May 15, 2024  
2022-2023 University Catalog 
    
2022-2023 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Prefix and Course Index 

 

Mathematics

Courses are designated as MATH in the class schedule.

  
  • MATH 251B - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Workshop (1)


    Supplementary problem-solving workshop in a collegial setting.

    Prerequisite: MATH 250B .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 280 - Strategies of Proof (4)


    Logic, set theory and methods for constructing proofs of mathematical statements. A bridge to the rigors of upper-division mathematics courses containing significant abstract content.

    Prerequisite: MATH 106  or MATH 150B , with a “C” (2.0) or better.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 281 - Problem Solving Across Mathematical Concentrations (1)


    Consists of four modules corresponding to problem solving strategies in the areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, teaching mathematics, and probability and statistics. General techniques of mathematical problem solving.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    Department Consent Required
  
  • MATH 302 - Modern Algebra (4)


    Integers, rational numbers, real and complex numbers, polynomial domains, introduction to groups, rings, integral domains and fields.

    Prerequisites: MATH 280 ; MATH 207  or MATH 250B ; all with a “C” (2.0) or better.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 303A - Fundamental Concepts of Elementary Mathematics (3)


    Structure and form of the mathematics that constitutes the core of the K-8 mathematics curriculum, including number sense, number theory and problem solving.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category B.4.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 303B - Fundamental Concepts of Elementary Mathematics (3)


    Structure and form of the mathematics that constitutes the core of the K-8 mathematics curriculum, including the real number system, geometry, probability and statistics and problem solving.

    Prerequisites: MATH 303A  with a C (2.0) or better; completion G.E. Category B.4.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 306 - Vector and Tensor Analysis (3)


    Vector analysis, including coordinate bases, gradient, divergence and curl, Green’s, Gauss’ and Stokes’ theorems. Tensor analysis, including the metric tensor, Christoffel symbols and Riemann curvature tensor. Applications will be drawn from differential geometry, continuum mechanics, electromagnetism, general relativity theory.

    Prerequisite: MATH 250B  with a C (2.0) or better.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 307 - Linear Algebra (4)


    Theoretical aspects of abstract vector spaces. Linear transformations: isomorphisms, matrix representations, change of coordinates, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalizability, Jordan canonical form. Theoretical aspects of inner product spaces.

    Prerequisites: MATH 280 ; MATH 207  or MATH 250B ; all with a “C” (2.0) or better.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 310 - Ordinary Differential Equations (4)


    Theory and methods of solutions for ordinary differential equations, including Laplace transform methods and power series methods. Oscillation theory for second order linear differential equations and/or theory for systems of linear and nonlinear differential equations.

    Prerequisite: MATH 250B  with a C (2.0) or better.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 313A - Fundamental Concepts of Elementary Mathematics Workshop (1)


    Supplementary problem-solving workshop in a collegial setting.

    Corequisite: MATH 303A.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 320 - Introduction to Mathematical Computation (3)


    Introduction to problem-solving on the computer using modern interactive software. Numerical and symbolic computation. Variety of problems arising in mathematics, science and engineering. Also serves as preparation for subsequent computer-based courses in mathematical modeling.

    Prerequisite: MATH 250B  with a C (2.0) or better. Corequisite: MATH 250B .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 335 - Mathematical Probability (4)


    Probability theory; discrete, continuous and multivariate probability distributions, independence, conditional probability distribution, expectation, moment generating functions, functions of random variables and the central limit theorem.

    Prerequisite: MATH 250A  with a C (2.0) or better.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 338 - Statistics Applied to Natural Sciences (4)


    Introduction to the theory and application of statistics. Elementary probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, variance analysis, non-parametric tests. Computer-aided analysis of real data. Graphical techniques, generating and interpreting statistical output, presentation of analysis.

    Prerequisite: MATH 130  or MATH 150B .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 340 - Numerical Analysis (4)


    Approximate numerical solutions of systems of linear and nonlinear equations, interpolation theory, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. Computer coding of numerical methods.

    Prerequisites: MATH 250B ; MATH 320 , CPSC 120  or CPSC 121 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 350 - Advanced Calculus I (4)


    Development of the theoretical foundations of calculus with an emphasis on mathematical rigor and formal proof. Algebraic and topological properties of the real numbers; limits of sequences and functions; continuity, differentiation and integration of functions of one variable; infinite series.

