300
The study of functions in several variables: vectors, matrices, partial derivatives, gradients, optimization, and integration. Differentiation and integration of vector-valued functions, line integrals, surface integrals, curl, divergence, Green's Theorem, and Stokes' Theorem.
4
Prerequisites
MTH 202 with a grade of C- or higher or permission of instructor.
Computational techniques for solving physics and chemistry problems as well as for simulating, analyzing, and graphically visualizing physical systems and processes. Offered fall of odd years.
3
Prerequisites
PHY 204 or
PHY 201,
MTH 202
Cross Listed Courses
CHM 303,
PHY 303
Topics may include: set theory, logic, methods of proof, combinatorics, recurrence relations, graphs, and Boolean algebra.
3
Prerequisites
MTH 202 with a grade of C- or better.
Introduction to elementary ordinary differential equations with applications to physical processes with emphasis on first and second order equations, systems of linear equations, and Laplace transforms.
3
Prerequisites
MTH 202 with a grade of C- or higher or permission of instructor.
Fourier series. Inner product spaces. Solutions to heat, wave, and Laplace's equations. Green's functions.
3
Prerequisites
MTH 321
This course introduces the basic concepts and techniques in the study of dynamical systems, including nonlinear ordinary differential equations, difference equations, and systems of equations. Using a wide variety of applications from the physical sciences, we will cover analytical methods such as linear stability, bifurcations, phase plane analysis, limit cycles, Lorenz equations, chaos, iterated maps, period doubling, and fractals.
3
Prerequisites
MTH 321
Systems of linear equations and matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
3
Prerequisites
MTH 202
An introduction to the study of the integers and related objects. Topics are taken from among the following: divisibility, primes and the Euclidean algorithm, the Euler phi-function, special primes and perfect numbers, congruences mod n, quadratic residues, continued fractions, quadratic forms, Diophantine equations.
3
Prerequisites
MTH 311
Numerical techniques for computer-aided solution of non-linear equations, systems of equations, interpolation, numerical integration and differentiation, and solution of ordinary differential equations. Fee: $25.
3
Prerequisites
CS 203,
MTH 321 or
MTH 341
Ordinary differential equations, complex variables and matrices are developed and illustrated through applications in physics with emphasis on examples from the fields of vibrations and waves.
3
Prerequisites
MTH 202
Cross Listed Courses
PHY 356
An introduction to statistical methods utilized across disciplines. Topics include experimental design, randomization and sampling distributions, tests of statistical significance, normal model, confidence intervals, t-procedures, two-sample comparisons, one-way analysis of variance, simple linear regression, and bootstrapping. The course makes substantial use of programming in a statistical software package.
3
Prerequisites
MTH 201
This seminar supports students working in local schools as part of the Outreach Excel Program. Students discuss questioning and group work strategies, classroom management, current school mathematics curriculum, and interaction techniques with middle and high school students. This is a Pass/No Pass course and may be repeated for credit. Does not count towards math major.
1
Faculty-directed student research. Before enrolling, a student must consult with a faculty member to define project. May be repeated for credit.
Practical field experience in selected industries or agencies. Department permission and supervision is required. Credit arranged.