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ID (Interior Design)
  

Indian Education
  

  • INED 411-511 - South Dakota Indian Studies (COM)

    A basic knowledge of Indian history with emphasis on the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota speaking people. Current cultural issues are presented including values, family structures, traditional religion, fine arts, legends, economics, governmental policies, treaties, acts and related areas. Focuses on teaching methods, content and materials to equip students to teach bi-culturally.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with AIS 421 and ANTH 421-521. Fulfills Teacher Education requirement. Equivalent to AIS 368 and HIST 368.


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LA (Landscape Architecture)
  

  • LA 120 - Fundamentals of Landscape Graphics

    Provides the foundation for landscape graphic communication through both technical and conceptual standards. Topics include: the principles of landscape drafting, free hand sketching and visualization, graphic symbol communication, and an introduction to the professional graphic production process.Credits: 2


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  • LA 201 - Introduction to Landscape Design

    A survey of the field of Landscape Design and Environmental Planning. Introduction to conceptual aspects of the discipline with a focus on landscape appreciation, environmental problems of land use, conservation, landscape design and planning, and land ethics and stewardship.Credits: 3


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  • LA 231 - Computer Applications in Landscape Architecture

    An introductory course in computer aided design and drafting with specific application to landscape design software applications. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of CAD to site analysis, design problem-solving, design management, and professional communication toward the creation of site plans, cost estimates and working drawings for the landscape industry.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, GE 123 or consent.


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  • LA 241 - History of Landscape Architecture

    History from early Egyptian to contemporary times. Styles viewed from the standpoint of aesthetic thought, societal and technological influences. Works of major historical and contemporary designers will be stressed.Credits: 3


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  • LA 284 - Landscape Graphics and Theory of Design

    Basic free hand graphic techniques and design theory for landscape design. Graphics used in landscape design (plan drawings, elevations, isometrics, perspective and models). Form and spatial relationships are stressed as applied to materials of landform, vegetation, water, and architecture.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, LA 120 or consent.


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  • LA 314 - Landscape Design Studio

    Basic landscape design problem solving on smaller scale sites (residential, small commercial, rural and urban). Development of aesthetic sensitivity and awareness of site problems. Site analysis, programming, concept formation, master plan development and plan presentation.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, LA 284.


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  • LA 321 - Golf Course Design

    Golf course design principles and practices. Site analysis, design process, construction specifications and techniques and aesthetic/design elements.Credits: 1


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  • LA 322 - Landscape Site Engineering

    Technical work in preparing grading plans, computing areas of cut and fill, site selection, topographic analysis, soil and exposure analysis, surface and subsurface drainage, and pedestrian and vehicular circulation.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, LA 364 or CM 210.


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  • LA 323 - Landscape Construction

    Design and construction of walks, terraces, fences, walls, pools, and other landscape structures and systems.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, LA 314.


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  • LA 324 - Planning Public Grounds

    Contemporary problems in the design of public properties such as parks and civic areas. Complexities of functional use, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, and land use are addressed.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, LA 364-364L.Corequisites: Corequisite course LA 324L.


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  • LA 332 - Residential Landscape Design

    Advanced theory and practice of residential design focusing on indoor-outdoor relationships, regional and functional design styles, and the works of famous designers.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, LA 284 or consent.


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  • LA 364 - Planting Design and Specifications

    Preparation of planting designs, plans, and specifications for projects of increasing complexity. Emphasis on northern plains landscapes. Focus on use of native plants and sustainable design. Projects from small residential scale to larger regional scale. Design applications emphasizing the space forming potential and functional use of natural and man-made plant groups.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, LA 314 or consent.


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  • LA 421 - City Planning

    City planning in the United States, planning practice and theory, urban design, and land use planning. Local planning efforts observed.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, LA 322, LA 324.Corequisites: Corequisite course LA 421L.


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  • LA 424 - Recreational Facilities Design

    Design of public and private recreational facilities including parks, resorts, golf courses, trails, and ecosystems. Planning and design of facilities, and their function, operation, and maintenance will be emphasized.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, LA 421421L.Corequisites: Corequisite course LA 424L.


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  • LA 440 - Restoration Ecology

    Scientific principles involved in restoration of natural ecosystems on degraded and disturbed lands. An understanding of ecological principles is recommended prior to enrollment.Credits: 4Corequisites: Corequisite course LA 440L.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with BIOL 440.


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  • LA 442 - Landscape Design III

    Advanced design theory and practice focusing on large scale, complex projects which require the application of knowledge from a wide variety of sources. The seminal design theory course in the Landscape Design major.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, LA 314 or consent.


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  • LA 464 - Landscape Professional Practicum Studio

    An advanced design studio with an emphasis on environmental design, land use ethics, current issues in landscape design and professional practice. Senior exit examination requirement is completed during this class.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, senior standing.


