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Master of Health Sciences |
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MHS 523 - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
Clinicians are among the most powerful people to cue others to take action toward wellness, prevention, and health promotion. This course is designed to provide health care providers with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills they need to provide high-quality clinical preventive services related to individual health and healthier behaviors throughout the lifespan of their patients.
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MHS 524 - Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)
This course serves as an introduction to the public health system. Students will review historical developments, explore the role of the government, and study the application of epidemiology to analyze contemporary public health issues.
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MHS 530 - Quality and Performance for Health Leaders (3 credits)
This course provides the fundamental concepts of quality control and performance management. Students are challenged to go beyond theoretical models to focus on day-to-day responsibilities and realities of health leaders to include planning, organizing, facilitating, and controlling quality and service improvements in health organizations.
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MHS 532 - Conflict Resolution for Health Leaders (3 credits)
The ability to address and resolve conflict is a key trait of today’s health care leaders. In this course, students will gain a solid grounding in the theories and practice of conflict management and alternative dispute resolution. With a focus on practical skill development, students will explore strategies and tools to resolve internal and external conflicts as well as address disputes between regulators and the regulated.
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MHS 540 - Health Professionals as Educators (3 credits)
This course will provide an overview of education within the healthcare environment and specifically address all aspects of the teaching-learning process including learning theories, learner characteristics, assessment, health literacy, and strategies for the provision of optimal instructional experiences. Emphasis is placed on the integration of these principles into professional practice.
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MHS 541 - Designing Instruction for Health Programs (3 credits)
This course will provide an overview of the facets involved in designing sound instruction for health care programs. Specifically, the course will address the phases of the ADDIE process to include analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating learning initiatives.
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MHS 542 - Curriculum Development for Health Programs (3 credits)
This course will examine the process of curricular development for health programs. Focus will be placed on examining internal and external influences on the academic planning process using systematic planning and evaluative models for curricular development and decision making. Emphasis will be placed on the role of leadership in establishing an educational environment to support successful health curricular programs.
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Master of Human Resource Management |
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MHRM 510 - Labor Law (3 credits)
This course explores the complicated relationships between management and labor as defined in labor law. It emphasizes the rights and responsibilities of labor unions in bargaining for wages, hours of work and the conditions under which work is performed. The course also presents the corresponding rights and responsibilities of management in negotiating and administering the labor contract.
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MHRM 512 - Employment Law (3 credits)
This course addresses the increasingly more important and complicated role that law and regulation play in defining the responsibilities of employers towards their employees. It frames the legal context in which policies and practices pertaining to recruitment, selection, placement, evaluation, discipline and discharge are drafted and implemented.
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MHRM 513 - Staffing: Recruitment, Selection and Retention
This course addresses the key issues of 1)defining employee skills and manning levels needed by an organization to compete successfully, 2)identifying effective and efficient sources of talent and accessing those sources to obtain qualified job applicants, 3)screening and qualifying applicants for positions, and 4) extending offers of employment, coordinating acceptances and orienting new employees to the organization and the work unit.
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MHRM 515 - Benefits
This course identifies the components of an employee benefit program, the various types of benefit programs and the factors that are causing changes in benefit programs. The course also explains procedures for designing and administering benefit programs for exempt and non-exempt employees. Prerequisite: MHRM 521 - Human Resource Management
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MHRM 520 - Collective Bargaining (3 credits)
This course includes discussion on national labor policy and collective bargaining, bargaining processes and techniques; the labor agreement including standard contract provisions, grievance procedures, mediation, and arbitration; economic consequences of collective bargaining. Prerequisite: MHRM 510 - Labor Law
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MHRM 521 - Human Resource Management (3 credits)
This is an introductory course that defines the body of knowledge and the distinct areas of practice that comprise the field of human resource management and industrial relations. It also frames the context in which the more specialized courses in the curriculum address various policy and practice issues particular to their respective functional areas.
