Catalog 12-13.indd - McMurry University

Course Descriptions - Undergraduateupon by the student, University supervisor, and on-site supervisorwill be required. This is an experience-enriched course andthe capstone course for the Exercise Science and Human Performancemajor, and for the Exercise and Sports Studies minor.Usually taken semester of graduation. (Taken during last semesterat McMurry University). (Fall, Spring)KINE 4X95Independent Studies Prerequisite: Twelve semester hoursand approval of instructor. A study program arranged betweenan advanced student and an instructor to provide study in aparticular area of interest. The course includes a defi nition ofgoals appropriate for the advanced student, ways of attainingthose goals, a schedule for frequent consultation, and means ofmeasuring progress.KINE 4X96*Honors Tutorial Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Acourse of study for the honors student, designed as a supplementto other physical education courses. The study will be ingreater depth than attempted in the other physical educationcourses, and perhaps on a topic not previously covered.KINE XX99Special Topics A course of study offered occasionally togroups of students to broaden departmental curriculum, to meetstudent demand, or to observe special events. May be repeatedfor credit when topics varyMATHEMATICSMATH 1311College Algebra (3-0) This college algebra coursefocuses on modeling real data, e.g., environmental issues.Topics covered include linear and quadratic functions, systemsof linear equations and matrices, exponential and logarithmicfunctions, series, inequalities, and linear programming. Agraphing calculator is preferred, preferably a TI83+. Somestudents will be required to take DEVS 0330 before being allowedto take this course according to McMurry’s academicplacement policy. MATH 1311 or a higher-level mathematicscourse fulfi lls the General Education requirement for BA andBBA degrees. Consult requirements for your major to see if thiscourse is required. (Fall, Spring) (TCCN MATH 1314)MATH 1312Trigonometry ( 3-0) Prerequisite: MATH 1311. Trigonometricfunctions, solutions of right and oblique triangles, trigonometricidentities and equations, graphs of the trigonometric functions,and DeMoivre’s theorem. A graphing calculator is required,preferably a TI83+. This course (or Precalculus) is a prerequisitefor Calculus I if a student has not had trigonometry in highschool. (As needed) (TCCN MATH 1316)logarithmic, and trigonometric functions with their graphs andapplications. Other topics include inverse functions, inequalities,systems of equations, solution of triangles, trigonometric identities,polar coordinates, and complex numbers. A graphingcalculator is required, preferably a TI83+. This course is aprerequisite for Calculus I. (Fall) (TCCN MATH 2312)MATH 2315Discrete Mathematics (3-0) Prerequisites: MATH 1311 orpermission of instructor. Topics covered include logic, mathematicalproof techniques, sets, functions, relations on sets,number theory, counting techniques, recurrence relations, andgraph theory. Required for the mathematics major, thecomputer science major, and the Computer Information SystemsConcentration. (Fall and Spring) (TCCN MATH 2305)MATH 2421Calculus I (3-1) Prerequisites: MATH 1320 or MATH 1311 and1312 or permission of instructor. An Introduction to the fundamentalconcepts, theorems, and applications of limits, continuity,differentiation, antidifferentiation, and integration of algebraic,logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions. Requiredfor the mathematics major, minor, computer science major, andphysics major. (Fall, Spring) (TCCN MATH 2413)MATH 2322Calculus II (3-0) Prerequisite: MATH 2421. Inverse functions,inverse trigonometric functions, numerical approximation,l’Hopital’s rule, sequences and series, analytical geometry,calculus using polar coordinates, volumes of solids of revolution,improper integrals, applications of the defi nite integral,techniques of integration including integration by parts, algebraicand trigonometric substitution, partial fractions. Required for themathematics major, minor, and physics major. (Fall, Spring)(TCCN MATH 2314)MATH 2340Linear Algebra (3-0) Prerequisites: MATH 2421 or permissionof instructor. An elementary introduction to basic concepts ofLinear Algebra. Topics to be included are matrices, determinantslinear transformations and vector spaces. Required forthe mathematics major, minor, computer science major, andphysics major. (Fall, Spring) (TCCN MATH 2318)MATH 3301Multivariable Calculus (3-0) Prerequisites: MATH 2322 and2340. An introduction to calculus of several variables. Topicsto be included are differentiation, partial derivatives, multivariablechain rule, directional derivatives, gradients, extrema ofreal valued functions, constrained extreme and LaGrange multipliers,divergence, curl, multiple integrals, line integrals, surfaceintegrals, Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, and DivergenceTheorem. Optional for the mathematics major, and minor.Required for the physics major, and minor (Spring)MATH 1315Contemporary Math (3-0) This course focuses on conveyingthe power of mathematics by showing a variety of problemsthat can be modeled and solved by quantitative means. Thiscourse will give a broad sense of what Math is about and how itapplies to everyday life. Some of the topics this course may includeare Management Science, Statistics, The Science of Data,Voting and Social Choice, Fairness and Game Theory, The DigitalRevolution, On size and Growth, and Your Money and Resources.Some students will be required to take DEVS 0330before being allowed to take this course according to McMurry’sacademic policy. (Fall, Spring)MATH 1320Pre-Calculus (3-0) Prerequisites: A student must have astrong background in high school algebra and geometry. Astudy of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential,181MATH 3302Intermediate Analysis (3-0) Prerequisites: MATH 2315,2322. Properties of the real numbers, continuous functions,differentiable functions, infi nite series, and the topology of thereal numbers. Required for the mathematics major and mathematicsgrades (8-12). Optional for the mathematics grades(4-8). (Spring)MATH 3321College Geometry (3-0) Prerequisites: MATH 2315 or 3302or permission of instructor. A study of advanced Euclideangeometry and some of the theorems of non-Euclidean geometry,which is intended to provide a broader view of geometry forthose who plan to teach high school mathematics. (Spring)MATH 3330Teaching Elementary Math I EC-6 (3-0) Prerequisites: A gradeof “C” or better in MATH 1311 or higher. This course is alsocross-listed as ECED 3330. This course introduces the prospec-