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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • MATH 010 - Intermediate Algebra-Salina campus

    Credits: (3)
    Preparatory course for MATH 100. Includes arithmetic (signed numbers, polynomials, algebraic fractions, exponents, and roots), solutions to equations (linear, quadratic, polynomial, root, and fractional), graphs (linear and quadratic), and geometry (area, perimeter, and the Pythagorean Theorem).

    Note
    Salina campus

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Two units of mathematics in grades 9-12 and a College Algebra (Prob≥C) of 43 or more on the ACT assessment by K-State; or a score of at least 7 on the mathematics placement test; or a score of at least 26 on the arithmetic placement test.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MATH 011 - Intermediate Algebra Review-Salina campus

    Credits: (2)
    Supplemental algebra lab that is required to be taken in conjunction with MATH 010.

    Note
    Two hours recitation a week. The student will receive 2 hours credit which will not count toward graduation.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MATH 020 - College Algebra Review-Salina campus

    Credits: (2)
    Supplemental algebra lab to be taken in conjunction with MATH 100 for students who need additional instruction in algebra.

    Note
    Two hours recitation a week.

    Students are placed in this course on the basis of their score on the placement exam. The student will receive 2 hours credit which will not count toward graduation.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MATH 100 - College Algebra

    Credits: (3)
    Fundamental concepts of algebra; algebraic equations and inequalities; functions and graphs; zeros of polynomial functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: B or better in MATH 010; or two years of high school algebra and a College Algebra (Prob≥C) of 60 or more on the ACT assessment by K-State; or a score of at least 18 on the mathematics placement exam.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MATH 100 - College Algebra-Salina campus

    Credits: (3)
    Fundamental concepts of algebra; algebraic equations and inequalities; functions and graphs; zeros of polynomial functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: B or better in MATH 010; or two years of high school algebra and a College Algebra (Prob≥C) of 60 or more on the ACT assessment by K-State; or a score of at least 18 on the mathematics placement exam.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MATH 150 - Plane Trigonometry

    Credits: (3)
    Trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities and equations; applications involving right triangles and applications illustrating the laws of sines and cosines.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 100; or two years of high school algebra and a score of 25 or more on Enhanced ACT mathematics; or a score of at least 20 on the mathematics placement exam.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MATH 150 - Plane Trigonometry-Salina campus

    Credits: (3)
    Trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities and equations; applications involving right triangles and applications illustrating the laws of sines and cosines.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 100; or two years of high school algebra and a score of 25 or more on Enhanced ACT mathematics; or a score of at least 20 on the mathematics placement exam.

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    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MATH 151 - Applied Plane Trigonometry-Salina campus

    Credits: (2)
    Trigonometry and inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations; applications involving right triangles and applications illustrating the laws of sines and cosines. Emphasis is placed on applications to engineering technology, tool and machine design.

    Note
    Two hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Students are placed in this course on the basis of their score on the College of Technology and Aviation math placement exam or ACT score.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MATH 160 - Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics

    Credits: (3)
    Mathematics as used in the contemporary world. Combinatorics and probability; descriptions of data; graph theory; and various additional topics selected by the individual instructors.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 100.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MATH 199 - Undergraduate Mathematics Seminar

    Credits: (1)
    Topics of special interest to undergraduates in mathematics, including orientation to the mathematics curriculum, possible careers in mathematics, and cultural and professional aspects of mathematics.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MATH 205 - General Calculus and Linear Algebra

    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to calculus and linear algebra concepts that are particularly useful to the study of economics and business administration with special emphasis on working problems.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 100 with C or better grade (College Algebra in the preceding semester is recommended).

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MATH 205 - General Calculus and Linear Algebra-Salina campus

    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to calculus and linear algebra concepts that are particularly useful to the study of economics and business administration with special emphasis on working problems.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 100 with C or better grade (College Algebra in the preceding semester is recommended).

