Mathematics
- MATH 1020Contemporary MathematicsPrerequisites: A satisfactory score on the UMSL Math Placement Examination, obtained at most one year prior to enrollment in this course. This course presents methods of problem solving, centering on problems and questions which arise naturally in everyday life. Topics may include aspects of algebra, the mathematics of finance, probability and statistics, exponential growth, and other topics chosen from traditional and contemporary mathematics which do not employ the calculus. It is designed for students who do not plan to take calculus and may not be used as a prerequisite for other mathematics courses. Credit will not be granted for MATH 1020 if credit has been granted for MATH 1310, MATH 1800, MATH 1100, MATH 1102, or MATH 1105. Concurrent enrollment in MATH 1020 and any of these courses is not permitted. This course fulfills the University's general education mathematics proficiency requirement.
- MATH 1025Geometry in the Real WorldPrerequisites: A satisfactory score on the UMSL Math Placement Examination, obtained at most one year prior to enrollment in this course. This course presents topics in geometry designed to enrich the student's understanding of mathematics. Geometry as it applies to the physical world and such fields as art, music, nature, motion, architecture and city planning will be examined. This course is designed to be accessible to students of all levels. This course fulfills the University's general education mathematics proficiency requirement.
- MATH 1030College AlgebraPrerequisites: A satisfactory score on the UMSL Math Placement Examination, obtained at most one year prior to enrollment in this course, or approval of the department. This is a foundational course in math. Topics may include factoring, complex numbers, rational exponents, simplifying rational functions, functions and their graphs, transformations, inverse functions, solving linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities, polynomial functions, inverse functions, logarithms, exponentials, solutions to systems of linear and nonlinear equations, systems of inequalities, matrices, and rates of change. This course fulfills the University's general education mathematics proficiency requirement.
- MATH 1035TrigonometryPrerequisites: MATH 1030 (may be taken concurrently) or a satisfactory score on the UMSL Math Placement Examination obtained at most one year prior to enrollment in this course. This course is a study of the trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions with emphasis on trigonometric identities and equations.
- MATH 1100Basic CalculusPrerequisites: MATH 1030 or MATH 1045 or a satisfactory score on the UMSL Math Placement Examination obtained at most one year prior to enrollment in this course. This course introduces plane analytic geometry and basic differential and integral calculus with applications to various areas. No credit for Mathematics majors. Credit not granted for both MATH 1800 and MATH 1100.
- MATH 1105Basic Prob & StatPrerequisites: MATH 1030 or MATH 1040 or MATH 1045 or a satisfactory score on the UMSL Math Placement Examination, obtained at most one year prior to enrollment in this course or consent of the department. This course is an introduction to probability and statistics. Topics may include probability, descriptive statistics, discrete and continuous random variables and their distribution functions, sampling and sampling distributions, confidence intervals, and one-variable hypothesis testing. Credit will not be granted for more than one of MATH 1310, MATH 1320, and MATH 1105.
- MATH 1320Intro to Probability and StatPrerequisites: MATH 1030 or MATH 1045 or consent of instructor. The course will cover basic concepts and methods in probability and statistics. Topics may include descriptive statistics, probabilities of events, random variables and their distributions, sampling distributions, estimation of population parameters, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for population means and population proportions, chi-square tests. A student may not receive credit for more than one of MATH 1310, MATH 1320 and MATH 1105.
- MATH 1800Analytic Geometry & Calculus IPrerequisites: MATH 1030 and MATH 1035, or MATH 1045, or a satisfactory score on the UMSL Math Placement Examination, obtained at most one year prior to enrollment in this course, or consent of instructor. This course provides an introduction to differential and integral calculus. Topics may include limits, derivatives, related rates, Newton's method, the Mean-Value Theorem, Max-Min problems, the integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Integral Calculus, areas, volumes, and average values.
- MATH 1900Anal Geom & Calculus IIPrerequisite: MATH 1800. This course covers analytical geometry and additional aspects of calculus. Topics may include inverse functions, integration techniques, further applications of integration, parametric and polar equations, and infinite series, including Taylor series of functions.
- MATH 2000Anal Geom & Calc IIIPrerequisite: MATH 1900. Topics include vectors, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, vector-valued functions, arc length and curvature, functions of several variables, partial and directional derivatives, gradients, extrema, Lagrange multipliers, multiple integrals, change of variables, surface area, vector fields, Stokes' Theorem.
- MATH 2020Intro Differential EquatPrerequisite: MATH 2000. Topics will be chosen from: linear differential equations, equations with constant coefficients, laplace transforms, power series solutions, systems of ordinary differential equations.
- MATH 2450Elementary Linear AlgPrerequisite: MATH 1100 or MATH 1900. An introduction to linear algebra. Topics will include complex numbers, geometric vectors in two and three dimensions and their linear transformations, the algebra of matrices, determinants, solutions of systems of equations, eigenvalues and eingenvectors.
