2021-2022 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    May 19, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

  
  • MAE 512 - Technology Management

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course develops a foundation for the concepts of ethics, technology life-cycles, product life cycles, concurrent engineering, managing people, project evaluation, leading technology teams, managing R&D and innovation and managing risks in order to support the planning, scheduling, and controlling activities required for successful completion of technologically innovative projects.

  
  • MAE 530 - Introduction to Design Optimization

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Theory and use of numerical design optimization methods.  Problem formulation, practical application, and results analysis.  Unconstrained nonlinear problems, constrained linear and nonlinear problems, and multi-objective optimization.  Graduate students will do additional work in surrogate models and optimizing under uncertainty.  Extensive use of Matlab functions and programming.
    PREREQ: MAT 485
  
  • MAE 536 - Composite Materials

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Design, analysis, and manufacturing of fiber-reinforced composite materials. Emphasis is on polymeric composites for general aerospace and automotive applications, and on ceramic matrix composites for hypersonic applications.
    PREREQ: ECS 325 
  
  • MAE 545 - Applications of Fluid Mechanics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Selected topics in applied fluid mechanics, to be determined by the instructor. Tools employed include control volume analysis, Bernoulli equation, exact and simplified solutions of the Navier-Stokes equations, and test correlations.
    PREREQ: MAE 341 
  
  • MAE 548 - Engineering Economics and Technology Valuation

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEE 548
    Value-based assessment and management of engineering/technology projects: equivalence; discounted cash flow; taxes/depreciation; financial statements. Risk-adjusted valuation: risk/uncertainty in staged projects; Monte Carlo simulations; decision trees; real options; project portfolio management.
    PREREQ: MAT 296
  
  • MAE 551 - Energy Conversion

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEE 551
    Energy demand and resources. Fundamentals of combustion. Power plants, refrigeration systems. Turbines and engines. Advanced systems. Direct energy conversion. Alternate energy sources. Energy storage. Costs and environmental impact.
    PREREQ: MAE 251
  
  • MAE 552 - Building Environmental Measurements and Controls

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    Crosslisted with: CEE 552
    Fundamentals of building ventilating methods for measuring and controlling indoor environmental conditioning, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality.
    PREREQ: MAE 341 AND MAE 355
  
  • MAE 553 - HVAC Systems Analysis and Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    Crosslisted with: CEE 553
    Fundamentals of moist air properties, basic air conditioning processes, heat transfer in building structures, heating and cooling load calculations, and air distribution systems.
    PREREQ: MAE 251
  
  • MAE 554 - Principles of Refrigeration

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    Basic thermodynamic analysis of refrigeration cycles. Components selection. Environmental issues and recent developments in the refrigeration and the air conditioning industry.
    PREREQ: MAE 251 
  
  • MAE 555 - Fundamentals of Nano-Science & Nano-Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Definition of nano-, micro- and macro- scales. Overview of nanotechnology. Molecular and surface forces at the nanoscale. Atomistic definitions of continuum properties. Molecular Simulations. Principles of nanofabrication. Characterization of nanomaterials. Additional paper for graduate students.
    PREREQ: PHY 212  AND MAT 485  
  
  • MAE 571 - Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Use of commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) softwares to solve problems of practical interest. Modeling of fluid/thermal systems. Introduction to CFD algorithms. Simulation, evaluation, and interpretation of CFD results.
    PREREQ: MAE 341 
  
  • MAE 573 - Application of Finite Element Analysis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    Formulation of mechanics and heat transfer problems by finite element analysis. Application of the finite element method using commercial software in the static and dynamic analysis of mechanical components.
    PREREQ: ECS 325  AND MAT 485 
  
  • MAE 580 - International Course

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
    Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
    Repeatable
  
  • MAE 585 - Principles of Turbomachines

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics of turbomachines. Performance characteristics and analysis of axial and radial turbomachines. Cascade theory. Radial equilibrium equation. Meridional flow analysis. Three dimensional flow characteristics of turbomachines.
    PREREQ: MAE 251 AND MAE 341
  
  • MAE 587 - Design of Solar Energy System

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Fundamentals of solar radiation, collectors and storage. Design of solar space heating, cooling; water heating systems. Study of solar electric systems. Economics of solar design; application to heat pumps, energy conservation techniques.
    PREREQ: MAE 251 
  