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 210 - Technical Calculus I

    Credits: (3)
    A condensed course in analytic geometry and differential calculus with an emphasis on applications.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: B or better in MATH 100 and C or better in MATH 150; or three years of college preparatory mathematics including trigonometry and a Calculus I (Prob≥C) of 55 or more on the ACT assessment by K-State; or a score of at least 26 on the mathematics placement test.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MATH 211 - Technical Calculus II

    Credits: (3)
    A continuation of MATH 210 to include integral calculus with an emphasis on application.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 210.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 215 - Calculus I-Salina campus

    Credits: (5)
    Course content includes a brief review of pre-calculus materials of algebra and trigonometry, functions, limits, differentiation, applications of differentiation, integration, and applications of the definite integral. Theory is presented in a style tailored for first-semester students of mathematics.

    Note
    Five hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 100; and MATH 150 or MATH 151.

    When Offered
    Summer


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  • MATH 216 - Calculus II-Salina campus

    Credits: (5)
    An extension of MATH 215, Calculus I, to include integration, differentiation, and applications of transcendent functions.

    Note
    Five hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 220 or MATH 215.

    When Offered
    Summer


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  • MATH 220 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I

    Credits: (4)
    Analytic geometry, differential and integral calculus of algebraic and trigonometric functions.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: B or better in MATH 100 and C or better in MATH 150; or three years of college preparatory mathematics including trigonometry and Calculus I (Prob≥C) of 55 or more on the ACT assessment by K-State; or a score of at least 26 on the mathematics placement exam.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MATH 220 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I-Salina campus

    Credits: (4)
    Analytic geometry, differential and integral calculus of algebraic and trigonometric functions.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: B or better in MATH 100 and C or better in MATH 150; or three years of college preparatory mathematics including trigonometry and Calculus I (Prob≥C) of 55 or more on the ACT assessment by K-State; or a score of at least 26 on the mathematics placement exam.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MATH 221 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

    Credits: (4)
    Continuation of MATH 220 to include transcendental functions, techniques of integration, and infinite series.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 220.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MATH 221 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II-Salina campus

    Credits: (4)
    Continuation of MATH 220 to include transcendental functions, techniques of integration, and infinite series.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 220.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 222 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III

    Credits: (4)
    Continuation of MATH 221 to include functions of more than one variable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 221.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MATH 240 - Elementary Differential Equations

    Credits: (4)
    Elementary techniques for solving ordinary differential equations and applications to solutions of problems in science and engineering.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: C or better in MATH 222.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MATH 312 - Finite Applications of Mathematics

    Credits: (3)
    Systems of equations, vector operations, linear algebra, and linear programming. Practice in setting up, solving, and interpreting mathematical models which arise in social sciences and business.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 100.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 313 - Computational Number Theory

    Credits: (3)
    Topics in number theory selected from: divisibility, primes, modular arithmetic and special types of numbers. Emphasis is on computations. Primarily for prospective elementary school teachers of mathematics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, MATH 100.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 320 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I

    Credits: (3)
    Mathematical problem solving and reasoning, development of whole number concepts and the whole number system, computation and estimation with whole numbers, number patterns and number theory, integers, fractions and rational numbers, decimals and real numbers, geometry and measurement.

    Note
    For education majors only.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 100.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MATH 330 - Intuitive Geometry

    Credits: (3)
    Geometric figures and patterns, properties of geometric figures, transformation and coordinate geometry, measurement.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 320.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 395 - Academic Excellence Workshop

    Credits: (1-2)
    This course provides enriched supplementary instruction to selected students enrolled in selected lower-division courses.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in qualifying lower-division mathematics course and written permission of instructor. Repeatable for credit for different qualifying courses.


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  • MATH 399 - Honors Seminar in Mathematics

    Credits: (1-3)
    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Membership in honors program.

    UGE course
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  • MATH 498 - Senior Honors Thesis

    Credits: (2)
    Note
    Open only to seniors in the arts and sciences honors program.


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  • MATH 499 - Undergraduate Topics in Mathematics

    Credits: (Variable)
    Reading courses in advanced undergraduate mathematics.

