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LAT 452 - Roman Philosophical Thought
Examines the three major philosophical schools: Academic, Stoic, Epicurean, and
their influence on Roman thought with selections from: Lucretius, De Rerum Natura,
and Cicero’s philosophical essays.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives
Requirement. Offered every three years.
Credits: 3
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LAT 453 - Poetry of the Republic and Early Empire
Considers the lyric poetry of Catullus, the Odes of Horace and the origin and development of satire, with selections from the satires of Horace and Juvenal.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement. Offered every three years.
Credits: 3
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LAT 454 - Prose of the Republic and of Early Empire
Includes selections from Cicero’s letters, Pliny’s letters, and Tacitus’ Annals.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement. Offered every three years.
Credits: 3
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LAT 481 - Virgil: The Ecologues, Georgics, Aeneid
The poet’s background achievements and influence upon later literature.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement. Offered every three years.
Credits: 3
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LAT 482 - Medieval Latin
Introduction to a variety of Latin prose and texts from the Middle Ages. Emphasis on stylistic and thematic continuities with an differences from classical Latin prose and poetry.
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement. Offered upon sufficient demand.
Credits: 3
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LAT 497 - Projects in Latin I
Individual work on a project selected by the student. (maximum: 3 credit hours.)
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: LAT 204 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Credits: Ar
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LAT 498 - Projects in Latin II
Individual work on a project selected by the student. (maximum: 3 credit hours.)
Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement.
Prerequisites: LAT 204 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Credits: Ar
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LBR 200 - Information Literacy
Introduces students to the production, transmission, organization, use and control of information. Provides the skills necessary to navigate the many kinds of information resources available today, including the Internet, other electronic formats and print materials. Emphasis on developing critical thinking skills.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Credits: 3
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LIB 500 - Graduate Seminar in Liberal Studies
Interdisciplinary exploration of selected topics both within and across the areas of humanities, social sciences and the nature sciences. Topic varies from semester to semester. May be taken more than once for credit if topic varies.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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LST 201 - Work and Labor in a Global Economy
Provides a critical analysis of U.S. labor and the workplace from a labor studies perspective, which comprises an academic area of study encompassing: work, employees, the labor movement and organizations, employment law and relations, labor economics, and the sociology of work. Topics include: a historical overview of labor, social class and work, the role of conflict, power, and inequality, including gender, race, and class, the evolution of employment law and labor relations, organization and role of unions, workforce diversity and demographics, labor and contemporary issues involving technology, corporations, politics, and the global economy.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Prerequisites: ECO 120 or HTY 104 or POS 100 or SOC 101 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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MAT 101 - The Nature and Language of Mathematics
An opportunity for non-science majors to experience the nature of mathematics and to explore the connections between mathematics and other areas of human understanding.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Credits: 3
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MAT 103 - Elementary Algebraic Models in Our World
An introduction to the applications of algebra with a focus on data analysis and model building. Topics include graphs, algebraic equations and functions. Primary attention will be given to using linear, quadratic and exponential functions to represent and interpret real world applications.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Credits: 3
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MAT 107 - Elementary Descriptive Geometry
Designed to prepare students to teach the geometry included in a modern NCTM STANDARDS based K-8 curriculum. Emphasis will be on geometric exploration activities, problem solving and informal deductive reasoning using many of the manipulatives used to teach geometric concepts in grades K-8.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites: High school geometry required. Elementary Education, Child Development-Early Childhood Education, and Art Education majors only.
Credits: 3
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MAT 108 - Elementary Numerical Mathematics From A Modern Perspective
Designed to prepare students to teach the non-geometric mathematics included in a modern NCTM STANDARDS based K-8 curriculum. Emphasis will be on the structure of arithmetic, development of good number sense, basic number theory, understanding probability and the use of descriptive statistics. Focuses on problem solving, and the development of arithmetic and algebraic reasoning skills.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites: Elementary Education, Child Development-Early Childhood Education, and Art Education majors only.
