UG Course Descriptions

Study/travel immersion course conducted in English with the option of receiving credit in Italian. Classes meet once a week in the spring. Travel in May with final paper required to receive credit. Limited enrollment. Travel costs additional. Students who opt for Italian credit will utilize the Italian versions of the readings and films when available. Students may be enrolled in ITA 202 simultaneously with this course. This course is cross-listed with HIST 301 and ART 216. No prerequisite required for History or Art credit.

Survey course for students majoring in non-science fields. Concepts and applications of problem solving, set theory, logic, properties of numbers, application of number systems, algebra, and personal finance.

Survey course for students majoring in non-science fields. Concepts and applications of measurement, geometry, probability, statistics, voting and apportionment, and graph theory.

Introduction to algebraic concepts and language. The fundamental concepts of algebra are explored through development of mathematical models, interpretation of graphs, and solving of real-world problems. Topics include: linear equations and inequalities; polynomials and factoring; rational expressions; radical expressions; quadratic equations; and function notation. Designed for students who need to refresh their mathematical background prior to entering MATH 203-204.

For education students, this course is an overview of the mathematical topics commonly taught in elementary and middle schools, including: numbers and operations; algebra; geometry; measurement; and data analysis and probability. In addition to the mathematical topics in the course, classroom discussions will focus on pedagogical methods.

Exploration and application of mathematical concepts including: roman numerals, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percentages, conversions, and various calculation methods within the context of nursing. The material is taught from a problem-solving perspective.

For education students, this course is an overview of the mathematical topics commonly taught in elementary and middle schools, including: numbers and operations; algebra; geometry; measurement; and data analysis and probability. In addition to the mathematical topics in the course, classroom discussions will focus on pedagogical methods.

A topic in mathematics outside the standard course offerings in a specialized area of mathematics.

Focus on the study and analysis of data and functions through the interpretation of real-world examples. Course content includes reading, displaying, and interpreting data; gaining a graphic, symbolic, and numeric understanding of the algebra of functions including compositions, transformations, and inverses; understanding the differences between the basic functions including linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; and transforming data into equations through regression analysis. Use of spreadsheet technology will be integrated. (Requires competency in content covered in MATH 106.)

Continues the content of MATH 203 with an emphasis on developing, using, and interpreting mathematical models. Course content includes: solving systems of equations and inequalities including the use of matrices and linear programming; developing a deeper understanding of the basic functions including linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; and applying arithmetic and geometric sequences and series to real-world examples. Use of spreadsheets and other technology will be integrated. (Prerequisite: MATH 203 or equivalent; grade C required)