Courses
MATH-120C P4 Calculus I (4)
This is a first course in calculus primarily aimed at mathematics and science students. Limits of functions are explored algebraically and graphically. Tangent lines, derivatives, and their applications are introduced. Students work with mathematical properties and consequences of the derivative such as concavity and finding extreme values as well as applications, such as applied optimization and related rates. The course also includes an introduction to definite and indefinite integrals. the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and some basic applications of the definite integral.
Prerequisite will be met by a grade of B (83%) in a high school pre-calculus course.
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Attributes: P4 YLIB
Fall & Spring
Pre-requisites: GPA >=PCALB OR MATH-119C CMATH-122C P4 Calculus II (4)
This is a second course in calculus, building on the material of MATH 120C.
The subject matter includes techniques of integration, applications of the
integral, infinite series, power series, Taylor series, and improper integrals.Typically offered:
Attributes: P4 YLIB
Fall & Spring
Pre-requisites: MATH-120C CMATH-200C Discrete Structures (3)
This course has a two-fold purpose: the first is to introduce the student to modern mathematics and its methods of argument and proof; the second is to make practical applications of these ideas in the fields of applied mathematics and computer science. The subject matter includes a selection from: sets, functions, relations, combinations, graphs, trees, strings, number systems, abstract structures, Boolean algebra, and the design of logical circuits. Students begin their exploration and study of proofs in mathematics.
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Fall
Pre-requisites: MATH-120C C OR MATH-150C CMATH-232 Linear Algebra (3)
This is an introductory course in linear algebra. The key topics in the course are systems of linear equations, vector spaces and inner product spaces, linear transformations and matrices, determinants, eigenvectors, eigenvalues, and applications of linear algebra.
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Spring
Pre-requisites: MATH-120C C OR MATH-150C CMATH-301 Mathematical Stats I (3)
The content includes probability models, finite sample spaces, conditional probability and independence, random variables, functions and sums of random variables, characterizations of random variables, and moment-generating functions.
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Fall
Pre-requisites: MATH-122C CMATH-302 Mathematical Statistics II (3)
Students will use the probabilistic framework developed in MATH 301 to develop statistical analyses. Estimation (including the method of maximum likelihood), confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression, and correlation are topics that may be covered. Analysis of Variance and tests of categorical relationships are included, as well as an introduction to Bayesian statistics.
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Spring – Odd Years
Pre-requisites: MATH-301 CMATH-325 Abstract Algebra (3)
This proof-intensive, theoretic course examines the properties of generalized algebraic structures, focusing primarily on topics selected from groups, permutations, cyclic groups, normal subgroups, rings, and homomorphisms. Illustrative examples include the real number systems and several of its subsystems, permutation groups, functions under composition, modular arithmetic, the complex numbers, and matrices.
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Fall – Odd Years
Pre-requisites: MATH-200C C AND MATH-232 CMATH-421 Principles Real Analysis I (3)
Topics covered in the course include those chosen from the following: sets, functions and sequences of real numbers, limits and continuity, elementary topology of the real line, Riemann integration, differentiation and the mean value theorem, infinite series and sequences of functions and uniform convergence. An emphasis is placed on construction of mathematical proof.
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Fall – Even Years
Pre-requisites: MATH-200C CMATH-460 Actuarial Math Seminar (1)
This course will introduce some concepts in probability, such as joint moment generating functions and order statistics, as well as review many concepts from MATH 301 with a focus on increasing computational accuracy, speed, and understanding. Through problem solving and repeated practice, students will apply the aspects of probability from MATH 301 in a risk management context. This course is recommended for those studying for the Exam P by the Society of Actuaries.
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Spring
Pre-requisites: MATH-301 CMATH-461 Mathematical Finance (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the 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, and other uses. The students are given an introduction to financial instruments, including derivatives, and the concept of no arbitrage as it relates to financial mathematics. Topics are chosen from: interest theory (such as the time value of money, annuities and cash flows, loans, bonds, and immunization), financial economics (such as derivatives, options, futures, swaps, and hedging), and mathematical models (such as finite probability spaces, Martingales and Markov processes, risk-neutral and arbitrage-free pricing theory in a complete market, binomial and trinomial tree models, and Black-Scholes analysis of European options). This class covers topics of the SOA Exam FM.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: MATH-122C C
ECON-105C P3 Prin of Microeconomics (3)
This is the first course of two that comprise an introduction to economics. Together, they provide the student with a solid grounding in economic principles and familiarize him or her with the institutions and policies that influence economic activity. For those who elect to major in economics, they also provide the base upon which subsequent courses will build. This course studies the economy from the perspective of individual consumers and producers who interact in a market setting. It shows how their choices influence the production and distribution of goods and services and considers the criteria that can be used to assess these outcomes. The course also studies how government intervention can affect the behavior of consumers, producers, and workers and alter market outcomes.
