Jun 26, 2024  
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information


 
  
  • JAPN 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LAJ 300 - Administration of Criminal Justice


    Description:
    The sources of police power and authority in a democratic society, the internal organization and administration of federal, state and local agencies, their interaction with each other, and with the communities they serve.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 302 - Criminal Procedure


    Description:
    A review of guidelines for police arrest, search, interrogation, and identification procedures based upon rules of criminal procedure derived from the U.S. Constitution. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 303 - Legal Research


    Description:
    Techniques of legal research; the case system, statutes, court decisions, Shepardizing. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 311 - Family Law


    Description:
    Marriage, divorce, state regulation, custody, and care and supervision of children. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 313 - Introduction to Criminal Law


    Description:
    Scope and nature of law; classification of offenses; act and intent; capacity to commit crime and defenses. Elements of major criminal statutes. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 316 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies


    Description:
    This course provides an introduction to paralegal studies. It provides analysis of the role of the paralegal and the tasks involved in being a paralegal including interviewing clients and witnesses, legal research, writing, legal writing, and attending trials. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 317 - Introduction to Civil Practice


    Description:
    This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of civil litigation from investigation through discovery, trial, and appeal. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 324 - Correctional Law


    Description:
    This course examines transitions in prisoner civil rights since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that inmates hold all rights as other citizens with the exception of those necessarily taken by fact of incarceration. Constitutional issues will be analyzed, including standards for shelter and medical care, discipline, religion, and access to the courts. LAJ 300 is recommened.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 326 - Correctional Counseling


    Description:
    This course provides an analysis of the role of correctional counselor in rehabilitative efforts with offenders. Course focuses include criminal offender treatment methods and correctional or rehabilitative policy. LAJ 300 is recommened.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 327 - Community Corrections


    Description:
    Maintaining, supervising, and counseling offenders in the community-based setting. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 331 - Investigation


    Description:
    Function and propriety of investigations; methods of gathering evidence. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 332 - Police Community Relations


    Description:
    This course examines the relationship between the police and community and how to make this relationship a positive one. Analysis will be made of the history of police and friction with various groups in society. Attempts at positive police communication and community participation will also be examined. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 333 - Police Personnel Administration


    Description:
    History and philosophy of federal, state, and local police personnel programs; overview of personnel functions. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 334 - Issues in Policing


    Description:
    This course provides a comprehensive examination of the current critical issues and policy dilemmas within the American criminal justice system. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 342 - Juvenile Justice Process


    Description:
    Includes historical, ideological development of juvenile justice process; analyses policies, mechanisms; examines integrated network of agencies; examines juvenile law, rights, treatment; examines current research. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 350 - Criminal Justice and the Media


    Description:
    An exploration of media messages concerning crime and criminal justice, how these portrayals compare with the operation of the criminal justice system, and how media images influence both individual attitudes and public policy. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Credits: (4)

    Consent
    By permission.
  
  • LAJ 351 - Preparing for a Law Enforcement Career


    Description:
    This course provides crucial information to help students understand, prepare, compete, and promote themselves during the competitive testing and hiring process for law enforcement positions. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (2)

    Consent
    By permission.
  
  • LAJ 353 - Great American Trials


    Description:
    Famous American trials in history will be explored including the role of attorneys, trial advocacy, and whether justice has been achieved. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Credits: (4)

    Consent
    By permission.
  
  • LAJ 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LAJ 400 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice


    Description:
    This course examines current research in criminal justice and research methods and statistics. Students will critique current methods. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either a DTA or ENG 101 and 102, either MATH 101, 153, 154, 164, 170, or 172 and either MATH 102 or 130, either PHIL 201 or CS 105,  and admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 401 - Ethics, Diversity, and Conflict in Criminal Justice


    Description:
    Introduce students to a multi-cultural approach to practical legal ethics within the criminal justice system. The course covers law enforcement, corrections, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. LAJ 300 is a recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either a DTA or ENG 101 and 102, either MATH 101, 153, 154, 164, 170, or 172, and either MATH 102 or 130, PHIL 201 or CS 105.

    Credits: (4)

    Consent
    Department consent.
  