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LAKL (Lakota)
  

  • LAKL 101 - Introductory Lakota I (COM)

    An introduction to the Lakota language with emphasis on basic conversation, language structure, and vocabulary.Credits: 4Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with AIS 101.


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  • LAKL 102 - Introductory Lakota II (COM)

    A continued introduction to the Lakota language with emphasis on basic conversation, language structure, and vocabulary.Credits: 4Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with AIS 102. P, AIS 101 OR LAKL 101 or consent of instructor.


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  • LAKL 201 - Intermediate Lakota I (COM)

    A continuation of the first-year course, with emphasis on reading, composition, and vocabulary building.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with AIS 201. P, AIS 101 and AIS 102 or LAKL 101 and LAKL 102 or consent of instructor.


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  • LAKL 202 - Intermediate Lakota II (COM)

    A continuation of intermediate Lakota with emphasis on reading, composition, vocabulary building and the oral tradition.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, LAKL 101 and LAKL 102, or AIS 101 and AIS 102, or consent of instructor.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with AIS 202


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LAS (Latin American Studies)
  

  • LAS 301 - Latin American Cultures

    A broad view of a country, region, epoch or theme concerning Latin America. A multidisciplinary and multimedia approach. General supervision by the coordinator of Latin American Area Studies program. P, sophomore standing or consent. May be repeated with consent of the coordinator of the LAS program. Enrollment limited to 20.Credits: 3


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  • LAS 302 - Latin American Societies

    A broad view of the society of a country, region, epoch or theme concerning Latin America. A multidisciplinary and multimedia approach. P, sophomore standing or consent. May be repeated for credit with consent of the LAS Coordinator.Credits: 3


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LING (Linguistics)
  

  • LING 203 - English Grammar

    Instruction in the theory and practice of traditional grammar including the study of parts of speech, parsing, and practical problems in usage.Credits: 3


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  • LING 420-520 - The New English

    Diverse new theories and applications in English linguistics: lexicography, pragmatics, stylistics, socio-semantics, semiotics, and discourse theory.Credits: 3


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  • LING 425-525 - The Structure of English

    Use of traditional, structural, and transformational grammars for describing the English language. Practical application in teaching. Strongly recommended for majors planning to teach.Credits: 3


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  • LING 443-543 - Development of the English Language

    Historical survey of phonology, grammar, syntax, and lexicon of English leading to an understanding of the present state of the language and future developments.Credits: 3


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  • LING 452-552 - General Semantics

    Relations between symbols; human behavior in reaction to symbols including unconscious attitudes, linguistics assumptions; and the objective systematization of language.Credits: 3Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with SPCM 552.


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  • LING 460-560 - Applied Linguistics in Teaching English as a Second Language

    The study of social and linguistic structures which undergird different discourse forms. Emphasis will be on discourse forms which are particularly important for full participation in U.S. culture such as the rhetoric of public and school interactions.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, instructor’s permission.Cross-Listed: Crosslisted with EDFN 460-560.


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LMNO
  

  • LMNO 201 - Introduction to Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations

    The course provides a basic understanding of the nonprofit sector and the role of philanthropy in the United States. It introduces students to the history, philosophy, ethics, and organization of nonprofit and social service agencies, and the roles of a human service professional in the nonprofit field.Credits: 3


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MATH (Mathematics)
  

  • MATH 21 - Basic Algebra (COM)

    This course prepares students for college level mathematics. Topics generally include: basic properties of real numbers, exponents and radicals, rectangular coordinate geometry, solutions to linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, polynomials, and factoring. Students may also be introduced to functions and systems of equations. Note: This is a remedial level course and no credit for MATH 021 will be granted for graduation.Credits: 3


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  • MATH 101 - Intermediate Algebra (COM)

    Basic properties of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of equations, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions and equations, and radical expressions and equations, and an introduction to functions such as polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Credit for MATH 101 will not be granted to anyone who has previously received credit for MATH 102 or MATH 115.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 021 or placement.


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  • MATH 102 - College Algebra (COM)

    Equations and inequalities; polynomial functions and graphs, exponents, radicals, binomial theorem, zeros of polynomials; systems of equations; exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions, applications and graphs. Other topics selected from sequences, series, and complex numbers. P, grade of ‘C’ or better in MATH 101 or placement.Credits: 3


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  • MATH 104 - Finite Mathematics (COM)

    This course includes: linear systems of equations, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, probability, statistics, and other topics. This course cannot be used as the prerequisite for courses requiring MATH 102.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, MATH 101 or placement.


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  • MATH 115 - Precalculus (COM)

    A preparatory course for the calculus sequence. Topics include: polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their graphs; systems of equations, inequalities and complex numbers.Credits: 5Prerequisites: P, MATH 101 or placement.


