DESCRIPTIONS OF SUPPORTING COURSES FOR THE MATH BS-TEACHING OPTION

 

ARE 323K: Project Management and Economics. Solving economic problems related to construction and engineering; construction project management techniques; characteristics of construction organizations, equipment, and methods. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408D.

AST 307: Introductory Astronomy. Introduction to astronomy for science and engineering students. The solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Only one of the following may be counted: Astronomy 301, 302, 303, 307. Prerequisite: Mathematics 305G or the equivalent or consent of instructor; high school trigonometry and physics are recommended.

AST 352K: Stellar Astronomy. Properties of stars and starlight: principles of radiation; interpretation of stellar spectra. Observational techniques such as photometry, spectroscopy, and telescopes and detectors; variable stars; binary stars. Prerequisite: Physics 316 and 116L.

AST 352L: Positional, Dynamical, and Kinematical Astronomy. Coordinate systems and time; stellar positions and motions; the kinematics and dynamics of star clusters and galaxies. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Mathematics 427K.

AST 358: Galaxies and the Universe. Our galaxy and its constituents; stars and interstellar matter. Properties of other galaxies; galaxy interactions and mergers; expansion and evolution of the universe. Prerequisite: Physics 316 or the equivalent; Astronomy 352K or 307 is recommended.

AST 367M: Methods of Astronomy. Same as Physical Science 367M. An introductory, self-paced course in the methods of astronomy that emphasizes learning astronomical principles through observations. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Arts, Plan I, degree with a major in astronomy. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and nine semester hours of mathematics and/or science, including one of the following: Physical Science 303, 304, Astronomy 301, 302, 303. Equivalent preparation in mathematics, physics, chemistry, or earth sciences may be substituted with written approval of the instructor.

C E 321: Transportation Systems. Planning, economics, location, construction, operation, maintenance, and design of transportation systems; concepts of various modes of transportation. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 311S (Note: The prerequisite CE 311S is Elementary Statistics for Civil Engineers. You could probably substitute M358K for this prerequisite.)

C E 341: Introduction to Environmental Engineering. Quantitative evaluation of the environmental, economic, and technical problems involved in control of pollutants of the air, water, and land. Prerequisite: Chemistry 301 and 302 and credit or registration for Civil Engineering 311S, or consent of instructor. 311S (Note: The prerequisite CE 311S is Elementary Statistics for Civil Engineers. You could probably substitute M358K for this prerequisite.)

C E 352: Civil Engineering Measurements. Computations, error analysis, use and adjustment of surveying instruments. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408D or 308L, and credit or registration for Civil Engineering 311S. 311S (Note: The prerequisite CE 311S is Elementary Statistics for Civil Engineers. You could probably substitute M358K for this prerequisite.)

CH 301: Principles of Chemistry I. A one-semester lecture course in chemistry for all science and technical related fields.Emphasis is on general principles of chemistry; methods of representing elements, compounds, and chemical reaction; calculations based on formulas and equations; the periodic law and table; electronic structures of elements and compounds; chemical bonding; classes of chemical compounds and types of chemical reactions. Also included are fundamentals of atomic structure and chemical bonding; relationships of observable quantities and deductions regarding atomic/molecular structure; molecular shapes and bond types; introductory acid-base chemistry; mole calculations and ideal gas laws.

CH 303: Mathematical Introduction to Theories of Matter. Introduction to the quantum theoretic description of atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei, elementary particles, and cosmology. Matrix mechanics and group theory.

CS 307: Foundations of Computer Science. Fundamental computer science concepts: data types, data structures, algorithms, and programming; functions and recursion; abstraction and encapsulation. Correctness: specification, testing, and proving. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: One of the following: one year of programming in high school, Computer Sciences 303E (or 304P) with a grade of at least C, or consent of instructor; and Mathematics 305G with a grade of at least C, or an appropriate score on the SAT II: Mathematics Level I, Level IC, or Level IIC test.