Credits: 3
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MAT 111 - Algebra for College Mathematics
This course covers the basic topics in algebra needed to enter a mathematics course at the precalculus level. The covered topics include a brief review of the real number system (including absolute value, exponents, roots, and radicals), linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, graphs, functions (primarily linear and other polynomial), factoring, rational and radical expressions. Optional topics include systems of equations, variation, exponential and logarithmic functions. Note: This course does not satisfy the General Education in Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites: Adequate performance on Mathematics Placement Exam.
Credits: 3
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MAT 115 - Applied Mathematics for Business and Economics
Topics in discrete mathematics, finite mathematics, and calculus with applications to business and economics. Topics include linear functions and regressions, the mathematics of finance, probability, and differential calculus.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites: For new Fall admits in their first semester, a passing score on Part 2 of the Math Placement Exam. For all other students, a grade of C or better in MAT 111.
Credits: 3
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MAT 122 - Pre-Calculus
Designed as a transitional course between high school algebra and college mathematics, particularly calculus. Topics include a detailed study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, stressing ideas needed by those who will take calculus.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites: For new Fall admits in their first semester, a passing score on Part 2 of the Math Placement Exam. For all other students, a grade of C or better in MAT 111.
Credits: 4
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MAT 126 - Calculus I
An introduction to calculus for students in mathematics, engineering, and the sciences. Covers the differential calculus of the algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, concluding with the definite integral and the fundamental theorem of calculus. The approach is intuitive and geometric, with emphasis on understanding the basic concepts of function, limit, derivative and integral.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites: For new Fall admits in their first semester, a passing score on Part 3 of the Math Placement Exam. For all other students, a grade of C or better in MAT 122.
Credits: 4
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MAT 127 - Calculus II
Completes the study of single-variable calculus. Topics covered include inverse trigonometric functions, hyperbolic functions, methods of integration, improper integrals, indeterminate forms, parametric equations, polar coordinates and infinite series.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 126.
Credits: 4
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MAT 200 - Topics in Elementary Mathematics
Topics in mathematics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of department.
Credits: 1-3
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MAT 215 - Introduction to Statistics for Business and Economics
For students in the College of Business, Public Policy and Health and for others concentrating in business or economics. A limited introduction to probability theory leading to discussion of distributions of random variables, in particular the normal and binomial families; a brief treatment of descriptive methods; an introduction to inferential statistics, including one- and two-sample procedures for estimation of parameters and for hypothesis testing; fundamentals of regression analysis or contingency table analysis or contingency table analysis as time permits. NOTE: because of overlap, MAT 232 and MAT 215 cannot both be taken for degree credit.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 115.
Credits: 3
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MAT 228 - Calculus III
For students of mathematics, engineering and the sciences. Vector algebra, geometry and calculus; multivariable differential and integral calculus, including the theorems of Gauss, Green and Stokes.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 127.
Credits: 4
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MAT 232 - Principles of Statistical Inference
Intended for students who will use statistics as an aid to the comprehension of quantitative work done by others and for students who will follow this course by an intermediate level applied statistics course. An introduction to the language and methods of statistical analysis, probability, graphic and numeric descriptive methods and inference from sample data. NOTE: because of overlap, MAT 232 and MAT 215 cannot both be taken for degree credit.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics Requirement.
Prerequisites: Two years of high school math required.
Credits: 3
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MAT 258 - Introduction to Differential Equations with Linear Algebra
An introduction to elementary linear algebra and ordinary differential equations including applications. NOTE:Because of overlap, MAT 258 and MAT 259 cannot both be taken for degree credit. (Not open to students who have already taken MAT 262 or MAT 259.)
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 127.
Credits: 4
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MAT 259 - Differential Equations
The theory and applications of ordinary differential equations for science and mathematics students intending to take further courses in applied mathematics. NOTE: Students planning to take MAT 262 or MAT 453 should choose MAT 259 instead of MAT 258. Because of overlap, MAT 258 and MAT 259 cannot both be taken for degree credit.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 228.