    Prerequisites: MATH 280 ; MATH 207  or MATH 250B ; all with a “C” (2.0) or better.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 370 - Mathematical Model Building (4)


    Introduction to mathematical models in science and engineering. Dimensional analysis, discrete and continuous dynamical systems, and numerous other topics. Emphasizes deriving equations and using mathematical tools to make predictions.

    Prerequisites: MATH 250B ; MATH 320 , CPSC 120  or CPSC 121 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 380 - History of Mathematics (3)


    History of mathematics through its methods and concepts. Designed to help the student become proficient in writing and reading mathematical literature. Satisfies the upper-division writing requirement for mathematics majors.

    Prerequisite: MATH 150B  with a C (2.0) or better.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 401 - Algebra and Probability for the Secondary Teacher (3)


    Mathematical topics relevant to the teacher of secondary mathematics. Problem-solving approach to different areas including algebra, number theory, combinatorics and probability, while maintaining a historical perspective.

    Prerequisites: C (2.0) or better in 12 units of upper-division Mathematics excluding MATH 303A , MATH 303B , MATH 338 , MATH 380 , MATH 403A  or MATH 403B   or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 402 - Logic and Geometry for the Secondary Teacher (3)


    Parallel to MATH 401, but emphasizing Euclidean geometry, logic and problem-solving from a historical perspective.

    Prerequisites: C (2.0) or better in 12 units of upper-division Mathematics excluding MATH 303A , MATH 303B , MATH 338 , MATH 380 , MATH 403A  or MATH 403B ; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 403A - Fundamental Concepts of Middle School Mathematics I (3)


    Content background in mathematics to help satisfy credentialing requirements for teaching mathematics at the middle school level. Focuses on gaining a thorough understanding of algebra, including patterns, functions and the use of technology.

    Prerequisite: MATH 303B ; or Secondary Education graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 403B - Fundamental Concepts of Middle School Mathematics II (3)


    Content background in mathematics to help satisfy credentialing requirements for teaching mathematics at the middle school level. Focuses on gaining a thorough understanding of advanced algebra, geometry, probability and statistics and the use of technology.

    Prerequisite: MATH 403A ; or Secondary Education graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 406 - Introduction to Partial Differential Equations (4)


    First order linear and quasi-linear partial differential equations. Classification of second order linear partial differential equations. Divergence theorem, Green’ identities, Fourier analysis, Sturm-Liouville theory, integral transforms and their application to boundary-value problems for the potential, wave, and diffusion equations.

    Prerequisites: MATH 306  or MATH 310  with “C” (2.0) or better; or MATH 250B  or MATH 207  with “C” (2.0) or better and 6 units of upper-division MATH, excluding MATH 303A , MATH 303B , MATH 320 , MATH 338 , MATH 380 , MATH 403A , MATH 403B ; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 407 - Abstract Algebra (4)


    Sets, mappings, groups, rings, modules, fields, homomorphisms, advanced topics in vector spaces and theory of linear transformations, matrices, algebras, ideals, field theory, Galois theory.

    Prerequisites: MATH 302 , MATH 307 , all with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 412 - Complex Analysis (3)


    Complex differentiation and integration, Cauchy’s theorem and integral formulas, maximum modulus theorem, harmonic functions, Laurent series, analytic continuation, entire and meromorphic functions, conformal transformations and special functions.

    Prerequisite: MATH 350  with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 414 - Topology (4)


    Topological spaces and continuous functions, connectedness and compactness, metric spaces and function spaces.

    Prerequisite: MATH 350  with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 417 - Foundations of Geometry (3)


    Foundations of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries through transformations and formal axiomatics.

    Prerequisite: MATH 307 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 425 - Differential Geometry (3)


    Differential geometry of curves and surfaces. Frenet-Seret formulas, Gauss-Weingarten equations, Gauss-Bonnet theorem.

    Prerequisite: MATH 307 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 430 - Number Theory (3)


    Basic concepts of classical number theory with modern applications. Divisibility, congruences. Diophantine approximations and equations, primitive roots, continued fractions. Applications to public key cyprotography, primality testing, factoring methods and check digits.