  • MAE 588 - Principles of Wind Turbines

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEE 588, ECS 588
    Aerodynamics, performance, control, and electrical aspects wind turbines.
    PREREQ: MAE 341

Magazine, News and Digital Journalism

  
  • MND 305 - Reporting

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Reporting and writing of news and information based on interviewing, data and records research, and observation.
    PREREQ: NEW 205 or JNL 211  or BDJ 211 or MAG 211
  
  • MND 405 - Advanced Reporting

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Writing based on the reporting of public affairs including the coverage of beats, development of sources, investigative news gathering techniques and interpretive writing.
    PREREQ: MND 305  OR NEW 305 OR BDJ 364  
  
  • MND 406 - Magazine Article Writing

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: MND 606
    Writing magazine articles: idea development, pitching, research and sources, organization, audience. Students write one full-length article along with other classic article types. Additional work required of graduate students. 
    PREREQ: (JNL 211  or BDJ 211 or MAG 211 or NEW 205) and (MND 305  or NEW 305)
  
  • MND 407 - Narrative Storytelling

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Writing longer and more complex forms of articles and the creation of a digital portfolio of work in which students research and write a major article and weekly pieces for a blog or personal website under close editorial supervision of instructor.
    PREREQ: (MND 305  or NEW 305) and (JNL 530  or NEW 530 or MAG 406 or MND 406 )
  
  • MND 408 - Magazine and News Editing

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: MND 608
    This class covers editorial skills demanded in media organizations: editing and rewriting copy, identifying audiences, creating content across platforms, generating ideas, working with writers, story organization, writing display copy, fact checking.
    PREREQ: (JNL 211  or BDJ 211 or MAG 211) and (MND 305  or NEW 305)
  
  • MND 409 - Investigative Projects

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MND 609
    In this project-based course, you will learn the mindset, tools and skills used by investigative reporters. Students will work with their colleagues to produce a significant piece of journalistic work.
    PREREQ: (BDJ 364  or MND 305  or NEW 305) and (MAG 406 or MND 406  or MAG 408 or MND 408 )
  
  • MND 411 - Web and Mobile Story Production

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester


    Double Numbered with: MND 611
    This course examines the editorial experience for digital audiences and explores innovation in new storytelling platforms. Students will produce journalism for delivery on web and mobile devices.

    The MNO 611 will stay as an official cross-list for our 2U program.
    Repeatable 1 time(s)

  
  • MND 413 - Emerging Media Platforms

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: MND 613
    Learn to identify and embrace opportunities posed by emerging media technologies. Includes a survey of the latest technologies and trends that are changing how people access, interact with and publish news and information.
  
  • MND 430 - Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: MND 630
    The principles, practices and processes of multimedia journalism are taught in the context of public understanding of science and technology.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • MND 441 - Visual Thinking for Digital Magazines

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    This course develops visual design and production skills necessary for entry-level, digital-magazine staffers. Students learn how to curate and display images across platforms and to develop content strategies for page layout, visual assets, and basic web coding.
    PREREQ: JNL 221  and (GRA 217 or VIS 207 )
  
  • MND 442 - Using Data to Tell Stories

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: MND 642
    This class covers developing a data story idea and finding public records, data analysis, storytelling and developing data-driven interactives. Skills covered includes using FOIA, spreadsheets, relational databases and an introduction to big data.
    PREREQ: JNL 221  
  
  • MND 454 - Sports Writing Across Platforms

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MND 654
    A reading and writing intensive class of sportswriting. Techniques to be covered: sourcing, reporting, interviewing, writing, and editing. Formats include: game stories, social media, book reviews, long form storytelling. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • MND 490 - Independent Study

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • MND 496 - Digital Portfolio

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    0 credit(s) Every semester
    Assembling final portfolio for a Magazine, News and Digital Journalism faculty mentor to review and grade either pass or fail. To complete the major, a student must receive a grade of P.
    PREREQ: MND 305  or NEW 305
  
  • MND 499 - Thesis

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable
  
  • MND 504 - Multimedia Projects

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Students design and script an interactive storytelling project that includes photos, videos, sound, text, graphics, and database information, which then will be prepped for publication intended for mobile device.
    PREREQ: MND 406  OR MND 408  OR NEW 508 
  
