Mathematics (MAT)
MAT105 General Education Mathematics (4 course hours)
This course focuses on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems, rather than on routine skills. Students will use technology (calculators and/or computers) to develop a conceptual understanding of problem-solving techniques that will strengthen decision making skills. The problems to be studied will be taken from the following areas: financial mathematics, probability, and statistics.
MAT110 Mathematics Models: Graphical and Spatial (3 course hours)
This course will focus on mathematical reasoning and modeling of real-life problems, rather than on routine skills. Students will use technology (graphing calculators/computers) to develop a conceptual understanding of problem-solving techniques that will strengthen decision-making skills. The problems to be studied will be taken from the following areas: graphs and functions in the coordinate plane, linear equations, geometric shapes and relationships, area/volume measure and scaling. Not applicable on SCM majors.
Course offered: FA
MAT111 Mathematical Models: Statistical and Numerical (3 course hours)
This course will focus on mathematical reasoning and modeling of real-life problems, rather than on routine skills. Students will use technology (graphing calculators/computers) to develop a conceptual understanding of problem-solving techniques that will strengthen decision-making skills. The problems to be studied will be taken from the following areas: probability, statistics, and financial mathematics. Standard calculator is TI-84. Not applicable on SCM majors.
Course offered: FA, SP
MAT111H Mathematical Models: Statistical and Numerical - Honors (3 course hours)
This course will focus on mathematical reasoning and modeling of real-life problems, rather than on routine skills. Students will use technology (graphing calculators/computers) to develop a conceptual understanding of problem-solving techniques that will strengthen decision-making skills. The problems to be studied will be taken from the following areas: probability, statistics, and financial mathematics. Standard calculator is TI-84. Not applicable on SCM majors.
REGISTRATION: This section is designed for students admitted into the Judson Honors Program only
Intended for Honors Program students only
Course offered: FA. SP
MAT112 Mathematics for Elementary Educ (3 course hours)
Intended primarily for students majoring in elementary education, this course focuses on mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Topics include: whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers and the number system, arithmetic operations, and number theory. Not applicable on SCM majors.
REGISTRATION: This course is intended for Early Childhood and Elementary Education majors and does not satisfy the general education mathematics requirement for other majors.
Course offered: SP
MAT211 Functions and Calculus I (5 course hours)
A study of calculus techniques and applications. An investigation of limits, continuity and derivatives of polynomial, rational and trigonometric functions. (A review of pre-calculus topics and trigonometric identities is included when appropriate). Derivative techniques include power, chain, product and quotient rules as well as derivatives of trigonometric functions. Applications include optimization, implicit differentiation and related rates. Introduces the definite integral and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Standard calculator is TI-84.
Course offered: FA
MAT211H Functions and Calculus I - Honors (5 course hours)
A study of calculus techniques and applications. An investigation of limits, continuity and derivatives of polynomial, rational and trigonometric functions. (A review of pre-calculus topics and trigonometric identities is included when appropriate). Derivative techniques include power, chain, product and quotient rules as well as derivatives of trigonometric functions. Applications include optimization, implicit differentiation, and related rates. Introduces the definite integral and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Standard calculator is TI-84.
REGISTRATION: This section is designed for students admitted into the Judson Honors Program only
Intended for Honors Program students only
Course offered: FA
MAT215 Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I (3 course hours)
Includes limits, continuity, differentiation of simple algebraic and transcendental functions, implicit differentiation, related rates, maxima and minima problems. Standard calculator is TI-84.
Course offered: FA
MAT215H Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I-Honors (3 course hours)
Includes limits, continuity, differentiation of simple algebraic and transcendental functions, implicit differentiation, related rates, maxima and minima problems. Standard calculator is TI-84.
REGISTRATION: This section is designed for students admitted into the Judson Honors Program only
Intended for Honors Program students only
Course offered: FA
MAT216 Calculus w/Analytic Geometry II (4 course hours)
Covers antiderivatives, definite integrals, the calculation of areas and volumes, lengths of curves, logarithmic and exponential functions, infinite sequences and series. Standard calculator is TI-84
Course offered: SP
MAT301 Mathematics Junior Seminar (1 course hour)
This class builds on GEN101 and prepares mathematics students for GEN401. Drawing on their entire Judson experience and their particular major courses students will reflect and articulate how that experience is shaping them as whole persons. Through guided discussion and assignments, students will explore the particular way mathematics training has shaped them and will envision and articulate how the Judson experience will affect how they shape their world.