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MHRM 523 - Current HRM Research
This course requires students to research an HRM topic in depth and to report findings, conclusions and recommendations in a paper. The course teaches the discipline of formulating a research question, completing a research design, conducting the research and writing the final paper.
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MHRM 525 - Performance Management
This course examines the process by which people’s performance is rated and rewarded. The course also addresses performance problems and the procedures to follow in imposing discipline when circumstances warrant it. The course emphasizes “best practice” to follow in enhancing both the skills and motivation to perform well and to adapt to the changing demands and conditions that define performance requirements in the workplace. Prerequisite: MHRM 521 - Human Resource Management
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MHRM 529 - Leadership
This course will put the role of the leader under a microscope. It will examine what it means to lead in times of constant change, increased expectations, events beyond the leader’s control. Key concepts will be explored such as the roles of leadership, the principles of leadership, the difference between leading and managing, the importance of values and vision, etc. The specific behavioral skills of highly effective leaders will be examined along with different leadership styles. The challenges of leading in unusual situations such as with virtual teams, self-directed work teams, crises, etc. will be explored. Topics include: power and influence, decision making, group dynamics, conflict, interpersonal skills, character, motivation and rewards, followership, change, organizational culture and their implications for human resources policy.
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MHRM 532 - Compensation
This course identifies and analyzes the factors including applicable laws and regulations that affect compensation policies and practices in organizations. It also explains the processes for designing and implementing a pay system that is aligned with an organization’s business strategy. Prerequisite: MHRM 521 - Human Resource Management .
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MHRM 544 - Contemporary Issues in HRM
This course provides a flexible format for treating in depth topics that are mentioned in other courses but not fully discussed. Because each topic does not require a full semester to present, topics are collected and sequenced into a course that spans fourteen weeks. This course’s format and focus vary with the topic presented. Topics can include: Family and Medical Leave Act, Training, Workers’ Compensation, OSHA regulations, etc.
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MHRM 547 - Alternative Dispute Resolution (3 credits)
This course surveys the legal foundation for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and examines various dispute resolution processes such as arbitration, mediation, negotiation and various hybrids thereof in private and judicial settings. The course examines the conditions under which particular forms are most effective and why some forms should be rejected to avoid legal and employee acceptance problems. Particular emphasis on skill development and practical application will be made to enhance the overall value of the course. Prerequisite: MHRM 510 - Labor Law
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MHRM 550 - Strategic Human Resource Management
This course will primarily discuss the problems that today’s businesses face and the effective solutions that HR can bring to bear. The role of the HR as being a proactive business partner who can enable productive change in the work environment will be explored in detail. Fundamentally, the course will discuss: shaping business strategy, developing HR strategy, leading change, aligning HR processes, assessing HR metrics and operational performance, ethical issues in HRM and global perspectives in HRM.
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MHRM 599 - Internship
Special permission is needed from the program director. Students work with the human resource department in organizations approved by the program director to investigate policy and practice issues affecting organizational performance. Students must be able to work with the sponsoring organization a minimum of ten hours a week for fourteen consecutive weeks. The sponsoring organization may not be the student’s employer. To receive academic credit for the internship, students must complete a 20-25 page paper that conforms to project specifications and learning objectives set in advance by the program director and the sponsoring organization. Prerequisite: MHRM 521 - Human Resource Management and MHRM 512 - Employment Law .
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Master of Medical Science |
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MMS 503 - Research Methodology (3 credits)
Typically the first course of the MMS curriculum, this course will teach students how to construct a quality research question, mine databases for research articles, and interpret and assimilate research. This course also introduces students to the APA writing format required for the remainder of the MMS program.
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MMS 507 - Advanced Pharmacology (3 credits)
This course is designed to update the student on the latest approaches to pharmacotherapeutics as well as provide timely information on the pharmacological industry. Pharmacological management approaches to various disease processes will be addressed including prescriptive therapy based on current clinical guidelines.
