8.00
    Practicum
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MLSC Seniors; MLS 352.
    The microscopic evaluation and screening of cytological smears from the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract and from body fluids. Continuing evaluation of cytological smears from the gynecological tract.
    Graded
  
  • MLS 471 - Intro to Biotechnology

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: for Medical Laboratory Science-Biotechnology Seniors only or permission of Department
    Basic concepts of biotechnology gene theory, application, and bioinformatics. A survey of genetic mechanisms of inheritance and disease and the use of bioinformatics as a research tool are included.
    Graded
  
  • MLS 472 - Topics in Biotechnology

    Credits 4
    Lecture / 4 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MLSB Seniors; MLS 401, MLS 428, MLS 431, MLS 443
    Integrated study of selected topics in biotechnology. Evolving concepts in biotechnology are investigated and presented. Written and oral presentations are required.
    Graded
  
  • MLS 473 - Biotechnology Pract I

    Credits variable; 2.00 to 5.00
    Practicum / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MLSB Seniors; MLS 401, MLS 428, MLS 431, MLS 443
    Principle and procedures in various aspects of biotechnology to include proteomics and bioinformatics. Laboratory and administrative issues appropriate to the practicum site are included.
    Graded
  
  • MLS 474 - Biotechnology Pract II

    Credits variable; 2.00 to 5.00
    Practicum / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MLSB Seniors; MLS 401, MLS 428, MLS 431, MLS 443
    Continuation of MLS 473.
    Graded
  
  • MLS 495 - Independent Study

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 4.00
    Independent Study
    The student selects a topic for in-depth study. Readings and reports are supervised by a member of the faculty.
    Graded
  
  • MLS 496 - Directed Study

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 4.00
    Independent Study
    Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 101 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Corequisite or Prerequisite MTH 151 or 153
    Introduce students in freshmen year to the fundamental concepts of Mechanical Engineering, through design, product tear down, problem solving and seminars.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 196 - Directed Study

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
    Independent Study
    Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 220 - Engineering Thermodynamics I

    Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science in Engaged Community
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Pre-reqs: CHM 153 or CHM 151, and MTH 152 or MTH 154
    The fundamental concepts and basic principles of classical thermodynamics. The Zeroth, First and Second laws of thermodynamics are formulated with recourse to empirical observations and then expressed in precise mathematical language. These laws are applied to a wide range of engineering problems. The properties of pure substances are described using equations of state and surfaces of state. Reversible processes in gases are analyzed by means of the First and Second laws. A representative sampling of engineering applications is discussed and analyzed.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 231 - Material Science

    Credits 4
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 151 or 153
    The relation between the atomic or micro structure of engineering materials and their properties. Structures of metals, ceramics, polymers and composites are introduced. Experiments on equilibrium diagrams, metallographic structures, property changes of metals are included.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 252 - Mechanics of Materials

    Credits 4
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prereq: EGR 241
    Material behavior and the concepts of equilibrium and compatibility of deformation. Torsion of bars is discussed with application of problems of shaft design. Stress in beams of simple and composite shapes is considered as well as shear in beams and combined twisting and bending. Deflection of beams, shafts and structures are discussed using several calculation procedures. Stress and strain are considered in 3-dimensions with attention to principal directions. Buckling is considered and some attention is paid to plastic action in the various course topics. Both experimental and numerical laboratories will be conducted on various topics covered in the course.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 280 - Honors Enrichment

    Credits 1
    Other / 1 hours per week
    Honors enrichment course supplementing a required sophomore level course in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. This course is open to honors students who are enrolled in the affiliated required course in the mechanical engineering curriculum. The course provides coverage of more advanced topics and more in-depth analysis of concepts than are covered in the basic class. The course may include lecture and laboratory components at the instructor’s discretion.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 296 - Directed Study

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
    Independent Study
    Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 311 - Heat Transfer

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MNE 332 and EGR 301: MNE Major Only
    Principles of heat conduction, forced and free convection and thermal radiation, and their application to various engineering problems. Mass transfer and its analogy to heat transfer phenomena are sketched. Special problems, such as boiling and condensation, heat transfer in high speed flow, and fire propagation are introduced. Mathematical analysis motivated by physical reasoning is emphasized.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 332 - Fluid Mechanics

