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Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Jewish Studies (JWST)
  

  • JWST 4260 Literature and Faith in the Holy Land

    4 semester hours

    This course is held on-site in Israel. It examines the concept of hospitality through encounters with diverse communities and people.

    University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections; Flag: Engaged Learning.
  

  • JWST 4320 The Holocaust in American Film and Literature

    4 semester hours

    This class examines the ways in which the disciplines of film and literature shape American consciousness about the European catastrophe of the Holocaust. Key to these interpretations is the role of culture, art, and society.

    University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections; Flag: Writing.
  

  • JWST 4340 Literature of the Holocaust

    4 semester hours

    (See ENGL 5534 .)
  

  • JWST 4350 The History and Psychology of the Holocaust and Genocide: Perspectives on Power

    4 semester hours

    Using case studies, such as the Armenian genocide, the Holocaust, and the Rwandan genocide, this class examines how historians and psychologists explain the phenomenon of genocide in the modern world.

    University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections; Flag: Writing.
  

  • JWST 4360 Poland and the Holocaust

    4 semester hours

    This course is held on-site in Poland, and may include travel to Germany, the Czech Republic, or other locations. It may be taken more than once provided the content is considerably different each time. The focus is on the long history of Jewish life in Europe while considering as the impact of the Holocaust on the European landscape.

    University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Faith and Reason; Flag: Engaged Learning.
  

  • JWST 4370 Nazi Germany and Questions of Conscience

    4 semester hours

    This course engages students in a critical consideration of the moral, religious, and theological implications of the Nazi regime. Through study of historical and theological texts, it explores the behavior and teachings of the Christian churches, their leaders, and lay adherents, as well as Jewish responses to the challenges posed by the Nazi regime.

    University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Faith and Reason; Flag: Writing.
  

  • JWST 4375 History of Antisemitism

    4 semester hours

    This course focuses on relations between Jews and non-Jews from antiquity to the present, emphasizing the intellectual, religious, political, and socio-economic roots of Jew-hatred.

    University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Historical Analysis and Perspectives; Flag: Information Literacy.
  

  • JWST 4400 Interreligious Experience and Engagement

    4 semester hours

    This seminar focuses on interreligious engagement and experience, exploring the diversity of faith traditions at LMU, in Los Angeles, and throughout the nation and world, by deliberate encounters with the Other. It will challenge students to reflect on fundamental questions of faith and identify within communities. It will examine the theory and practice of interreligious engagement, including: Bilateral (e.g., Catholic-Jewish) and trilateral (e.g., Christian-Jewish-Muslim) seminars and conferences of scholars and clergy; Multi-faith religious celebrations and worship services; Joint social action and social justice programs; Conflict resolution projects; Coalitions based on shared values. The readings, discussions, and site visits will provide theoretical and theological foundations for consideration of pluralism and other inclusive approaches to our interreligious context. Readings and class discussions will educate students about the beliefs, practices, and communities of diverse religious groups. Students will develop leadership strategies to establish, sustain, and advance interreligious engagements.

    University Core fulfilled: Flags: Faith and Reason, Engaged Learning.
  

  • JWST 4900 Capstone Project

    4 semester hours

    This senior-level internship course is restricted to Jewish Studies minors. Students may choose a major service or research project in lieu of an internship. All students work closely with the Jewish Studies Program director.
  

  • JWST 4998 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • JWST 4999 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • JWST 5998 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • JWST 5999 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours


Liberal Studies (LBST)
  

  • LBST 1998 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • LBST 1999 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • LBST 2998 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • LBST 2999 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • LBST 3998 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • LBST 3999 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • LBST 4900 Education and Global Issues

    4 semester hours

    In this course students examine global issues in the context of education and educational institutions. Students will address critical questions such as: What does it mean to be an aware and responsible local and global citizen and how can education promote such? How can education become a more powerful vehicle for promoting greater peace, justice, and equity in our world? Throughout the course each student does in-depth research on a topic of relevance and interest and produces and presents a thesis paper at the end of the course. Theses may relate, for example, to issues such as global conflict, economic integration, governance, technology, security and privacy, biodiversity/environmental awareness/climate change, or resource management, as well as the ways in which these issues overlap and are interrelated. The focus is on how our educational institutions prepare students to understand, critically evaluate, and act on these and other complex issues both in the immediate, local context, as well as in the larger global context of an increasingly interconnected world, where disparities of many types continue to grow.

    Approval of Program Director required.