Fulfills: GEN301 Equivalent
Upperclass students only
Course offered: SP
MAT309 Advanced Mathematical Principles (3 course hours)
A survey of basic mathematical topics including: numeration systems, rational numbers, real numbers, complex numbers; functions; algebra and equation solving; trigonometry; area, volume, and capacity. Basic ideas will be studied and explored from an advanced perspective.
REGISTRATION: Open to math secondary education and math majors and minors only.
Course offered: SP (even yrs)
MAT311 Probability and Statistics w/Lab (4 course hours)
Covers descriptive statistics, counting techniques, basic rules of probability, discrete and continuous random variables, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression, and correlation. Graphing calculators and computer software will be relied upon heavily. Standard calculator is TI-84. Lecture and Lab.
Course offered: FA, SP
MAT312 Modern Abstract Algebra (3 course hours)
Study of algebraic properties of groups, rings, fields, and integral domains. Covers introduction to the integers, real and complex numbers, rings of polynomials over real numbers, quotient rings, isomorphisms, and homomorphisms.
Course offered: SP (odd yrs)
MAT313 Modern Geometry (3 course hours)
An examination of plane Euclidean geometry. Additional topics covered in finite, affine and projective Euclidean, and selected non-Euclidean geometry from both the axiomatic and transformational approaches.
Course offered: SP (even yrs)
MAT314 Discrete Mathematics (3 course hours)
Introduction to sets, relations and functions, combinatories, mathematical proofs (by induction and indirect proofs); theory and application of graphs, trees, networks and circuits. Emphasis on problem solving.
Course offered: FA (odd yrs)
MAT314H Discrete Mathematics - Honors (3 course hours)
Introduction to sets, relations and functions, combinatories, mathematical proofs (by induction and indirect proofs); theory and application of graphs, trees, networks and circuits. Emphasis on problem solving.
REGISTRATION: This section is designed for students admitted into the Judson Honors Program only
Intended for Honors Program students only
Course offered: FA (odd yrs)
MAT316 Multivariable Calculus (4 course hours)
A study of multivariable calculus including vector functions, partial differentiation, multiple integrals and vector calculus. Standard calculator is TI-84.
Pre-requisites: MAT216
Course offered: SP (odd yrs)
MAT316H Multivariable Calculus - Honors (4 course hours)
A study of multivariable calculus including vector functions, partial differentiation, multiple integrals and vector calculus. Standard calculator is TI-84.
REGISTRATION: This section is designed for students admitted into the Judson Honors Program only
Intended for Honors Program students only
Pre-requisites: MAT216
Course offered: SP (odd yrs)
MAT318 Linear Algebra (3 course hours)
A study of systems of equations, matrices, determinants, vectors, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.
Course offered: FA (even yrs)
MAT318H Linear Algebra - Honors (3 course hours)
A study of systems of equations, matrices, determinants, vectors, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.
REGISTRATION: This section is designed for students admitted into the Judson Honors Program only
Intended for Honors Program students only
Course offered: FA (even yrs)
MAT419 Senior Seminar in Mathematics (3 course hours)
Intended for secondary mathematics education majors, this course examines the mathematical content of grades K-12 from the perspective of higher education. Student participation in class discussions as well as student presentations based on an independent examination of current literature is expected and will play a critical role in this class.
REGISTRATION: This course is required by all secondary education/math majors - others require instructor permission.
Course offered: SP (even yrs)
MAT492 Senior Readings in Mathematics (1-3 course hours)
A required readings course for mathematics majors during their senior year. The readings will be taken from a faculty-approved list and written reports over all readings will be required. Each student will also compile and submit an essay reflecting how work done during their undergraduate courses in mathematics can be considered a God-ordained exploration.
Course offered: FA, SP