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MKTG 681 - Marketing in the Services Organization
Three hours.
3 Credits
Marketing services is a complex effort by an organization. Through cases, the course analyzes key processes in the delivery of process designed to satisfy customers. Analytical techniques are stressed and applied to a variety of cases and projects in industries like hospitality, health care, tourism, education, and transportation.
Prerequisite(s) MKTG 675
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MKTG 880 - Foundations of Marketing
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is designed to review and evaluate the classical and contemporary foundation literature of the marketing discipline. It will focus on the definition, domain, and scope of marketing, history of marketing thought, institutional foundations, marketing systems and social processes, and contemporary perspectives.
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MKTG 881 - Consumer and Organizational Buying Behavior
Three hours.
3 Credits
This seminar examines the literature to provide a solid foundation for consumer behavior analysis from a cross-disciplinary perspective. Coverage is given to research in psychology, organizational behavior, decision sciences and marketing that relate to various aspects of buyer behavior. Emphasis is placed on critical evaluation of the research, as well as on identifying topics that warrant further exploration.
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MKTG 882 - Seminar in Strategy and Global Marketing
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course examines current literature and cutting edge issues in a variety of marketing areas. The approach is based on student exposure to an intensive series of modules as indicated below by the following examples: Marketing Strategy: This module presents an overview of issues relating to planning, innovation, competitive strategy, and marketing program development. Global Marketing: This module focuses on the strategic issues associated with marketing in diverse international environments.
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MKTG 883 - Multivariate Techniques
Three hours.
3 Credits
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MKTG 884 - Research Implementation
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course aims at getting students to develop a publishable article. Emphasis is placed on students identifying an issue of importance and carrying out to a full-fledge research process.
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MKTG 890 - Social Issues and Public Policy in Marketing
Three hours.
3 Credits
The course focuses on exploring current issues of interest relating to societal marketing e.g. operations in urban areas, entrepreneurship, retail location decisions, marketing of social programs, consumer behavior of minorities, and ethical aspects of marketing to inner-city populations.
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MKTG 891 - Special Topics in Marketing
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course focuses on areas of current interest in marketing, especially as it relates to the marketing mix. Emphasis is placed on examining cutting edge issues and research in the field. It is aimed at helping students gain in-depth knowledge of a particular issue.
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MATH 501 - Set Theory and Related Topics
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of axioms and operations, relations and functions, construction of real numbers, cardinal numbers, the Axiom of Choice, ordering and ordinals, other types, and special topics.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 505 - Abstract Algebra I
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of groups, subgroups, homomorphisms, factor groups, products, Sylow’s Theorem, symmetric groups, free groups, ring homomorphisms, ideals, and quotient rings.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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MATH 506 - Abstract Algebra II
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of rings, ideals, maximal ideals, integral domains, polynomial rings, field of quotient of an integral domain, fields, vector spaces, field extensions, root of polynomials, finite fields, and special topics
Prerequisite(s) MATH 505 or departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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MATH 507 - Ordinary Differential Equations
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of the modern theory of Ordinary Differential Equations and dynamic system including existence and uniqueness theorem, system of differential equations, variation of parameters, Laplace transform, stability of equilibrium solutions, stability of linear system, Phase-plane analysis, stable and unstable and center manifolds, and bifurcation theory.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 508 - Combinatorics
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of enumerative combinatorics including factorials, binomials and multinomial, recursion and generating functions, Catalan numbers.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 510 - Applied Combinatorics and Graph Theory
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course deals with applications of graph theory and combinatorics in the social and life sciences. Topics to be discussed include graph algorithms, transport networks, RNA structures.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 512 - Probability and Statistics
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of relation of probability and statistical theory to practical problems, probability theory, infinite sample spaces, random variables distributions, testing hypotheses, sampling, correlation and regression.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 514 - Applies Combinatorics and Graph Theory
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course deals with applications of graph theory and combinatorics in the social and life sciences. Topics to be discussed include graph algorithms, transport networks, RNA structures.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 517 - Foundations of Geometry
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of the axiomatic method for development of geometrical systems, the axioms of Euclid and Hubert, topics in Euclidean geometry, geometry of four dimensions, and plane hyperbolic geometry.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 518 - Modern Geometry
Three hours.
3 Credits
An introduction to various types of geometries as developed from sets of assumptions. Finite geometries, topics from Euclidean, projective and non-Euclidean geometries. Consideration of synthetic and analytic approaches.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 521 - Real Analysis I
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of the real number system, metric spaces, functions, sequences, limits, continuity, point sets, differentiation, and integration. Emphasis will be on basic ideas rather than the manipulative techniques of calculus.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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MATH 522 - Real Analysis II
Three hours.