    University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections.
  

  • LBST 4998 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • LBST 4999 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours


Liberal Arts (LIBA)
  

  • LIBA 1001 Strategies for Graduate/Professional School Admission I

    1 semester hours

    The aim of the course is to equip students with skills and strategies for applying to graduate and professional degree programs. The course will introduce students to strategies, co-curricular options, and scholarly activities that can strengthen their candidacy and application profiles.

    ACE program only.

    Offered Fall semester.

    Credit/No Credit grading.
  

  • LIBA 1002 Strategies for Graduate/Professional School Admission II

    1 semester hours

    The aim of the course is to equip students with skills and strategies to strengthen their candidacy for admission to graduate and professional school. Students will complete written assignments and exercises that will strengthen their knowledge about the graduate application process and familiarize them with resources that can aid them in the process.

    ACE program only.

    Offered Spring semester.

    Credit/No Credit grading.

    Prerequisite: LIBA 1001 .
  

  • LIBA 1003 Strategies for Graduate and Professional School Admission III

    1 semester hours

    The course is designed to help guide students through the graduate and professional school application process, including writing a personal statement, discussing potential funding sources, and how to obtain letters of recommendation.

    ACE program only.

    Credit/No Credit grading.

    Prerequisites: LIBA 1001  and LIBA 1002 .
  

  • LIBA 1011 Academic Skills for Psychology I

    1 semester hours

    Learning strategies and techniques for success in the Psychology major.

    Credit/F grading.

    Freshman PSYC majors only.

    Offered Fall semester.

    Corequisite: PSYC 1000 .
  

  • LIBA 1012 Academic Skills for Psychology II

    1 semester hours

    A continuation of LIBA 1011 .

    Credit/F grading.

    Freshman PSYC majors only.

    Offered Spring semester.

    Prerequisite: LIBA 1011 .
  

  • LIBA 1044 Academic Skills for Student Athletes

    1 semester hours

    This course covers academic skills for a successful university experience, including time management, library research processes, note taking, reading for meaning, avoiding plagiarism, and using MS Office applications. The course is tailored for student athletes.

    Credit/F grading.
  

  • LIBA 1070 Orientation to Learning I

    1 semester hours

    This course provides information on making a successful transition to college, including campus resources, study skills, academic and career planning.

    Credit/F grading.

    Offered Fall semester.
  

  • LIBA 1071 Orientation to Learning II

    1 semester hours

    Continuation of LIBA 1070 .

    Credit/F grading.

    Offered Spring semester.
  

  • LIBA 1081 Exploring Wellness I

    1 semester hours

    Introduction to wellness, including physical, psychological, nutritional, financial, and environmental and the skills and campus resources that contribute to academic success.

    Healthy Living Learning Community only.

    Credit/F grading.

    Offered Fall semester.
  

  • LIBA 1082 Exploring Wellness II

    1 semester hours

    A continuation of LIBA 1081 .

    Healthy Living Learning Community only.

    Credit/F grading.

    Offered Fall semester.
  

  • LIBA 1998 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • LIBA 1999 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • LIBA 2050 Strategy of Career Development

    2 semester hours

    This course utilizes the popular models of career theory and traditional personality assessments to help students identify interests, skills, and values and describe how they relate to a career choice. The decision-making model is utilized to synthesize personal information and research is conducted on employment trends. By the end of the course, students will be familiarized with the job search process including resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search strategies.

    Credit/No Credit grading.
  

  • LIBA 2051 Career Development Internship

    1 semester hours

    Engage in a mentoring/training type relationship with an employer in a career field of interest. Internships are established through the office of Career Development Services to aid in career decision-making, to make contacts with employers, and to evaluate employment opportunities firsthand.

    This course may be repeated 3 times.

    Credit/No Credit grading.
  

  • LIBA 2091 Intercultural Practicum I

    1 semester hours

    This course will teach students advanced human relations skills and provide them the occasion for integrating intercultural theory and practice in an increasingly diverse society.

    Credit/No Credit grading.
  

  • LIBA 2092 Intercultural Practicum II

    2 semester hours

    This course will teach students advanced skills in cross-cultural conflict management, intercultural leadership, strategies for organizational change in multiethnic settings, institutionalizing social change, and preparing personal action plans.

    Completion of LIBA 2091  and LIBA 2092 earns the Certificate for Intercultural Competence.

    Credit/No Credit grading.

    Prerequisite: LIBA 2091 .
  