    Credits 4
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MNE 220, MTH 211 or MTH 213; MNE Major Only
    Basic conservation equations in integral and differential forms. Eulerian and Lagrangian description of mass, momentum, and energy. Elements of potential flow. Analysis is primarily limited to inviscid and viscous incompressible fluids with applications to external and internal flows. Discussion of similarity and scaling. Both experimental and CFD laboratories and CFD project are integrated with the course.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 345 - Design for Manufacturing

    Credits 4
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MNE 231; MNE Major Only
    Discussion and comparison of manufacturing processes for economy of production; and modifications to proposed designs to suit existing equipment. Material selection to suit production and service requirements is covered along with economics of automation and inventory control. Basic principles of the statistics and probability theory as applied to quality control of manufacturing process are discussed. Machining operations using conventional and modern machine tools are covered in addition to other manufacturing demonstrations.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 380 - Honors Enrichment

    Credits 1
    Other / 1 hours per week
    Honors enrichment course supplementing a required junior level course in the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. This course is open to honors students who are enrolled in the affiliated required course in the mechanical engineering curriculum. The course provides coverage of more advanced topics and more in-depth analysis of concepts than are covered in the basic class. The course may include lecture and laboratory components at the instructor’s discretion.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 381 - Design of Machine Elements

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MNE 252 or CEN 202; MNE Major Only
    Comprehensive survey of the analytical design methods that are valuable to mechanical engineers. Some of the areas covered are: stress analysis, fatigue, design of gears and shifts, and selection of standardized elements. The objective of the course is to enable the student to handle design problems with confidence and assurance.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 391 - Systems Design and Control

    Credits 4
    Lecture / 5 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: EGR 242, 301 & ECE 211 Prerequisite or Co-requisite
    Design of mechanical systems. The complete design process is carried out from the conceptual stage through consideration of alternative designs to final creation of the device. Emphasis is placed on functional modeling, programmable logic controller, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, sensors and motors.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 396 - Directed Study

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
    Independent Study
    Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 400 - Engineering Internship

    Credits variable; 3.00 to 6.00
    Practicum
    Requirements: Prerequisite: Senior Standing
    Experiential learning in conjunction with an industrial or governmental agency project under the joint supervision of an outside sponsor and a faculty advisor. To be eligible, a student should have completed the junior-year courses. A detailed project proposal must be prepared by the student for departmental approval prior to the start of the project. Typically, three credits will be assigned. Based upon the determination of the advisor and sponsor, the learning component shall be at least 100 hours out of the total work hours. Up to six credits may be assigned for exceptional projects that extend over two semesters. MNE 400 may be used to satisfy one 3-credit technical elective course.
    Mandatory Pass/Fail & Excl Crd
  
  • MNE 421 - Thermal Systems Design

    Credits 4
    Lecture
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MNE 311 & {MNE 252 or CEN 202}: MNE Major Only
    Mechanical Engineering applications of Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, and Heat Transfer. The design and operation of thermal engineering systems and components, including heat exchangers, thermal engines and refrigeration systems are considered from the combined mechanics of materials, heat transfer, fluid dynamic and thermodynamic point of view. Design optimization of components to minimize energy destruction/entropy generation are studied along with economic considerations. The course includes a thermal design project.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 422 - Energy Conversion

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MNE 332
    An introduction to various energy resources, followed by a description of the use of chemical potential energy, nuclear energy and solar energy, the analysis and design criteria for various energy conversion devices, such as generators, transformers, motors, power distribution systems, solar cells, and so on. Understanding of working principles and essential design conditions is emphasized.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 427 - Fuel Cells

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prereq: MNE 220
    Fundamental engineering principles of fuel cells. Thermodynamics, Reaction Kinetics, Charge and Mass Transport associated with fuel cells will be developed. Characteristics performance evaluation of fuel cells will be discussed. This will be followed by analysis of various types of fuel cells.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 433 - Turbomachinery

    Credits 3
    Lecture
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MNE 332 with B or better
    The principles of compressible & incompressible flows in turbomachines through the fundamentals of fluid mechanics & thermodynamics. Students learn how to design radial pumps, hydraulic turbines, radial and axial compressors & turbines. The emphasis is on performance estimation, machine selection, & preliminary design. The analytical approach is grounded in dimensional analysis, similarity & scaling laws. Usage of Mathcad is extensive.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 434 - Wind Power