ECO 420K: Microeconomic Theory. A survey of neoclassical and contemporary theories of the principal determinants of prices and of the role of prices in economic organization. Four lecture hours a week for one semester. Required of students majoring in economics. Prerequisite: Economics 304K (or 303) and 304L (or 302) with a grade of at least C in each, and Mathematics 403K and 403L or Mathematics 408C and 408D with a grade of at least C in each. Mathematics 408C and 408D are strongly recommended for economics majors.

ECO 341K: Introduction to Econometrics. Introduces the student to standard regression procedures of parameter estimation and hypothesis testing in economics. Prerequisite: Economics 420K (or 320K) and 329 with a grade of at least C in each; Mathematics 408D is recommended. (Note: You can probably substitute M358K for ECO 329.)

ECO 354K: Introductory Game Theory. Introduction to the formal study of interdependent decision making. Applications of game theory include pricing and advertising strategies, labor-management bargaining, and tariff negotiations. Economics 350K (Topic: Game Theory) and 354K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Economics 420K (or 320K) and 329, and Mathematics 403L or 408D. (Note: You can probably substitute M358K for ECO 329.)

EE 302: Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering. Introduction to the scope and nature of professional activities of electrical and computer engineers, including problem solving techniques, analysis and design methods, using computers for communication and problem-solving tasks, engineering ethics, and the various fields of study. Emphasis on digital system design and basic electric circuit theory. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Mathematics 408C.

EE 366: Engineering Economics I. Engineering economics, with emphasis on net present value calculations; time value of money operations, depreciation, financing, inflation and tax considerations.

EE 366L: Statistics for Manufacturing. Statistical analysis applied to the development and control of manufacturing operations; quality control, statistical process control, and design of experiments. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 351K with a grade of at least C. (Note: You can probably substitute M358K for this prerequisite.)

E M 314: Mechanics. Force systems, free-body diagrams; engineering applications of equilibrium and of kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with discussion hours if necessary. Prerequisite: Physics 303K and 103M, and Mathematics 408D or 308L.

GEO 346C: Environmental Hydrogeology. Basic concepts of fluid flow, surface and subsurface hydrology, aqueous geochemistry, and fluid-rock interaction. Additional topics include isotope hydrogeology, evolution of seawater, and mineral-solution equilibrium. Prerequisite: Chemistry 302 and Mathematics 408C with a grade of at least C in each.

GEO 354; Global Geophysics. Earth structure implied by gravity, seismicity, heat flow, and the magnetic field; crustal movements and their effect on the configuration of oceans and continents. Normally offered in the spring semester only. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408D with a grade of at least C; either Physics 303L and 103N or 316 and 116L with a grade of at least C in each; and Physics 315 and 115L with a grade of at least C in each, or consent of instructor.

GEO 476K: Groundwater Hydrology. Introduction to subsurface hydrology, emphasizing geological controls on groundwater flow; quantitative methods of analyzing aquifer systems; regional hydrology; water quality and pollution. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester, with several local field trips. Normally offered in the fall semester only. Prerequisite: Geological Sciences 346C or Mathematics 408D or consent of instructor.

GOV 341M: Decision Theory. An introduction to the basic concepts and models using decision theory in political science, with particular emphasis on utility analysis, game theory, coalition formation, and voting behavior. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of lower-division government.

GRG 360L: Spatial Analysis. Application of statistical techniques to spatial problems: research and experimental design, hypothesis testing and sampling, with reference to spatial patterns and areal associations. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

HDF 322: Personal and Family Finance Overview from the individual and the family perspective of financial planning tools, cash management, consumer credit, taxes, housing, insurance, investments, and retirement plans. Human Development and Family Sciences 322 and Human Ecology 322 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

M E 320: Applied Thermodynamics. First and second laws of thermodynamics; thermodynamic processes, cycles, and heat transfer. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree. Prerequisite: Chemistry 301, Mathematics 408D, and Physics 303K.

ME 326: Thermodynamics. Properties, heat and work, first and second laws, thermodynamic processes, introduction to ideal power cycles. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. For some sections, two discussion hours a week are also required; these sections are identified in the Course Schedule. Mechanical Engineering 326 and 326H may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Chemistry 301, Mathematics 408D, and Physics 303K with a grade of at least C in each.