    Prerequisite: MATH 302 ; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 435 - Mathematical Statistics (4)


    Introduction to mathematical statistics, emphasizing statistical estimation and hypothesis testing. Theory and applications. Begin with a condensed review of fundamental concepts from MATH 335; particularly, important discrete and continuous probability distributions.

    Prerequisite: MATH 335 ; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 437 - Modern Approaches to Data Analysis (4)


    Nonparametric statistical inference, including methods based on rank and order; resampling, including bootstrap; smoothing histograms, including kernel and smoothing-spines; clustering with logistic and multinomial models, hierarchical clustering and k-means; inference based on posterior distributions, learning and neural networks. (3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: MATH 335  with a C (2.0) or better.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 438 - Introduction to Stochastic Processes (4)


    Stochastic processes, including Markov chains, Poisson Process, Wiener Process. Applications to birth and death processes and queuing theory.

    Prerequisite: MATH 335  with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 439 - Intermediate Data Analysis (4)


    Simple and multiple linear regression, testing hypotheses, dummy variables, ANOVA, ANCOVA, confounding and interaction, diagnostics, influence and outliers, transformation and weighting and model selection. Introductory nonlinear and logistic regression. SAS statistical software will be used.

    Prerequisite: MATH 170B  or MATH 250B  with a “C” (2.0) or better; MATH 338  with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 440 - Advanced Numerical Analysis (4)


    Advanced topics in numerical analysis selected from iterative methods for linear systems, approximation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, numerical methods for ordinary and partial differential equations, optimization methods and approximation theory, emphasizing error and convergence analysis and computer coding.

    Prerequisite: MATH 340  with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 450 - Advanced Calculus II (4)


    Sequences and series of functions. Continuity, differentiation and integration of functions of several variables. Advanced topics in analysis, such as Lebesgue integration or the theory of metric spaces.

    Prerequisite: MATH 350  with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 460 - Actuarial Models (4)


    Typical loss models used in the fields of insurance and actuary. Policy deductibles, limits, inflation, co-insurance on expected loss. MLE, method of moments, Bayesian method for estimating parameters when data are complete or censored. Credibility theory, methods for determining reserve.

    Prerequisite: MATH 335 ; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 461 - Investment and Financial Mathematics (4)


    The theoretical basis of certain investment and financial models, including: factor models such as CAPM, option pricing models such as binomial trees and Black-Scholes models, investment risk analysis including VaR, TVar and option Greeks. Actuarial applications of financial derivatives

    Prerequisites: MATH 335 with a C (2.0) or better; FIN 320; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 465 - Introduction to General Relativity Theory (3)


    Geometric formulation of special relativity. Vector and tensor analysis in flat and curved spacetimes. Stress-energy tensors. Curvature. Einstein field equations. Applications, which may include black holes, gravitational radiation, cosmology, stellar structure.

    Prerequisites: MATH 250B or MATH 207; PHYS 227; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 470 - Advanced Mathematical Model Building (4)


    Capstone course for students with strong mathematical preparation. Stochastic processes, Monte Carlo integration, differential equations, nonlinear dynamics, perturbation methods, and/or numerical techniques. Develops mathematical tools and approaches for modeling phenomena observed in applications.

    Prerequisite: MATH 335  or MATH 370  with a “C” (2.0) or better; or graduate standing. Corequisite: MATH 335 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 471 - Combinatorics (3)


    Analyze discrete structures, including existence, enumeration, and optimization. Permutations and combinations, combinatorial identities, the inclusion-exclusion principle, recurrence relations, Polya counting. Basic definitions and properties of graphs, Eulerian and Hamiltonian graphs, trees, graph colorings and chromatic number, planar graphs.

    Prerequisite: MATH 302  or MATH 307  with a C (2.0) or better; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 480G - GRAM Seminar (3)


    Mathematical problem solving, professional development, REU proposal preparation, Resume building, Statement of goals and interests, Use of LaTeX in mathematical writing, Reading and analyzing mathematical arguments, preparation and delivery of professional mathematical presentations

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 480M - MARC Proseminar (1)


    Intended to increase the contact of MARC Fellows with minority scientists of national repute who will present seminars. Fellows will read and discuss relevant primary literature, attend the seminars, and meet with speakers before and after the seminars. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units. Requires selection as a MARC Fellow. (BIOL 480M, CHEM 480M and PSYC 480M are the same course.)