    Note
    Repeatable for credit.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Background of courses needed for topic undertaken and consent of instructor.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MATH 500 - Mathematical Theory of Interest

    Credits: (3)
    Extensive introduction to the mathematical theory of interest with applications to the field of actuarial science. Prepares students to take the second professional examination administered by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 221.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MATH 501 - Mathematical Foundations of Actuarial Science

    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to calculus-based applications and models with an emphasis on applications to insurance. Prepares students to take the first professional examination administered by the Society of Actuaries and Casualty Actuarial Society.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 222 and STAT 510 or concurrent enrollment in STAT 510.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 506 - Introduction to Number Theory

    Credits: (3)
    Divisibility properties of integers, prime numbers, congruences, multiplicative functions.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 221.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 510 - Discrete Mathematics

    Credits: (3)
    Combinatorics and graph theory. Topics selected from counting principles, permutations and combinations, the inclusion-exclusion principle, recurrence relations, trees, graph coloring, Eulerian and Hamiltonian circuits, block designs, and Ramsey Theory.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and MATH 221.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MATH 511 - Introduction to Algebraic Systems

    Credits: (3)
    Properties of groups, rings, domains and fields. Examples selected from subsystems of the complex numbers, elementary number theory, and solving equations.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 222.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MATH 512 - Introduction to Modern Algebra

    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to the basic algebraic systems, viz., groups, rings, integral domains, and fields, often drawing from elementary number theory. Special emphasis will be given to methods of theorem proving.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 222.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MATH 515 - Introduction to Linear Algebra

    Credits: (3)
    Finite-dimensional vector spaces, linear transformations and their matrix representations, dual spaces, invariant subspaces, Euclidean and unitary spaces, solution spaces for systems of linear equations.

    Note
    Effective Fall 2010

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 222.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 520 - Foundations of Analysis

    Credits: (3)
    A study of sets and sequences, neighborhoods, limit points, convergence, open and closed sets in the real line and in the plane, the concept of a continuous function.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 222.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 521 - The Real Number System

    Credits: (3)
    An extensive development of number systems, with emphasis upon structure. Includes systems of natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 221.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MATH 540 - Advanced Ordinary Differential Equations

    Credits: (3)
    First-order scalar equations: geometry of integral curves, symmetries and exactly soluble equations; existence, uniqueness and dependence on parameters with examples. Systems of first-order equations, Hamilton’s equations and classical mechanics, completely integrable systems. Higher-order equations. Initial value problems for second order linear equations, series solutions and special functions. Boundary value problems with applications. Introduction to perturbation theory and stability.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 240.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 551 - Applied Matrix Theory

    Credits: (3)
    Matrix algebra, solutions to systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, linear programming, approximation techniques.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 205 or 220.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MATH 560 - Introduction to Topology

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to the basic topological concepts. Topological spaces, metric spaces, closure, interior, and frontier operators, subspaces, separation and countability properties, bases, subbases, convergence, continuity, homeomorphisms, compactness, connectedness, quotients and products. The course will include a brief introduction to proof techniques and set theory. Other topics in topology also may be included.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 222.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 570 - History of Mathematics

    Credits: (3)
    A survey of the development of mathematics from ancient to modern times.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 220.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 572 - Foundations of Geometry

    Credits: (3)
    Euclidean, non-Euclidean, and finite geometries; role of axioms; practice proving theorems in a formal system; synthetic, metric, and transformation approaches to Euclidean geometry.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 221.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MATH 591 - Topics in Mathematics for Teachers

    Credits: (1-3)
    Topics of importance for teachers of mathematics.

    Note
    May be repeated for credit.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MATH 599 - Topics in Mathematics

    Credits: (1-3)
    Courses on special topics to be taught on sufficient demand.


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  • MATH 615 - Introduction to Digital Image Processing

    Credits: (3)
    The basic ideas and techniques in digital image processing stem from mathematics, engineering, and computer science. This course focuses on ideas and techniques such as spatial filtering, frequency filtering (Fast Fourier Transform), scale filtering (Fast Wavelet Transform), and their applications to image compression standards and image recognition. The course will place equal emphasis on the mathematical ideas and their applications.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 220.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 630 - Introduction to Complex Analysis

    Credits: (3)
    Complex analytic functions and power series, complex integrals. Taylor and Laurent expansions, residues, Laplace transformations, and the inversion integral.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 240.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MATH 632 - Elementary Partial Differential Equations

    Credits: (3)
    Orthogonal functions, Fourier series, boundary value problems in partial differential equations.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 240.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 633 - Advanced Calculus I