  • MND 505 - Digital News & Innovation

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Collaborate with students and professors to report on and produce engaging digital products for the campus community by utilizing multimedia skills, learning interactive production systems and gaining an understanding of the changing media landscape.
    PREREQ: (MND 305  OR NEW 305 OR BDJ 364 ) or (MND 406  OR MAG 406 OR MAG 408 OR MND 408 )
  
  • MND 506 - Digital News Leadership

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Course enables students to determine and effectively manage the editorial direction of TheNewsHouse.com while learning and experimenting with the technical, visual and social media aspects of producing digital content across multiple platforms.
    PREREQ: MND 505  or ICC 505
  
  • MND 509 - Advanced Newspaper Editing

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Copy editing, headlines, visuals, design, and technology. Handling departments and special sections, editing complex copy. Significant trends in newspaper editing.
    PREREQ: MAG 408 OR MND 408  OR NEW 508
  
  • MND 518 - Critical Writing

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Criticism and its function in journalism and society. Reviewing books, plays, motion pictures, and other art forms.
    PREREQ: (NEW 205 or JNL 211  or BDJ 211 or MAG 211) OR MNO 617
  
  • MND 526 - Beauty & Fashion Journalism

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course focuses on producing fashion and beauty editorial content across platforms, explores the use of social media in building a personal brand, and discusses the industry’s ethical challenges.
  
  • MND 535 - Newspaper & Magazine Practicum

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-3 credit(s) Every semester
    Reporting and writing for Central New York newspapers and magazines. Weekly class sessions. Discussion of journalism topics. Research paper.
    PREREQ: BDJ 364  OR MND 305  OR NEW 305 OR BDJ 664 OR MNO 617
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • MND 538 - Travel Writing

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Writing and selling magazine articles about traveling and specific geographic areas. Students will write in a variety of styles, especially exploring the narrative form.
    PREREQ: MND 305  or NEW 305
  
  • MND 545 - Virtual Reality Storytelling

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    This course is for students in professional communications degrees to learn to tell stories interactively using virtual and augmented reality. Techniques incorporate 360-degree video and computer-generated scenes, often using headsets.

Magazine

  
  • MAG 205 - An Introduction: Editorial, Ethics, and the Business of Magazines

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    An exploration of the editorial side of magazines, the roles advertising and circulation play in revenue generation, and the ethical challenges faced by writers, editors, photographers, and designers. Major report on magazine of student’s choice.
    PREREQ: COM 107 
  
  • MAG 300 - Selected Topics

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • MAG 409 - FIRST ISSUE: Starting a Magazine

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Problems and opportunities that magazine and magazine web editors face each day. A variety of topics ranging from ethics to covers, editorial mix, positioning a magazine and its online extension.
    PREREQ: MAG 408 or MND 408  
  
  • MAG 499 - Honors Capstone Project

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • MAG 500 - Selected Topics

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • MAG 529 - Writing and Editing for Magazine Websites

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Everything you need to know to join a magazine-branded website’s staff: eye-catching copy, clickable headlines, site design, custom-edit projects, interactive tools, video and blogs, plus search engine optimization, social media engagement, and audience tracking.
    PREREQ: MAG 406 OR MAG 408 OR MND 406  OR MND 408  OR MNO 617

Marketing Management

  
  • MAR 255 - Principles of Marketing

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Marketing as a major business function and social process. Analysis of market forces. Marketing opportunities. Determination of price, product, distribution, promotion, and organization policies required to control and fulfill planned marketing programs.
    PREREQ: ECN 101 AND (MAS 261 OR MAT 122 OR MAT 221)
    COREQ: FIN 256 AND SCM 265
  
  • MAR 301 - Essentials of Marketing

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Exploration for non-Whitman students of the principles of marketing as a major business function and social process. Analysis of marketing forces. Marketing opportunities. Determination of price, product, distribution , promotion and organizational policies required.
  