  • LIBA 2998 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • LIBA 2999 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • LIBA 3000 Internship

    0 semester hours

    This course provides a supervised internship either on or off campus.

    Credit/No Credit grading.
  

  • LIBA 3001 SURP Seminar

    3 semester hours

    Students engage in hands-on research with a designated faculty mentor on their pre-approved Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) project. The SURP program includes 20 hours of research per week, participation in SURP workshops, and other SURP activities as designated each summer. This seminar is only for students participating in the Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Summer Session I.
  

  • LIBA 3051 Career Development Internship

    1 semester hours

    Engage in a mentoring/training type relationship with an employer in a career field of interest. Internships are established through the office of Career Development Services to aid in career decision-making, to make contacts with employers, and to evaluate employment opportunities firsthand.

    This course may be repeated 3 times.

    Credit/No Credit grading.
  

  • LIBA 3998 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • LIBA 3999 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • LIBA 4095 Seminar in College Teaching

    4 semester hours

    Seminar for students serving as teaching assistants in undergraduate courses. Topics include college teaching techniques, problems, and ethical considerations.

    Consent of instructor required.

    Senior standing required.
  

  • LIBA 4998 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • LIBA 4999 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours


Mathematics (MATH)
  

  • MATH 101 Algebra

    3 semester hours

    Polynomials, rational expressions, exponents, radicals, equations in one and two variables, the quadratic formula, functions and graphs.
  

  • MATH 102 Quantitative Skills for the Modern World

    3 semester hours

    Quantitative and analytic skills used to understand personal and social issues faced in everyday life. Topics include problem solving, computer spreadsheets, probability and statistics, and the mathematics of finance.

    Corequisite: MATH 103 .

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning.
  

  • MATH 103 Quantitative Skills for the Modern World Lab

    0 semester hours

    Concurrent laboratory for MATH 102 .

    Corequisite: MATH 102 .
  

  • MATH 104 Elementary Statistics

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to methods of inferential statistics, histograms, elementary probability, and random variables and distributions.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning.
  

  • MATH 106 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I

    3 semester hours

    Foundations of arithmetic from an advanced standpoint: sets, numeration systems, the structure of number systems, and problem solving strategies.

    For Liberal Studies majors only, or by consent of instructor.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  with a minimum grade of C (2.0) or Mathematic Placement Examination.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning; Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • MATH 112 Calculus for Business

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to the differential and integral calculus of elementary functions. Applications of the methods of calculus to business and economics problems. Students may not take both MATH 112 and MATH 122  for credit.

    A laboratory fee may be required.

    Prerequisite: MATH 120  or Mathematics Placement Examination.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning; Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • MATH 120 Precalculus Mathematics

    3 semester hours

    Functions; polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or Mathematics Placement Examination.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning.
  

  • MATH 122 Calculus for the Life Sciences I

    3 semester hours

    An introduction to calculus. Derivatives and integrals of the elementary functions, including computational techniques and applications. Students may not take both MATH 112  and MATH 122 for credit.

    Prerequisite: MATH 120  or Mathematics Placement Examination.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning; Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • MATH 123 Calculus for the Life Sciences II

    3 semester hours

    Integration methods with applications, differential equations and modeling, introduction to multivariate calculus.

    Prerequisite: MATH 122  or equivalent.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning; Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • MATH 131 Calculus I

    4 semester hours

    Limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, introduction to the definite integral, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

    Prerequisite: MATH 120  or Mathematics Placement Examination.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning; Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • MATH 132 Calculus II

    4 semester hours

    Techniques of integration, numerical methods of integration with error analysis, applications of the integral, improper integral, infinite series, an introduction to parametric equations and polar coordinates.

    Prerequisite: MATH 131  or equivalent.

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning; Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • MATH 190 Workshop in Mathematics I

    2 semester hours

    Study skills, analytical and problem solving skills, technical writing, recent fields of study and advances in mathematics, mathematical career opportunities.
  

  • MATH 191 Workshop in Mathematics II

    2 semester hours

    A continuation of MATH 190 .
  

  • MATH 198 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • MATH 199 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • MATH 204 Applied Statistics

    3 semester hours

    This course provides an introduction to statistics emphasizing data analysis and applications to life sciences. Topics include: descriptive statistics, elementary probability, various discrete and continuous distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for means and proportions, correlation and linear regression, as well as analysis of variance. This course will also include the use of computer programs to analyze data sets.

