• MATH 3100

    Introduction to Probability
     Rating

    3.13

     Difficulty

    3.54

     GPA

    3.30

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Introduces fundamental ideas of probability, the theory of randomness. Focuses on problem solving and understanding key theoretical ideas. Topics include sample spaces, counting, random variables, classical distributions, expectation, Chebyshev's inequality, independence, central limit theorem, conditional probability, generating functions, joint distributions. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or equivalent. Strongly recommended: MATH 2310

  • MATH 3250

    Ordinary Differential Equations
     Rating

    3.72

     Difficulty

    3.23

     GPA

    3.29

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Introduces the methods, theory, and applications of differential equations. Includes first-order, second and higher-order linear equations, series solutions, linear systems of first-order differential equations, and the associated matrix theory. May include numerical methods, non-linear systems, boundary value problems, and additional applications. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or its equivalent.

  • MATH 3310

    Basic Real Analysis
     Rating

    3.50

     Difficulty

    3.43

     GPA

    3.23

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    A rigorous development of the properties of the real numbers and the ideas of calculus including theorems on limits, continuity, differentiability, convergence of infinite series, and the construction of the Riemann integral. Students without prior experience constructing rigorous proofs are encouraged to take Math 3000 before or concurrently with Math 3310. Prerequisite: MATH 1320.

  • MATH 3340

    Complex Variables with Applications
     Rating

    3.25

     Difficulty

    3.25

     GPA

    3.15

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Covers functions of a complex variable that are complex differentiable and the unusual and useful properties of such functions. Some topics: Cauchy's integral formula/power series/the residue theorem/Rouché's theorem. Applications include doing real integrals using complex methods and applications to fluid flow in two dimensions. Prerequisite: MATH 2310.

  • MATH 3350

    Applied Linear Algebra
     Rating

    3.88

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.40

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Topics will include systems of linear equations, matrix operations and inverses, vector spaces and subspaces, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, matrix factorizations, inner products and orthogonality, and linear transformations. Emphasis will be on applications, with computer software integrated throughout the course. The target audience for MATH 3350 is non-math majors from disciplines that apply tools from linear algebra. Credit is not given for both MATH 3350 and 3351.

  • MATH 3351

    Elementary Linear Algebra
     Rating

    3.53

     Difficulty

    3.08

     GPA

    3.14

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Includes matrices, elementary row operations, inverses, vector spaces and bases, inner products and Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization, orthogonal matrices, linear transformations and change of basis, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and symmetric matrices. Emphasis will be on the theory of the subject and abstract arguments. Credit is not given for both MATH 3350 and 3351. Prerequisite: MATH 1320.

  • MATH 3354

    Survey of Algebra
     Rating

    3.83

     Difficulty

    4.02

     GPA

    3.19

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Surveys major topics of modern algebra: groups, rings, and fields. Presents applications to areas such as geometry and number theory; explores rational, real, and complex number systems, and the algebra of polynomials. Students without prior experience constructing rigorous proofs are encouraged to take Math 3000 before or concurrently with Math 3354. Prerequisite: MATH 1320.

  • MATH 4040

    Discrete Mathematics
     Rating

    3.94

     Difficulty

    3.83

     GPA

    3.03

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Includes combinatorial principles, the binomial and multinomial theorems, partitions, discrete probability, algebraic structures, trees, graphs, symmetry groups, Polya's enumeration formula, linear recursions, generating functions and introduction to cryptography, time permitting. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 and a proof-based course (MATH 3000, MATH 3310 or MATH 3354) or instructor permission.

  • MATH 4110

    Introduction to Stochastic Processes
     Rating

    3.41

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.38

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Topics in probability selected from Random walks, Markov processes, Brownian motion, Poisson processes, branching processes, stationary time series, linear filtering and prediction, queuing processes, and renewal theory. Prerequisites: MATH 3100 and MATH 3351.

  • MATH 4140

    Mathematics of Derivative Securities
     Rating

    5.00

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.21

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This class introduces students to the mathematics used in pricing derivative securities. Topics include a review of the relevant probability theory of conditional expectation and martingales/the elements of financial markets and derivatives/pricing contingent claims in the binomial & the finite market model/(time permitting) the Black-Scholes model. Prerequisites: MATH 3100, MATH 3351 and a proof-based course (MATH 3000, MATH 3310 or MATH 3354).