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MMS 513 - Clinical Residency Project (4 credits)
This is the master’s capstone project providing the opportunity for students to build a body of knowledge in a specific health discipline through preparation and development of an evidence-based project. The project will require students to identify an unmet need related to the health and wellness of an identified community and develop a project or program that could improve health related outcomes within that community.
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MMS 521 - Clinical Applications in Primary Care (3 credits)
Clinical Applications in Primary Care presents the students with simulated practice based exercises, fostering an exchange of ideas among students and developing collaborative skills for clinical practice. Clinical cases will focus on current published evidence to support best practice for patient management.
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Master of Science in Cancer Care |
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MSCC 500 - Principles of Clinical Research (3 credits)
Research principles and clinical application of scholarly inquiry will be examined and applied to the research related to diagnosis and treatment of Cancer. Using lecture, class discussion, and practical exercises students will be introduced to ethical, regulatory and legal issues, statistics and epidemiology, protocol development and funding, and engaging in clinical research. Students will participate in an examination and critical analysis of published and data collection techniques. This course is designed for students who envision a career as a clinical practitioner or researcher investigating Cancer. Fall
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MSCC 501 - Statistics (3 credits)
This research methods course will continue and extend the information presented in MSCC 500 to include the design, conduction, and analysis of clinical research. Topics will range from basic research designs and statistical analyses, including experimental, quasi-experimental designs, to a practical knowledge of statistics related to clinical trials and translational research. Spring
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MSCC 503 - Epidemiology of Cancer (3 credits)
This course introduces students to concepts and methods used in Cancer epidemiology. The course will educate students on the burden Cancer has on the individual, society, economy and health care system in the United States and worldwide. Fall
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MSCC 504 - The Biology and Pathophysiology of Cancer (3 credits)
This course examines the fundamental principles of cellular and molecular aspects of Cancer development and disease progression. Main topics in the course include Cancer prevention, Cancer development, disease pathology and progression. Fall
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MSCC 505 - The Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer (3 credits)
This course introduces the student to the methods used in the diagnosis, staging and treatment of Cancer. Diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, TNM Staging System, surgical, radiation, chemotherapy will be discussed. Other treatments including: immune, hormone and precision medicine methods will also be examined. Fall.
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MSCC 506 - Recent Developments in Cancer (1 credit)
This course is organized in a journal club format with regular class discussion and designed to develop proficiency in critically evaluating original scientific literature, to develop oral and written communication skills, to broaden knowledge of current Cancer research in Cancer survivorship, and to provide insight into different research strategies. Fall
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MSCC 507 - The Psychosocial Landscape of Cancer (2 credits)
This course will examine the research on psychological factors associated with the development and/or progression of illness, as well as psychological and social factors in health promotion. Other supportive and alternative care methods will be discussed. Fall.
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MSCC 508 - Nutrition, Exercise, and Behavior: An integrative approach for the Cancer Survivor (2 credits)
This course will examine the major theories and perspectives of how nutrition, exercise, and behavior affect those diagnosed with Cancer. Spring
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MSCC 512 - Clinical Exercise Physiology for Cancer Survivors (3 credits)
Pathophysiological processes, pharmacological interventions, and exercise testing and prescription considerations for those with Cancer and other comorbid chronic medical conditions. Chronic conditions to be addressed include: metabolic, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders. Spring
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MSCC 513 - Exercise Testing and Prescription for the Cancer Survivor (3 credits)
Principles of exercise testing to assess fitness and develop safe and effective exercise prescription in Cancer survivors. The interpretation of exercise test data, the impacts of an exercise prescription, and strategies to increase exercise adherence will be discussed. Spring
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MSCC 514 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Methods for Cancer Survivors I (1 credit)
Students in this clinical-based course work jointly with the course instructor/mentor to assess, prescribe and conduct exercise interventions to address Cancer and related comorbid conditions. Spring
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MSCC 515 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Methods for Cancer Survivors II (1 credit)
Students in this clinical-based course are supervised but work independently with Cancer survivors to assess, prescribe and conduct exercise interventions to address Cancer and related comorbid conditions. Fall year 2. It may be repeated, but only 1 additional time for credit toward the Masters’ degree. Other times/hours may be used as needed to meet certification requirements for the ACSM RCEP or CET. Spring/Fall
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MSCC 601 - Medical/Research Ethics in Cancer Care (2 credits)
The course will examine moral dilemmas created or intensified by recent advances in Cancer care and analyze dilemmas to make them more tractable. Focus in this course will examine palliative care, behavior modification, allocation of scarce medical resources, screening and treatment of Cancer, and human experimentation. Spring.
