2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

MA 412 Abstract Algebra II 3 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: MA 312, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Topics selected from the following: groups, subgroups, homomorphisms, the isomorphism theorems, sylow theorems, rings, ideals, quotient rings, Euclidean rings, integral domains, factorization of ring elements, extension fields, splitting fields and Galois theory.

MA 380 Linear Programming 3 cr.

• Offered: Winter semester of odd-numbered years
• Prerequisites: MA 211.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to the fundamental principles and techniques of linear programming with strong emphasis on mathematical modeling, analysis and application to non-trivial problems arising in various areas of the physical, social and decision sciences.

MA 371 Probability 3 cr.  (3-0-0)

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: MA 163 and MA 211 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A general introduction to the mathematics underlying statistics, including the standard discrete and continuous parametric distributions, moment generating functions, and multivariable distributions.

Notes:

Formerly Applied Probability and Statistics

MA 366 General Topology 3 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: MA 211 and MA 265.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Introduction to concepts such as topological space, connectedness, compactness and homeomorphism.

MA 363 Analysis I 3 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Prerequisites: MA 211 and MA 265.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Sets and functions, topological ideas, and sequences. Continuity and uniform continuity. Properties of continuous functions and mean value theorems. Integration theory in one and two variables. Evaluation of double and improper integrals.

MA 361 Differential Equations 3 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: MA 265 or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

First-order equations, theory of second-order linear equations, higher-order linear equations and systems, series solutions, Laplace transform and applications, and stability.

MA 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics 3 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education, MSED 150 and MSED 151.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Designed to acquaint prospective elementary teachers with contemporary methods and materials employed in the teaching of mathematics in the elementary school. Field experiences are required.

Notes:

May not be applied toward a non-teaching major or minor in mathematics.

Cross-listed with ED 353 Methods and Materials in Teaching Elementary School Mathematics.

MA 351 Models and Problem Solving for the Elementary School Teacher 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: MA 250 and MA 231 with grades of "C" or better.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An emphasis on problem solving from the following areas: historical mathematics, number theory, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and recreational mathematics.

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May not be applied toward a non-teaching major or minor in mathematics.

MA 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Secondary School Mathematics 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education, MA 312 and MA 331.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Designed to acquaint prospective secondary teachers with contemporary methods and materials employed in the teaching of mathematics in the secondary school. Field experiences are required.

Notes:

May not be applied toward a non-teaching major or minor in mathematics.

MA 340 Combinatorics 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: CS 120 and MA 211.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Combinatorics and applied abstract algebra, including enumeration, counting, sorting, searching and graph algorithms.