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 495 - Internship in Applied Mathematics (1-3)


    Work experience in advanced mathematics through positions in business, industry or government. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: 15 units of upper-division Mathematics courses.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    Department Consent Required
  
  • MATH 496 - Student-to-Student Tutorials (1-3)


    Consult Student-to-Student Tutorials in this catalog for more complete course description. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units. May be taken Credit/No Credit only.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MATH 497 - Undergraduate Research (1-3)


    Methods of research in the mathematical sciences through a research project supervised by a departmental faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisite: 9 units of upper-division Mathematics.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    Department Consent Required
  
  • MATH 498 - Senior Thesis (2)


    Preparation, presentation and defense of a thesis. Topic approved by the undergraduate research committee. Thesis formatted in accordance with journal in field. May not be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisite: 6 units MATH 497  (up to 2 units concurrently).

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    Department Consent Required
  
  • MATH 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Special topic in mathematics, selected in consultation with and completed under supervision of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    Department Consent Required
  
  • MATH 500A - Advanced Linear Algebra and Applications (3)


    Topics and computational methods from linear algebra useful in graduate studies in applied mathematics. Finite and infinite dimensional vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices. Introduction to Hilbert spaces. Projection theorem and some of its applications.

    Prerequisite: MATH 350 ; or Mathematics graduate standing. Corequisite: MATH 500B .

    Graduate-level

  
  • MATH 500B - Applied Analysis (3)


    Topics from analysis useful in graduate studies in applied mathematics. Topics may include initial and boundary value problems, including series solutions, eigenvalues and eigenfunctions, Fourier analysis, generalized functions, an introduction to the calculus of variations, and transform methods.

    Prerequisite: MATH 350 ; or Mathematics graduate standing. Corequisite: MATH 500A .

    Graduate-level

  
  • MATH 501A - Foundations of Numerical Analysis (3)


    Numerical methods for linear and nonlinear systems of equations, eigenvalue problems. Interpolation and approximation, spline functions, numerical differentiation, integration and function evaluation. Error analysis, comparison, limitations of algorithms.

    Prerequisites: MATH 320 , CPSC 120  or CPSC 121 ; MATH 500A , MATH 500B ; or graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • MATH 501B - Scientific Computing and Applications (3)


    Numerical methods for initial and boundary-value problems for ordinary and partial differential equations. The finite element method. Error analysis, comparison, limitations of algorithms.

    Prerequisites: MATH 320 , CPSC 120  or CPSC 121 ; MATH 500A , MATH 500B ; or graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • MATH 502A - Foundations of Probability and Statistics (3)


    Theory and applications of probability models including univariate and multivariate distributions; expectations and transformations of random variables.

    Prerequisites: MATH 320 , CPSC 120  or CPSC 121 ; MATH 335 , MATH 500A , MATH 500B ; or graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 502B - Computational Statistics and Data Analysis (3)


    Theory and applications of sampling theory, statistical estimation and hypothesis testing. Topics may include machine learning and data analysis techniques.

    Prerequisite: MATH 502A .

    Graduate-level

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 503A - Mathematical Modeling (3)


    Mathematical modeling concepts. Topics may include: dimensional analysis, scaling and sensitivity; system concepts, state space, observability, controllability and feedback; dynamical systems, models and stability analysis; optimization models.

    Prerequisite: MATH 501B .

    Graduate-level

  
  • MATH 503B - Parameter Estimation and Inverse Problems (3)


    Development and analysis of mathematical models in such areas as mechanics, economic planning, operations management, environmental and ecological sciences, biology and medicine.

    Prerequisite: MATH 501B .

    Graduate-level

  
  • MATH 530 - Probability and Statistical Inference (6)


    Fundamentals of probability theory, including random variables, joint and conditional distributions, expected values, major probability limit theorems, and some well-known distributions. Maximum likelihood, method of moments, sufficiency, Bayesian estimation, properties of estimators, confidence and credible intervals, and hypothesis testing.

    Prerequisite: MATH 335 .