Credits: 3
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MAT 261 - Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
Topics covered typically include logic, basic set theory, relations and functions, sequences, limits, cardinality, and algebraic and geometric structures, but may vary somewhat with the instructor. Class size will remain small, not to exceed 20 students. The goal is to enable students to read, critique, construct, and write mathematical proofs. At least 40% of the student’s grade will be based on the quality of written work. Written assignments must present mathematical arguments in a clear, logical manner, using standard mathematical notation as well as correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Students will be given considerable coaching and feedback with preliminary drafts so that submitted final versions of their work will be of acceptable quality.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 127 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MAT 262 - Linear Algebra
An introduction to matrices, systems of linear equations, linear transformations, determinants, vector spaces, orthogonality, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, with applications. Some use will be made of mathematical software. NOTE: Because of overlap, MAT 258 and MAT 262 cannot both be taken for degree credit.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 127.
Credits: 3
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MAT 300 - Topics in Mathematics
Topics in mathematics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of department.
Credits: 1-3
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MAT 305 - Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers
Intended for prospective teachers of secondary school mathematics. MAT 305 satisfies the state certification requirements for a methods course. Topics covered include issues and problems in mathematics education, classroom management and selected topics in mathematics pertinent to the secondary curriculum.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor; open to prospective secondary teachers only.
Credits: 3
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MAT 329 - Problems Seminar II
Problem-solving in selected areas of mathematics. Material will be taken from various problem books, competitions and mathematical periodicals. Recommended for students who wish to participate in the annual Putnam competition. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 261 or permission.
Credits: 1
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MAT 332 - Statistics for Engineers
Statistical methods applicable to engineering including theory and application of classical and nonparametric methods.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 228.
Credits: 3
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MAT 400 - Topics in Mathematics
Topics in mathematics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of department.
Credits: 1-3
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MAT 401 - Capstone Seminar in Mathematics
Required of all mathematics and statistics majors. Students will be asked to draw upon and integrate their mathematics course work by exploring mathematical topics in their historical and scientific context. Students are expected to exhibit innovative problem-solving and thoughtful writing. Each student will be required to write a paper on the topic under investigation and to present the results talk to the class.
Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 261, MAT 262 and senior standing.
Credits: 3
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MAT 425 - Introduction to Real Analysis I
A study of functions of a real variable and the related topology of the real line. Concepts of limit, convergence, continuity and differentiability are studied.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 228 and MAT 261.
Credits: 3
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MAT 426 - Introduction to Real Analysis II
A continuation of MAT 425 emphasizing integration and sequences and series of functions. Contents may vary from year to year.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 425.
Credits: 3
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MAT 434 - Introduction to Statistics
Topics include probability, random variables, continuous and discrete distributions, point and interval estimation, tests of hypotheses, linear regression and correlation, analysis of variance.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 228.
Credits: 4
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MAT 435 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics
Topics include moment generating functions, distribution of functions of random variables, sampling distributions, principles of estimation and hypothesis testing, limit theorems and order statistics.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 434.
Credits: 3
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MAT 436 - Nonparametric Statistics
Surveys nonparametric alternatives to standard parametric techniques. Emphasis on situations in which the use of a parametric technique is incorrect or, at best, marginal.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 434 or MAT 437.
Credits: 3
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MAT 437 - Statistical Methods in Research
An introduction to analysis of variance and regression analysis using a unifying approach to theory; application and illustrations from many fields.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 232 or MAT 434 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MAT 445 - History of Mathematics
Deals with the lives and times of mathematicians, while focusing on mathematical ideas. Designed to acquaint the student with the evolution of various mathematical disciplines and to develop an appreciation of the problems faced by and often solved by mathematicians.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 127 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MAT 451 - Dynamical Systems
A study of the nature and behavior of solutions of linear and nonlinear systems of differential and difference equations through mathematical analysis and the use of available menu-driven PC software. For students in mathematics and the sciences. Some knowledge of vectors and matrices and some familiarity with personal computers is recommended.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 258 or MAT 259 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MAT 452 - Complex Analysis
An introduction to functions of complex variables including differentiation, integration, series, mappings and applications.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 228.
