08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

GRADUATE COURSES 141
503. FOUNDATIONS. 3 cr. Rudimentary topics from algebra and analysis for junior high and high
school mathematics teachers. Prerequisite: 113 or advanced standing.
504. ANALYSIS FOR THE SECONDARY TEACHER. 3 cr. The real number system, elementary
functions and their graphs and an introduction to differential and integral calculus and its
applications. Prerequisite: 113 or advanced standing.
505. GEOMETRY FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS. 3 cr. Incidence geometry in planes and space,
congruence, separation in planes and space, geometric inequalities, synthetic postulation,
similarities, constructions, rigid motion and metrization. For high school and junior high school
teachers. Prerequisite: 307 or advanced standing.
506. ELEMENTARY NUMBER THEORY. 3 cr. Prime numbers and their distribution, divisibility of
numbers, Pythagorean triples, Diophantine equations and their applications. Prerequisite:
Approval of Department Head.
508. INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ALGEBRA FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS. 3 cr. The logical
structure of mathematics presented through the development of the properties of rings and
fields. Intensive investigation of the real and complex number systems. Prerequisite: 113 or
advanced standing.
509. STATISTICS FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS. 3 cr. Course topics include the interpretation of
data, graphical displays of data, distribution of data, methods of data collection, random
sampling, probability, random variables, confidence intervals, tests of significance, and study of
normally distributed data.
520-521. STATISTICAL METHODS FOR THE EXPERIMENTER. 3 cr. each. Data description,
probability and probability distributions, estimation and tests of hypothesis, linear regression and
correlation, multiple comparisons, multiple regression; analysis of variance for completely
randomized, randomized block, Latin square, factorial and k-way classification, and unbalanced
designs; expected mean squares, analysis of covariance. The use of SAS and Minitab statistical
computer packages. Emphasis is on methodology and only a high school background in
mathematics and no prior knowledge of statistics is assumed. Credit cannot be earned in both
437-438 and 520-521. (Same as Computer Science 520-521.)
522. MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL METHODS FOR RESEARCHERS. 3 cr. An introductory course
in applied multivariate statistical methods for the researcher. Emphasis is on concepts and the
application of procedure. Topics to be covered include multivariate normal distribution theory,
statistical distance, hypothesis testing, multivariate structure, graphics, and exploratory
techniques. (Same as Computer Science 522.)
591. DIRECTED STUDY. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Directed study in A. Algebra; B. Analysis; C.
Topology; D. Statistics. Prerequisite: Approval of Department
MUSIC
(MUSC)
For Undergraduates and Graduates
401. OPERA PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION. 3 cr. Musical and dramatic preparation of
opera roles, and basic techniques of staging and presentation. Participation in opera
performances. May be repeated for credit.
402. SPECIAL PROBLEMS. 1-3 cr. Investigative study of special problems by students with
particular needs in music. A. Performance and Ensemble; B. History and Literature; C. Theory
and Composition; D. Piano Pedagogy and Literature; E. Vocal Diction, Pedagogy, and
Literature; F. Music Theatre. Prerequisite: Approval of the Head of the Division of Music. May be
repeated.
423. ORCHESTRA. 1 cr. per semester. May be repeated for credit. Total hours allowed vary with
each degree program. Prerequisite: Approval of the Division Head. (Formerly 323.)
426. WIND ENSEMBLE. 1 cr. per semester. May be repeated for credit. Total hours allowed vary
with each degree program. Prerequisite: Approval of the Division Head. (Formerly 326.)
427. SYMPHONIC BAND. 1 cr. per semester. May be repeated for credit. Total hours allowed vary
with each degree program. Prerequisite: Approval of the Division Head. (Formerly 327.)
429. CONCERT CHOIR. 1 cr. per semester. May be repeated for credit. Total hours allowed vary
with each degree program. Prerequisite: Approval of the Division Head.
433. MADRIGALIANS. 1 cr. per semester. May be repeated for credit. Total hours allowed vary
with each degree program. Prerequisite: Approval of the Division Head.