    Prerequisite:

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    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Quantitative Literacy.
  

  • MATH 207 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II

    3 semester hours

    Geometry, metric system, and introduction to probability and statistics. For Liberal Studies majors only, or by consent of instructor.

    Prerequisite: MATH 106 .

    University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning; Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics; Flag: Quantitative Literacy.
  

  • MATH 234 Calculus III

    4 semester hours

    Partial derivatives, multiple integrals, three-dimensional space, vectors in two- and three- dimensional space, line integrals, Green’s theorem.

    Prerequisite: MATH 132  or equivalent.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Quantitative Literacy.
  

  • MATH 245 Ordinary Differential Equations

    3 semester hours

    Differential equations as mathematical models, analytical, qualitative, and numerical approaches to differential equations and systems of differential equations, and Laplace transform techniques.

    Prerequisite: MATH 132  or equivalent.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Quantitative Literacy.
  

  • MATH 248 Introduction to Methods of Proof

    3 semester hours

    Number theory, sets, functions, equivalence relations, cardinality, methods of proof, induction, contradiction, contraposition. Student portfolios will be collected.

    Prerequisite: MATH 132  or equivalent.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Quantitative Literacy.
  

  • MATH 250 Linear Algebra

    3 semester hours

    Systems of linear equations, Gauss and Gauss-Jordan elimination, matrices and matrix algebra, determinants. Linear transformations of Euclidean space. General vector spaces, linear independence, inner product spaces, orthogonality. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization. General linear transformations.

    Prerequisite: MATH 234  or MATH 248  or consent of instructor.

    University Core fulfilled: Flag: Quantitative Literacy.
  

  • MATH 261 Mathematics: Contributions by Women

    3 semester hours

    A study of the biographies and mathematics of women mathematicians from the 1st through the 20th centuries. Topics include prime numbers, conic sections, cycloid curve, functions, sequences, series, polyhedra, and group theory.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • MATH 264 Cryptography through the Ages

    3 semester hours

    A study of mathematical systems used for enciphering and deciphering information and the context in which these systems arose.

    Prerequisite: MATH 101  or higher, or placement into MATH 106  or higher.
  

  • MATH 282 Elementary Computational Methods

    3 semester hours

    Computer solutions of applied mathematical problems using a procedural programming language and a computer algebra system. Nonlinear equations, differentiation, integration.

    Prerequisites: MATH 245  and MATH 250  or concurrent enrollment or consent of instructor.
  

  • MATH 293 Mathematics Teaching Field Experience

    0 semester hours

    Planned observation, instruction or tutoring experiences appropriate for future secondary or middle school mathematics teachers; related professional reading and reflections.
  

  • MATH 298 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • MATH 299 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • MATH 321 Real Variables I

    3 semester hours

    The real number system, least upper bound, sequences, Cauchy sequences, functions, limits of functions, continuity, derivatives, and Riemann integration.

    Prerequisite: MATH 248 .
  

  • MATH 322 Real Variables II

    3 semester hours

    Infinite series, uniform convergence, power series, and improper integrals.

    Prerequisite: MATH 321 .
  

  • MATH 331 Elements of Group Theory

    3 semester hours

    Group theory. Binary operations, subgroups, cyclic groups, factor groups, isomorphism, homomorphism, and Cayley’s theorem.

    Prerequisite: MATH 248 .
  

  • MATH 332 Elements of the Theory of Rings and Fields

    3 semester hours

    Rings, integral domains, fields, ideals, factor rings, polynomial rings, and unique factorization domains.

    Prerequisite: MATH 331 .
  

  • MATH 350 Advanced Linear Algebra

    3 semester hours

    Vector spaces over an arbitrary field, dual spaces, Cayley-Hamilton theorem, invariant subspaces, canonical forms for matrices, inner product spaces over C, the spectral theorem.

    Prerequisites: MATH 248  and MATH 250 .
  

  • MATH 355 Methods of Applied Mathematics

    3 semester hours

    Series solutions and special functions. Orthogonal functions and Fourier series, partial differential equations and boundary value problems.

    Prerequisites: MATH 234  and MATH 245  and (MATH 282  or ENGR 160  or CMSI 185  or consent of instructor).
  

  • MATH 357 Complex Variables

    3 semester hours

    Complex variables; analytic functions, Laurent expansions and residues; evaluation of real integrals by residues; integral transforms.

    Prerequisite: MATH 234 .
  