  • LAJ 402 - African Americans and the Constitution


    Description:
    The law is the way a society governs itself and protects the freedom of all citizens. African Americans and the Constitution will examine legal issues engendered with dispute and division. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either a DTA or ENG 101 and 102, either MATH 101, 153, 154, 164, 170, or 172, either MATH 102 or 130, and either PHIL 201 or CS 105.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 403 - Sexual Minorities, the Law, and Justice


    Description:
    This course examines sexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and transgender/transexual issues related to the legal system. It provides a political and sociological overview of history, morality, law, and law enforcement practices related to sexual orientation. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either a DTA or ENG 101 and 102, either MATH 101, 153, 154, 164, 170, or 172, either MATH 102 or 130, and either PHIL 201 or CS 105.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 410 - Legal Writing


    Description:
    The pre-law or paralegal student will learn fundamental legal writing tools in conjunction with basic rules on correspondence, retainer agreements, and other commonly used documents. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either a DTA or ENG 101 and 102, either MATH 101, 153, 154, 164, 170 or 172, either MATH 102 or 130, either PHIL 201 or CS 105, and admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

    Consent
    By permission.
  
  • LAJ 420 - Community and Social Justice


    Description:
    This course will examine the concepts of community justice and restorative justice in the larger context of social justice. Students will explore how community and restorative justice work with the traditional justice system. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either a DTA or ENG 101 and 102, either MATH 101, 153, 154, 164, 170, or 172, either MATH 102 or 130, and either PHIL 201 or CS 105.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 426 - Advanced Correctional Counseling


    Description:
    This course will provide students with specialized training in theory and techniques required in the rapidly evolving practice of correctional counseling. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either a DTA, or ENG 101 and 102, either MATH 101, 153, 154, 164, 170, or 172, either MATH 102 or 130, either PHIL 201 or CS 105, and admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 440 - Basic Mediation


    Description:
    Course provides an introduction to the philosophy, practice, and skills required for basic mediation, which are explored through readings, lectures, demonstrations, and skill-building role plays. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either a DTA or ENG 101 and 102, either MATH 101, 153, 154, 164, 170, or 172, either MATH 102 or 130, either PHIL 201 or CS 105, and admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

    Consent
    Department consent.
  
  • LAJ 450 - Report Writing


    Description:
    Law enforcement and corrections students will learn basic writing in the context of specialized reports utilized in their fields. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either a DTA or ENG 101 and 102, either MATH 101, 153, 154, 164, 170, or 172, either MATH 102 or 130, either PHIL 201 or CS 105,  and admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

    Consent
    Department consent.
  
  • LAJ 451 - Crime in America


    Description:
    American crime problems in historical perspectives. Social and policy factors affecting crime. Crime impact and trends, offender, and victim profiles. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either a DTA or ENG 101 and 102, either MATH 101, 153, 154, 164, 170, or 172, either MATH 102 or 130, either PHIL 201 or CS 105, and admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 453 - Domestic Violence Issues


    Description:
    This course provides an overview of domestic violence in our society and examines critical issues, including perspectives from the legislature, courts, police, prosecutors, and victims. Significant emphasis on these perspectives in Washington State. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either a DTA or ENG 101 and 102, either MATH 101, 153, 154, 164, 170, or 172, either MATH 102 or 130, and either PHIL 201 or CS 105.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • LAJ 455 - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems


    Description:
    In this course, students will revisit the U.S. system of criminal justice and learn an appreciation for the criminal justice systems of other countries. By the end of the course students will be able to compare and contrast the different systems and their application, benefits, and weaknesses. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either ENG 101 and 102, either MATH 101, 153, 154, 164, 170, or 172, either MATH 102 or 130, and either PHIL 201 or CS 105.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LAJ 459 - Current Issues


    Description:
    Current legal, correctional, and enforcement issues will be explored. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either a DTA or ENG 101 and 102, either MATH 101, 153, 154, 164, 170, or 172, either MATH 102 or 130, either PHIL 201 or CS 105, and admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

    Consent
    By permission.
  
  • LAJ 460 - Terrorism


    Description:
    Survey of domestic terrorism and United States interests in international terrorism, including concepts and theories of terrorism, history of terrorism, terrorist organizations, specific terrorist incidents, investigative techniques, and developing legal issues. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either a DTA or ENG 101 and 102, either MATH 101, 153, 154, 164, 170, or 172, either MATH 102 or 130, either PHIL 201 or CS 105, and admission to the major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • LAJ 470 - Victimology


    Description:
    In this course, students will focus on victims’ rights, legal issues pertaining to victims, psychological trauma of crime victims and how to appropriately respond in the field to crime victims. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either a DTA or ENG 101 and 102, either MATH 101, 153, 154, 164, 170, or 172, either MATH 102 or 130, and either PHIL 201 or CS 105.
     

