Credits: 3 Grammar and reading continued: oral and listening work progressively increased. A one-hour lab per week is required.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): ITLN171 with a minimum grade of C or permission of the instructor. Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Studies of the life and people of Italian speaking countries through lectures and readings in standard Italian. Readings are related to geography, history, politics, business, social problems, arts, and literatures. Conducted entirely in Italian.
Credits: 3 Analysis and comparison of artistics differences between selected pieces of Italian literature and their film adaptation. Emphasis on language and all artistic expressions connected to the identity of the Italian culture and society. Conducted entirely in Italian.
Weekly: 3 lectures Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A study of how media affects our popular culture and to critically assess the role of media in our lives. Beginning with the invention of mass communication and using culture as a thematic approach, students study the broad and overlapping media.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Aimed at all communication majors, media writing introduces students to writing targeted communication in a journalistic style. They learn the basics of journalistic writing for various media (i.e., newspapers, radio and television), public relations press releases, basic features and editorials, the importance of audience for any written communication as well as the values of timeliness, objectivity, and fairness critical to any communication career.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Ability in word-processing. College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Continues on the foundation of Beginning Media Writing, helping students to develop a deeper understanding of journalism and its place in society. Students learn how to cover a journalistic “beat”, develop sources, and how to research in-depth stories. Students also practice the art of the interview and learn the rights and obligations of reporters and communicators in any media.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): JOUR230. College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–3 Students work full time at journalistic enterprises. At least 90 clock hours per credit of work experience are required. Obtain procedures and guidelines from the department.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 3 credits College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An introduction to changing technology by identifying, learning and applying skills relevant to journalism. Students will be introduced to established and emerging technology applicable to gather and disseminate news on various platforms.
$ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Students will receive individual coaching, as they complete a 20–30 minute work of video storytelling designed to be the capstone of their studies in electronic news. Emphasis will be placed on production techniques, reporting and storytelling. The expectation is that work produced by students in this course will be of broadcast quality for media such as television, the Internet, or at a film festival.
$ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 This course emphasizes developing original ideas and content for the specific, niche audiences served by magazines and focuses on how to think and write for magazines and newspapers.
$ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 An introduction to basic news production. Topics will include story structure, writing to picture, interview techniques, shooting, editing, pitching your stories and yourself to media outlets. Lab experience is expected. Course culminates in the production of a short hard news story.
$ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Students will write, shoot, report, produce and anchor news stories. Students will rotate through different jobs, which will expose them to newsroom and studio operations. Editorial decision-making and production management is emphasized. Students will concentrate on producing hard news and feature reports.
$ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 The theory and practice of planning and producing of any publication, be it newspaper, magazine or newsletter. Students will learn the value of careful editing and basic layout from an editor’s perspective. Practice in editing copy, writing headlines, composing picture captions, planning layout and designing pages, as well as tips and tricks on project production, will be covered.
$ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):JOUR 230. Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 In the context of media convergence, this course embraces storytelling for delivery across various media platforms. Hands-on production focuses on news content for print, broadcast (TV and radio), new media (Internet, blogs, vodcasts, podcasts and interactive elements).
$ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Case studies of court decisions affecting the mass media in the United States and the place of the ethical journalist in society. Consideration of the development of freedom, censorship, libel, privacy, obscenity laws, and the relationship between the press and the courts and freedom of information, and broadcast regulation.
$ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Using news industry’s editing standards, this course will assist student to develop techniques to edit news for the electronic media consistent with broadcast quality. This course will emphasize the roles and responsibilities of an editor including deadlines and ethics.
$ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–3 This course focuses on the student’s portfolios, relevant professional standards and expectations of the job market. Existing projects are refined and new projects are identified to complete the requirements. Portfolios are presented and defended.
$ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Credits: 2–3 An exploration of essential personal and interpersonal qualities of a leader. Emphasis is given to teambuilding, problem solving, strengths discovery and unlocking creativity. Following this course, students may apply to the Undergraduate Leadership Certificate Program. Students may receive credit for only LEAD101 or LEAD 301.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: SED
Credits: 0 Students will create and carry out a leadership development plan for the semester under advisement of the Leadership Program. This plan will focus on one of three impact zones: Self, Others or Organizations (Orgs). It will include a growth strategy for 1) Leadership Theory—expanding the student’s knowledge base by attendance and participation in approved instructional co-curricular opportunities; and 2) Leadership in Action—engagement in experiential learning through an individualized leadership action plan, including action steps, goal setting, implementation, journaling and semester-end assessment. Required of all Leadership Certificate students each semester in residence.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: SED
Credits: 3 This course explores how to proceed when confronted by problems too ambiguous, complex and messy to be addressed directly through technical strategies. It seeks to increase the participants’ understanding of creativity and critical thinking to improve their problem-solving skills.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Spring College Code: SED
Credits: 2–3 In addition to an exploration of essential personal and interpersonal qualities of a leader, this course will place a special focus on mentoring. Emphasis is given to teambuilding, problem solving, strengths discovery and unlocking creativity. Upon completion students may apply to the Undergraduate Leadership Certificate Program. Students may receive credit for only LEAD101 or 301.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): At least junior class standing. Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: SED
Credits: 3 A study of classical and modern theories of leadership, leadership styles, the role of leadership in changing social reality. It will include a sample research project.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Fall College Code: SED
Credits: 3 This course will equip students with tools and methods for being successful coaches in their context. The essence of coaching is to help others develop themselves via a purposed relationship. The basis of this relationship is a spirit of partnership and collaboration.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: SED
Credits: 1 Development and presentation of a leadership portfolio. This includes reflection papers describing personal growth and increasing theoretical understanding and final synthesis papers.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):LEAD 101 or LEAD 301, permission of instructor. College Code: SED
Credits: 1–3 A leadership project in which the student identifies needed change in areas relating to their intended career path; creates a plan, attempts the change and studies the resulting relationships and processes. A written presentation of the project is required. Course limited to undergraduate certificate students.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: SED
Credits: 1–3 Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Special Approval: Permission of curriculum advisor and independent study supervisor required.
LEAD 525 - Public Relations: Community Partnerships
Credits: 2–3 Reviews research on public relations and strategies for improving community relationships and strengthening partnerships with community groups.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 3 credits College Code: SED
Credits: 1–2 Provides the foundation knowledge and skills for understanding, planning, and designing marketing plans for educational institutions. Focuses on elements of marketing such as mission statement, target market, image, position, and the market mix (product, price, place, and promotions).
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 2 credits College Code: SED
Credits: 1–3 This course offers an introduction to the art of academic discourse that will prepare students for writing research papers, theses and dissertations. It covers summary, analysis and synthesis, structure and language use, style and formatting, and the concept of writing as both a process and a skill learned best through continual practice.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) College Code: SED
Credits: 1 Preparation and submission of a leadership development plan describing a self-designed program of study, building on past experiences and addressing current and future leadership goals.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) College Code: SED
Credits: 1–2 Provides an overview of the technical aspects involved in writing research reports, focusing specifically on the language, structure, style and composition process typically used in research writing.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) College Code: SED
Credits: 2 Intensive introduction and orientation to the Leadership program. Focus on leadership concepts, principles of research, and skills relating to the completion of the program.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) College Code: SED
Credits: 2 Participants review the literature, discuss the findings in study groups and with faculty, and provide scholarly feedback related to assigned topics that address foundations of leadership and worldviews.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: SED
Credits: 2 A seminar in the study of leadership theory. This course is intended to provide a wide coverage of leadership theory based on sound research principles, with implications for informed practice. The seminar includes concept formation in such areas as organizational development, historical and contemporary views of leadership, power and influence, “followership,” ethical leadership and diversity, and applications to problem solving in leadership and administrative settings.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: SED
