Mathematics and Computer Science

Departments
CSC 407 Database Design (3)
Fundamentals of database systems. Database models and
languages, database design, and system implementation
techniques. Current trends in database systems and several
examples of commercial database systems.
Prerequisite: CSC 315
CSC 409 Parallel Processing (3)
Parallel processing systems and supercomputers. A
combination of theory and practice using supercomputers
and parallel processors available on the Internet. Emphasis
on parallel algorithms, parallel language constructs, message
passing libraries, and high-level tools for creating parallel
programs from serial programs.
Prerequisite: CSC 102
CSC 495 Special Topics (1-3)
Advanced topics in computer science depending on the
needs and interests of the student.
CSC 499 Independent Study (1-3)
Mathematics Courses Offered
MAT 100 Basic Study Skills for Math (1)
This course is designed to help students learn the
strategies and skills that can be used to help them succeed in
math. The course will focus on strategies for reading math
books, test-taking preparation and strategies, increasing
learning while doing homework assignments and more. The
course will also emphasize the need for understanding math
language as well as providing essential vocabulary to the
students. In addition, students will be exposed to some of
the latest tools and technology available to aid their studying
and understanding.
MAT 101 Introductory Mathematical Applications (3)
Linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
Ratios, percentages, matrices, and linear programming
emphasizing applications to various branches of the sciences,
social studies, and management. Credit will not be
allowed if student has passed Math 130. This course will not
be counted toward a major in the department.
Prerequisite: MAT 013 or the equivalent
MAT 102 Introductory Probability and Statistics (3)
Basic concepts of probability and statistics, and applications
to the sciences, social sciences, and management.
Probability, conditional probability, Bayes Formula, Bernoulli
trials, expected value, frequency distributions, and measures
of central tendency. Credit will not be allowed for MAT 102 if
student has previously passed MAT 130; 102 will not be
counted toward a major in the department.
Prerequisite: MAT 013 or the equivalent
MAT 130 Precalculus (4)
Review of algebra. An emphasis on the meaning and
application of the concept of function, operations on functions,
and properties of functions and their graphs. In particular,
trigonometric functions will be thoroughly covered.
Prerequisite: MAT 013 or the equivalent
MAT 140 Discrete Structures (3)
Number systems, set theory, functions, combinatorics,
algorithms and complexity, and graph theory. Applications to
computer science are emphasized.
Prerequisite: MAT 013 or the equivalent
MAT 150 Calculus I (4)
Limit processes, including the concepts of limits, continuity,
differentiation, and integration of functions. Applications
to physical problems will be discussed.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MAT 130
MAT 171 Basic Concepts of Mathematics for Elementary
School Teachers I (3)
This course is the first part of a two-semester course
sequence with MAT 172. This course is designed for
prospective preschool and elementary school teachers. The
contents of this course are concepts and theories underlying
elementary school mathematics. The students will explore
the “why” behind the mathematical concepts, ideas, and
procedures. Topics include problem solving, whole numbers
and numeration, whole number operations and properties,
number theory, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, and
integers.
Prerequisites: MAT 013 or the equivalent. This course is
not open to mathematics majors.
MAT 172 Basic Concepts of Mathematics for Elementary
School Teachers II (3)
This course is the second part of a two-semester course
sequence with MAT 171. This course is designed for
prospective preschool and elementary school teachers. The
contents of this course are concepts and theories underlying
elementary school mathematics. The students will explore
the “why” behind the mathematical concepts, ideas, and
procedures. Topics include rational and real numbers,
introduction to algebra, Euclidean and solid geometry,
statistics, and probability.
Prerequisites: MAT 171. This course is not open to
mathematics majors.
MAT 205 Calculus II (4)
Applications of integration, inverse functions, the natural
logarithm and exponential functions, and hyperbolic functions.
Techniques of integration, sequences, series of
numbers and functions, and Taylor series.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MAT 150
MAT 206 Calculus III (4)
Vectors, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals,
Green’s Theorem, the Divergence Theorem, and Stokes
Theorem. Applications to physical problems will be given.
Prerequisite: MAT 205
MAT 210 Mathematical Proofs (3)
A study of functional principles and proof techniques.
Topics will include statements, consequence, proof, sufficient
and necessary conditions, contraposition, induction,
sets, relations, functions, cardinality, divisibility, prime
numbers, congruence, Fermat’s Theorem, counting principles,
permutations, variations, combinations, binomial
coefficients, graphs, planar and directed graphs, and graph
coloring.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MAT 150
MAT 295 Special Topics I (1-3)
Topics in mathematics depending on the interests of the
student.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
MAT 307 Linear Algebra (3)
This course covers the fundamental concepts of vector
spaces, linear transformations, systems of linear equations,
and matrix algebra from a theoretical and a practical point of
view. Results will be illustrated by mathematical and physical
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