    Graduate-level

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 531T - Advanced Topics in Statistics (3)


    Introduction to cutting-edge developments in statistics. Topics may include Spatial Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS Programming for Statistical Data Analysis, Statistical Computing in SAS/SQL, and Experimental Design.

    Prerequisite: MATH 530 .

    Graduate-level

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 533 - Topics In Statistical Learning (3)


    Statistical learning methods for exploratory and inferential statistics, computational techniques for inference and applying statistical software. Supervised learning, linear methods for regression and classification, regularization, kernel smoothing, model assessment and selection, additive models, trees, boosting, neural network and SVM.

    Corequisite: MATH 530 .

    Graduate-level

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 534 - Statistical Computing (3)


    Numerical methods in linear and nonlinear regression including Gauss-Jordan, QR, and Gauss-Newton algorithms. Maximum likelihood computation, including Newton, Fisher-scoring, quasi-Newton, and EM algorithms. Bayesian computations, including numerical integration, Monte-Carlo integration, and Markov chain Monte Carlo. Nonparametric inference including Bootstrap.

    Prerequisites: MATH 320 , CPSC 120  or CPSC 121 ; or MATH 530 .

    Graduate-level

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 535 - Applied Biostatistics (3)


    Analyze survival data using parametric, nonparametric, semi-parametric methods, censoring and truncation, survival/hazard functions, parametric models, life-tables, Kaplan-Meier and Nelson-Aalen estimators, log-rank test, Cox proportional hazards models, partial likelihood, time-dependent covariates, additive hazards models, diagnostics and competing risks.

    Prerequisites: MATH 335 , MATH 338 ; or graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 536 - Categorical Data Analysis (3)


    Inference for two-way contingency tables, generalized linear models, logistic regression, logit and probit models, log-linear models, model fitting and estimation of log-linear parameters, strategies in model selection, log-linear models for ordinal variables, Poisson regression and Poisson log-linear models.

    Prerequisite: MATH 530 .

    Graduate-level

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 537 - Multivariate Analysis (3)


    Multivariate normal distribution, comparison of several multivariate means, multivariate linear regression models, elliptically contoured distributions, estimation of orthogonal and oblique factors, inference for structured covariance matrices, simultaneous equation models, classification functions, procrustes analysis and graphical models.

    Prerequisites: MATH 530 , MATH 534 .

    Graduate-level

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 538 - Bayesian Statistics (3)


    Fundamentals of Bayesian inference including informative and noninformative priors for single and multiparameter models, Bayesian asymptotics, hierarchical models, Metropolis Hastings and Gibbs sampler algorithms, model checking, Bayesian design of experiments, Bayesian linear models and generalized linear models, and neural networks.

    Prerequisites: MATH 530 , MATH 534 .

    Graduate-level

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 539 - Statistical Consulting (6)


    Ethics, the communication aspects of consulting with clients, the formulation of statistical problems, recommendations of design protocols, selection of appropriate statistical methods, data analysis and interpretations of results including writing proper reports. Course based on case studies.

    Prerequisites:MATH 536 , MATH 537 .

    Graduate-level

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MATH 580 - Studies in Historical Mathematics (3)


    Topics in mathematics history emphasizing impact of different cultures on mathematical thought and practice across time. Meets graduate writing requirement.

    Prerequisite: MATH 380 ; or graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • MATH 581 - Studies in Geometry (3)


    Topics relating to the high school curriculum from an advanced standpoint, including the axiomatic method and non-Euclidean geometry.

    Prerequisite: MATH 307 ; or graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • MATH 582 - Studies in Algebra (3)


    Topics relating to the high school curriculum from an advanced standpoint including algorithms, fields and polynomials.

    Prerequisite: MATH 302 ; or graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • MATH 583 - Studies in Statistics (3)


    Calculus-based course designed to teach appropriate strategies and tools to effectively address problems in statistics. Project design, exploratory data analysis and interpretation, and effective communication of results.

    Prerequisite: MATH 338 ; or graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • MATH 584 - Studies in Analysis (3)


    Topics relating to the high school curriculum from an advanced standpoint, including limits, continuity, differentiation and integration.

    Prerequisite: MATH 350 ; or graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • MATH 586 - Studies in Discrete Mathematics (3)


    Topics relating to the high school curriculum from an advanced standpoint, including induction, recursion, probability and combinatorics.