3 Credits
A continuation of MATH 521 to include transcendental functions, infinite series, expansion of functions, and convergence.
Prerequisite(s) MATH 521 or Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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MATH 523 - Measure Theory
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of the set algebra and set operations, set functions, convergence of measure sequences, measure spaces and Lebesgue-Stieltjes measure, measure functions, convergence in measure and almost everywhere convergence, and signed measures.
Prerequisite(s) MATH 522 or Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 525 - Theory of Numbers
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of fundamental laws, linear-diophantine equations, property of integers congruencies, Theorems of Fermat and Wilson, quadratic residues.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 527 - Complex Analysis
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of functions of one variable, topics include multi-valued functions, branch cut, applications of residues, conformal mappings, Riemann mapping theorem, Schwarz-Christofel mapping, application to two dimensional fluid mechanics, and special topics.
Prerequisite(s) MATH 522 or Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 528 - Complex Analysis II
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is a continuation of MATH 527. This course will introduce more tools and techniques of complex variables to deal with problems arising from differential equations, fluid mechanics and material science. These techniques and tools include conformal mapping, special functions, asymptotic analysis, WKB approximation, and transform techniques.
Prerequisite(s) MATH 527 or Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 541 - Point Set Topology I
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of properties of metric and topological spaces, continuous functions, and applications to Euclidean spaces.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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MATH 542 - Point Set Topology II
Three hours.
3 Credits
A continuation of MATH 541 to include axioms, quotients and products, compactness and connectedness, metrization, Stone-Cech compactification, and paracompact spaces.
Prerequisite(s) MATH 541 or Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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MATH 551 - Algorithms and Computations I
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of features and basic data structures of a high-level programming language. Algorithm construction and methods for evaluating efficiency of algorithms are studied.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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MATH 552 - Algorithms and Computations II
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of techniques in design and analysis of computations; algorithms are developed and applied. The data structures which enhance algorithm design and implementation are studied. Implementation is done in high-level language capable of structured, modular programming.
Prerequisite(s) MATH 551 or Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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MATH 553 - Computational Mathematics
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course covers topics on numerical analysis and methods, computational statistics and linear algebra with application in bioinformatics.
Prerequisite(s) Advisor permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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MATH 555 - Introduction to Functional Analysis
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the students to the modern theory of Functional Analysis. Topics discussed include: Linear mappings; Metrization; Seminorms and local convexity; completeness; The Hahn-Banach Theorem; Weak Topologies; Duality in Banach Spaces; Hilbert Spaces and Operators on Hilbert space; and some applications.
Prerequisite(s) MATH 522 or Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 557 - Foundation of Harmonic Analysis
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the students to various topics related to tools, techniques and applications of the theory of Harmonic Analysis. Topics to be discussed include: Fourier series on T; Convergence of Fourier series; Interpolation of Linear operators; Fourier transforms on the line; Fourier Analysis on local compact Abelian groups; Almost Periodic Functions.
Prerequisite(s) MATH 522 or Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 559 - Numerical Analysis
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is designed to derive and apply techniques of numerical analysis and computational mathematics. Topics include: arithmetic and well-posed computations; Gaussian elimination; functional iteration for a single equation and for a system of equations; computation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors; Weierstrass’ approximation theorem; the pointwise error in interpolation polynomials; Hermit interpolation and Chebyshev polynomials; finite elements method.
Prerequisite(s) MATH 553 or Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 561 - Mathematical Modeling
Three hours.
3 Credits
The course is designed to study the formulations of abstract mathematical models for real phenomena. It provides an introduction to the theory of model construction as a formal system examines a variety of applications of the theory and provides practice in the building models.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 575 - Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of the modern theory of partial differential equations including wave equations, heat equations, Laplace equations, Maximum principles, distributions, Sobolev spaces, linear elliptic equations, energy method for evolution problems, and semigroup methods.
Prerequisite(s) MATH 522 or Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 631 - Biostatistics
Three hours.
3 Credits
The course introduces principles, concepts, methods, techniques, algorithms, tools, and strategies of biostatistics. It covers topics as: graphical and numerical descriptive statistical techniques, probability calculations, probability distributions, point and confidence interval estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression.
Prerequisite(s) MATH 522 or Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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MATH 632 - Advanced Biostatistics
Three hours.
3 Credits
A continuation of MATH 631 with emphasis on analyzing data arising in the health and life sciences to include advanced inferential statistical methods, analysis of variance, simple and multiple regression and correlation analysis, chi-square analysis of frequencies, and nonparametric statistical methods.
Prerequisite(s) MATH 631 or Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered SPRING
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MATH 633 - Applied Regression and Correlation Analysis
Three hours.