Credits: 1–3 Explores the dynamics of moral leadership, ethical decision-making and the administrative role in institutional integrity in organizations and schools.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 3 credits College Code: SED
Credits: 2 A practical class to help students develop their voice for authentic leadership, articulating shared mission and vision, and developing key competencies for effective speaking, writing and multimedia communication.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) College Code: SED
LEAD 647 - Creative Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Credits: 3 Helps leaders learn to make better decisions through creative thinking and problem-solving, focusing on the nature and techniques of critical thought and using multiple perspectives to develop creative strategies for confronting ambiguous and complex issues with practical, well-considered solutions.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) College Code: SED
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor required. Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: SED
Credits: 0 After the LLP is approved, the participant may register for this title to maintain active status while clearing DGs (deferred grades) with advisor approval only. Registration for this title constitutes full-time status.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W) Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: SED
Credits: 1–3 Development of expertise and documentation in a selected competency area including self reflection that describes personal growth and the theoretical knowledge base supporting the competency.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 12 credits College Code: SED
Credits: 1–6 International or comparative dimensions of education and leadership through a study tour program with travel to destinations relevant to specific topics of study. Intended to give participants a cross-cultural perspective and a global vision of the challenges of education and leadership around the world. Fee may apply.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits College Code: SED
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor required. Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: SED
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Prerequisite(s): Permission of advisor and instructor required. Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics College Code: SED
Credits: 1 Presentation of a portfolio demonstrating the development of selected leadership competencies. Participants will reflect on and evaluate their personal and professional growth, their leadership development, and the lifelong impact of these competencies on their career.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) College Code: SED
Credits: 3 A planned research experience whereby a problem or issue in the workplace relating to leadership is identified by the participant. The process includes the development of a research proposal, implementation of the research plan, and a written paper using the Andrews University Standards for Written Work.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 3 credits College Code: SED
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor required. Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics College Code: SED
LEAD 775 - Advanced Portfolio Development: (Topic)_____
Credits: 1–3 Building upon the knowledge base developed in LEAD 675, the participant continues to develop expertise and documentation in a selected competency area.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor required. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 12 credits College Code: SED
Credits: 1–6 International or comparative dimensions of education and leadership through a study tour program with travel to destinations relevant to specific topics of study. Intended to give participants a cross-cultural perspective and a global vision of the challenges of education and leadership around the world. Fee may apply.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits College Code: SED
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor required. Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics College Code: SED
Credits: 3–6 This project includes the identification of a problem in a professional environment, implementation of a research plan, and a research paper.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits College Code: SED
Credits: 2 Designing and writing the doctoral dissertation proposal. Registering for this title constitutes full-time status.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Prerequisite(s):LEAD 535, LEAD 637 and an approved topic and committee prior to registration for this course. Graded S/U. Spring only. Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: SED
Credits: 1–12 Under supervision of a faculty member in a leadership area. Student interns in responsible positions with specialists/ administrators in cooperating institutions, school systems, or agencies. Permission of instructor required.
Delivery: Interactive online option available Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: SED
Credits: 3 Individualized review of arithmetic and algebra skills. Algebra topics include linear, quadratic and rational equations; graphs and systems of linear equations; and polynomial operations and factoring. Students completing the sequence requirements while enrolled in MATH091 are not required to take MATH 092. This developmental course does not count toward college credit.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal with R (A-F,I,W,R) Recommended: Fall, Spring Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Continuation of MATH091. Students not completing the sequence requirements but fulfilling attendance, participation, and progress requirements may receive an R grade requiring re-registration the next semester. This developmental course does not count toward college credit.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal with R (A-F,I,W,R) Prerequisite(s): MATH091 Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Functions given by tables, formulas, graphs, and words; inverse functions; linear, exponential, and other types of functions, such as quadratic, trigonometric, logarithmic, or power functions; rates of change and applications to science and business. Additional topics may be selected by the instructor.
