Savannah State University

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Course Descriptions

Mathematics Courses

MATH 1101 Mathematical Modeling

   3 Credits

An alternative to college algebra, designed for students who will not take trigonometry/precalculus or continue into the calculus sequence for mathematics and science majors. This course is applications-driven by introducing functions using real-world phenomena as models. Ability to communicate quantitative concepts and critical thinking is developed. Appropriate technology is used to solve problems and to judge the reasonableness of results.

MATH 1111 College Algebra  

3 Credits

A course presenting topics in algebra in a manner that will prepare students to study trigonometry and to manage their present and future daily mathematical needs. Topics included are the real number system, functions and polynomials, inequalities (first and second degree), systems of equations, and operations with exponential numbers (including radicals).

MATH 1113 Precalculus

   3 Credits

A course designed to prepare students for a successful study of calculus. Topics include functions and their graphs, inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and their inverses, analytic trigonometry, application of trigonometric functions, fundamentals of analytic geometry, and polar coordinates.

Prerequisites: MATH 1111 or a minimum score of 475 on the SAT-MAT

MATH 2101 Calculus I  

4 Credits

An integrated approach to differential calculus and an introduction to integral calculus. Topics include functions, graphs, the derivative, applications of the derivative, maxima and minima, velocity and acceleration, rates of change, antidifferentiation, the fundamental theorem of calculus, and basic integration techniques.

Prerequisite: MATH 1113

MATH 2111 Calculus II 

4 Credits

A continuation of MATH 2101. Topics include logarithmic, exponential, and other transcendental functions, applications of integration, integration techniques, L'Hopital's rule, improper integrals, and infinite series.

Prerequisite: MATH 2101

MATH 2121 Calculus III

   4 Credits

A continuation of MATH 2111. Topics include plane curves, parametric equations, polar coordinates, vectors and geometry of space, vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals.

Prerequisite: MATH 2111

MATH 2201 Introduction to Probability and Statistics   

4 Credits

Topics include mean, median, range, variance and standard deviation of raw and grouped data, probabilities, correlation, the normal distribution, the t-distribution, statistical inference, including the pooled t-test, the analysis of variance, chi-square test, and regression analysis.

Prerequisite: MATH 1111

MATH 2301 Introduction to Discrete Math  

3 Credits

The study of the logical and algebraic relationships between discrete objects. The roots of discrete math lie deep in set theory, directed graphs and relations, functions, combinatorics, logic, Boolean algebra, graph theory, and recurrence relations.

Prerequisite: MATH 1113 ( MATH 2101 is recommended also)

MATH 3101 Linear Algebra  

3 Credits

Topics include matrix algebra, solutions of linear systems, vectors and vector spaces, linear independence, spanning sets, bases, ranks, determinants, matrix inversion, linear transformations, null space, range, and eigenvalues.

Prerequisite: MATH 2111

MATH 3201 Probability and Statistics I  

3 Credits

Topics include sample spaces, elementary theorems of probability, permutations and combinations, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions and density functions, mathematical expectation, and moment generating functions of probability distributions.

Prerequisite: MATH 2111

MATH 3211 Foundations of Higher Mathematics   

3 Credits

Topics include sets, prepositional calculus, truth tables, predicate calculus, universal and existential quantifiers, proofs about sets, basic methods of proof, mathematical induction, relations and functions, and cardinality.

Prerequisite: MATH 2121

MATH 3301 Differential Equations  

3 Credits

Topics include differential equations of the first order and first degree, linear equations, variation of parameters, method of undetermined coefficients, inverse operators, Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations, and applications.

Prerequisite: MATH 2111

MATH 3401 Modern Geometry  

3 Credits

A course designed to give a modern view of geometry, including advanced treatment of standard topics in Euclidean geometry, as well as the study of non-Euclidean systems.

Prerequisite: MATH 2111

MATH 3501 Numerical Analysis  

3 Credits

Topics include solving of linear equations, Gauss-Seidel and Jacobi methods, error analysis, approximating functions by infinite series, iteration techniques, techniques of integration, to include trapezoidal and Simpson's rules.

Prerequisite: MATH 2111 and CSCI 1302

MATH 4101 Abstract Algebra I  

3 Credits

An introduction to groups, subgroups, homomorphisms, isomorphisms, cyclic groups, permutation groups, direct products, Abelian groups, and Sylow's theorem.

Prerequisite: MATH 3211

MATH 4111 Abstract Algebra II  

3 Credits

A course exploring the theory of rings, fields, integral domains, and vector spaces.

Prerequisite: MATH 4101

MATH 4201 Analysis I  

3 Credits

Topics include sets and functions, the real number system, elementary topology of the real line, limits of sequence, space of continuous functions, differentiation, and Riemann integration.

Prerequisites: MATH 2121, 3211

MATH 4211 Analysis II  

3 Credits

A course presenting further topics in integration, Stokes theorem, Gauss divergence theorem, infinite series, sequences and series of functions, functions of several variables, and basic measure theory.

Prerequisite: MATH 4201

MATH 4221 Complex Analysis  

3 Credits

Topics include complex numbers, elementary functions, analytic functions, complex integration, Laurant and Taylor series, residues, conformal mapping, and applications.

Prerequisite: MATH 2121

MATH 4311 Probability and Statistics II  

3 Credits

Topics include sampling theory, statistical inferences, estimation and tests of hypotheses, multivariate distribution, transformation of random variables, conditional and marginal distributions, and Bayesian estimation.

Prerequisites: MATH 2121 / 3201

MATH 4401 Number Theory  

3 Credits

Topics include the theory of mathematical induction, divisibility theory in the integers, prime numbers and their distribution, the theory of congruences and modular arithmetic, Fermat's theorem, and number theoretic functions.

Prerequisite: MATH 3211

MATH 4411 Statistical Methods  

3 Credits

Topics include statistical concepts and methods basic to experimental research in natural and social sciences, methods of estimation and tests of hypotheses, categorical data analysis (only to two-dimensional contingency tables), introduction to analysis of variance, correlation, regression, and experimental design.

Prerequisite: MATH 3201

MATH 4421 Regression Analysis  

3 Credits

Topics include matrix algebra, simple linear regression, residual analysis techniques, multiple regression, nonlinear regression, dummy variables, and influence statistics.

Prerequisites: MATH 3101, 3201

MATH 4501 Introduction to Topology  

3 Credits

Topics include fundamental concepts of topology: set theory, the real number line, continuity, compactness, connectedness, separations axioms, the axiom of choice, and metric spaces.

Prerequisite: MATH 3211

MATH 4601 Mathematical Research   

1-3 Credits

A course designed for students who wish to participate in mathematics seminars and independent research. Credit is variable for 1 to 3 hours.

Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing

MATH 4701 History of Mathematics  

3 Credits

The origin and development of mathematical ideas, beginning with geometry and algebra and continuing through selected topics in modern mathematics.

Prerequisite: MATH 2111

MATH 4901 Senior Seminar  

1-3 Credits

A course to develop students’ use of mathematical skills and a chance to explore a mathematical concept indepth.

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