3 Credits
The study of relationships among variables, including linear regression with one or more independent variables, methods of estimating parameters and testing hypotheses, diagnostics and remedial measures, selection of independent variables via stepwise and other forms of regression techniques, model building, nonlinear regression, and time series.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 635 - Computational Linear Algebra
Three hours.
3 Credits
It is the study of algorithms for performing linear algebra computations, most notably matrix operations, on computers. It is often a fundamental part of engineering and computational science problems. Common problems in computational linear algebra include computing the following: LU decomposition, QR decomposition, singular value decomposition, eigenvalues.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 640 - Mathematical Analysis of Several Complex Variables
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the students to several topics in the theory of several complex variables. The topics include holomorphic functions of several complex variables, domains of holomorphy, complex manifolds and function theory on complex manifolds.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 643 - Introduction to Algebraic Topology
Three hours.
3 Credits
The course is designed to introduce students to various topics in Algebraic Topology. Topics will include the following: The fundamental group, covering spaces, homology, cohomology and homotopy theory. A student taking this course is expected to be familiar with basic topics in algebra and point set topology.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 645 - Distribution Theory and Fourier Analysis
Three hours.
3 Credits
The course is designed to introduce students to various topics in Fourier Analysis and Distribution Theory. Topics will include the following: Fourier Transforms, Fourier Series, Distributions Theory. A student taking this course is expected to be familiar with basic Real Analysis.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 655 - Differential Geometry
Three hours.
3 Credits
Differential geometry has applications in computer graphics, medical imaging, and vision. This course will familiarize students not necessarily with those applications but with the basic lexicon of differential geometry, and will be an introduction to Riemannian geometry in higher dimensions. Topics include: the exterior differential calculus, applications to curves and surfaces in 3-space, various notions of curvature.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 657 - Finite Element Analysis
Three hours.
3 Credits
In mathematics, the finite element analysis (FEA) is a numerical technique for finding approximate solutions to boundary value problems for partial differential equations. It uses subdivision of a whole problem domain into simpler parts, called finite elements, and variational methods from the calculus of variations to solve the problem by minimizing an associated error function. FEA encompasses methods for connecting many simple element equations over many small subdomains, named finite elements, to approximate a more complex equation over a larger domain.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 662 - Pseudo-Differential Operators
Three hours.
3 Credits
The course contains basics of the theory of pseudo differential operators o Euclidean space. Applications to boundary value problems and spectral theory of differential operators will be considered.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 663 - Nonlinear Programming
Three hours.
3 Credits
The course will explore the fundamentals of nonlinear programming, both unconstrained and constrained optimization. The theoretical aspect of the course will focus on convexity, duality and optimality conditions. The algorithmic aspect of the course will develop various methodologies for unconstrained optimization and constrained optimization methods. The application aspect of the course will help students recognize and develop nonlinear programming models for problems in science and engineering.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 664 - Abstract Differential Equations
Three hours.
3 Credits
The course is devoted to an introduction in the theory of linear first and second order evolution equations in infinite dimensional spaces, including one-parameter semi-groups of operators. Applications to initial and initial-boundary value problems for parabolic and hyperbolic partial differential equations will be considered.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 665 - Introduction to Research in Mathematics Seminar
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to how to do mathematical research. The topics include research in mathematics literature, how to write a mathematics research paper, and topics determined by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 666 - Lie Algebras
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will describe the classification of semi-simple Lie algebras, compact Lie groups and their representations, root systems and Dynkin diagrams, with applications to combinatorial problems.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 671 - Topics in Applied Mathematics Seminar
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to how to do mathematical research. The topics include research in mathematics literature, how to write a mathematics research paper, and topics determined by the ins This seminar course is designed to provide opportunities for students to be exposed to subject matters which would not generally fall into any of the otherwise listed courses. It also provide students opportunities to prepare and present seminars on topics determined by the instructor, based on individual student’s interest and focus of study. Emphasis will be given to application of the each topic discussed. A student taking this course is expected to have completed the core courses of the program.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 673 - Topics in Computational Math
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will introduce students to current research trends in an area of computational mathematics. The topics depend on the instructor.
Possible Topics: Multiscale and multilevel techniques, such as wavelets; Numerical solution of PDEs, ie. Finite Element Method; Optimization; Data compression; Data mining; Signal and image processing
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 675 - Topics in Analysis Seminar
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will introduce students to current research trends in an area of analysis. The topics depend on the instructor.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 677 - Topics in Topology Seminar
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will introduce students to current research trends in an area of topology. The topics depend on the instructor.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 679 - Topics in Algebra Seminar
Three hours.
3 Credits
This seminar course is designed to provide opportunities for students to be exposed to subject matters in Algebra. It also provide students opportunities to prepare and present seminars on topics determined by the instructor, based on individual student’s interest and focus of study. A student taking this course is expected to have completed the core courses of the program.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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MATH 788 - Supervised Research
Six hours.
