Courses of Study - William Jewell College

Courses of Study – Mathematics
lent. Spring semester, even years.
301. College Geometry. 3 cr. hrs. A study of
Euclidean geometry, finite geometries, and non-
Euclidean geometries. Prerequisites: junior standing
or consent of instructor. Spring semester, odd years.
305. Introduction to Probability. 4 cr. hrs. An
introduction to probability spaces, distribution and
estimation theory with emphasis on model building.
Prerequisite: MAT 201. Fall semester, odd years.
331. Symbolic Logic. 4 cr. hrs. Symbolic logic is a
rigorous introduction to formal logic. Topics covered
include symbolization, syntax, semantics, derivations
and metatheory for both sentential and predicate
logic as well as applications in mathematics and philosophy.
Course methodology includes lecture, discussion
and a computer lab. Also listed as PHI 331.
335. Numerical Analysis. 4 cr. hrs. A study and
analysis of the numerical methods of solving algebraic
and transcendental equations, ordinary and partial
differential equations in integration and other mathematically
expressed problems. Prerequisite: MAT
200. Spring semester, odd years, on demand.
347. Abstract Algebra. 4 cr. hrs. An introduction
to groups, rings, integral domains and fields. Course
material includes LaGrange’s Theorem, isomorphism
theorems, Caley’s Theorem, Sylow’s Theorem, polynomia
rings and ideals. Prerequisite: MAT 201. Fall
semester, even years.
410. Analysis I. 4 cr. hrs. A rigorous approach to
the study of functions, limits, continuity, differentiation
and integration of functions of one and several
variables. Spring semester, even years.
451. Advanced Mathematics Seminar. 4 cr. hrs.
Special topics in advanced mathematics for juniors
and seniors to provide advanced study opportunities
in analysis, algebra and applied mathematics.
On demand.
490. Independent Study. 1-4 cr. hrs. Approved onor
off-campus projects in independent research and
reading by mathematics majors.
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