    Credits 3
    Lecture
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MNE 332 & ECE 211
    The principles of horizontal and vertical axes turbines. Students learn how to model and design rotors using the concepts of lift and drag coefficients for optimal turbine performance. The course culminates with a survey of various wind turbine systems based on the type of generators employed with gearboxes or direct drives. Usage of Matlab is moderate.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 435 - Ocean Wave Energy Conversion

    Credits 3
    Lecture
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MNE 332 and EGR 301
    Ocean Wave Energy Conversion
    Graded
  
  • MNE 436 - Marine Hydrodynamics & Propulsion

    Credits 3
    Lecture
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MNE 332
    Instruction, demonstration, and exercises in the fundamentals of marine hydrodynamics. Topics include: elements of ship resistance, including displacement & high speed forms, ship propulsion, and the use of models to estimate full scale resistance. The curriculum emphasizes application of these principles through classroom examples, homework content, problem-solving sessions, and computer-based projects.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 441 - Mechanical Vibrations

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: EGR 242, 301; MNE Major Only
    Discussion of generalized coordinates and the Lagrangian method of determining a system’s equations of motion. Normal modes and normal coordinates are introduced and the method of matrix iteration is used to find natural frequencies and modes. Free vibration of continuous systems is considered and techniques for finding natural frequencies are developed. Forced and transient responses of one degree of freedom systems are treated extensively, and forced response of multi-degree of freedom systems is discussed. Electrical analogies, use of the analog computer, and modeling of actual physical systems are discussed.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 452 - Mechanics of Material II

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    After reviewing the development of the flexure formula, the stress equation is derived for unsymmetrical bending. Curved beams loaded in the plane of curvature are analyzed as are beams with combined axial and lateral loadings. The general equation for beams on elastic foundations and its applications are studied. Stresses and deflections due to dynamic loads are examined. The basic equations of elasticity are developed and two-dimensional problems analyzed using Airy’s stress function. Solutions are compared to strength of materials results. Energy methods are discussed. The Lagrange plate equation is derived and plates fabricated from modern composite materials are discussed.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 457 - Vibration and Sound

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Fundamentals of acoustics including vibration and wave propagation in solid and fluid media. Topics include: vibration and wave propagation in one-dimensional, and three-dimensional media including lumped parameter systems, string, bars, membranes, thin plates and fluids; mechanical and electrical equivalent circuit models, linearized wave equation and solutions, reflection, transmission, refraction and attenuation phenomena in fluids, production and reception of sound, basic properties of transducers and arrays.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 466 - Control Systems Design

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Introduction to sensors used widely in control systems. Analog as well as digital control of machines and processes are discussed along with modeling of control system elements and linearization method and its applicability. Both frequency and time domain control design techniques are discussed. Algorithms for computer control and the effect of sampling on stability are developed. Applications of analog control devices and microprocessors are included.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 476 - Manufact Quality Control

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: EGR 301
    Principles and procedures necessary to control processes and quality of manufactured products. Topics include: product quality, quality assurance, destructive and non-destructive tests, statistical methods in quality control, acceptance sampling, rectifying inspection, sensors, automated inspection, control charts, total quality control, quality circle, quality philosophy of Deming, Taguchi, and others.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 481 - Comptr Aided Manufactrng

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Pre-req: MNE 345
    Scope, principles and various applications of computer-aided manufacturing. This involves the use of computers in monitoring and controlling of machine tools and manufacturing systems. The concepts of NC, CNC, DNC, computer-assisted part programming, group technology, computer-aided process planning, FMS and FMC will be discussed.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 482 - Robotics

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 4 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: Senior Standing
    Introduction to the various aspects of the mechanics of robotics, its classifications and terminologies involved. Direct and inverse kinematics of a robot manipulator are treated in detail with the application of homogeneous and Denavit-Hartenberg transformation techniques. Dynamics, control and programming of a robot manipulator are discussed with associated laboratory work.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 485 - Finite Element Method