Course Attribute: Fulfills the General Education Mathematics reasoning requirement Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MPE ≥ P2. Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Introduction to precalculus. Linear, quadratic, radical, and absolute value equations and inequalities; graphs of lines, parabolas, circles, ellipses and hyperbolas; composition and inverses of functions; transformations of graphs, symmetry; linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, and rational functions. Introduction to derivatives of polynomials. Applications to business and science, including interpretation of graphs and charts.
Course Attribute: Fulfills the General Education Mathematics reasoning requirement Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MPE ≥ P2. Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Introduction to precalculus. Linear, quadratic, radical, and absolute value equations and inequalities; graphs of lines, parabolas, circles, ellipses and hyperbolas; composition and inverses of functions; transformations of graphs, symmetry; linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, and rational functions. Introduction to derivatives of polynomials. Applications to business and science, including interpretation of graphs and charts.
Course Attribute: Fulfills the General Education Mathematics reasoning requirement Delivery: Self-paced online course Grade Mode: Griggs corresp (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): MPE ≥ P2 College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Introduction to precalculus. Linear, quadratic, radical, and absolute value equations and inequalities; graphs of lines, parabolas, circles, ellipses and hyperbolas; composition and inverses of functions; transformations of graphs, symmetry; linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, and rational functions. Introduction to derivatives of polynomials. Applications to business and science, including interpretation of graphs and charts.
Course Attribute: Fulfills the General Education Mathematics reasoning requirement Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MPE ≥ P2 Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 1 Trigonometric functions and their inverses, identities, trigonometric equations; laws of sines and cosines, vectors, applications, and selected topics.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MPE ≥ P3 or
Credits: 4 Linear, quadratic, and absolute value equations and inequalities with applications; radical equations; polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, inverse, trigonometric functions; higher order equations; exponential and logarithmic equations; the unit circle, trigonometric identities and equations; Law of Sines and Cosines; vectors in the plane, polar coordinates and graphs; complex numbers and De Moivre’s Theorem; conic sections.
Course Attribute: Fulfills the General Education Mathematics reasoning requirement Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MPE ≥ P3 or
Credits: 4 Linear, quadratic, and absolute value equations and inequalities with applications; radical equations; polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, inverse, trigonometric functions; higher order equations; exponential and logarithmic equations; the unit circle, trigonometric identities and equations; Law of Sines and Cosines; vectors in the plane, polar coordinates and graphs; complex numbers and De Moivre’s Theorem; conic sections.
Course Attribute: Fulfills the General Education Mathematics reasoning requirement Delivery: Self-paced online course Grade Mode: Griggs corresp (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s): MPE ≥ P3 or MATH 165 or MATH 166. College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Introduction to single-variable calculus, including limits, differentiation, optimization, and integration with applications to problems in business and the social sciences. Some topics from multivariable calculus, including partial derivatives and extrema of functions of two variables.
Course Attribute: Fulfills the General Education Mathematics reasoning requirement Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MPE ≥ P4 or
Credits: 4 MATH191, 192 is a standard introduction to single-variable calculus. MATH 191 includes limits, continuity, derivatives, applications and integration up through substitution and integration by parts. Formal definitions of limit, derivative, and Riemann integral. Proofs of standard theorems, including the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
Course Attribute: Fulfills the General Education Mathematics reasoning requirement Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MPE=P5 or MATH 167 or MATH 168 with grade no lower than C. Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Continuation of MATH191. Techniques of integration, improper integrals, applications of integrals, sequences, power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series, tests of convergence, error estimates, polar coordinates, parameterized curves, vectors, dot and cross products.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 191 or MATH 195. Offering: Spring/May Express College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Introduction to single-variable calculus in the context of the life sciences from the dynamical systems point of view. Limits, continuity, derivatives, integration by substitution and by parts. Formal definitions of limit, derivative, and Riemann integral. Proofs of standard theorems, including the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. In addition to standard topics, includes research applications to biology and medicine, an introduction to mathematical models and differential equations, equilibria, stability, and eigenvalues. Equivalent to MATH191 in serving as prerequisite to higher-level courses.
