MATH 103, Nature of Mathematics
Fall 2023, Spring 2010, Fall 2010
My version is a history of number representation, arithmetic, and the calculation of the elementary functions roots, trigonometric functions, exponential, and logarithm. The course is aimed at giving students insight into what mathematics is, what it attempts to accomplish and how mathematicians think. May be used for general education credit.
MATH 205, Introductory Calculus I
Fall 2006
Topics from differential and integral calculus with applications to the social, behavioral or life sciences and business or management.
MATH 231, Calculus with Functions I
Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2017, Fall 2014, Spring 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 2006
MATH 231 and MATH 232 form a sequence that combines first-semester calculus with algebra and trigonometry. The sequence is designed for students whose pre-calculus skills are not strong enough for MATH 235. Calculus material in MATH 231 includes limits and derivatives of algebraic functions and their applications.
MATH 232, Calculus with Functions II
Fall 2025, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2015, Spring 2008, Spring 2007
A continuation of MATH 231. Calculus topics include limits and derivatives of transcendental functions, the theory of integration and basic integration techniques
Math 233E, Modeling Approach to Calculus A
Spring 2019
MATH 233 and MATH 234 form a sequence that combines first-semester calculus with pre-calculus for students with skills not strong enough for MATH 235. Calculus is motivated by static and dynamic models in the context of scientific applications. MATH 233 includes limits, continuity, summation, and the definite integral as accumulation of change and as the limit of Riemann sums.
MATH 235, Calculus I
Fall 2012, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Summer 2009, Fall 2008
Differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable. Sequences and infinite series.
MATH 236, Calculus II
Fall 2025, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2015, Fall 2013
Differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable. Sequences and infinite series.
MATH 237, Calculus III
Fall 2022, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Summer 2012
Vectors. Multivariate calculus.
MATH 238, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Spring 2012, Summer 2010, Spring 2007
Matrices; determinants; vector spaces; linear transformations; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; separable, exact and linear differential equations; and systems of linear differential equations.
MATH 248, Computers and Numerical Algorithms
Spring 2025, Spring 2022, Fall 2019, Fall 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009, Spring 2009
Programming in a high-level computer language. Applications of numerical algorithms to problems basic to areas such as mathematics, the sciences, and economics and finance.
MATH 251, Database Queries
Spring 2025, Spring 2024
This course provides an introduction to relational database queries. Students will learn about organizing, cleaning, summarizing and transforming data in preparation for exploration, visualization and analysis.
MATH 318, Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Fall 2016
This class covers descriptive statistics, counting, probability axioms, discrete and continuous univariate random variables, expected values of random variables and sums of independent random variables, and sampling distributions. It also covers the Central Limit Theorem, single and two sample inference for proportions and means, chi-square test of independence, simple linear regression and correlation.
MATH 328, Time Series Analysis
Fall 2018
Regression and exponential smoothing methods for forecasting nonseasonal and seasonal time series, stochastic processes, Box-Jenkins’ autoregressive and moving average models.
MATH 340, Operations Research I
Spring 2024, Fall 2012
This course will cover linear and nonlinear optimization with an emphasis on applications in the sciences, economics and social sciences. Techniques studied include the simplex, Newton, and Lagrange methods and Kuhn-Tucker theory. Software packages will be used to implement these methods.
MATH 342, Mathematical Models in Biology
Spring 2023
Introduction to dynamical models (discrete and continuous time) applied to biology. Tools of mathematical analysis from linear and nonlinear dynamics will be taught, including stability analysis of equilibrium, as well as appropriate use of software packages. Emphasis will be on model development and interpretation in the context of applications, including effective written and oral presentation.
MATH 424, Decision Theory
Spring 2017, Spring 2016
Development and use of probability and statistics for strategic decision making with applications. Topics include decision flow diagrams, analysis of risk and risk aversion, utility theory, Bayesian statistical methods, the economics of sampling, sensitivity analysis and collective decision making.
MATH 448, Numerical Analysis
Spring 2026, Spring 2019, Spring 2013, Spring 2010
This course is the study and analysis of algorithms used to solve nonlinear equations and systems of linear and nonlinear equations. Students will learn iterative methods for matrices and Newton-type methods as well as numerical differential and integral calculus. Students will perform programming using a high-level language and/or software packages.
MATH 449, Numerical Methods for Differential Equations
Fall 2013, Fall 2010
Study and analysis of numerical techniques to solve ordinary and partial differential equations, including Euler, Runge-Kutta, Picard, finite-difference and finite-element methods. Programming using a high-level language and/or software packages.
MATH 483, Independent Study: Project Euler
Fall 2011
Solution of problems from Project Euler, a collection of mathematically inspired computational problems that usually cannot be solved by brute force computation.
MATH 485, Special Topics in Mathematics, Project Euler
Fall 2009
Solution of problems from Project Euler, a collection of mathematically inspired computational problems that usually cannot be solved by brute force computation.
MATH 485, Special Topics in Mathematics, Computational Geometry
Fall 2015
This special topic course covers the topic of computational geometry, which studies algorithms and data structures required to solve geometric problems.
MATH 512, Discrete Mathematics (online)
Spring 2023, Fall 2021, Spring 2017, Spring 2014, Spring 2011
A course to update and broaden secondary teachers’ capability and point-of-view with respect to topics in discrete mathematics.
MATH 615, History of Mathematics (online)
Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2022, Fall 2020, Fall017, Fall 2014
Topics in the history of mathematics of particular concern to secondary teachers in their work and provision for background and enrichment. My particular version concentrates on the history of number representation, arithmetic, and elementary functions like roots, trigonometric functions, logarithms and exponentials.