    Credits: (4)

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    LAJ 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • LAJ 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LAJ 492 - Teaching Experience in Law and Justice


    Description:
    Completion of course in which teaching or assisting is to be done and approval of the instructor and department chair.

    Credits: (1-4)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 8 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • LAJ 495 - Directed Research


    Description:
    Individual research project. LAJ 300 is recommended.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 10 credits.
  
  
  • LAJ 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LAJ 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • LAT 151 - Latin


    Description:
    Translation, declension, and conjugation approach using oral-aural drill. Firm foundation in the basic structural principles.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • LAT 152 - Latin


    Description:
    Translations, declension, and conjugation approach using oral-aural drill. Firm foundation in the basic principles of the language continuing from Latin 151.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: LAT 151.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • LAT 153 - Latin


    Description:
    Translations, declension, and conjugation approach using oral-aural drill. Firm foundation in the basic principles of the language continuing from LAT 152.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: LAT 152.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • LIB 345 - Library Research Methods and Information Literacy


    Description:

    Development of information literacy skills and theory through a discussion of internal and external information sources; knowledge of the organization of print and non-print resources; and creation of bibliographies, reports, and other academic materials. Open to all students.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • LIB 498 - Special Topic


    Description:
    Course content identified in schedule of classes. May be repeated for credit under different titles.

    Credits: (1-4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 6 credits.
  
  • LLAS 102 - An Introduction to Latino and Latin American Studies


    Description:
    A multi-disciplinary introduction of Latino and Latin American studies, presented in three main components: People and the Land, The Environment and the Human Condition, and Socio-Political Spectrum.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspective on World Culture (W)
  
  • LLAS 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • LLAS 399 - Multi-disciplinary Seminar on Latino and Latin America


    Credits: (5)

  
  
  • MATH 100A - Pre-algebra


    Description:
    This course is designed to prepare students for college mathematics. Symbolic, graphical, and numeric representations will be studied to understand and apply the concepts underlying algebra.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: must receive advising from the university math center prior to enrolling in this course.

    Credits: (5)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will be XC
    Notes:
    Credits will not be allowed toward meeting bachelor’s degree requirements.
  
  • MATH 100B - Introductory Algebra


    Description:
    This course is designed to prepare students for college mathematics. Symbolic, graphical, and numeric representations will be studied to understand and apply the concepts of algebra.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: must receive advising from the university math center prior to enrolling in this course.

    Credits: (5)

    Grading Basis
    Grade will be XC
    Notes:
    Credits will not be allowed toward meeting bachelor’s degree requirements.
  
  • MATH 100C - Intermediate Algebra


    Description:
    This course is designed to prepare students for college-level precalculus mathematics. Symbolic, graphical, and numeric representations will be studied to understand and apply the concepts needed to be successful in precalculus. Credits will not be allowed toward meeting bachelor’s degree requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: must receive advising from the university math center prior to enrolling in this course.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 101 - Mathematics in the Modern World


    Description:
    Selected topics from the historical development and applications of mathematics together with their relationship to the development of our present society.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either at least 500 on the SAT, 19 on the ACT, a Compass test score of either 50-Pre-Algebra, 26-Algebra, 31-College Algebra, or 31-Trigonometry, or completed MATH 100B or a higher level math class.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 4 - Math
  
  • MATH 102 - Mathematical Decision Making


    Description:
    Selected topics from probability, statistics and mathematical decision making with real-world application.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either at least 500 on the SAT, 19 on the ACT, a Compass test score of either 50-Pre-Algebra, 26-Algebra, 31-College Algebra, or 31-Trigonometry, or completed MATH 100B or a higher level math class.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 5 - Logic
  
  • MATH 130 - Finite Mathematics


    Description:
    The language of sets, counting procedures, introductory probability, and decision making, introductory descriptive statistics. Meets General Education “reasoning” requirement and prepares student for introductory statistics courses in various departments.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either at least 500 on the SAT, 19 on the ACT, a Compass test score of either 50-Pre-Algebra, 26-Algebra, 31-College Algebra, or 31-Trigonometry, or completed MATH 100B or a higher level math class.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 5 - Logic
  
  • MATH 153 - Pre-calculus Mathematics I


    Description:
    A foundation course which stresses those algebraic and elementary function concepts together with the manipulative skills essential to the study of calculus.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either MATH 100C with a grade of C or higher; or a score of 18 or higher on the Intermediate Math Placement Test, or a score of 66 or higher on the Compass Algebra test.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 4 - Math
  