    Prerequisite: MATH 335 ; or graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • MATH 587 - Studies in Mathematical Problem Solving (3)


    Problem solving via non-routine and enrichment-type problems from several different branches of mathematics.

    Prerequisite: MATH 302 ; or graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • MATH 597 - Industrial Project in Computational Applied Mathematics (3-6)


    May be repeated for credit. Students in the Applied Master’s Program may take for credit for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: MATH 503A , MATH 503B .

    Graduate-level

    Department Consent Required
  
  • MATH 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)


    Normally taken in conjunction with required graduate courses. Also offered without being attached to any course. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisite: graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

    Department Consent Required

Mathematics Education

Courses are designated as MAED in the class schedule

  
  • MAED 442 - Teaching Mathematics in Secondary School (3)


    Research, standards, objectives, technology and methods for teaching mathematics. Required of mathematics majors for the general single subject credential. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)

    Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education Program in Mathematics. Corequisite: EDSC 440F .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MAED 449E - First Semester Student Teaching (3)


    See description under Department of Secondary Education.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MAED 449I - Second Semester Student Teaching (10)


    See description under Department of Secondary Education.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MAED 449S - Seminar in Secondary Teaching (3)


    See description under Department of Secondary Education.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MAED 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Special topic in mathematics education, selected in consultation with and completed under supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    Department Consent Required
  
  • MAED 532 - Teaching Problem Solving in Middle School Mathematics (3)


    Seminar to explore techniques of problem-solving for mathematics teachers of grades 5-9. Review of research on problem solving at the middle school level. Review of state and national documents on middle school mathematics education. Emphasis on problem-solving in algebra, geometry, and probability.

    Prerequisite: MATH 403B  or Secondary Education graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • MAED 542 - Teaching Mathematics at the College Level (0)


    Strengthens student effectiveness in teaching mathematics at the college level. Strategies that promote student engagement, collaboration, retention and success, as well as appropriate use of technologies.

    Prerequisite: graduate standing.

    Graduate-level


Management

Courses are designated as MGMT in the class schedule.

  
  • MGMT 246 - Business and Its Legal Environment (3)


    Federal, state and international laws and ethical issues affecting business, including the legal system, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, the Constitution, torts, criminal law, contracts, various forms of business organizations, employment laws and discrimination, and consumer and environmental protection.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category A.2.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 335 - Family Business Dynamics (3)


    The unique challenge of managing and growing family businesses. Explore strategic, organizational and interpersonal issues associated with family businesses through real-world cases and projects. Requires completion of lower-division business core.

    Prerequisite: not an CBE premajor or Undecided/undeclared major. Not eligible for graduate credit.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 339 - Managing Operations (3)


    Integrates selected general management concepts with operations management concepts and techniques. Emphasizes the development of competencies required for effective planning, designing, operating, controlling and improving processes that produce and deliver quality goods and services.

    Co-requisites: BUAD 301 ISDS 361A ; International Business major - BUAD 301 ; Business Minor - MGMT 246 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MGMT 340 - Organizational Behavior (3)


    Individual, group and organizational influences on human behavior in organizations. Topics include personality and emotions, motivation, decision-making, group and team effectiveness, leadership, power and politics, organizational culture and change.

    Co-requisites: BUAD 301 , ISDS 361A ; International Business major - BUAD 301 ; Business Minor - MGMT 246 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MGMT 343 - Human Resource Management (3)


    Human resource management functions in organizations. Topics include selection, recruiting, training, compensation and performance appraisal.

    Prerequisites: BUAD 301 , MGMT 340 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • MGMT 346 - International Law for Business (3)


    International laws and ethical issues affecting businesses including: the WTO and UN; international agreements, treaties and regional organizations (e.g., EU, NAFTA); international contracts; and national and international regulation of imports, exports and competition.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 246 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 348 - Commercial Law (3)


    Philosophy, institutions and role of law and ethical considerations in commercial transactions. Case studies in sales, storage and shipment of goods, commercial paper, debtor and creditor rights and remedies, bankruptcy, secured transactions and suretyship.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 246 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 349 - Law for Small Business (3)


    Federal and state laws and ethical issues affecting small businesses (e.g., sole proprietorships), including litigation involving negligence, product liability, discrimination, consumer protection and workers’ compensation claims.