Credits: 3
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MAT 453 - Partial Differential Equations I
Introduction to general properties of partial differential equations followed by solutions of specific equations. Techniques include eigen function expansions, operational methods, and Green’s functions.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 259 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MAT 454 - Partial Differential Equations II
A continuation of MAT 453.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 453.
Credits: 3
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MAT 463 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra I
A study of algebraic systems characterized by specific axiom systems. Begins with a study of sets theory, functions, and operations, and continues with topics selected from group theory, ring theory, and linear algebra.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 261 and MAT 262.
Credits: 3
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MAT 464 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra II
A continuation of MAT 463, with emphasis on properties of rings and fields and culminating in Galsis Theory.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 463.
Credits: 3
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MAT 465 - Theory of Numbers
Elementary properties of integers including divisibility, prime and composite numbers, uniqueness of prime factorization, Diophantine equations, congruences and continued fractions.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 261 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MAT 471 - Differential Geometry
The application of multivariable calculus to the study of curves, surfaces and their higher-dimensional analogues.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 228 and in either MAT 258 or MAT 262.
Credits: 3
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MAT 475 - Higher Geometry
Topics include: constructions, Euclidean properties, Ceva’s and Menelaus’ theorems with applications–Desargues’, Pappus’ and Pascal’s theorems, isometries, axiometric approach to one of the geometries, algebraic models for geometry, Klein’s Erlanger program, classical construction problems.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 228 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MAT 481 - Discrete Mathematics
Primarily designed for both mathematics and computer science majors. While the calculus-based mathematics of classical engineering and physical science is essentially “continuous,” the finite mathematics of computer science and some social sciences is essentially “discrete” or “combinatorial.” MAT 481 is an introductory course offered in this spirit. Topics covered typically include graphs and networks, analysis of algorithms, generating functions and recurrence relations, graph coloring, satisfiability, computational complexity, automata and languages, Turing machines and computability, and a brief introduction to the theory of NP-completeness.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 261 or MAT 262 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MAT 487 - Numerical Analysis
An introduction to computational methods for solving numerical problems. Topics such as interpolation, systems of linear or nonlinear equations, numerical integration, eigenvalues, optimization, ordinary and partial differential equations are considered.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 127 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MAT 500 - Topics in Graduate Mathematics
Topics in mathematics not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit current needs. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of department.
Credits: 1-3
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MAT 523 - Functions of a Real Variable I
Topics include construction of Lebesgue measure and Lebesgue integral on the Euclidean Space, convergence, differentiation, general measure and integration, the Radon-Nikodym Theorem, the Daniell integral, topics in functional analysis.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 426 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MAT 524 - Functions of a Real Variable II
A continuation of MAT 523.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 523.
Credits: 3
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MAT 527 - Functions of a Complex Variable I
Elementary properties of holomorphic functions including the classification of isolated singularities, Laurent expansion and infinite product representations. Introduction to conformal mapping and the Riemann Mapping Theorem.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 426 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MAT 528 - Functions of a Complex Variable II
Continuation of MAT 527.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 527.
Credits: 3
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MAT 531 - Mathematical Statistics I
Covers axioms of probability, random variables, continuous and discrete distributions, moment generating functions, distributions of functions of random variables, sampling distributions.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 425, MAT 434 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MAT 532 - Mathematical Statistics II
Topics include principles and methods of parametric point estimation, interval estimation and hypothesis testing, non-parametric inference.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 531.
Credits: 3
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MAT 533 - Stochastic Systems
The study of mathematical models which involve random processes. Topics include Poisson process, waiting-line models, Markov chains, decision analysis and reliabilitiy theory. Some emphasis on modeling problems encountered in business and industry.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 434.