    Credits: (3)
    Functions of one variable; limits, continuity, differentiability, Riemann-Stieltjes integral, sequences, series, power series, improper integrals.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 222.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MATH 634 - Advanced Calculus II

    Credits: (3)
    Functions of several variables; partial differentiation and implicit function theorems, curvilinear coordinates, differential geometry of curves and surfaces, vectors and vector fields, line and surface integrals, double and triple integrals, Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, and Divergence Theorem.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 633.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 655 - Elementary Numerical Analysis I

    Credits: (3)
    Error analysis, root finding, interpolation, approximation of functions, numerical integration and differentiation, systems of linear equations.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 221, a computer language, and either MATH 515 or 551.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MATH 656 - Elementary Numerical Analysis II

    Credits: (3)
    A continuation of MATH 655. Linear programming, numerical solutions of differential equations, and the use of standard packages for the solutions of applied problems.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 655 and 240.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 670 - Mathematical Modeling

    Credits: (3)
    Introduction of modeling procedures. Case studies in mathematical modeling projects from physical, biological, and social sciences.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Four mathematics courses numbered 500 or above.


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  • MATH 700 - Set Theory and Logic

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to logic, mathematical proof, and elementary set theory. Topics include elementary logic, relations, partitions, functions, cartesian products, disjoint unions, orders, construction of the natural numbers, ordinal and cardinal numbers, the Axiom of Choice, and transfinite induction. Special emphasis will be given to proving theorems.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 511 or 512.

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  • MATH 701 - Elementary Topology I

    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to axiomatic topology including many examples and a study of metric spaces, quotient spaces, compactness, connectedness, local properties, separation axioms, the fundamental group, and the classification of covering spaces.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 633.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MATH 702 - Elementary Topology II

    Credits: (3)
    Elementary topics in topology, which may include: basic facts about topological and differentiable manifolds, concepts from the knot theory, PL topology, tilings.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 633 or consent of instructor.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 704 - Introduction to the Theory of Groups

    Credits: (3)
    Introduction to abstract group theory, permutation groups, homomorphisms, direct products, Abelian groups. Jordan-Holder and Sylow theorems.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 512.


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  • MATH 706 - Theory of Numbers

    Credits: (3)
    Divisibility, congruences, multiplicative functions, number theory from an algebraic viewpoint, quadratic reciprocity, Diophantine equations, prime numbers.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 221 and either 511 or 512.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MATH 710 - Introduction to Category Theory

    Credits: (3)
    Categories, duality, special morphisms, functors, natural transformations, limits and colimits, adjoint situations, and applications.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 701 and MATH 730.


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  • MATH 711 - Category Theory

    Credits: (3)
    Set-valued functors and concrete categories, factorization structures, algebraic and topological functors, categorical completions, Abelian categories.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 710.


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  • MATH 713 - Advanced Applied Matrix Theory

    Credits: (3)
    A development of the concepts of eigenvalues by considering applications in differential equations, quadratic forms and estimation problems. Supporting topics include the Jordan canonical form, functions of matrices, vector and matrix norms, convex sets, with selected topics from the theory and application of the simplex algorithm, Markov chains, Leslie population models, Leontieff input-output model.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 551 or 630.

    When Offered
    Summer

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  • MATH 715 - Applied Mathematics I

    Credits: (3)
    Topics from vector calculus, higher-dimensional calculus, ordinary differential equations, matrix theory, linear algebra, and complex analysis.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 222.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MATH 716 - Applied Mathematics II

    Credits: (3)
    Topics from Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transforms, partial differential equations, calculus of variations and linear algebra.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 715.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 721 - Introduction to Real Analysis

    Credits: (3)
    Limits, continuity, uniform convergence, completeness, differentiation, Riemann integration.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 634 or graduate standing.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MATH 722 - Introduction to Functions of Several Variables

    Credits: (3)
    Analysis of functions of several variables, including differentiability, partial differentiability, maxima and minima, inverse function theorem, implicit function theorem, integration, Fubini’s theorem.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 634 or graduate standing.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 730 - Abstract Algebra I

    Credits: (3)
    Groups, rings, fields, vector spaces and their homomorphisms. Elementary Galois theory and decomposition theorems for linear transformations on a finite dimensional vector space.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 512 or consent of instructor.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MATH 731 - Abstract Algebra II

    Credits: (3)
    Continuation of MATH 730.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 730 or consent of instructor.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MATH 740 - Calculus of Variation

    Credits: (3)
    Necessary conditions and the Euler-Lagrange equations. Hamilton-Jacobi theory, Noether’s theorems, direct methods, applications to geometry and physics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 722 or equivalent.