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: EGR 301 & MNE 252 or CEN 202
    Principles of the finite element method for solid mechanics. In addition, some fluid and heat flow problems will be covered. Topics include the direct method; energy methods; variational principles; interpolation functions; and the modeling of truss, beam, plate, and shell structures. This course is half theory and half computer modeling.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 488 - Operations Research

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: EGR 301
    Concepts and principles associated with operations research techniques for engineers, which are powerful tools for product design, production planning and control. Introduction to linear programming, formulation of linear programming, the Simplex Method, transportation model and its variants, network models, inventory models, forecasting models, Markovian decision process, and classical optimization theory. Students work in a team on a design project related to these topics.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 490 - Special Topics

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Visiting professors or members of the faculty present current topics of interest in their areas of expertise.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 495 - Independent Study

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
    Independent Study
    A student works under the direction of a faculty member to pursue a specific line of study in an area of interest to the student. The work may deal with subject matter not normally available in the curriculum, or may involve a design project. Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 496 - Directed Study

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
    Independent Study
    Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 497 - Mechanical Engineering Design Project I

    Credits 2
    Lecture / 2 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MNE 391
    Professional and management activities of project engineering, first of a two course sequence. Topics covered include engineering ethics, selection of senior design project, and initial product design leading to a written and oral presentation of project proposal. Project will be completed in MNE 498, but work done in this course is evaluated and a course grade is given.
    Graded
  
  • MNE 498 - Mechanical Engineering Design Project II

    Credits 2Satisfies University Studies requirement: Capstone Study Learning through Engagement
    Lecture / 2 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MNE 497 & 345 MNE Majors Only
    Application of knowledge gained in various courses to the synthesis, analysis, and design of a system in a particular field of interest selected by student. This is the second of a two-course sequence. Design project proposed in MNE 497 will be completed, and a final report and oral presentation will be made before a panel of judges.
    Graded
  
  • MTE 201 - Number & Operations for Prospective Elementary Teachers

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
    Focus on developing the skills and understandings of numbers and operations necessary to enter a teacher preparation program for elementary education. The course includes number and operation concepts such as sets; properties of the real number system; place value; and principles and operations related to integers, fractions, decimals, and percents. This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in elementary school mathematics teaching who want to improve their mathematical content knowledge in preparation for State required tests.
    Graded
  
  • MTE 202 - Geometry & Measurement for Prospective Elementary Teachers

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
    Focus on developing the skills and understanding of geometry necessary to enter a teacher preparation program for elementary education. The course focuses on the big ideas of geometry including equivalence, proportionality, transformations, and shapes and solids. Students will construct and interpret reasoning about spatial objects and engage in problem solving. This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in elementary school mathematics teaching who want to improve their mathematical content knowledge in preparation for State required tests.
    Graded
  
  • MTE 203 - Algebra & Data Analysis for Prospective Elementary Teachers

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
    Focus on developing the skills and understandings of algebra, probability, and data analysis necessary to enter a teacher preparation program for elementary education. Foci include selecting and developing a number of data representations, organizing and looking for patterns in data, and using words, symbolic notation, graphs, and tables to generalize those patterns. Functions will be a particular topic of interest in this course. This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in elementary school mathematics teaching who want to improve their mathematical content knowledge in preparation for State required tests.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 100 - Introductory and Intermediate Algebra

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    An introductory level algebra course intended primarily for those with weak or no skills or those who have been away from the subject for some time. This course provides the algebra background required for all entry level courses in mathematics. Completion of MTH 100 provides three administrative credits. Administrative credits cannot be applied towards credits required for graduation.
    Exclude Credit
  
  • MTH 109 - Math Prob-Solv&Reason I

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 4 hours per week
    Basic mathematical problem solving and reasoning skills development. The course uses an intensive hands-on, problem-centered approach to develop mathematical thinking skills, frequently using computer software and group work. The course begins with simple thinking skills and mathematical ideas, and “what to do when you’re stuck” strategies. The goal is to develop strategies for solving hard problems and understanding complex or abstract ideas.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 110 - Math Prob-Solv&Reason II

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prereq: successful completion of MTH 109, or placement in MTH 101
    Continuation of MTH 109.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 140 - Quantitative Reasoning

    Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Mathematics
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    An overview of basic mathematical concepts and methods for quantitative reasoning. Topics include: numeracy, mathematical modeling, recognizing trends, graphing, and interpreting descriptive statistical summaries. It is recommended for Sociology, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Political Science, English and other languages, Visual Design, or other Liberal Arts and Fine Arts majors whose degree program does not require any other courses in mathematics. This course fulfills the general education requirements for Liberal Arts and Fine Arts majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 141 - Fractals and Chaos

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    An overview of the recent science of chaos through its fascinating history and stimulating examples. Topics include: the application of chaotic mathematical models for weather, stock prices, the motion of a pendulum, shapes of clouds, the coastlines of fjords, and experiments with fractals and chaos theory using computer software, calculators, and even paper and pencil. Students who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 whose degree program does not require any other courses in mathematics may choose this course to meet the general education mathematics course requirement for Liberal Arts and Fine Arts majors. Students who matriculated in Fall 2012 or later should choose a 100-level mathematics course that has been approved by University Studies Curriculum.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 142 - Mathematics and Arts

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    An overview of the relationship between fine arts and mathematics. Topics include: the golden ratio and elementary number theory, measurements, geometric patterns such as tiling and symmetry, and art-related examples. Students who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 whose degree program does not require any other courses in mathematics may choose this course to meet the general education mathematics course requirement for Art Education, Art History, Artisanry, Visual Design, Painting and Sculpture, Music, Theater, History, Critical Writing or other Liberal Arts and Fine Arts majors. Students who matriculated in Fall 2012 or later should choose a 100-level mathematics course that has been approved by University Studies Curriculum.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 143 - Mathematics and Music

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    An overview of the connections between mathematics and music. Topics include: time, rhythm, acoustics, frequency and counting, set theory, randomness of fractal music, and fractal noise. Students who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 whose degree program does not require any other courses in mathematics may choose this course to meet the general education mathematics course requirement for Liberal Arts and Fine Arts majors. Students who matriculated in Fall 2012 or later should choose a 100-level mathematics course that has been approved by University Studies Curriculum.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 144 - Women in Mathematics

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    A literacy study of the lives and works of notable women mathematicians. Topics include: selected notable women mathematicians’ life stories, their scholarly achievements, and the obstacles and equity issues they faced. Students who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 whose degree program does not require any other courses in mathematics may choose this course to meet the general education mathematics course requirement for Liberal Arts and Fine Arts majors. Students who matriculated in Fall 2012 or later should choose a 100-level mathematics course that has been approved by University Studies Curriculum.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 145 - History of Mathematics

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    An overview of the development of mathematical disciplines. Topics include: mathematical development in different cultures, the development of particular mathematical fields from their origins through the later decades of the twentieth century including number theory, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability, and calculus. Students who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 whose degree program does not require any other courses in mathematics may choose this course to meet the general education mathematics course requirement for education and other Liberal Arts and Fine Arts majors. Students who matriculated in Fall 2012 or later should choose a 100-level mathematics course that has been approved by University Studies Curriculum.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 146 - Finite Mathematics

    Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Mathematics
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    A study of modern mathematics (excluding calculus) employed in business. Topics include: functions and linear models, systems of linear equations, linear programming, mathematics of finance, sets and counting, and basic probability and statistics. This course is the required math course for Business majors. This course fulfills the general education requirements for Business majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 147 - Fundamentals of Statistics

    Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Mathematics
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    An introduction to statistics and probability. Topics include: measures of central tendency and dispersion, elementary probability, binomial, normal, and t-distributions, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals, and a survey of correlation and regression analysis. It is recommended for Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, or other Liberal Arts and Fine Arts majors whose degree program does not require any other courses in mathematics. The course fulfills the general education requirements for sociology, psychology, nursing, education, and other related majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 148 - College Algebra

    Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Mathematics
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    An introduction to the main concepts and techniques of college algebra. Topics include: linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions, as well as modeling of data using functions. This is the first semester of the college math sequence designed for students interested in Biology and Life Sciences. This course fulfills the general education core requirements for Biology and Life Sciences majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 149 - Introductory Calculus

    Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Mathematics
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 148 or MTH 146
    A brief introduction to the concepts of calculus and its applications to social and scientific fields. Topics include: functions and models, derivatives of algebraic and exponential functions, optimization problems, antiderivatives, and the concept of integrals. This is the second semester of the college math sequence designed for students interested in Biology and Life Sciences. This course fulfills the general education core requirements for Biology and Life Sciences majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later.
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  • MTH 150 - Precalculus

    Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Mathematics
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    An intensive study of advanced algebra and trigonometry. Topics include: linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, modeling and graphing these functions, and the effects of affine transformations on the graphs of functions. This course prepares students for the study of Calculus I (MTH 151 or MTH 153), which is required for majors in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Mathematical/Computational Biology. This course fulfills the general Calculus I prerequisites for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Mathematical/Computational Biology majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later.
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  • MTH 151 - Calculus I

    Credits 4Satisfies University Studies requirement: Mathematics
    Lecture / 4 hours per week
    An intensive study of differential calculus and its applications, and an introduction to integrals, Topics include: limits, continuity, indeterminate forms, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions, implicit and logarithmic differentiation, and applications to science and engineering. This is the first semester of the standard calculus sequence designed for students interested in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Mathematical/Computational Biology. This course fulfills the general education core requirements for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Mathematical/Computational Biology majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 152 - Calculus II

    Credits 4Satisfies University Studies requirement: Mathematics
    Lecture / 4 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 151 or MTH 153
    An intensive study of the techniques and applications of integration and infinite series. Topics include: techniques of integration and its application, improper integrals, infinite series (including convergence tests, the interval of convergence for power series, and Taylor series), and parametric equations and polar coordinates. This is the second semester of the standard calculus sequence designed for students interested in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Mathematical/Computational Biology. This course fulfills the general education core requirements for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Mathematical/Computational Biology majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 153 - Calculus for Applied Science and Engineering I

    Credits 4Satisfies University Studies requirement: Mathematics
    Lecture / 4 hours per week
    An intensive study of differential calculus and its applications, and an introduction to integrals. Topics include: limits, continuity, indeterminate forms, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions, implicit and logarithmic differentiation, integration by substitution, the applications of calculus in science and engineering, and the use of technological tools (such as graphing calculator and computer algebra systems). This is the first semester of the standard calculus sequence designed for Physics and Engineering majors in the integrated engineering curriculum. With your advisor’s consent, this course may be repeated as MTH 151. This course fulfills the general education core requirements for Physics and Engineering majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 154 - Calculus for Applied Science and Engineering II

    Credits 4Satisfies University Studies requirement: Mathematics
    Lecture / 4 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 153 or 151
    An intensive study of the techniques and applications of integration and infinite series. Topics include: techniques and applications of integration, improper integrals, infinite series (including convergence tests, the interval of convergence for power series, and Taylor series), an introduction to vectors, and parametric and polar equations. This is the second semester of the standard calculus sequence designed for Physics and Engineering majors in the integrated engineering curriculum. With your advisor’s consent, this course may be repeated as MTH 152. This course fulfills the general education core requirements for Physics and Engineering majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 181 - Discrete Mathematics I

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 150 or MTH 153 or Placement of MTH 151
    An introduction to mathematical reasoning, mathematical logic, and methods of proof. Topics include: properties of numbers, elementary counting methods, discrete structures, Boolean algebra, introduction to directed and undirected graphs, methods of proof, and applications in mathematics and computer science. This is the first semester of a discrete mathematics sequence designed for Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences majors. This course fulfills the general education core requirements for Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 182 - Discrete Mathematics II

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 181 or Instructor Permission
    A study of mathematical foundations for advanced mathematics and theoretical computer science. Topics include: mathematical reasoning including mathematical induction, combinatorial analysis including simple probability, discrete structures (such as sets, recursions, relations, and trees), algorithmic thinking, applications, and modeling (such as combinatorial circuits). This is the second semester of a discrete mathematics sequence designed for Mathematics and Computer Information Sciences majors. This course fulfills the general education core requirements for Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences majors who matriculated prior to Fall 2012 and has been approved by University Studies Curriculum for students matriculating in Fall 2012 or later.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 196 - Directed Study

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
    Independent Study
    Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 204 - Computational Experiments in Mathematics