ME 366L: Operations Research Models. Formulation and solution-interpretation for operations research models requiring, for example, optimization, simulation, or analysis of Markov chains or queues. Applications include manufacturing design and control, routing and scheduling, plant location, inventory analysis, and management of queueing systems. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Mathematics 408D and Mechanical Engineering 205 with a grade of at least C in each, and admission to an appropriate major sequence in engineering; for non-engineering majors, upper-division standing and written consent of instructor.

ME 279M : Modeling Under Uncertainty. Simulation, Markov chains, queueing, & decision analysis. Prerequisite: an introductory course in probability & statistics, equivalent to ME335. (Note: M 362K plus M358K will fulfill this prerequisite.)

ME 279M: Operations Research: Optimization. Optimization models, methods and software routinely applied to many industrial problems.

PGE 310: Formulation and Solution of Geosystems Engineering Problems. Application of engineering methods to problem solving; computer programming; formulation of physical concepts into mathematical equations; approximations and rules of thumb; graphical, analytical, and numerical methods. Prerequisite: Physics 303K and 103M and credit or registration for Mathematics 427K.

PHY 301: Mechanics. Designed for students who intend to major in science or mathematics. Only one of the following may be counted without prior approval of the department: Physics 301, 302K, 303K, 309K, 317K. Prerequisite: High school physics, Physics 306, or consent of the undergraduate adviser; Mathematics 408C or 308L; and credit or registration for Physics 101L.

PHY 303K: Engineering Physics I. A general survey of physics; primarily laws of motion, heat, and wave phenomena. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. In most sections, examinations are given on Wednesday nights; see the Course Schedule for more information. Only one of the following may be counted without prior approval of the department: Physics 301, 302K, 303K, 309K, 317K. Prerequisite: Physics 306, a high school physics course, or consent of the undergraduate adviser; Mathematics 408C or 308L; and credit or registration for Physics 103M.

PHY 303L: Engineering Physics II. Electricity and magnetism, optics, and atomic phenomena. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted without prior approval of the department: Physics 302L, 303L, 309L, 316, 317L. Prerequisite: Physics 303K and 103M, Mathematics 408D or 308L, and credit or registration for Physics 103N

PSY 325K: Advanced Statistics. Advanced statistical theory and methods for analysis of behavioral sciences data; topics include analysis of variance and covariance, regression, and non-prametric techniques. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and Psychology 418 or an equivalent statistics course with a grade of at least C. (Note: M358K will probably count as an equivalent statistics course.)

PSY 332: Behavioral Neuroscience. Neuroscientific study of behavioral functions: fundamental structure and function of the human nervous system, sensory systems and perception, motor systems and behavior, motivation and learning, brain disorders and maladaptive behavior. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, Psychology 308 or six semester hours of coursework in biology, and Psychology 418 or an equivalent statistics course with a grade of at least C. (Note: M358K will probably count as an equivalent statistics course.)

PSY 334C: Evolution of Human Behavior. Mechanisms affected by natural selection pressures; ethology, neuroethology, and sociobiology; mating strategies. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and Psychology 418 or an equivalent statistics course with a grade of at least C. (Note: M358K will probably count as an equivalent statistics course.)

PSY 345: Individual Differences. Study of genetic and environmental sources of human variability in intelligence, personality, interests. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Psychology 301 with a grade of at least C, and Psychology 418 or an equivalent statistics course with a grade of at least C. (Note: M358K will probably count as an equivalent statistics course.)

SOC 369L: Analytical Demography. Formal demography; stable population theory; life tables and techniques of mortality estimation; estimates and projections. Prerequisite: College algebra or the equivalent. (Note: In recent years, this course has been offered in the summer only.)

STA 376: Statistics in Business Forecasting. Analysis of forecasting techniques and theory; macroeconomic models; long-range and short-term forecasting; forecasting for the firm, using case material. Prerequisite: Statistics 309 or the equivalent, and admission to a business major.