Course Attribute: Fulfills the General Education Mathematics reasoning requirement Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MPE=P5 or MATH 167 or MATH 168 with grade no lower than C; pre- or corequisite: BIOL 165 or BIOL 166 or consent of the instructor. Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Vectors, Euclidean n-space, matrices, systems of linear equations, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, vector spaces, and linear transformations with emphasis on applications and computation.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 182, MATH 191, or MATH 195. Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Number systems and Euclidean geometry for elementary and middle school teachers. Topics include problem solving, reasoning and proof, computational algorithms, analysis and classification of geometric figures, geometric transformations, and other selected topics.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MPE ≥ P2. Offering: Fall, odd years College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Standard introduction to multivariable calculus. Vectors and vector functions, curves and surfaces, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals. Stokes’, Green’s, and divergence theorems.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 192. Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Ordinary differential equations as dynamical systems. Linear and nonlinear first order equations and systems, higher order linear equations, modeling, standard analytic and qualitative methods of solution, equilibria and stability, phase plane analysis. Computer graphing tools will be used.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 192. Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–3 Independent study of selected topics in mathematics under the supervision of a mathematics professor. Ordinarily a minimum of three hours of study per week is expected for each credit. The instructor may require written reports or oral presentations.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Selected topics in discrete mathematics, including logic, set theory, relations, functions, properties of integers, modular arithmetic, and RSA encryption. Mathematical reasoning and the writing of proofs will be emphasized.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 182, MATH 191, or MATH 195. Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Content, methods, and materials for secondary school mathematics teaching, including secondary mathematics content, mathematical problem solving, lesson preparation, teaching of skills and concepts, use of technology, assessment of learning, issues in teaching and learning, and other selected topics.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 355. Offering: Spring, odd years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Theory and application of linear and nonlinear mathematical models of biological processes. Topics selected from discrete- and continuous-time deterministic and stochastic modeling, analytic solution techniques, linearization, bifurcations, chaos, computer simulation, model parameterization, and model validation.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 191 or MATH 195. Offering: Fall, odd years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Theorems on continuity, differentiation, integration, and convergence; additional selected topics such as topology, differentiable manifolds, and real analysis.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 240, MATH 355. Offering: Fall, odd years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Theorems on continuity, differentiation, integration, and convergence; additional selected topics such as topology, differentiable manifolds, and real analysis.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 240, MATH 355, MATH 431. Offering: Spring, even years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Axiomatic development and history of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, constructions, geometric transformations, and selected topics from finite, fractal, affine, and projective geometries. Relation of these topics to secondary teaching.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 355. Prerequisite/Corequisite: Fall, even years Offering: Alternate years College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–3 Independent study of selected topics in mathematics to enable advanced students to pursue topics not offered in other scheduled courses. The student will study under the supervision of a mathematics professor whose prior approval is required. Ordinarily a minimum of three hours of study per week is expected for each credit. Grades are assigned on the basis of an instructor-selected procedure such as oral or written exams or reports.
Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Repeatable: Repeatable College Code: CAS
Credits: 0–3 A research project in mathematics supervised by a faculty mentor. A minimum of 4 work hours per week is required for each credit earned and a minimum of 4 work hours per week is required for the zero-credit option. A written paper is required for both the zero-credit option and all other credit options. Students register for each semester of ongoing research.
Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Prerequisite(s): Approval of the instructor. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 6 credits College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A study of basic descriptive and inferential statistics, including elementary probability and probability distributions, statistical inference involving binomial, normal, and t-distributions, and hypothesis testing.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): MPE ≥ P2. Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: CAS