  • MATH 360 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

    3 semester hours

    Descriptive statistics, probability, discrete and continuous random variables, limit theorems, sampling distributions, estimations of parameters, nonparametric methods, hypothesis testing, linear regression.

    Prerequisite: MATH 123  or MATH 132 .

    University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
  

  • MATH 366 Discrete Methods

    3 semester hours

    An introduction to graph theory; trees; coloring; Eulerian circuits. Combinatorics; permutations and combinations; recurrence relations.

    Prerequisite: 

     .
  

  • MATH 388 Survey of Biomathematics

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to the application of mathematical tools and techniques in biology. Application areas range from gene regulatory networks to physiological systems to ecology and environment biology. Mathematical methods include deterministic and probabilistic approaches to modeling dynamical systems, development, analysis, and simulation of model equations, and problems of fitting models to data.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101  and MATH 123  or MATH 132 .
  

  • MATH 393 Mathematics Internship

    1 TO 3 semester hours

    Internship conducted in an industrial, business, government, or educational setting involving applied mathematical work or teaching. This will involve a research project (or paper) coordinated jointly with an on-site supervisor and a Department faculty member.

    Enrollment is subject to available opportunities and approval of the Department Chairperson.
  

  • MATH 397 Putnam Competition Preparation

    0 TO 1 semester hours

    A study of problem-solving techniques and skills to prepare students to participate in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, a prestigious national exam. The course may be repeated for credit. Grading is Credit/No Credit. The course may not be used to satisfy any of the requirements of the mathematics major or minor.

    Consent of instructor required.
  

  • MATH 398 Special Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • MATH 399 Independent Studies

    1 TO 4 semester hours

  

  • MATH 471 Topology

    3 semester hours

    An introduction to metric and topological spaces; continuity and homeomorphism; separation properties; connectivity and compactness; examples and applications.

    Prerequisite: MATH 321 .
  

  • MATH 473 Differential Geometry

    3 semester hours

    Curves, parametrizations, and arc length; surfaces, differential functions, and the first fundamental form (area); the Gauss map; isometries, Gauss’ Theorema Egregium, geodesics, and the Gauss-Bonnet theorem.

    Prerequisites: MATH 234  and MATH 250 .
  

  • MATH 490 History of Mathematics

    3 semester hours

    The development of mathematics from historical and cultural viewpoints including both European and non-European roots of mathematics as well as contributions by women.

    Prerequisite: MATH 248 .
  

  • MATH 491 Senior Mathematics Seminar

    3 semester hours

    Topics in mathematics chosen by the instructor. Written and oral presentations are required.

    University Core fulfilled: Flags: Oral Skills, Writing.
  

  • MATH 493 Senior Seminar for Future Mathematics Educators

    3 semester hours

    Topics in high school mathematics are examined from an advanced standpoint by developing and exploring extensions and generalizations of typical high school problems, by making explicit connections between these problems and upper division mathematics courses, and by providing historical context. Current issues in secondary mathematics education will be investigated. Written and oral presentations are required.

    Senior standing or consent of instructor required.

    University Core fulfilled: Flags: Oral Skills, Writing.
  

  • MATH 495 Mathematical Modeling

    3 semester hours

    Introduction to various modeling techniques, design and implementation of algorithms, organization and presentation of results, introduction to problem solving using computer algebra systems. Written and oral presentations are required.

    Senior standing or consent on instructor required.

    University Core fulfilled: Flags: Oral Skills, Writing.
  

  • MATH 497 Senior Thesis

    3 semester hours

    This course is intended to provide the student with an opportunity to complete a substantive research project under the guidance of a faculty member. The student will prepare a written report and an oral presentation on the project at the end of the semester.

    Senior standing and the consent of both the Chairperson and a faculty thesis advisor required.

    University Core fulfilled: Flags: Oral Skills, Writing.
  

  • MATH 498 Special Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

  

  • MATH 499 Independent Studies

    1 TO 3 semester hours

  

  • MATH 550 Fundamental Concepts of Geometry

    3 semester hours

    Euclidean and non-Euclidean planar geometries, axiomatic systems, synthetic and analytic representations, relationships with algebra, and selected topics and applications.

    Prerequisites: MATH 248  and MATH 250 .
  

  • MATH 560 Advanced Topics in Probability and/or Statistics

    3 semester hours

    Material to be covered will be determined by the instructor. Consult with the instructor for the specific topics in probability and statistics that will be covered in any given semester.

    Prerequisites: MATH 234  and MATH 360 .
 

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