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  • MATH 120 - Trigonometry (COM)

    Topics include: trigonometric functions, equations, and identities; inverse trigonometric functions; exponential and logarithmic functions, and applications of these functions.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 102 or placement.


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  • MATH 121 - Survey of Calculus (COM)

    A survey of calculus including an intuitive approach to limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration with an emphasis on applications of the derivative and the integral as well as topics from multivariable calculus.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, MATH 102 or MATH 115 or placement.Corequisites: Corequisite course MATH 121L.


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  • MATH 121L - Survey of Calculus Applications Lab

    A lab which supplements Math 121 and provides the opportunity to study applications in more detail.Credits: 1Corequisites: Corequisite course MATH 121.


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  • MATH 123 - Calculus I (COM)

    The study of limits, continuity, derivatives, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, the definite and indefinite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, MATH 102 and MATH 120, or MATH 115, or placement.Corequisites: Math 123L


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  • MATH 123L - Calculus I Lab (COM)

    A lab which supplements MATH 123 and provides the opportunity to study applications in more detail.Credits: 1Corequisites: Corequisite course MATH 123.


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  • MATH 125 - Calculus II (COM)

    A continuation of the study of calculus, including the study of sequences, series, polar coordinates, parametric equations, techniques of integration, applications of integration, indeterminate forms, and improper integrals.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, MATH 123.


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  • MATH 141 - Survey of Mathematics

    To give the students in social science and liberal arts an appreciation of the nature of mathematics. An introduction to the logical structure of mathematics and its application to modern life, including such topics as logic, number systems, geometry, probability, statistics, and consumer mathematics.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, 1 unit of high school algebra. Instructor’s consent required.


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  • MATH 215 - Matrix Algebra

    An introduction to systems of linear equations, matrices, and determinants with applications to linear mathematical problems.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, MATH 115 or MATH 123 or consent.


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  • MATH 225 - Calculus III (COM)

    A continuation of the study of calculus, including an introduction to vectors, vector calculus, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals.Credits: 4Prerequisites: P, MATH 125.


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  • MATH 253 - Elementary Logic and Sets

    Logical connectives, quantifiers, arguments, and proof. Set operations, index sets, relations, functions, cardinality, and mathematical induction.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 123


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  • MATH 261 - Geometry for Teachers

    Axiomatic development of Euclidean and other geometries, coordinate geometry in two or three dimensions, transformational geometry, and informal Non-Euclidean geometry. Required of majors and minors planning to teach.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 125 and SEED 287, or EDFN 338, or consent.


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  • MATH 271 - Math Applications with Computers

    Problems from college algebra, precalculus and calculus are revisited numerically with the aid of current software packages.Credits: 2Prerequisites: P, MATH 123.


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  • MATH 281 - Introduction to Statistics (COM)

    A study of descriptive statistics including graphs, measures of central tendency and variability and an introduction to probability theory, sampling and techniques of statistical inference with an emphasis on statistical applications.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 102 or MATH 115.


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  • MATH 315 - Linear Algebra (COM)

    Course topics include: the theory and applications of systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations and applications.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 225, or MATH 215 and MATH 253.


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  • MATH 316 - Discrete Mathematics (COM)

    Selected topics from Boolean algebra, set theory, logic, functions and relations, difference equations, recurrence relations, application of algorithms, finite graphs, trees, paths and modeling.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 125, or MATH 215 and MATH 253.


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  • MATH 321 - Differential Equations (COM)

    Selected topics from ordinary differential equations including development and applications of first order, higher order linear and systems of linear equations, general solutions and solutions to initial-value problems using matrices. Additional topics may include Laplace transforms and power series solutions.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 125.


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  • MATH 327 - Calculus of Several Variables

    Calculus of functions of 2 and 3 variables starting with a review of Partial Derivations and Multiple Integration, and including the Implicit Function Theorems, Jacobians, Improper Integrals, Vector Field Theory, and Stokes’ Theorem.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 215, MATH 225 or consent.


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  • MATH 331 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics

    Fourier series, vector analysis, matrices, determinants, and topics selected from: complex variables, partial differential equations, numerical methods.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 321.


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  • MATH 355 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics

    Techniques, materials and resources for teaching mathematics to junior high school and high school students. Required of majors and minors planning to teach. May not be used for upper division math elective for majors not in Secondary Teaching Option.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 125, MATH 261, SEED 287.Corequisites: Corequisite course MATH 355L.


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  • MATH 361 - Modern Geometry (COM)

    In this course topics will be chose from: axiomatic systems, finite geometries, Euclidean plane geometry, transformational geometry, three dimensional geometry, and non-Euclidean geometries.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 125.


