Intro to Analysis
Completeness of the real numbers; topology of n-space including the Bolzano-Weierstrass and Heine-Borel theorems; sequences, properties of continuous functions on sets; infinite series, uniform convergence. The course may also study the Gamma function, Stirling’s formula, or Fourier series. Four class hours per week.
Requisite: MATH 211 and either MATH 271 or 272, or consent of the instructor. Students with a grade of B+ or lower in linear algebra are encouraged to take another 200-level course with proofs before taking MATH 355.
Linear Algebra
The study of vector spaces over the real and complex numbers, introducing the concepts of subspace, linear independence, basis, and dimension; systems of linear equations and their solution by Gaussian elimination; matrix operations; linear transformations and their representations by matrices; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; and inner product spaces. MATH 271 will feature both proofs and applications, with special attention paid to the theoretical development of the subject. Four class meetings per week.
Honors Research
The Commonwealth Honors College thesis or project is intended to provide students with the opportunity to work closely with faculty members to define and carry out in-depth research or creative endeavors. It provides excellent preparation for students who intend to continue their education through graduate study or begin their professional careers. The student works closely with their 499Y Honors Research sponsor to pursue research on a topic or question of special interest to them in preparation for writing a 499T Honors Thesis or completing a 499P Honors Project.
ST-Evolution of Life on Earth
The origins and evolution of Earth's present-day biodiversity are documented in detail by fossil and genetic records that are increasingly well-dated through advances in geochronological and molecular techniques. This class presents a survey of the evolution of life on Earth, aiming to provide both graduate students and advanced undergraduates with the chronological outline for the emergence of today's biodiversity in deep time.
Hnrs:Westrn Thought Since 1600
Description not available at this time (Gen. Ed. HS)
Hons Project Sem- 2nd Semester
The course introduces topics on organization, power, and leadership in public health and has grown out of existing coursework in Commonwealth Honors College. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BS-PubHlth majors.
P/M Read/La/Elem Sch
Approaches to the teaching of reading and language arts in the elementary schools; innovations in methods and materials demonstrated and discussed.