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MSCC 602 - Compassionate Caregiving (2 credits)
This course discusses and identifies the importance of compassion in health care. Reading sacred texts from the East and West, as well as a diverse set of illness narratives, students will learn about the religious roots of compassion, then apply this knowledge to the practice of caregiving. Fall
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MSCC 603 - Finding, Identifying, and Securing Resources for a Cancer Program (1 credit)
This course provides the student with the foundational information related to the grant application process and the basics of proposal writing. Exploration of the entire grant writing proposal will be examined and include: researching sources for funding, interpreting requests for proposals, writing proposals and grants, soliciting supporting material, and follow up with potential funders. Students will discuss specialized terminology, explore the bureaucratic and administrative processes underlying the grant and proposal processes, and practice writing situations related to grant writing. Fall
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MSCC 604 - Biology of Cancer II: Exercise (2 credits)
This course investigates the interaction between exercise, immune function, genetics and muscle as endocrine organ and the impact on Cancer prevention, treatment and recurrence. Fall
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MSCC 606 - Recent Developments in Cancer (1 credit)
This course is organized in a journal club format with regular class discussion and designed to develop proficiency in critically evaluating original scientific literature, to develop oral and written communication skills, to broaden knowledge of current Cancer research in Cancer survivorship, and to provide insight into different research strategies. Spring
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MSCC 620 - Internship (3 credits)
Capstone course that integrates classroom study with practical experience. 300 total hours. Spring
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MSCC 625 - Narrative Medicine (3 credits)
Illness and disability have the potential of challenging an individual’s sense of identity and their world beliefs. As students encounter these challenges, searching for meaning, oftentimes through narrative, a story that is embedded within a societal context. A recent field of academic study, narrative medicine, seeks to raise the awareness of clinicians to encounter with their patients, rather than encounter their patients. This form of narrative humility encourages clinicians to approach and engage, in addition to treating and diagnosing. In this seminar course, students will encounter the intersection of the arts and health care. The course will explore how encounters with the arts can strengthen our interactions with other people, in all of their complexities. Spring
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MSCC 660 - Thesis (1 credit)
Students are required to conduct research and prepare a scholarly paper under the guidance of a faculty committee. Guidelines on the purpose, framework, and process for the thesis are articulated by the program. The 660-662 sequence must be completed, however, 662 may be repeated as needed up to 6 credits total. Spring/Fall
During the program, a student completing a thesis must enroll in a minimum of 3 thesis credits. The exact number of thesis credits that are required for each degree will be determined by the faculty of the program. No thesis credit shall be given until the completed thesis has been approved by the thesis committee and accepted by the Program’s Faculty.
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MSCC 661 - Thesis (1 credit)
Students are required to conduct research and prepare a scholarly paper under the guidance of a faculty committee. Guidelines on the purpose, framework, and process for the thesis are articulated by the program. The 660-662 sequence must be completed, however, 662 may be repeated as needed up to 6 credits total. Spring/Fall
During the program, a student completing a thesis must enroll in a minimum of 3 thesis credits. The exact number of thesis credits that are required for each degree will be determined by the faculty of the program. No thesis credit shall be given until the completed thesis has been approved by the thesis committee and accepted by the Program’s Faculty.