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Assists students to develop the skills necessary to do computational research in the mathematical sciences. Students work individually and in groups on assigned projects and write up and share their results. The course work is broken up into various units that explore an area or application of mathematics using software tools such as MATLAB or Maple. Typical topics include: iterations and fixed points, Fibonacci numbers, fractals, the Google PageRank, magic squares and mathematical recreations, predator prey models, and computer animation.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 211 - Analy Geom & Calc III

    Credits 4
    Lecture / 4 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 152 or 154
    An introduction to multivariable and vector calculus.  This is the third and the final semester of the Calculus sequence.  Topics cover 3-D analytical geometry, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, applications, multiple integrals, parameterized curves, and surfaces, vector fields, line and surface integrals, Green’s theorem, flux and divergence, Stokes’ and the divergence theorems.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 212 - Differential Equation

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 152 or MTH 154
    An introduction to ordinary differential equations and their analysis.  Topics cover first order linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations, second order and higher order homogeneous and nonhomogeneous linear differential equations, the linear system of ordinary differential equations, qualitative analysis, numerical solutions, series solutions.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 213 - Calculus for Applied Science & Engineering III

    Credits 4
    Lecture / 4 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 152 or MTH 154
    An introduction to multivariable and vector calculus.  This is the third and the final semester of the Calculus sequence.  Topics cover 3-D analytical geometry, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradient, applications, multiple integrals, parameterized curves and surfaces, vector fields, line integrals and Green theorem, flux, and divergence, Stokes’ and the divergence theorems. MTH 213 can be replaced by MTH 211.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 221 - Linear Algebra

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 151 & 152 or MTH 153 & 154
    A study of solving systems of linear equations and their related matrices.   Topics cover systems of linear equations, matrix theory including matrix factorizations, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalizations, Gram-Schmidt process, the least-squares problems, the Spectral theorem of a real symmetric matrix, Triangle inequality and Cauchy-Schwarz inequality, possibly Singular Value Decomposition (SVD).
    Graded
  
  • MTH 231 - Elementary Statistics I: Exploratory Data Analysis

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 148, or MTH 147 or MTH 150, or MTH 151 or MTH 153
    Introduction to exploratory data analysis using R, including graphical techniques, confirmatory statistics, interval estimates, hypothesis tests, bootstrap estimates.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 280 - Introduction to Scientific Computation

    Credits 3
    Lecture
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 111 or MTH 113 or MTH 151 or MTH 153 and MTH 112 or MTH 114 or MTH 152 or MTH 154; Co-req: MTH 211; or MTH 212; or MTH 221;
    A calculus-based introduction to scientific computation, modeling, simulation and visualization using a variety of mathematics programming tools, scripting languages, and other software tools widely used by mathematicians. This course is project-driven and requires a strong background in mathematics. It is intended for students planning to take upper-level courses in applied or computational mathematics.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 296 - Directed Study

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
    Independent Study
    Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore Standing; permission of the instructor, department chairperson and college dean
    Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 298 - Experience Program

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
    Practicum / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing, GPA 2.0 or greater. Permission of the instructor, department chair, and college dean.
    Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.
    Credit / No Credit
  
  • MTH 302 - Theory of Numbers

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    A study of the integers, divisibility properties, diophantine equations, congruencies, quadratic residues, Pythagorean triangles and selected higher topics.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 311 - Advanced Calculus I

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 212
    This course is a rigorous analysis of the concept of limits, continuity, the derivative and other selected areas.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 312 - Advanced Calculus II

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 311
    Continuation of MTH 311 with emphasis on uniform convergence and related topics.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 331 - Probability

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 152 or MTH 154
    A calculus-based introduction to statistics. This course covers probability and combinatorial problems, discrete and continuous random variables and various distributions including the binomial, Poisson, hypergeometric normal, gamma and chi-square. Moment generating functions, transformation and sampling distributions are studied. Cross-listed with MTH 505
    Graded
  
  • MTH 332 - Mathematical Statistics

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 331
    Continuation of MTH 331. Classical estimation methods and hypothesis testing are studied. This course also covers Chi square tests for goodness-of-fit and independence, regression and correlation analysis, and one-way and two-way analysis of variance including factorial designs and tests for the separation of means. Cross-listed with MTH 522
    Graded
  