  • MAR 356 - Marketing Research

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Application of various research methods to marketing. Planning, design, execution, and interpretation of applied marketing research studies.
    PREREQ: MAR 255  OR MAR 301  
    COREQ: MAS 362  OR BUA 345 
  
  • MAR 357 - Consumer Behavior

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Motivation, learning theory, perception, attitude theory, and social referents: how they affect consumer behavior. Consumer measurement and strategy assessment.
    PREREQ: MAR 255  OR MAR 301 
  
  • MAR 378 - Industrial Marketing

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Industrial market behavior and market segmentation. Planning and marketing research. Determination of price, product, distribution and promotion in the context of industrial marketing. Industrial marketing evaluation and control.
    PREREQ: MAR 255  OR MAR 301 
  
  • MAR 400 - Selected Topics

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • MAR 401 - Electronic Retailing and Marketing

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: RMT 457
    Overview of current e-tailing practices in business to consumer marketplace. Internet technology and capabilities.
    PREREQ: MAR 255 OR 301
  
  • MAR 407 - Sales Management in B2B Markets

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This course covers managing a sales force and a firm’s selling effort. Topics include strategic planning, designing and developing a sales force, managing major accounts , sales marketing alignment and how sales people create value.
    PREREQ: MAR 255  OR MAR 301 
  
  • MAR 444 - New Product Management

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The product innovation process. Learning how managers can best use models and analytical tools to improve decision-making in the development, launch, and management of new products.
    PREREQ: MAR 255  OR MAR 301 
  
  • MAR 445 - Brand Management

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Concepts and tools essential for performing the role of a brand manager in a dynamic and competitive market. Coordinating marketing activities to achieve a profitable and sustainable market position of the brand.
    PREREQ: MAR 255  OR MAR 301 
  
  • MAR 452 - Pricing Strategies for Products and Services

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Double Numbered with: MAR 652
    Focuses on process of pricing decisions for products and services. Builds on conceptual foundations of economic and psychological theories of pricing, principles of optimal pricing decisions, strategies and techniques, analytical tools, and data sources. Additional work required for graduate students. 
    COREQ: MAR 356
  
  • MAR 453 - Marketing Analytics

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: MAR 653
    The course will focus on three aspects of analytical marketing: survey research, managing and synthesizing data from multiple sources, and data analysis and decision making including regression analysis, choice modeling and classification, principle component analysis, and both cluster and conjoint analysis. Additional work for graduate students.
    PREREQ: BUA 345, MAR 255
    COREQ: MAR 356
  
  • MAR 455 - Marketing Communications

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Management of marketing communications. Topics include budgets, planning campaigns, controlling impact and coordinating information flows.
    PREREQ: MAR 255  OR MAR 301 
  
  • MAR 456 - Global Marketing Strategy

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Building on concepts from previous marketing courses, this capstone course provides students both research and conceptual tools for understanding and making decisions about marketing strategy in the rapidly changing global environment.
    PREREQ: MAR 255  OR MAR 301 
  
  • MAR 499 - Honors Capstone Project

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-3 credit(s) Every semester
    Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum

Managerial Statistics

  
  • MAS 180 - International Course

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
    Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
    Repeatable
  
  • MAS 261 - Introductory Statistics for Management

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Basic statistical theory and data analysis methods. Describing data graphically and numerically. Probability distributions. Sampling. Statistical tests and intervals. Use of computer statistics programs. Emphasis on choice, limitations, and interpretation of methods for management use.
  
  • MAS 362 - Decision Tools for Management

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Review of important statistical concepts. Mathematical models for management data emphasizing correct use and interpretation of results. Linear and logistic regression. Time series analysis. Model assumptions and limitations.
    PREREQ: MAS 261 OR MAT 122 OR MAT 221
  
  • MAS 423 - Introduction to Nonparametric Statistics

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Selected nonparametric statistical methods; those requiring few assumptions about the population. Related aspects of probability theory, hypothesis formulation and testing, and estimation for population location, dispersion, and functional form.
    PREREQ: MAS 362 
  
  • MAS 465 - Applied Sample Survey Methods

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Survey methods applicable to management and other social science areas. Various sample designs: cost and accuracy, estimation for population location, dispersion, and functional form.
    PREREQ: MAS 362 
  
  • MAS 477 - Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Basic concepts applied to management. Discrete time-series analysis for forecasting and control. Selected statistical models. Regression analysis. ARIMA methods, econometric modeling. Forecasting and business planning. Evaluation of forecasts. Case studies.
    PREREQ: MAS 362
  
  • MAS 499 - Honors Capstone Project

    Martin J. Whitman School of Management
    1-3 credit(s) Every semester
    Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum

Mathematics

  
  • MAT 108 - Basic Probability and Statistics for the Liberal Arts I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    An introductory statistics course designed to cover the basics of descriptive and inferential statistics, including: sampling and experimental design, descriptive statistics and plots, confidence intervals, significance tests, and the basics of linear regression. Only available to students registered in the Online Associate in Arts or Bachelors of Professional Studies degree programs.
  