Formerly: P3 Intro MicroeconomicsTypically offered:
Attributes: AMSS P3 YLIB
Fall, Spring & SummerECON-106C P3 Prin of Macroeconomics (3)
This course complements ECON 105C and studies the economy from an aggregated rather than an individual perspective. Students learn how the overall levels of income and production and the rates of inflation and unemployment are determined; they consider how economic activity is affected by the federal government’s taxing and spending policies and by the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy practices. These topics are covered in order to develop the students’ understanding of U.S. economic performance in light of an increasingly integrated world economy.
Formerly: P3 Intro MacroeconomicsTypically offered:
Attributes: AMSS P3 YLIB
Fall, Spring & Summer
Pre-requisites: -ECON-221 SQ Statistics I (3)
This course provides an introduction to descriptive and inferential
statistics. Primary descriptive topics include the treatment of frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, and the measures of variability. Inferential topics such as probability theory, the binomial distribution, the normal distribution, the t-distribution, sampling distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing are also investigated in the context of real-world applications.Typically offered:
Attributes: HHSM SQ YLIB
Fall, Spring & SummerECON-224 Economics of Health Care (3)
This course is an introduction to the American health care system with emphasis placed on using economics to analyze various problems. Topics covered include the demand for medical services; medical insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance); the markets for hospital, physician, and nursing services; current developments; and the future of this sector of the economy. The course includes a consideration of proposals for health care reform and comparisons with the health care systems of other countries.
Typically offered: Fall of Even Years
Attributes: HHCF YLIB
Pre-requisites: -
ACCT-101 Principles of Accounting I (3)
Introduces the student to the language of business. The course includes a study of the concepts underlying the measurement of income and the process of preparing basic financial statements. Other topics include a study of current assets, property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, current and long-term liabilities, and stockholders’ equity.
Typically offered: Fall & Spring
Attributes: NLIBACCT-102 Principles of Acct II (3)
This course focuses on accounting and analysis for managerial decision making. Topics covered include the statement of cash flows, financial statement analysis, and managerial accounting topics including cost terminology, cost accumulation, budgeting and cost allocation.
Typically offered: Fall & Spring
Attributes: NLIB
Pre-requisites: ACCT-101 D-
CSCI-161 Found of Comp Sci I (3)
This course is an introduction to the problem-solving and programming methodologies that are fundamental to the study of computer science. Problem-solving follows procedural paradigms. Students gain considerable experience with fundamental language constructs and types (classes), such as expressions, decisions, iteration, functions, structures, and strings.
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Fall, Spring & Summer
Pre-requisites: -CSCI-260 Introduction to Databases (3)
This course presents an overview of database organization and management. Topics include database organization, query languages, querying techniques with SQL, data extraction and manipulation, and database design. Students work with databases in multiple environments, including PCs, networks, and the Internet..
Formerly titled: Int Databases&Applications
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Attributes: NLIB
Spring
Pre-requisites: CSCI-150 C OR CSCI-161 C
FINA-315 Intro Corporate Finance (3)
An introduction to theories, concepts, and techniques as they relate to financial managers’ activities and decisions. Topics include risk and return, valuation, capital budgeting, and cost of capital.
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Attributes: NLIB
Fall and Spring
Pre-requisites: ACCT-102 D- AND ECON-221 D- AND (MATH-111C D- OR MATH-112C D- OR MATH-119C D- OR MATH-120C D- OR MATH-122C D-)
PHYS-240 Computational Science (4)
This course will introduce students to computational skills that can be leveraged to solve contemporary problems in the sciences and related fields. Students will become familiar with commonly used tools and algorithms in the physical sciences and data analysis. Though physics will be emphasized, examples will be drawn from many disciplines and the content is suitable for many majors. A high-level industry-standard programming language will be used.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PHYS-141 D- AND MATH-120C D-