    When Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • MATH 745 - Ordinary Differential Equations

    Credits: (3)
    First-order equations and applications, second-order equations and oscillation theorems, series solutions and special functions, Sturm Liouville problems, linear systems, autonomous systems and phase plane analysis, stability, Liapunov’s method, periodic solutions, perturbation and asymptotic methods, existence and uniqueness theorems.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 240.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MATH 755 - Dynamic Modeling Processes

    Credits: (3)
    Topics to include equilibrium and stability, limit circles, reaction-diffusion, and shock phenomena, Hopf bifurcation and cusp catastrophes, chaos and strange attractors, bang-bang principle. Applications from physical and biological sciences and engineering.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 240 and 551.


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  • MATH 757 - Mathematical Control Theory

    Credits: (3)
    Mathematical analysis of dynamical systems governed by differential equations and their optimal processes, feedback, and filtering. Topics include: dynamical systems with controls, axioms of control systems, input-output behaviors, stability and instability, reachability and controllability, dynamic feedback and stabilization, optimal control processes, piecewise constant control and bang-bang principle, Pontryagin maximum principle, tracking, filtering.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 560, 715.


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  • MATH 760 - Probability Theory

    Credits: (3)
    An introduction to the mathematical theory of probability. Material covered includes combinatorial probability, random variables, independence, expectations, limit theorems, Markov chains, random walks, and martingales.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 633 and STAT 510.


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  • MATH 772 - Elementary Differential Geometry

    Credits: (3)
    Curves and surfaces in Euclidean spaces, differential forms and exterior differentiation, differential invariants and frame fields, uniqueness theorems for curves and surfaces, geodesics, introduction to Riemannian geometry, some global theorems, minimal surfaces.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 240.


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  • MATH 789 - Combinatorial Analysis

    Credits: (3)
    Permutations, combinations, inversion formulas, generating functions, partitions, finite geometries, difference sets, and other topics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 512.

    When Offered
    Spring, in alternate years


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  • MATH 791 - Topics in Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers

    Credits: (3)
    Topics of importance in the preparation of secondary school teachers to teach modern mathematics.

    Note
    May be repeated for credit.


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  • MATH 799 - Topics in Mathematics

    Credits: (1-3)
    Courses on special topics to be taught on sufficient demand.


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  • MC 010 - Pre-Major Orientation

    Credits: (0)
    An orientation to studies in mass communications for pre-majors. Provides an overview of the curriculum electives, extracurricular activities in mass communications, the advising process, and career options. 

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MC 110 - Mass Communication in Society

    Credits: (3)
    A historical, social, legal, economic, and technological study of mass communication and its role and impact in society.

    Note
    Open to majors and non-majors.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

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  • MC 111 - Journalism in a Free Society

    Credits: (3)
    Emphasizes the role of journalism in building an informed citizenry in a democracy, serving as a watchdog of government, providing news in a context that gives meaning to the people, and being socially responsible in the midst of a changing economic structure.

    Note
    Open to majors and non-majors.

    When Offered
    Spring


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  • MC 112 - Web Communication in Society

    Credits: (3)
    History and social impact of the World Wide Web as a mass communication medium, with emphasis on applications in information dissemination, such as entertainment, advertising and public relations.

    Note
    Open to majors and non-majors.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring

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  • MC 120 - Principles of Advertising

    Credits: (3)
    An examination of the advertising field and its relationship to marketing and journalism.

    Note
    Open to majors and non-majors.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MC 165 - KSDB-FM Audition

    Credits: (0)
    Production of music, news, and/or sports audio to be evaluated by faculty in preparing students for an on-air position with student station, KSDB-FM.