  • MAT 109 - Basic Probability and Statistics for the Liberal Arts II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The second of two introductory statistics courses designed to cover the basics of descriptive and inferential statistics, including: sampling and experimental design, descriptive statistics and plots, confidence intervals, significance tests, and the basics of linear regression. Only available to students registered in the Online Associate in Arts or Bachelors of Professional Studies degree programs.
    PREREQ: MAT 108
  
  • MAT 112 - Algebraic Operations and Functions

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Algebraic operations. Linear and quadratic equations, applications. Exponents and logarithms. Credit not given for MAT 112 after receiving a C or better in MAT 183 or above.
  
  • MAT 117 - Foundational Mathematics via Problem Solving I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    One course in three-course sequence. Number concepts and relationships (including concepts of numeration, operations, number theory). Emphasizing learning through problem solving.
  
  • MAT 118 - Foundational Mathematics via Problem Solving II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    One course in a three-course sequence. Rational numbers, real numbers, patterns, and functions. Emphasizing learning through problem solving.
  
  • MAT 119 - Foundational Mathematics via Problem Solving III

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    One course in a three-course sequence. Probability, statistics, geometric and measurement concepts. Emphasizing learning through problem solving.
  
  • MAT 120 - Supplemental Basic Mathematics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) Irregularly
    ls as needed for further coursework. Does not satisfy any part of the quantitative skills requirement.
    COREQ: MAT 121  OR MAT 122  OR MAT 183  OR MAT 194 
  
  • MAT 121 - Probability and Statistics for the Liberal Arts I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    First in a two-course sequence. Teaches probability and statistics by focusing on data and reasoning. Topics include displaying data, numerical measures of data, elementary probability, discrete distributions, normal distributions, confidence intervals. NOTE: A student cannot receive credit for MAT 121 after completing STT 101 or any MAT course numbered above 180 with a grade of C or better.
  
  • MAT 122 - Probability and Statistics for the Liberal Arts II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Second in a two-course sequence. Teaches probability and statistics focusing on data and reasoning. Topics include hypothesis testing, linear correlation, linear regression, nonparametric methods, statistical process control, solving liner equations, matrices, Markov chains. NOTE: A student cannot receive credit for MAT 122 after completing any MAT course numbered above 180 with a grade of C or better.
    PREREQ: MAT 121   
  
  • MAT 180 - International Course

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-12 credit(s)
    Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
    Repeatable
  
  • MAT 183 - Elements of Modern Mathematics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Linear equations, matrices, and linear programming. Introduction to mathematics of finance. Discrete probability theory. For students interested in management, finance, economics, or related areas.
  
  • MAT 193 - Algebra-Infused Precalculus

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) Irregularly
    Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Analytical trigonometry and trigonometric functions. Emphasis on algebra throughout the course. A student cannot receive credit for MAT 193 after receiving a grade of C or better in any calculus course. Credit cannot be given for both MAT 193 and MAT 194 .
  
  • MAT 194 - Precalculus

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) Every semester
    Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Analytical trigonometry and trigonometric functions. A student cannot receive credit for MAT 194 after receiving a grade of C or better in any calculus course. Credit cannot be given for both MAT 193 and MAT 194.
  
  • MAT 200 - Selected Topics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • MAT 221 - Elementary Probability and Statistics I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) Every semester
    First of a two-course sequence. For students in fields that emphasize quantitative methods. Probability, design of experiments, sampling theory, introduction of computers for data management, evaluation of models, and estimation of parameters.
  