  • MATH 154 - Pre-calculus Mathematics II


    Description:
    A continuation of MATH 153 with emphasis on trigonometric functions, vectors, systems of equations, the complex numbers, and an introduction to analytic geometry.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either MATH 153 with a grade of C or higher, a score of 17 or higher on the Advanced Math Placement Test, or a score of 46 or higher on the Compass College Algebra Test.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 4 - Math
  
  • MATH 164 - Foundations of Arithmetic


    Description:
    Structure of the real number system. Properties of and operations on integers, rationals, decimal representation, percentages, proportion, graphing, and elementary problem solving. Recommended for the prospective elementary school teacher.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: 45 earned credits, and either at least a 500 on the SAT, a 19 on the ACT, or a score of 50 on the Compass test.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 4 - Math
  
  • MATH 170 - Intuitive Calculus


    Description:
    An intuitive approach to the differential and integral calculus specifically designed for students in the behavioral, managerial, and social sciences.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either MATH 153 with a grade of C or higher or a score of 19 or higher on the Advanced Placement Test.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 4 - Math
    Notes:
    Not open to students with credit for MATH 172 or higher.
  
  • MATH 172 - Calculus I


    Description:
    Theory, techniques, and applications of differentiation and integration of the elementary functions.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either MATH 154 with a grade of C or higher , a score of 19 on the Advanced Math Placement Test, or a score of 46 or higher on the Compass Trigonometry test.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 4 - Math
  
  • MATH 173 - Calculus II


    Description:
    Theory, techniques, and applications of differentiation and integration of the elementary functions.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 172 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 232 - Discrete Modeling for Middle-level Teachers


    Description:
    Discrete models including recurrence relations finite differences, logic, applications of graph theory, applications of linear programming, and simple combinatorics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MATH 170 and MATH 250.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 250 - Intuitive Geometry for Elementary Teachers


    Description:
    An intuitive approach to the geometry topics relative to the elementary school curriculum.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 164 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 260 - Sets and Logic


    Description:
    Essentials of mathematical proofs, including use of quantifiers and principles of valid inference. Set theory as a mathematical system.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either MATH 173 or both MATH 172 and CS 301, all with grades of C or better.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 264 - Functions for Middle-level Teachers


    Description:
    Analyze and create algebraic models of functions on both continue and discrete systems. Apply function techniques to solve problems. Apply knowledge of functions and of society to communicate concepts of mathematical functions to a diverse group of middle school students.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either MATH 100C with a grade of C or better or a score of 18 or better on the Intermediate Math Placement Test.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 265 - Linear Algebra I


    Description:
    Vector spaces, linear systems, matrices, and determinants.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 173 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 272 - Multivariable Calculus I


    Description:
    Differential and integral calculus of multivariable functions and related topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 173 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 273 - Multivariable Calculus II


    Description:
    Differential and integral calculus of multivariable functions and related topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 272 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 274 - Principles of Calculus for Middle-level Teachers


    Description:
    Demonstrate a conceptual and procedural understanding of the fundamental elements of calculus including limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration. Apply knowledge of calculus and society to communicate concepts of motion mathematics to a diverse group of middle school students.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either MATH 154 or 264.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 275 - Calculus for Secondary Teachers


    Description:
    Conceptual and procedural understanding of the fundamental elements of calculus including limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration of single and multivariable functions.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 173.

    Credits: (5)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Notes:
    Substitute for MATH 272 only for students in an endorsement or certification-only program.
  
  • MATH 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • MATH 299E - Orientation Seminar: Secondary Mathematics


    Description:
    Introductory seminar for new mathematics education students focusing on problem solving, technical presentation of solutions, and electronic portfolio preparation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the mathematics education major or minor.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • MATH 311 - Statistical Concepts and Methods


    Description:
    Hands-on activities for exploring data. Surveys, planned experiments, and observational studies. Modeling, sampling distributions, and statistical inference. MINITAB statistical computing language introduced and used extensively.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either MATH 130 or 173, or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 320 - History of Mathematics


    Description:
    A study of the development of mathematics and the personalities involved.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 260 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 323 - Teaching Middle School Mathematics and Science


    Description:
    Prospective teachers will learn and use the methods and materials needed to teach middle school students mathematics and science with emphasis on the use of experiments, manipulatives, problems solving, cooperative learning, and communication of understanding. MATH 323 and SCED 323 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either MATH 324, EDEL 323, SCED 324, or SCED 322, and application to the Teacher Preparation Program.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 324 - Methods and Materials in Mathematics Secondary