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MSCC 662 - Thesis (1 credit)
Students are required to conduct research and prepare a scholarly paper under the guidance of a faculty committee. Guidelines on the purpose, framework, and process for the thesis are articulated by the program. The 660-662 sequence must be completed, however, 662 may be repeated as needed up to 6 credits total. Spring/Fall
During the program, a student completing a thesis must enroll in a minimum of 3 thesis credits. The exact number of thesis credits that are required for each degree will be determined by the faculty of the program. No thesis credit shall be given until the completed thesis has been approved by the thesis committee and accepted by the Program’s Faculty.
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Master of Science in Nursing |
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MLE 509 - Advanced Core Concepts in Health & Illness for Leadership Education (3 credits)
This is a required course for students in the MSN program in Leadership/Education. In this course, students advance their knowledge of core concepts in health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology that have broad significance for both health care and nursing education. They synthesize this knowledge for deeper understanding of prevalent health problems in the nation and the world as well as social and environmental factors that affect health and health care outcomes. This course may be taken as an elective by students in other health care related graduate programs. Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MSN program.
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MLE 619 - Leadership in Measurement & Outcomes Evaluation (3 credits)
This is a required course in the MSN program in Leadership/Education. This course focuses on approaches to inquiry into the effectiveness of programs in health care and/or nursing education using evidence-based guidelines, benchmarks, and regulatory and professional standards. Students explore benchmarks applicable in practice and educational settings and nationally accepted quality measures. They are guided in evaluation of the validity and reliability of existing measures as well as exploration of alternative approaches to program evaluation through qualitative, mixed methods, and participative approaches. Prerequisites: MSN 501 , MSN 502
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MLE 620 - Economics & Fiscal Management for Nurse Leaders (2 credits)
This is a required course in the MSN program in Leadership/Education. Students study the economic context of their advanced practice roles, exploring macro health care finance and policy issues, and then turning to fundamental principles of fiscal management in practice and/or educational settings. Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MSN program.
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MLE 626 - Leadership for Excellence in Professional Development: Adult Development & Learning Theory & Practice (2 credits)
This is a required course in the MSN program in Leadership/Education. In this course, students are guided in a review of the evidence of the synchrony between adult development and adult learning as it plays out in the professional nursing role and applies to interdisciplinary collaboration in health service and nursing education. Practical implications of this dynamic relationship are sought in the design and evaluation of professional development programs. Prerequisite(s): MSN 500 ; Pre/Corequisite(s): MSN 510
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MLE 630 - Leading Quality Initiatives in Service & Education (4 credits)
This is a required course in the MSN program in Leadership/Education. Students work collaboratively in this seminar style forum to identify potential quality improvement projects in selected service or educational settings. They conduct needs assessments, develop the evidence base for practice change, identify potential outcomes measures, and evaluate the effect of planned change on outcomes. They are also mentored in identifying any ethical issues associated with quality improvement initiatives. Prerequisite(s): MSN 500 MSN 501 MSN 502 MSN 505 MSN 510 MLE 509 MLE 619 ; Pre/Corequisite(s): MLE 626
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MLE 640 - Leadership Practicum (3 credits)
This is a role integration practicum in the MSN program in Leadership/Education. Students work with clinical mentors and the course faculty to develop learning objectives and design a mentored leadership experience in either health care or nursing educational settings. This experience contributes to the experience required of those who seek certification as Certified Nurse Managers and Leaders (CNML). Prerequisite(s): MSN 500 MSN 501 MSN 502 MSN 505 MSN 510 MLE 509 MLE 619 MLE 620 MLE 626 MLE 630 ; Pre/Corequisite(s): MSN 518
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MSN 500 - Advanced Nursing Practice: Emergence, Theory, and Leadership (3 credits)
This is one of six core courses for the MSN program. Ordinarily the first course in the MSN curriculum, this course engages students in an exploration of the social, political, economic, environmental and historical issues and the theoretical foundations of advanced nursing practice and introduces the competencies required in the advanced practice role.