- MATH 3000Discrete StructuresPrerequisites: MATH 1800 or MATH 1100, and CMP SCI 1250 or equivalent. This course introduces fundamental concepts and important data structures in Discrete Mathematics and serves as an important foundation for subsequent courses in Computer Science. It provides a formal system on which mathematical reasoning is based, and various problem-solving strategies with emphasis on the algorithmic approach (both iterative and recursive). Topics include logic, sets, functions and relations; methods of proof, including mathematical induction; elements of number theory; order of growth and basic analysis of algorithms efficiency; recurrence relations; basic counting methods; graphs and trees. This course does not apply towards the elective requirements for any of the majors, minors or related areas in mathematics and statistics.
- MATH 4005Exploratory Data Anal with RPrerequisites: (MATH 1100 or MATH 1800) and (ANTHRO 3220/SOC 3220 or BIOL 4122 or CRIMIN 2220 or ECON 3100 or MATH 1320 or POL SCI 3000 or PSYCH 2201). This course covers data analysis methods with R. It introduces the basic goals and techniques of the data science process, methods of characterizing and visualizing data and building predictive and inferential models. R will be introduced at the beginning of the class and then used throughout the rest of the class.
- MATH 4010Financial Mathematics IPrerequisites: MATH 1900 or MATH 1100, and MATH 1320 or SCMA 3300 (or equivalents). This course introduces the theory of interest, annuities (certain), annuities with differing pay periods, amortization schedules, and sinking funds.
- MATH 4070Intro Nonlinear OptimizationPrerequisites: MATH 1320, MATH 2000, MATH 2450 and (MATH 3000 or MATH 3250). This course will introduce the theory, methods, and applications of nonlinear optimization. It will cover convex functions, convex analysis, linear and quadratic programs, semidefinite programming and other optimization problems. Topics may include duality theory, algorithms of descent method, Newton's method and interior-point methods, and applications to signal processing, statistics and other fields will be covered. Credit cannot be earned for both MATH 4070 and MATH 5070.
- MATH 4160Complex Analysis IPrerequisites: MATH 2000 or consent of the instructor. This course introduces complex numbers and their geometrical representation, point sets, analytic functions of a complex variable, complex integration, Taylor and Laurent series, residue theorem, and conformal mapping.
- MATH 4210Mathematical Stats IIPrerequisites: MATH 4200. Continuation of MATH 4200. Sampling distributions, estimation theory, properties of estimators, hypothesis testing, NeymanPearson Theorem, likelihood ratio tests, introduction of analysis of variance and linear models. Basics of some nonparametric procedures.
- MATH 4225Intro Statistical ComputingPrerequisites: MATH 1320, MATH 2000 and MATH 2450. This course will introduce fundamental algorithms in Monte Carlo methods: random variable generation, Monte Carlo integration, Monte Carlo optimization, Markov chain Monte Carlo, Metropolis-Hastings algorithm, Gibbs sampler, Langevin algorithms and Hamilton Monte Carlo, perfect, iterated and sequential importance sampling. Other topics covered may include particle systems, hidden Markov models, parallel and cloud computing. Credit cannot be earned for both MATH 4225 and MATH 5225.
- MATH 4400Intro to Abstract Algebra IPrerequisites: MATH 2450 and either MATH 3250 or CMP SCI 3130; or consent of instructor. This course introduces groups, rings, and fields, with an emphasis on groups and rings.
- MATH 4500Special ReadingsPrerequisites: 6 credit hours at the Math 4000 level and consent of the instructor. Advanced topics in Mathematics. May be repeated for credit if the topic differs.
- MATH 5070Nonlinear OptimizationPrerequisites: Graduate standing. This course will introduce the theory, methods, and applications of nonlinear optimization. It will cover convex functions, convex analysis, linear and quadratic programs, semidefinite programming and other optimization problems. Topics chosen from duality theory, algorithms of descent method, Newton's method and interior-point methods, and applications to signal processing, statistics and other fields will be covered. Topics are identical to MATH 4070 but material is covered at a greater depth and additional projects/assignments are required. Credit cannot be earned for both MATH 4070 and MATH 5070.
- MATH 5100Real Analysis IIPrerequisites: MATH 4100. Introduction to measure and integration. Topics include the Riemann-Stieltjes integral, Lebesgue measure, measurable functions, the Lebesgue integral, Radon-Nikodym and Fubini theorems and the basics of Lp-spaces.
- MATH 5225Statistical ComputingPrerequisites: Graduate standing. This course will introduce fundamental algorithms in Monte Carlo methods: random variable generation, Monte Carlo integration, Monte Carlo optimization, Markov chain Monte Carlo, Metropolis-Hastings algorithm, Gibbs sampler, Langevin algorithms and Hamilton Monte Carlo, perfect, iterated and sequential importance sampling. Other topics covered may include particle systems, hidden Markov models, parallel and cloud computing. Topics are identical to MATH 4085 but material is covered at a greater depth and additional projects/assignments are required. Credit cannot be earned for both MATH 4225 and MATH 5225.
- MATH 5500Directed ReadingsPrerequisite: Consent of instructor. Independent readings at an advanced level.
- MATH 7990Ph.D. Dissertation ReschPrerequisites: Completion of comprehensive examinations. May be taken for no more than nine hours.