Mathematics

Description:
This course covers the basic algebra and technological tools used in the social, physical and life sciences to analyze quantitative information. The emphasis is on real world, open-ended problems that involve reading, writing, calculating, synthesizing, and clearly reporting results. Topics include descriptive statistics, linear, and exponential models. Technology used in the course includes computers (spreadsheets, Internet) and graphing calculators.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test; Degree students only.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
Designed primarily but not exclusively for students seeking a stronger foundation in algebra before taking Math 129 or Math 130. Topics include basic algebra concepts, linear equations and inequalities and inequalities, properties of functions, linear and quadratic functions, absolute value equations and inequalities, systems of equations.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: MATH 125 or an appropriate score on the Math Placement Test.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
Designed primarily but not exclusively for students seeking a stronger foundation in algebra before taking Math 129 or Math 130. Topics include basic algebra concepts, linear equations and inequalities and inequalities, properties of functions, linear and quadratic functions, absolute value equations and inequalities, systems of equations.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: MATH 125 or an appropriate score on the Math Placement Test.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
Topics include introductory statistics, covering descriptive statistics; introductory probability sufficient to enable development of inferential statistics; and inferential statistics.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or 124 or 129 or 130 or 140 or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: Mathematics.
Diversity Area: None.

Note: A student may be exempted from the math placement test if s/he has taken advanced math at the college level. Sample courses are pre-calculus, calculus, differential equations, applied discrete math, linear algebra, etc. A copy of the student’s transcript showing course and grade should be faxed or mailed to the UMB math department in care of Rochelle Brown. (Student should make sure his email addresses is included in the communication). Fax number is 617.287.6433. If request for test waiver is approved the department will send an email to the student. The student should include the email with the course registration.

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Description:
Topics include introductory statistics, covering descriptive statistics; introductory probability sufficient to enable development of inferential statistics; and inferential statistics.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or 124 or 129 or 130 or 140 or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: Mathematics.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
Topics include introductory statistics, covering descriptive statistics; introductory probability sufficient to enable development of inferential statistics; and inferential statistics.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or 124 or 129 or 130 or 140 or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: Mathematics.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
This course teaches the algebraic and conceptual skills students need to master before they are ready for Math 134 or Math 135. It first reviews the basic algebraic skills. The major part of the course then involves the application of linear, quadratic, and exponential models to problems in management and economics.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
Preparation for first year calculus. Covers symmetry, graphs, functions, lines, parabolas and max-min problems, exponential and logarithm functions, exponential growth, semilog graphing, and the trigonometric functions and their inverses.
Note: No student receives graduation credits for MATH 130 if it is taken after successful completion of any higher math course. Students who have successfully completed MATH 130 may not subsequently take MATH 129 for credit. Students may take MATH 130 after MATH 129 only with explicit permission of the department, and then only for two credits.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: Mathematics.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
Preparation for first year calculus. Covers symmetry, graphs, functions, lines, parabolas and max-min problems, exponential and logarithm functions, exponential growth, semilog graphing, and the trigonometric functions and their inverses.
Note: No student receives graduation credits for MATH 130 if it is taken after successful completion of any higher math course. Students who have successfully completed MATH 130 may not subsequently take MATH 129 for credit. Students may take MATH 130 after MATH 129 only with explicit permission of the department, and then only for two credits.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: Mathematics.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
A one-semester course in calculus, with particular emphasis on applications to economics and management. Topics covered include limits, continuity, derivatives, and integrals.
Note: Students may not receive graduation credit for both MATH 134 and MATH 135. Students may take MATH 140 after MATH 134, but only with the explicit permission of the department and then only for two credits.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: MATH 129 or 130 or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
A one-semester course in calculus, with particular emphasis on applications to economics and management. Topics covered include limits, continuity, derivatives, and integrals.
Note: Students may not receive graduation credit for both MATH 134 and MATH 135. Students may take MATH 140 after MATH 134, but only with the explicit permission of the department and then only for two credits.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: MATH 129 or 130 or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
A one-semester course in calculus, with particular emphasis on applications to economics and management. Topics covered include limits, continuity, derivatives, and integrals.
Note: Students may not receive graduation credit for both MATH 134 and MATH 135. Students may take MATH 140 after MATH 134, but only with the explicit permission of the department and then only for two credits.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: MATH 129 or 130 or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
The first in the sequence of calculus courses for science and math majors. Starts with the basic concepts of functions and limits. Topics covered include derivatives and their applications, definite and indefinite integrals with applications to geometric and physical problems, and discussion of algebraic and trigonometric functions.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: MATH 130 with a grade of B or better in the previous semester, or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: Mathematics.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
The first in the sequence of calculus courses for science and math majors. Starts with the basic concepts of functions and limits. Topics covered include derivatives and their applications, definite and indefinite integrals with applications to geometric and physical problems, and discussion of algebraic and trigonometric functions.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: MATH 130 with a grade of B or better in the previous semester, or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: Mathematics.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
The first in the sequence of calculus courses for science and math majors. Starts with the basic concepts of functions and limits. Topics covered include derivatives and their applications, definite and indefinite integrals with applications to geometric and physical problems, and discussion of algebraic and trigonometric functions.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: MATH 130 with a grade of B or better in the previous semester, or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: Mathematics.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
Continuation of Math 140. Topics include transcendental functions, techniques of integration, applications of the integral, improper integrals, L’Hospital’s rule, sequences, and series.
Note: Because MATH 141 is the second part of the integrated calculus sequence, it should be taken as soon as possible after MATH 140.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: Math 140 or equivalent.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: Mathematics.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
Continuation of Math 140. Topics include transcendental functions, techniques of integration, applications of the integral, improper integrals, L’Hospital’s rule, sequences, and series.
Note: Because MATH 141 is the second part of the integrated calculus sequence, it should be taken as soon as possible after MATH 140.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: Math 140 or equivalent.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: Mathematics.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
Calculus of functions of several variables. Topics include partial derivatives, transformations, derivative as a matrix, chain rule, directional derivatives, gradients, second derivatives; and multiple integrals, substitution rule, and Jacobians.
Note: Because MATH 240 is the final part of a three-semester calculus sequence, it should be taken as soon as possible after MATH 141.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: Math 141 is required; Phys 114 is recommended.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
Elementary theory of vector spaces. Topics include linear independence, bases, dimension, linear maps and matrices, determinants, orthogonality, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: Math 140.
Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.

Description:
An introduction to the mathematical structures and concepts used in computing: sets, mathematical induction, ordered sets, Boolean algebras, predicate calculus, trees, relations and lattice theory. Formal and informal theories and corresponding mathematical proofs are taught.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: None.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.

Course Fee: $825
Lab Fee: $20

Description:
This course presents the mathematical laws of random phenomena, including discrete and continuous random variables, expectation and variance, and common probability distributions such as the binomial, Poisson, and normal. Topics also include basic ideas and techniques of statistical analysis.

Academic Information:
Prerequisite: MATH 141.
Distribution I Area: None.
Distribution II Area: None.
Diversity Area: None.