  • MTH 333 - Statistical Computing

    Credits 3.00
    Lecture
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 152, MTH 221, MTH 280. Corequisite: MTH 332
    Introduction to statistical computing with the R programming language. Topics chosen from: numerical and graphical statistical analyses: algorithms in statistical computing; random number generation: generating distributions: random sampling and permutations; bootstrapping: matrix computations in linear models; non-linear optimization; R constructs: functions: objects; data structures; flow control; input and output; debugging; logical design; tidyverse and other R packages.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 350 - Applied Discrete Math

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Cross-listed with MTH 550
    Graded
  
  • MTH 353 - Applied Linear Algebra

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 221
    Orthogonality and least square problems. Other topics include applications of eigenvalue, quadratic forms, Numerical Linear Algebra.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 361 - Numerical Analysis I

    Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Intermediate Writing
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Theory and computer-oriented practice in obtaining numerical solutions of various problems. Topics include stability and conditioning, nonlinear equations, systems of linear equations, interpolation and approximation theory.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 362 - Numerical Analysis II

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 361
    Numerical methods for solving initial value problems. Topics include: numerical differentiation and integration, Euler method and Taylor’s series method, Runge-Kutta methods, multi-step methods, and stiff equations
    Graded
  
  • MTH 381 - Combinatorial Theory

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisites: MTH 111 & 112 & 181 & 182 & 221
    Techniques of counting: elementary enumerative methods, generating functions, partitions, recurrence relations, inclusion-exclusion principle, the Polya theory of counting, generalizations of the pigeonhole principle and selected topics from experimental design and coding theory.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 396 - Directed Study

    Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
    Independent Study
    Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 420 - High Performance Scientific Computing

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 280 and MTH 361, or permission of instructor.MTH 420
    Topics in high performance computing (HPC). Topics will be selected from the following: parallel processing, computer arithmetic, processes and operating systems, memory hierarchies, compilers, run time environment, memory allocation, preprocessors, multi-cores, clusters, and message passing. Introduction to the design, analysis, and implementation, of high-performance computational science and engineering applications. Cross-listed with DSC 520, EAS 520
    Graded
  
  • MTH 421 - Complex Analysis

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 211 or MTH 213
    Analytic functions, differentiation, integration, conformal mapping, calculus of residues and infinite series.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 431 - Applied Statistical Investigation

    Credits 3.00
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 231, 280, 332 & 333
    Investigation in applied statistics. Topics for investigation chosen in 
    Graded
  
  • MTH 432 - Applied Statistical Consulting

    Credits 3
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 431 or permission of instructor
    Engagement of students with communities having statistical analysis needs. Academic faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, external businesses. Focus on problems of statistical analysis of data or design of experiments. Skills include multiple regression, analysis of variance, design of experiments, nonlinear estimation, spatial and time series analysis, contingency table analyses. Topics covered include: research process, questionnaire design, experimental design, sampling methods, data collection and preparation, data analysis, statistical report writing
    Graded
  
  • MTH 440 - Mathematical & Computational Consulting

    Credits 3
    Lecture
    An intensive introduction to real-world mathematics using an assortment of mathematical challenges presented by industrial-problems. This course aims to prepare students to integrate and apply their mathematical knowledge to novel problems presented in industrial or research settings. Topics will be selected from the following: multidisciplinary projects solicited from various research groups at UMass Dartmouth, from local and national industries/universities/labs, and from crowdsourcing websites. Cross-listed with MTH 540
    Graded
  
  • MTH 441 - Modern Algebra I

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 221
    The study of relations, functions, groups, rings and fields.
    Graded
  
  • MTH 451 - Differential Geometry

    Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Capstone Study Capstone Study
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 312
    Analysis of curves and surfaces. Frenet-Serret formulae. Fist and second fundamental forms for surfaces, Gaussian and mean curvature, theorems of Meusnier and Rodriques and the Gauss-Bonnet theorem are also studied. Cross-listed with MTH 551
    Graded
  
  • MTH 461 - Elementary Topology

    Credits 3
    Lecture / 3 hours per week
    Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 311
    An introduction to basic ideas of modern topology. Topics chosen from: topological spaces, continuous functions, topological equivalence, identification spaces, surfaces, homotopy, fundamental groups, knots and links. Cross-listed with MTH 561
    Graded
 

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