    Prerequisites: BUAD 301 , MGMT 246 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 350 - International Business and Management (3)


    Fundamental course in international business and international management. Overview of international business, and emphasizes a managerial approach that involves examining the various roles of managers in an international setting.

    Pre- or corequisite: BUAD 301 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 365 - Entertainment Business (3)


    Business and management aspects of media-based (film, television, etc.) and ground-based (live theater, sports, etc.) entertainment enterprises.

    Prerequisites: business majors (no pre-business), MGMT 246 ; all non-business majors, BUAD 210  or MGMT 246 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 422 - Operations Planning and Control (3)


    Analytical approach to explore planning and scheduling material, capital and human resources to meet customer demand. Topics include master scheduling, material requirements planning/ERP, production activity control, inventory management, warehouse management and physical distribution.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 339 ; not CBE pre-major or undeclared major; or CBE graduate (not pre-MBA) standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 423 - Purchasing and Supply Management (3)


    Operational and strategic role of purchasing/supply management in organizations. Develops skills and knowledge in supplier selection/evaluation, negotiation, cost/price analysis, contract management, global sourcing, commodity analysis, value analysis. Exercises, cases, guest speakers.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 339 ; not CBE pre-major or undeclared major; or CBE graduate (not pre-MBA) standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 425 - Quality Management (3)


    Measurement and improvement of productivity and quality in organizations. Problem-solving and process management tools. Case analyses and research projects address issues of people and technology. How to improve your organization: manufacturing or service, department or company.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 339 ; not CBE pre-major or undeclared major; or CBE graduate (not pre-MBA) standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 426 - Logistics Management (3)


    Foundational concepts and current issues in logistics management with an emphasis on transportation management. Topics include modes of transportation, reverse logistics, sustainability, network/facility location, delivery planning, e-commerce logistics, warehouse management and finance in logistics.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 339 ; or CBE (not pre-MBA) graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 430 - Supply Chain Management (3)


    Managing materials, capital and information flows throughout multiple organizations in a supply chain from acquisition of materials to delivery of finished goods and services to the final customers. Presentation and case studies on various issues in supply chain management.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 339 ; not CBE pre-major or undeclared major; or CBE graduate (not pre-MBA) standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 432 - Staffing (3)


    Theories and techniques related to employee staffing. Topics include the planning, legal issues, job analysis, measurement, internal and external recruitment and selection, and decision-making.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 343  with a “D” (1.0) or better; not CBE pre-major or undeclared major; or CBE graduate (not pre-MBA) standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 434 - Compensation (3)


    Developing equitable compensation and benefit programs in order to retain a productive workforce. Topics include job analysis and evaluation, pay structures, salary survey, individual compensation, incentive systems and benefits.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 343  with a “D” (1.0) or better; not CBE pre-major or undeclared major; or CBE graduate (not pre-MBA) standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 435 - Management of Service Organizations (3)


    Develop skills to successfully manage service businesses. Topics include managing service firms through integration with operations, strategy, marketing, technology and organizational issues. Provides theory, tools and experiential insight into how these aspects can be successfully used in a service-oriented business.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 339  for Business Administration major; BUAD 301  for International Business major; or CBE (not pre-MBA) graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 436 - Training and Development (3)


    Theoretical and practical issues involved in designing and implementing training and development programs in work organizations. Topics include planning, designing and delivering training interventions, and evaluating training effectiveness.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 343  with a “D” (1.0) or better; not CBE pre-major or undeclared major; or CBE graduate (not pre-MBA) standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 440 - Business and Society (3)


    Open to nonbusiness majors. Analyze and interpret real-world interrelationships between firms and their external environments. Contemporary and emerging trends in areas, such as technology, politics, economics, natural environment, business ethics and other societal aspects.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 339 , MGMT 340 ; junior or senior standing; or graduate standing and not pre-MBA.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • MGMT 441 - Labor-Management Relations (3)


    Impact of labor-management relations upon labor, management and the public. Proper grievance procedure, collective bargaining and settlement of disputes.

    Prerequisite: MGMT 340 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

 

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