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  • MATH 373 - Introduction to Numerical Analysis (COM)

    This course is an introduction to numerical methods. Topics include elementary discussion of errors, polynomial interpolation, quadrature, nonlinear equations, and systems of linear equations. The algorithmic approach and efficient use of the computer will be emphasized.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 125, and CSC 150 or CSC 213.


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  • MATH 381 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (COM)

    Introduction to probability theory, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions and the Central Limit Theorem with general principles for statistical inference and applications of random sampling to hypothesis testing, confidence limits, correlation, and regression.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 125.Cross-Listed: STAT 381


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  • MATH 401 - Senior Capstone and Advanced Writing (AW)

    Two semester course: In the first semester, students will carry out activities which are designed to refresh mathematics skills and develop skills such as research, writing, and presenting which will prepare them for the second semester in which they will write a major paper under faculty supervision and give a presentation based on that paper.Credits: 1


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  • MATH 411 - Theory of Numbers (COM)

    Properties of integers, divisibility, primes, congruencies, Diophantine equations, quadratic residues, continued fractions and the distribution of primes.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 125.


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  • MATH 413 - Abstract Algebra I (COM)

    Introduction to the theory and applications of algebraic structures including groups, rings, and fields.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 253 or MATH 315 or MATH 316.


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  • MATH 414 - Abstract Algebra II (COM)

    This is a continuation of topics from MATH 413.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 413.


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  • MATH 423-523 - Advanced Calculus I (COM)

    A theoretical treatment of Calculus that covers: limits; continuity and differentiability of functions of a single variable and of several variables; convergence of sequences and series; integration; and applications.Credits: (3-4)Prerequisites: P, MATH 225.


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  • MATH 424-524 - Advanced Calculus II (COM)

    This is a continuation of MATH 423.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 423.


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  • MATH 425 - Real Analysis I (COM)

    Properties of real numbers, sequences, and series of real numbers, limits of functions, uniform continuity, differentiation, sequences and series of functions, uniform convergence, and theories of integration. Extensions of R^n may be considered.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 225.


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  • MATH 426 - Real Analysis II (COM)

    This is continuation of MATH 425.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 425.


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  • MATH 430-530 - Fractals and Chaos

    An introduction to the mathematics of fractals and chaos at two levels. Non-calculus based classroom activities suited for secondary students are introduced using inexpensive, easy-to-use software. Concepts are then investigated more deeply with calculus-based techniques.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 123.


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  • MATH 431 - Partial Differential Equations

    Series, solutions, total differential equations, simultaneous equations, approximate solutions, parial differential equations of first and second orders, application.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 321 and MATH 225.


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  • MATH 433 - Laplace Transform

    Main features of Laplace transform theory.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 321 or consent.


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  • MATH 435 - Complex Variables I

    Algebra of complex numbers, classifications of functions, differentiation, integration, mapping, transformations, infinite series.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 225.


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  • MATH 441 - Applied Probability Theory

    Topics in probability including an introduction to the axiomatic development of probability, random variable and distributions with emphasis on the expontential, binomial and Poisson distributions. Applications to discrete stochastic processes such as Markov chains and queuing theory are covered in some detail.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 381 or consent or STAT 381.


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  • MATH 450 - History of Mathematics (COM)

    A general presentation of historical topics in mathematics including contributions to mathematics from ancient civilizations; developments leading to the creation of modern geometries, calculus and modern algebra; and contributions of outstanding mathematicians.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 125.


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  • MATH 457-557 - Ecological Modeling

    An introduction to ecological modeling. Topics will include modeling methodology, auto-ecological models, population models, biotic communities, ecosystem level models, global modeling.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 121 or 123.


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  • MATH 458-558 - Mathematical Models in Microbiology

    Mathematical models from microbiology, cellular biology, and physiology will be developed and analyzed. Topics will include enzyme kinetics, cell membrane function, cell cycle regulation, intercellular communication, and molecular motors.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 125.


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  • MATH 459-559 - Bioinformatics

    This course is an introduction to bioinformatics for students in mathematics and physical sciences. This course will include a brief introduction to cellular and molecular biology, and will cover topics such as sequence alignment, phylogenetic trees and gene recognition. Existing computational tools for nucleotide and protein sequence analysis, protein functional analysis and gene expression studies will be discussed and used.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, STAT 281 or 381.


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  • MATH 461-561 - Introduction to Topology (COM)

    Introduction to topological and metric spaces with specific emphasis on topology of the real line.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 225.


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  • MATH 471-571 - Numerical Analysis I (COM)

    Analysis of rounding errors, numerical solutions of nonlinear equations, numerical differentiation, numerical integration, interpolation and approximation, numerical methods for solving linear systems.Credits: 3Prerequisites: P, MATH 225.


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