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MSN 501 - Evidence Based Practice (3 credits)
This is one of six core courses in the MSN program. In this course, the origins, key components, and steps of evidence-based practice are explored. Students engage in the formulation of clinical practice questions, the critical review, evaluation, and synthesis of research relevant to those practice problems and the construction of an evidence base for practice decisions Prerequisite: Undergraduate statistics course.
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MSN 502 - Leadership for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (2 credits)
This is one of six core courses in the MSN program. Students develop understanding of core concepts and skills for health promotion and disease prevention with populations or in the community, including epidemiological concepts, research design synthesis and evidence assessment for evidence-based practice, and program development and assessment of population health outcomes. Prerequisite: MSN 500
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MSN 505 - Ethical Issues in Practice (2 credits)
This is an existing course in the MHS program and is one of six core courses in the MSN program. This course will present students with a structured approach to assessing and thinking through ethical dilemmas. Students will be challenged to identify their own ethical beliefs and recognize other ethical schools of thought. MSN 505 is the same as MHS 505
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MSN 510 - Inter-professional Communication & Collaboration (3 credits)
This is a required course in the MSN program. In this course, students explore approaches to influence and improve organizational factors and inter professional dynamics that affect health care professionals’ ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team. Key concepts include personal style, motivation, interpersonal and group dynamics, organizational culture and behavior, and team strategies to enhance performance and create a culture of safety and a just culture.
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MSN 518 - Strategies in Health Policy (3 credits)
This is an existing course in the MHS program and one of six core courses in the MSN program. Health care in the United States is organized, modified, and implemented based on policy decisions. This course will teach students a method of critically analyzing various health policies and require students to identify the benefits and risks related to various policy mandates. Creative solutions will also be sought for today’s most challenging health care policy scenarios. MSN 518 is the same as MHS 518
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Mathematics |
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MATH 100 - Preparatory Mathematics (3 credits)
A course designed to prepare students deficient in mathematics for successful performance in the mathematics courses required for degree programs. This course does not fulfill graduation requirements of a mathematics course and may not be taken after successful completion of any other mathematics course at Saint Francis University. Fall and as needed.
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MATH 101 - General Mathematics (3 credits)
Designed for students in a variety of majors. This course seeks to develop analytic and quantitative reasoning skills and the ability to solve quantitative problems. Topics to be covered include construction and interpretation of graphs, functional relationships, descriptive statistics, geometry and spatial visualization, mathematics of finance, exponential growth, and basic probability. Appropriate use of units and dimensions, estimates, mathematical notation and available technology will be emphasized throughout the course. Fall, Spring.
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MATH 102 - Special Topics in Math: Making a Difference Math Academy (1-3 credits)
Students in small groups will work on projects in which they apply mathematical concepts in physical science, engineering science, finance, statistics, economic, medical, social and biological sciences. At the end of the semester, they write reports and give oral presentations.
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MATH 105 - Modern Elementary Mathematics I (3 credits)
For elementary education majors. Elementary theory of sets and logic, properties of operations in the set of whole numbers; algorithms for performing the operation. Fall, Summer.
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MATH 106 - Modern Elementary Mathematics II (3 credits)
Properties of operations in the sets of integers, rational numbers, and real numbers; elementary concepts of geometry. Prerequisite: MATH 105 . Spring, Summer.
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MATH 107 - College Algebra (3 credits)
This college level algebra course covers operations involving polynomials and radical expressions, methods of solving quadratic equations, evaluating and graphing functions, and solving systems of equations and inequalities. Fall.
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MATH 110 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics (3 credits)
Essential mathematical background needed in calculus. It includes topics such as: functions, graphs, analytic geometry, polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, triangles, complex numbers and systems of equations. Spring.
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MATH 111 - Finite Mathematics (3 credits)
A unified treatment of basic concepts of set theory, logic, probability, statistics, matrix algebra, and linear programming. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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MATH 112 - Calculus (3 credits)
An intuitive approach to the fundamental notions of the derivative and integral of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; applications of basic techniques. Prerequisite: MATH 110 or satisfactory performance on calculus placement exam. Spring.
