• MATH 4110

    Introduction to Stochastic Processes
     Rating

    3.57

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.38

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    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

    Spring 2026

    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).

  • MATH 5653

    Number Theory
     Rating

    4.33

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.41

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    The study of the integers and related number systems. Includes polynomial congruences, rings of congruence classes and their groups of units, quadratic reciprocity, diophantine equations, and number-theoretic functions. Additional topics such as the distribution of prime numbers may be included. Prerequisite: MATH 3354.

  • MATH 7340

    Complex Analysis I
     Rating

    4.33

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.58

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Studies the fundamental theorems of analytic function theory.

  • MATH 1320

    Calculus II
     Rating

    3.33

     Difficulty

    4.01

     GPA

    2.98

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    A second calculus course for natural-science majors, students planning additional work in mathematics, and students intending to pursue graduate work in the applied social sciences. Topics include applications of the integral, techniques of integration, differential equations, infinite series, parametric equations, and polar coordinates. Prerequisite: MATH 1310 or equivalent; at most one of MATH 1220 and MATH 1320 may be taken for credit.

  • MATH 3354

    Survey of Algebra
     Rating

    3.83

     Difficulty

    4.02

     GPA

    3.19

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    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 4651

    Advanced Linear Algebra
     Rating

    4.10

     Difficulty

    4.14

     GPA

    3.43

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Review of topics from Math 3351: vector spaces, bases, dimension, matrices and linear transformations, diagonalization; however, the material is covered in greater depth and generality. The course continues with more advanced topics including Jordan canonical forms and introduction to bilinear forms. Prerequisites: a proof-based course and familiarity with computational aspects of elementary linear algebra. Math 3354 is strongly recommended

  • MATH 4220

    Partial Differential Equations and Applied Mathematics
     Rating

    3.50

     Difficulty

    4.33

     GPA

    3.03

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This course is a beginning course in partial differential equations/Fourier analysis/special functions (such as spherical harmonics and Bessel functions). The discussion of partial differential equations will include the Laplace and Poisson equations and the heat and wave equations. Prerequisites: MATH 3250 and either MATH 3351 or MATH 4210.

  • MATH 2315

    Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I
     Rating

    3.55

     Difficulty

    4.53

     GPA

    3.61

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Covers the material from Math 2310 (multivariable calculus) plus topics from complex numbers, set theory, and linear algebra. Prepares students for taking advanced mathematics classes at an early stage. Credit is not given for both Math 2310 and Math 2315.

  • MATH 4652

    Introduction to Abstract Algebra
     Rating

    3.33

     Difficulty

    4.67

     GPA

    3.04

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Structural properties of basic algebraic systems such as groups, rings, and fields. A special emphasis is made on polynomials in one and several variables, including irreducible polynomials, unique factorization, and symmetric polynomials. Time permitting such topics as group representations or algebras over a field may be included. Prerequisites: MATH 3351 or 4651 and MATH 3354 or permission of the instructor.