  • MAT 222 - Elementary Probability and Statistics II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Continuation of MAT 221 . Further methods of statistical analysis emphasizing statistical reasoning and data analysis using statistical software. Basic concepts of hypothesis testing, estimation and confidence intervals, t-tests and chi-square tests, linear regression, analysis of variance.
    PREREQ: MAT 221 
  
  • MAT 270 - Experience Credit

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Repeatable, 6 credits maximum
  
  • MAT 284 - Business Calculus

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    One-variable differential and integral calculus. Applications to business and economics. MAT 284 may not be taken for credit after obtaining a grade of C or higher in MAT 285 or MAT 295.
  
  • MAT 285 - Life Sciences Calculus I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Functions and their graphs, derivatives and their applications, differentiation techniques, the exponential and logarithm functions, multivariable differential calculus including constrained optimization. MAT 285 may not be taken for credit after obtaining a grade of C or higher in MAT 284 or MAT 295
  
  • MAT 286 - Life Sciences Calculus II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Antidifferentiation; the definite integral and applications; first order differential equations with applications. Cannot be taken for credit after obtaining a grade of C or higher in MAT 296 .
    PREREQ: MAT 285 or MAT 295
  
  • MAT 290 - Independent Study

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • MAT 295 - Calculus I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) Every semester
    Analytic geometry, limits, derivatives, maxima-minima, related rates, graphs, differentials, exponential and logarithmic functions, mean-value theorem, L’Hospital’s rule, integration. For science majors. MAT 295 may not be taken for credit after successful completion of MAT 286 .
  
  • MAT 296 - Calculus II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    2-4 credit(s) Every semester
    Integration: the definite integral and applications; trigonometric functions, methods of integration, improper integrals, infinite series, elementary differential equations, parametric equations, polar coordinates.
    PREREQ: MAT 295  WITH MINIMUM GRADE C-
  
  • MAT 331 - First Course in Linear Algebra

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Linear equations, n-dimensional euclidean space, linear independence, bases, linear transformations, matrices and determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Geometric aspects. Credit will not be given for both MAT 331 and 485.
    PREREQ: MAT 286  OR MAT 296 
  
  • MAT 375 - Introduction to Abstract Mathematics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Principles of symbolic logic, set theory, basic function theory, relations, and cardinality. Emphasis on developing proof-writing skills, including mathematical induction. Credit cannot be given for both MAT 375 and CIS 375.
    PREREQ: MAT 295  
  
  • MAT 397 - Calculus III

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) Every semester
    Analytic geometry and vectors; functions of more than one variable, multiple integrals, partial differentiation, physical applications.
    PREREQ: MAT 296  WITH MINIMUM GRADE C-
  
  • MAT 412 - Introduction to Real Analysis I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to the foundations of calculus covering topics from the following: the real number system, functions, limits, sequences, infinite series, continuity, and uniform continuity. Enrollment limited to mathematics majors.
    PREREQ: (MAT 375  OR CIS 375 ) AND MAT 397  
  
  • MAT 414 - Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    First order differential equations. Second order linear differential equations. Power series solutions. Bessel’s equations, Laplace transforms. Systems of first order differential equations. Applications. Credit will not be given for both MAT 414 and MAT 485 .
    PREREQ: MAT 397  OR GRADUATE STANDING IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  
  • MAT 421 - Applied Probability and Statistics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Sample spaces, counting, random variables and their distributions, expected value, central limit theorem. Estimation and confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, analysis of variance and regression. MAT 421 does not count towards the Mathematics or Applied Mathematics major or minor. Cannot be taken for credit after successfully completing MAT 521.
    PREREQ: MAT 286  OR MAT 296 
  
  • MAT 422 - Statistical Computing

    Statistical Computing
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Characteristics of data, data preparation and reformatting, accessing data from various sources, programming principles for statistical computing, data summary and visualization, statistical study design aspects of sampling and randomization, introduction to statistical simulation.
    PREREQ: MAT 222   or permission of instructor
  
  • MAT 485 - Differential Equations and Matrix Algebra for Engineers

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Solution of ordinary differential equations, including series methods. Vector spaces, matrix algebra, rank, linear systems, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Credit not given for both MAT 485 and MAT 414, nor for both MAT 331 and 485. Does not count toward mathematics major.
    PREREQ: MAT 397 
  
  • MAT 490 - Independent Study

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
 

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