    Note
    May be repeated for credit.

    Effective Spring 2011.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MC 180 - Fundamentals of Public Relations

    Credits: (3)
    Contemporary persuasive social science principles, processes, and issues involved in the management of communications between an organization and its publics.

    Note
    Open to majors and non-majors.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MC 200 - News and Feature Writing

    Credits: (3)
    Instruction in information gathering and writing techniques for the various media.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Passing score on JMC composition skills test and 2.5 GPA upon completion of 12 or more credit hours.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MC 210 - Visual Communication in Mass Media

    Credits: (3)
    An overview of concepts and theories of communicating through visual means, including the physiology and psychology of seeing and perceiving; the basics of design and aesthetic principles; and examination of the uses of these concepts and principles within the mass media.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MC 110

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MC 211 - Writing for the Electronic Media

    Credits: (3)
    Study of writing formats and the preparation of written material for news, commercial and promotional announcements, and entertainment programs for the electronic media.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MC 110 with minimum grade of C or better, passing score on JMC composition skills test and 2.5 GPA upon completion of 12 or more credit hours, majors only.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MC 221 - Advertising Writing

    Credits: (3)
    Fundamentals of writing for the various media to solve advertising problems. Setting communication goals within the context of writing to persuade and inform mass audiences.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Passing score on JMC composition skills test, 2.5 GPA upon completion of 12 or more credit hours and completion of MC 110 & MC 120.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MC 241 - Editing

    Credits: (3)
    Fundamentals of micro and macro journalistic editing for print and digital media including industry standards, practices, and ethics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MC 200 with a grade of C or better.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MC 251 - Digital News

    Credits: (3)
    Basic audio, video, and web reporting, writing, and production.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MC 200 with grade of C or better.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MC 276 - Concepts of Electronic Media Production

    Credits: (3)
    Covers aesthetics, vocabulary, and pre-production planning for audio, video and multimedia production, with an emphasis on developing critical analysis skills.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MC 200, MC 211, or MC 221 with grade of C or better, and a 2.5 GPA upon completion of 30 or more hours.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MC 280 - Public Relations Writing

    Credits: (3)
    Examines various forms of contemporary public relations writing, with special emphasis on preparation of messages for different media and audiences.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MC 180 and MC 200 with grades of C or better.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • MC 290 - Topics in Mass Communications

    Credits: (1-3)
    Selected topics in the study of mass communication principles and practices.

    Note
    May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MC 303 - Advanced News Writing

    Credits: (3)
    Emphasizes reportorial principles and practices.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MC 200 with grade of C or better.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MC 306 - Audio News Production

    Credits: (3)
    The fundamental production skills associated with producing audio news, including basic news writing, audio recording, and editing techniques.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MC 200 with grade of C or better.

    When Offered
    Fall


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  • MC 310 - Sports Reporting

    Credits: (3)
    The study of today’s sports media environment with an emphasis on reporting, writing, and producing sports stories for audio, video, print, Internet, and other platforms.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MC 200 with a grade of C or better.


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  • MC 316 - Computer-Assisted Reporting

    Credits: (3)
    Issues and practices associated with using the computer as a tool in news gathering and data analysis, as well as other advanced reporting applications.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MC 200.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MC 331 - Digital Photography for Mass Media

    Credits: (3)
    Basics of composition, exposure, cropping and editorial judgment using converted analog and digital images and image-building software. Introduction to uses of digital photography in mass media such as newspapers, magazines, brochures and web sites.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: 2.5 overall GPA and completion of 6 MC credit hours.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MC 341 - News Design

    Credits: (3)
    Design for both print and web versions of a news product, with emphasis on understanding the news in order to design visual components to enhance audience comprehension.

    Note
    Students work on the Kansas State Collegian about six hours each week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MC 241 with grade of C or better.


    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • MC 380 - Public Relations Strategy and Planning

    Credits: (3)
    Public relations planning, including theory, techniques and models related to setting long-range and short-term goals and objectives; designing strategies and tactics; segmenting publics and designing effective messages; identifying appropriate message channels; communicating with top management; developing budgets; issue management.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MC 180 with a grade of C or better.

    When Offered
    Fall, Spring


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