446 Partial Differential Equations (3)
Classification and derivation of some elementary partial differential equations arising in applications. Separation of variables, Sturm-Liouville problems and orthogonality, Fourier Series. Diffusion, wave, and Laplace’s equations in various coordinate systems with various boundary and initial conditions. Laplace transform methods and D’Alembert’s solution. First order equations and weak solutions. On demand. Prerequisites: Mathematics 245, 255 with minimum grades of C.
450 Modern Analysis (3)
Differentiation; inverse and implicit function theorems; functions of bounded variation. Integration and measure; integration on manifolds; Stokes’ and Green’s Theorems; other selected topics. On demand. Prerequisite: Mathematics 350 with a minimum grade of C.
452 Basic Concepts of Geometry (3)
Deficiencies in Euclidean geometry, Euclid’s parallel postulate, introduction to non-Euclidean geometry, consistency and validity of non-Euclidean geometry, incidence geometries, affine geometries, linear, planar, and spatial order properties. Prerequisite: Mathematics 300 with a minimum grade of C, or approval of the Mathematics Department Head.
454 Abstract Algebra (3)
A study of special topics from advanced algebra, various algebraic structures, and the applications of algebra. On demand. Prerequisite: Mathematics 321 or 412 with a minimum grade of C, or approval of the Mathematics Department Head.
460 Techniques of Applied Mathematics (3)
Additional topics in vector calculus; series of orthogonal functions; integral transforms; treatment of some elementary partial differential equations arising in applications. Prerequisites: Mathematics 245, 255 with minimum grades of C.
465 Numerical Analysis I (3)
Numerical solutions of equations in one variable; interpolation and polynomial approximation; numerical differentiation and integration; initial value problems for ordinary differential equations; direct methods for solving systems of linear equations. Prerequisites: Mathematics 212 and 245 with minimum grades of C, and Computer Science 118 or 150, or approval of the Mathematics Department Head.
466 Numerical Analysis II (3)
Iterative techniques for solving systems of linear equations; approximation theory; eigenvalue and eigenvector approximation; boundary value problems for ordinary differential equations; numerical solution to partial differential equations. Prerequisite: Mathematics 465 with a minimum grade of C, or approval of the Math Department Head.
470 Introductory Complex Variables (3)
Complex numbers; differentiation and integration of functions of a complex variable; analytic functions; Cauchy’s Theorem; power series; residues and poles; conformal mapping; contour integration. Prerequisites: Mathematics 245, 255 with minimum grades of C.
475 Research Seminar (1)
Investigation of special topics in mathematics using the directed research technique. On demand. Prerequisite: approval of the Mathematics Department Head. Graded satisfactory/no credit.
495r Departmental Thesis
(1-3 hours per term, 4 hours for the two terms)
On demand. See Departmental Honors. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
497r Research (1-4)
On demand. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
498r Individual Studies (1-4)
On demand. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
499r Group Studies (1-4)
On demand.
Military Science
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Major Benjamin Smith, Head
ROTC Military Science and Leadership Program is a deliberate, continuous, sequential, and progressive process, based on Army values, that develops Soldiers into competent and confident leaders. As the Army’s largest pre-commissioning source, ROTC lays the leadership foundation for thousands of cadets across hundreds of university campuses. ROTC is a leadership development program consisting of three interconnected components: (1) on-campus component, (2) off-campus component, and (3) Leadership Development Program (LDP). By design, the three components dovetail for seamless, progressive, and sequential leader development.
The Military Science Department offers courses in general military subjects which may be applicable to any student regardless of his or her career intentions. The overall objectives are:
- to provide general orientation courses open to all students in the basic course;
- to provide selected students for the advanced course an opportunity to seek a commission in the U..S. Army, the Army Reserve, the National Guard, Nurse Corps or Chaplain Corps;
- in conjunction with other college disciplines, to develop individual character and attributes essential to an officer.
Course Content
The basic course (Military Science I and II) is composed of the first four semesters of military science. No active duty commitment is required of students taking the basic course.
The advanced course (Military Science III and IV) is composed of the last four semesters of military science. It includes a six-week summer camp at an army installation at the end of the junior year. The student successfully completing the advanced course with a grade of C or better will, upon graduation, be commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Freshman and Sophomore Years
The general requirements for admission in the basic course ROTC program are:
a. be physically qualified;
b. be not less than seventeen years of age.
Junior and Senior Years
Continuation Standards
All cadets enrolled in the advanced course of the Army ROTC who seek a commission must:
a. Have either completed the basic course, three (3) years junior ROTC, have the required amount of prior military service or completed the four-week basic summer camp. The basic summer camp is designed specifically to fill the needs of community and junior college graduates and students of four-year colleges who have not taken ROTC during their first two years. By attending the four-week camp, students qualify to enter ROTC directly as a junior simultaneously earning approximately $600. Attendance does not obligate an individual to enter the advanced ROTC program. Applicant must contact