Credits: 3
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MAT 562 - Advanced Linear Algebra
Topics covered include vector spaces, homomorphisms, bilinear forms, multilinear maps and tensor products, Jordan canonical forms of matrices, normed linear spaces, real and complex inner product spaces, basic ideas of functional analysis, applications. Offered alternate fall semesters.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 262 and MAT 425 and MAT 463 or their equivalent.
Credits: 3
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MAT 563 - Abstract Algebra
A study of basic structure theorems for groups, rings, fields and modules.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in two courses from among MAT 262 or MAT 463 or MAT 464.
Credits: 3
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MAT 577 - Topology I
Fundamental concepts of topology, including cardinal and ordinal numbers, topological spaces, cartesian products, connectedness, compactness, continuity, separation axioms and metric spaces.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 425 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MAT 578 - Topology II
A continuation of MAT 577.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 577.
Credits: 3
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MAT 590 - Graduate Research Seminar
Current topics of mathematical interest are studied under faculty supervision. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of four times.
Credits: 1
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MAT 699 - Graduate Thesis / Research
Graduate Thesis
Credits: Ar
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MEE 150 - Applied Mechanics: Statics
A study of force systems and equilibrium, structural models, friction, distributed forces. Designed to develop the ability to analyze and solve engineering problems. Rec 3. (Fall and Spring.)
Prerequisites: MAT 126.
Credits: 3
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MEE 230 - Thermodynamics I
Covers energy and energy transformations, the First and Second Laws applied to systems and to control volumes, thermodynamic properties of systems, availability of energy. Rec 3. (Fall and Spring.)
Prerequisites: MAT 127.
Credits: 3
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MEE 231 - Thermodynamics II
A continuation of MEE 230 and includes thermodynamics of mixtures, chemical thermodynamics, thermodynamics of fluid flow, vapor and gas cycles, applicable to compressors, internal combustion engines and turbines. Computers used. Rec 3 (Spring.)
Prerequisites: COS 215 and MEE 230 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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MEE 251 - Strength of Materials
The principles of solid mechanics and their applications to practical problems, stresses and deflections in axial loading, torsion, beams, columns, combined stresses. Rec 3. (Fall and Spring.)
Prerequisites: MAT 127 and MEE 150.
Credits: 3
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MEE 252 - Statics and Strength of Materials
The basic principles of statics and their applications in strength of materials. Emphasis on equilibrium of various systems, stresses and deformations of axially loaded members, connections, circular shafts, beams and columns. Rec 3 (Fall and Summer.)
Prerequisites: MAT 127.
Credits: 3
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MEE 270 - Applied Mechanics: Dynamics
Motion of particles and rigid bodies, impulse and momentum, work and energy and simple harmonic motion, force, mass and acceleration. Rec 3. (Fall and Spring.)
Prerequisites: MEE 150 or MEE 252. Corequisite: MAT 228.
Credits: 3
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MEE 320 - Materials Engineering and Science
The principles of material science with emphasis on the relationship between structure and properties and their control through composition, mechanical working and thermal treatment. Rec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites: MEE 230 and MEE 251.
Credits: 3
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MEE 341 - Mechanical Laboratory I
An introduction to experiment design, data analysis, laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and calibration of equipment. Application to thermodynamics, mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics and metallurgy.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Rec 1, Lab 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites: MAT 258, MEE 251 and MEE 360.
Credits: 3
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MEE 360 - Fluid Mechanics
An introduction to fluid mechanics including fluid statics, kinematics, Bernoulli equation, viscous flows, dimensional analysis and similitude and external flows. Rec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites: MEE 230 and MEE 270. Corequisite: MAT 258.
