Advanced Courses for Non-Majors
Because of the fundamental role that mathematics plays in all types of scientific and technical endeavor, the advanced course offerings of the Mathematics Department must serve a group considerably larger than those preparing for a career in mathematics exclusively.
Economics, Business Administration and Computer Science
The following basic subjects are recommended to master’s degree candidates as preparation for work in their profession; they also provide a solid background for students who intend to pursue doctoral studies after completion of the master’s program:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical Methods | ||
| MAT 5100 | Numerical Methods I | 3 |
| MAT 5110 | Numerical Methods II | 3 |
| Algebra | ||
| MAT 5420 | Algebra I | 4 |
| Operations Research | ||
| MAT 5770 | Mathematical Models in Operations Research | 3 |
| Probability Theory | ||
| MAT 5700 | Introduction to Probability Theory | 4 |
| Statistical Methods, Applied Time Series and Design of Experiments | ||
| STA 5800 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | 4 |
| STA 5830 | Applied Time Series | 3 |
Engineering and Physical Applications
The Mathematics Department has several sequences in applied mathematics that provide experienced engineers and scientists from industry and government the means to acquire and maintain the technical competence needed to work at the frontiers of their fields (for additional courses to those listed below, see the Graduate Bulletin):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical Methods | ||
| MAT 5100 | Numerical Methods I | 3 |
| MAT 5110 | Numerical Methods II | 3 |
| Applied Analysis | ||
| MAT 5220 | Partial Differential Equations | 4 |
| MAT 5230 | Complex Variables and Applications | 4 |
| Probability Theory and Random Processes | ||
| MAT 5700 | Introduction to Probability Theory | 4 |
| Differential Geometry | ||
| MAT 5530 | Elementary Differential Geometry and its Applications | 3 |
Students who feel that they eventually would like to pursue mathematical studies beyond the level of the above sequences should make every effort to take the mathematics sequences that begin with MAT 5600, and MAT 5420, respectively, and MAT 6600. These courses will help them to understand and work with abstract concepts in advanced courses.
Statistics
Students requiring only an introduction to basic statistics are referred to STA 1020 or STA 2210. Those whose work demands a good foundation in mathematical statistics are referred to MAT 5700 and STA 5800. STA 5830 is useful for students interested in applied statistics.
In addition to the interdepartmental course listed below, specialized courses in statistics are offered by individual departments:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 5100 | Introductory Statistics and Econometrics | 4 |
| ECO 6100 | Introduction to Econometrics | 4 |
| MAT 5700 | Introduction to Probability Theory | 4 |
| PSY 2030 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| STA 2210 | Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| STA 6830 | Design of Experiments | 3 |