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MATH 121 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (3 credits)
Introduction to differentiation and integration of functions of one variable. Analytic geometry and applications to related disciplines. Prerequisite: MATH 110 or satisfactory performance on calculus placement exam. Fall.
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MATH 122 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (3 credits)
Introduction to integration of functions of one variable. Analytic geometry and applications to related disciplines. Prerequisite: MATH 121 . Spring.
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MATH 130 - Discrete Mathematics (3 credits)
The study of finite systems in mathematics with an emphasis on applications in computer science. Topics include: set theory, relations, functions, matrices, graph theory, combinatorial analysis, algebraic systems, partially ordered sets/lattices, propositional calculus, and Boolean algebras. Spring.
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MATH 192 - Freshman Mathematics Seminar (0 credits)
Sessions will cover a variety of student centered topics from student life, undergraduate research opportunities and presentations, graduate professional school entrance exams, career planning and preparation. Fall.
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MATH 203 - Geometry (3 credits)
Measurement, Euclid’s geometry, congruence, area, volumes, similarity, rigid motions and symmetry, geometric patterns in nature and art, introduction into other geometries. For elementary and middle school education majors. Prerequisite: and
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MATH 212 - Approximation Methods I CPSC 212 (4 credits)
Approximation Methods is a branch of mathematics that uses algorithms to obtain approximations of solutions of problems that one encounters in various scientific disciplines, when reaching an exact solution is either impossible or impractical. Examples of such problems are solving non-linear equations, polynomial interpolation, least squares approximation, numerical differentiation and integration, solving systems of linear equations. This course will require programming. Three lecture-recitation periods and one two-hour laboratory. CPSC 121 , MATH 122 As needed.
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MATH 215 - Introductory Statistics (3 credits)
Calculus-based treatment of descriptive statistics. Probability Theory: Random variables, discrete and continuous Probability Distributions. The central limit theorems and its application to the normal approximation of discrete distributions. Point estimation, Interval estimation, Hypothesis testing. Regression Analysis, and Analysis of variance (ANOVA). Use of statistical software such as Minitab, Matlab or R. Prerequisites: MATH 112 or MATH 121 Fall, Spring.
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MATH 221 - Calculus III (3 credits)
Differentiation and integration of multivariable functions. Selected topics in vector calculus. Solid analytic geometry and applications to related disciplines. Prerequisite: MATH 122 . Fall.
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MATH 222 - Calculus IV (3 credits)
Continuation of topics in vector calculus. Introduction to sequences and series. Prerequisite: MATH 221 . Spring.
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MATH 292 - Sophomore Mathematics Seminar (0 credits)
Sessions will cover a variety of student centered topics from student life, undergraduate research opportunities and presentations, graduate/professional school entrance exams, career planning and preparation. Fall.
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MATH 301 - Logic and Set Theory (3 credits)
Fundamental principles of inference; introduction to the theory of sets; transfinite arithmetic. As needed.
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MATH 302 - Number Theory (3 credits)
Congruences, number-theoretic functions, Diophantine equations, divisibility properties of integers. Selected topics. As needed.
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MATH 303 - Foundations of Geometry (3 credits)
Axiomatic development of projective, affine and Euclidean geometry. Fall, odd-numbered years.
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MATH 304 - Probability (3 credits)
Fundamental Concepts of probability; particular Probability distribution and Application, Multivariate distributions. Prerequisite: MATH 122 . Fall.
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MATH 305 - Mathematical Statistics (3 credits)
Sampling theory, estimation theory; hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, design experiment, analysis of variance, Bayesian estimation and inference, nonparametric tests. Prerequisite: MATH 304 . Spring.
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MATH 306 - Ordinary Differential Equations I (3 credits)
Theory of first and higher order elementary differential equations, including Laplace transforms and power series. Practical applications. Prerequisite: MATH 122 . Spring.