Credits: 3
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MEE 370 - Modeling, Analysis and Control of Mechanical Systems
Introduces the student to a unifed approach to abstracting real mechanical, thermal and hydraulic systems into proper models to meet design and control system objectives. Topics include modeling of lumped mechanical, thermal and fluid systems, Laplace transforms and transfer function representation, free and forced response of second order linear time-invariant systems, frequency response, actuators and sensors, compensation and design of feedback control systems with emphasis on mechanical engineering applications. Includes laboratory experimentation. (Fall.) Rec 3.
Prerequisites: ECE 209 and MAT 258 and MEE 270.
Credits: 3
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MEE 380 - Design I
Kinematical design of machines. Rec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites: MEE 270.
Credits: 3
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MEE 381 - Design II
Advanced concepts in mechanics of materials, stress concentration. Design of mechanical components subjected to static and fatigue loads. Synthesis and selection of various machine components including shafts, bearing, gears and gear trains, screws, fasteners and springs. Exposure to computer-aided design. Topics include solid modeling of machine components, creation of assemblies and engineering drawings, application of the finite element methods as a design tool. Design project. Rec 3, Lab 1. (Spring.)
Prerequisites: MEE 251.
Credits: 4
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MEE 432 - Heat Transfer
The fundamental laws of heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation. Applied to the study of engineering problems via analytical, numerical, and graphical techniques. Rec 3. (Fall.)
Prerequisites: MAT 258 and MEE 360.
Credits: 3
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MEE 433 - Solar-Thermal Engineering
Introduces solar energy collection and use as process thermal energy. Includes performance analysis of solar collectors and thermal energy storage devices both separately and as a combined system. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MEE 230.
Credits: 3
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MEE 434 - Thermodynamic Design of Engines
Thermodynamic design of internal combustion engines to meet specified energy conversion requirements. Teaches the influence of fuel and air combustion on getting work output from the fuel’s internal energy and the importance of engine breathing through valves and ports on getting desired power and torque outputs at specified operating conditions.
Prerequisites: MEE 231.
Credits: 3
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MEE 442 - Mechanical Laboratory II
A continuation of MEE 341. Mechanical engineering problems in a laboratory setting. (Fall) Lab 3.
Prerequisites: MEE 231, MEE 341 or permission.
Credits: 2
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MEE 443 - Mechanical Laboratory III
A continuation of MEE 442. Mechanical engineering problems in a laboratory setting (Spring). Lab 3.
Prerequisites: MEE 231, MEE 341, MEE 442 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MEE 444 - Robot Dynamics and Control
Review of geometries of robots, Cartesian, cylindrical, spherical, revolute, tensor and snake like robotic manipulators, robot drive systems, resolution, accuracy and repeatability, robotic laboratory set up, some existing computer based industrial robots, areas for robot applications, comparative cost of automation by robots and some robotics statistics. Review of kinematics design of robots, Denavit-Hartenberg transformation of position and orientation, Euler angles representations, roll, pitch and yaw, homogeneous transformations, D-H representations, kinematic equations for manipulators, end effector specifications, kinematics equations for Stanford, PUMA and Rhino XR-2 manipulators, solving kinematics equations by direct and inverse methods, singular and degenerate solutions, and kinematics characteristics of work space. Dynamics, design and control of robotic manipulators, position and speed control of robots, Newton-Euler dynamic modeling, Lagrarian dynamic modeling, Bond-graph dynamic modeling, dynamic equations for some manipulators, recursive equations of motion, computational algorithms, robotic control theories, steady state servo control for manipulators, error controlled systems, some structural design considerations, voltage-torque conversion, open and closed loop control systems, feed back control of positional vibrations of manipulators and static and dynamic forces in robots.
Prerequisites: MEE 270 and MEE 380
Credits: 3
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MEE 445 - Aeronautics
An introduction to dynamics and performance of aircraft flight. Topics include aerodynamics, wing theory, torques, stability and trim, propulsion, actuation and control.