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MATH 355, MATH 265, EDCS 311, and conditional or full admission to the Teacher Preparation Program.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 330 - Discrete Mathematics


    Description:
    Topics from logic, combinatorics, counting techniques, graph theory, and theory of finite-state machines.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 260 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 331 - Continuous Models


    Description:
    Students will use multiple integrals, line integrals, and differential equations to model physical situations.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 272 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 332 - Discrete Models


    Description:
    Discrete models including graph theory, difference equations, and the models of social choice, inherent logic combinatorics, and algebra.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the mathematics education major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 355 - College Geometry I


    Description:
    An inductive and deductive approach to intuitive geometry, modern Euclidean geometry, history of geometry, and axiomatic systems in geometry.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the mathematics education major or minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 360 - Algebraic Structures I


    Description:
    First course in the structure of algebraic systems includes the study of real number systems and other algebraic systems in the development of group theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the mathematics education major or minor.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 361 - Algebraic Structures II


    Description:
    The second course in the structure of algebraic systems, including rings, modules, and fields, and their associated morphisms.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 364 - Axiomatic Systems


    Description:
    An introduction to the idea of an axiomatic system, including concepts such as consistency and completeness. This course is designed to provide students with the proof writing skills required for more advanced courses

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 260 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 365 - Linear Algebra II


    Description:
    Vector spaces, linear transformations, bilinear and quadratic forms, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, similarity, inner products, and norms.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MATH 260 and 265 with grades of C or better.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 371 - Advanced Calculus


    Description:
    The basic concepts of the real numbers and calculus are presented from an axiomatic standpoint. This course also offers basic proof writing skills that are necessary for more advanced mathematics.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MATH 260 and 272 with grades of C or better.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 372 - Complex Analysis


    Description:
    Arithmetic of complex numbers and functions of a complex variable, linear fractional transformations, Cauchy-Reimann equations, contour ingration, Cauchy’s theorem, residue theorem, power series and applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MATH 260 and 273 with grades of C or better.

  
  • MATH 376 - Differential Equations I


    Description:
    Elementary methods of solutions of ordinary differential equations. Some numerical methods for solving ordinary differential equations with applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: MATH 265 and 272 with grades of C or better.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 377 - Differential Equations II


    Description:
    Elementary methods of solutions of ordinary differential equations. Some numerical methods for solving ordinary differential equations with applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 376 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 410A - Advanced Statistical Methods I


    Description:
    A thorough treatment of regression and correlation. Chi-square and other enumeration statistics. Non-parametric statistical principles of experimental design. Examples will be from a variety of fields.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 311 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 410B - Advanced Statistical Methods II


    Description:
    A thorough treatment of regression and correlation. Chi-square and other enumeration statistics. Non-parametric statistical principles of experimental design. Examples will be from a variety of fields.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 410A with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 411A - Probability Theory


    Description:
    Principal topics include: combinatorial theory, conditional probability, random variables, expectation and moments, generating functions, various discrete and continuous distributions, law of large numbers, central limit theorem.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 273 with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • MATH 411B - Mathematical Statistics I


    Description:
    Derived distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing. Correlation and regression theory. Distribution free methods. Bayesian inference.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 411A with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 411C - Mathematical Statistics II


    Description:
    Derived distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing. Correlation and regression theory. Distribution free methods. Bayesian inference.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 411B with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 413 - Introduction to Stochastic Processes


    Description:
    The Wiener Process, conditional probability and conditional expectation. Stationary and evolutionary processes. Various Poisson processes. Renewal counting processes. Discrete parameter Markov chains.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 411A with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • MATH 414 - Time Series Analysis


    Description:
    Model building, parameter estimation, diagnostic checking of time series data; ARIMA models and forecasting. Analysis of seasonal models.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: MATH 410B.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • MATH 416A - Actuarial Science Problems II


    Description:
    Students discuss and present problems in probability and mathematical statistics important for actuaries.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 411B with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (1-2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 3 credits.
  
  • MATH 416B - Actuarial Science Problems III


    Description:
    Review of topics in financial mathematics important for actuaries, including time value of money, annuities, loans, bonds, and derivatives markets.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co- or prerequisite: MATH 418C.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • MATH 417A - Loss Models I


    Description:
    Modeling process, calibration, and evaluation. Analyzing data, determining a suitable model including parameter values, and providing measures.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: MATH 411A with a grade of C or better.

    Credits: (3)

 

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