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MATH 307 - Ordinary Differential Equations II (3 credits)
Further topics in ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 306 . As needed.
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MATH 308 - Vector Analysis/Partial Differential Equations (3 credits)
The algebra and geometry of vectors with applications to mechanics and dynamics; linear vector spaces and matrices; vector field theory; the vibrating string; solutions of PDE by series and integrals. Prerequisite: MATH 222 . As needed.
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MATH 309 - Mathematical Modeling (3 credits)
Mathematical modeling and analysis of phenomena that arise in statistics, engineering, physical sciences, biology, economics, or social sciences. Topics include dimensional analysis, optimization, models involving differential equations, probability and stochastic models. Prerequisite(s): MATH 122 As needed.
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MATH 312 - Approximation Methods II (4 credits)
Further topics in Approximation Methods, including, system of non-linear equations, eigenvalues, theory and applications of numerical methods to initial and boundary-value problems for ordinary and partial differential equations. Three lecture-recitation periods and one two-hour laboratory. MATH 212 or CPSC 212 , MATH 306 , 322 . As needed.
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MATH 322 - Linear Algebra (3 credits)
Basic theory of finite dimensional vector spaces, linear transformations over them, and associated matrix algebra. Fall.
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MATH 392 - Junior Mathematics Seminar (0 credits)
Sessions will cover a variety of student centered topics from student life, undergraduate research opportunities and presentations, graduate/professional school entrance exams, career planning and preparation. Fall.
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MATH 398 - Mathematics Internship (3-15 credits)
The integration of classroom theory with practical work experience under which students have specific periods of attendance at college and specific periods of employment, either full- or part-time, with or without pay. Credit may vary from three to 15 credits, but no more than four credits may be counted toward major requirements, with additional credits counted as free electives. Open only to Mathematics majors with approval of the department chair and the Provost. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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MATH 399 - Mathematics Internship (3-15 credits)
The integration of classroom theory with practical work experience under which students have specific periods of attendance at college and specific periods of employment, either full- or part-time, with or without pay. Credit may vary from three to 15 credits, but no more than four credits may be counted toward major requirements, with additional credits counted as free electives. Open only to Mathematics majors with approval of the department chair and the Provost. Fall, Spring, Summer.
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MATH 401 - Real Analysis I (3 credits)
The Peano axioms and the construction of the Real Number System; topology of the Real Number System; limits and continuity; derivatives; the Riemann Integral. Prerequisite: MATH 122 . Fall, even-numbered years.
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MATH 402 - Real Analysis II (3 credits)
Further properties of the Riemann Integral; infinite series; sequences and series of functions; power series; the Stieltjes Integral; Fourier Series; introduction to Lebesgue Measure and the Lebesgue Integral. Prerequisite: MATH 401 . As needed.
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MATH 406 - Topology (3 credits)
An introduction to point-set topology. Properties o metric and general topological spaces. Applications to the space of real numbers. Prerequisite MATH 401 . As needed.
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MATH 407 - Abstract Algebra I (3 credits)
Fundamentals of algebraic systems, including elementary theory of groups, rings, and fields. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Fall, odd-numbered years.
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MATH 408 - Abstract Algebra II (3 credits)
Algebraic structures including lattices, algebraic number fields and related topics. Prerequisite MATH 407 . As needed.
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MATH 412 - Projects in Scientific Computing (1 credit)
Students obtain hands on experience by applying numerical methods to projects in different disciplines, including engineering, computer science, statistics, biology, chemistry, finance, and social sciences. MATH 312 As needed.
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MATH 491 - Seminar: Special Problems (1-3 credits)
Open to qualified students with special areas of interest. As needed.
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MATH 492 - Mathematics Seminar (same as Physics 492) (1 credit)
Selection of an acceptable mathematics topic research, and presentation of the research findings in written and oral form. Prerequisite: MATH 222 . Fall.
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