Prerequisites: MEE 270 and MAT 258 and either COS 215 or COS 220
Credits: 3
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MEE 446 - Astronautics
An introduction to the design and operation of spacecraft systems. Topics include kinematics and relative orientation of different coordinate systems, orbital mechanics, maneuvers and transfers, Rigid-body dynamics and propulsion concepts. Also, an introduction to GPS is provided.
Prerequisites: MEE 270 and MAT 258 and either COS 215 or COS 220
Credits: 3
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MEE 447 - Flight Dynamics, Modeling and Control of Aircraft and Space Vehicles
Provides an introduction to the flight dynamics, modeling and fundamental control aspects of aerospace vehicles, including spacecraft and atmospheric vehicles.
Prerequisites: MEE 270, MAT 258, COS 215 or COS220, MEE 445 or MEE 360, and MEE 446 or MEE 370 or MEE 444 - or permission.
Credits: 3
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MEE 450 - Introduction to the Mechanics of Composite Materials
Covers polymer matrix composites from the applied mechanics, design and manufacturing aspects. Includes recent developments in modeling and analysis techniques and fabrication methods. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MEE 251.
Credits: 3
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MEE 453 - Experimental Mechanics
Experimental methods and techniques for analysis of stress and displacement. Also covers electric strain gages, brittle lacquers, mechanical and optical strain gages, and introduction to photoelasticity. Rec 2, Lab 2.
Prerequisites: MEE 251.
Credits: 3
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MEE 455 - Advanced Strength of Materials
Considers limitations of elementary stress formulas, theories of failure, unsymmetrical bending, beams, plates, torsion of non-circular bars, thick-walled cylinders, stress concentrations, energy methods. Introduces theory of elasticity. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MEE 251.
Credits: 3
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MEE 456 - Introduction to the Finite Element Method
An introduction to the finite element methods including matrix operations, interpolation functions, basic element types, and implementation to problems in mechanical engineering including simple structures, plane stress, heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Rec 3. (Spring.)
Prerequisites: MAT 258 and MEE 251.
Credits: 3
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MEE 462 - Fluid Mechanics II
A continuation of MEE 360 including boundary-layer flows, inviscid incompressible flows, compressible flows and selected topics. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MEE 360.
Credits: 3
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MEE 471 - Mechanical Vibrations
Examines free and forced vibrations with viscous damping for discrete and continuous mass systems as well as derivation and application of energy methods. (Spring.) Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MAT 258 and MEE 270.
Credits: 3
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MEE 475 - Fuel Cell Science and Technology
A study of the basic operating principles of fuel cells, the different types of fuel cells, fuel reforming and power conditioning, and the efficiency, performance and application of fuel cell systems. (This course is identical to MET 475.)
Prerequisites: MET 236, MET 433, MEE 230, or PHY 462; CHY 121 or permission.
Credits: 3
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MEE 480 - Wind Energy Engineering
This course presents the theory and design of modern wind turbines. Theoretical aspects of the course cover the fundamentals of assessing the aerodynamic loads and efficiency of a wind turbine. Design procedures for wind turbines are outlined with an emphasis on maximizing performance, assuring structural integrity and minimizing the cost of energy. Current trends in offshore wind are also covered as well as the social and environmental issues of a burgeoning wind energy industry.
Prerequisites: MAT 258 and MEE 251.
Corequisites: CIE 350 or MEE 360.
Credits: 3
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MEE 483 - Turbomachine Design
Topics include: the theory and design of turbomachinery flow passages, control and performance of turbomachinery, gas-turbine engine processes. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MEE 230, MEE 360
Credits: 3
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MEE 484 - Power Plant Design and Engineering
A study of power station engineering and economy, including design, construction and operation theory of steam, internal-combustion, and hydroelectric power plants. Introduction to nuclear power plants, solar energy, fuel cells, and associated problems. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MEE 230, MEE 231.
Credits: 3
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MEE 486 - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning System Design
Examines methods of producing artificial low temperatures including refrigeration for controlled-temperature applications in comfort air conditioning and for industrial manufacturing processes. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MEE 231.
Credits: 3
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