3 Credits
These courses are designed to enable students to participate in research in areas of their competence under the supervision of qualified individuals. Students are required to submit research findings orally in a seminar and to submit a written report to the graduate faculty.
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MATH 789 - Supervised Research
Six hours.
3 Credits
These courses are designed to enable students to participate in research in areas of their competence under the supervision of qualified individuals. Students are required to submit research findings orally in a seminar and to submit a written report to the graduate faculty.
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MATH 793 - Master’s Pre-Candidacy
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course conveys full-time status to a master’s graduate student engaged in study prior to the achievement of master;s candidacy. Students preparing for comprehensive examinations or for a thesis proposal defense enroll in this course. Additionally, students needing additional time to complete a Master’[s project enroll in this course after initial enrollment in the appropriate Master’s Project course. This course is a non-curricular course and cannot be used as a program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
Contact Hours 3
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MATH 797 - Thesis Guidance
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course enables a student to develop and execute an approved scholarly research agenda in consultation with the student’s thesis chairperson and committee. Students register for this course continuously to maintain enrollment until the student has completed the thesis. This course is a non-curricular course and is not considered as part of the overall program credit requirement. However, this course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student registers for 3 credit hours each semester, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Contact Hours Three
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MATH 799 - Thesis Defense
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course allows students the opportunity to defend their thesis for approval by the student’s thesis chairperson and committee after the thesis has been completed. After gaining approval of the thesis chairperson and committee, the thesis is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for final processing and approval. This course is a curricular course and may be considered as 3 credit hours of the overall program credit requirement. This course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student is registered for 3 credit hours, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Contact Hours Three
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MATH 993 - Doctoral Pre-Candidacy
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course conveys full-time status to a doctoral student as a full-time student engaged in study prior to the achievement of doctoral candidacy. Students studying for comprehensive examinations or preparing for a proposal defense enroll in this course. This course is a non-curricular course and cannot be used as a program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
Contact Hours Three
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MATH 997 - Dissertation Guidance
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course enables a doctoral student to develop and execute an approved scholarly research agenda in consultation with the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee. Students register for this course continuously to maintain enrollment until the student has completed the dissertation. This course is a non-curricular course and is not considered a program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) Departmental permission
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
Contact Hours Three
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MATH 998 - Dissertation Defense
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course allows doctoral students the opportunity to defend their doctoral dissertation for approval by the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee after the dissertation has been completed. After gaining approval of the dissertation chairperson and committee, the dissertation is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for final processing and approval. This course is a curricular course and may be considered as 3 credit hours of the overall program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) Completion of Intent to Defend Dissertation form/process with School of Graduate Studies
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
Contact Hours Three
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EDMA 516 - Seminar in Elementary/Middle School Mathematics Instruction
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will emphasize instructional techniques involving effective communication, intuitive learning, critical thinking and reflection in applying methodology of modern mathematics to grades K-8. These instructional techniques will be suitable for a technologically developed urban, multicultural environment. Research studies and their implication for teaching will also be considered.
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EDMA 530 - Teaching For Concept Development In Mathematics
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will enhance teachers’ pedagogical knowledge through a critical examination of the methods and materials used In teaching K-12 mathematics.
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EDMA 554 - Mathematical Investigations in the High School Curriculum I
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is designed to deepen high school teachers’ mathematical content knowledge of the algebra and Pre-calculus taught within high schools. Through integrated curricula, numerous connections will be made among mathematical topics and to topics outside of mathematics, particularly science.
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EDMA 555 - Mathematical Investigations in the High School Curriculum II
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course seeks to develop in high school mathematics teachers, deeper mathematical content knowledge of the geometry, probability, and statistics taught within high schools. Through integrated curricula, numerous connections will be made among mathematical topics and to topics outside of mathematics, particularly science.
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EDMA 581 - Mathematical Principles and Concepts for Elementary/Middle School Teachers I
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will provide teachers of grades K-8 with a foundation in the algebra of the real number system. Topics include: subsets of the real numbers and binary operations on them, rules of logical inference, polynomials, solution of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, the function concept and the graphical representation of functions, combinations and permutations of finite sets, the principle of mathematical induction. (Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree in mathematics.)
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EDMA 582 - Mathematical Principles and Concepts for Elementary/Middle School Teachers II
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course consists of the concepts of plane and solid geometry needed to support the mathematics curriculum requirement in geometry for teachers of K-8. Topics to be covered include: plane Euclidean geometry, volumes of regular polyhedral and spheres, non-Euclidean metrics, angles and an introduction to right-angle trigonometry. (Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree in mathematics.
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EDMA 583 - Applied Mathematics for Elementary/Middle School Teachers
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course develops a wide variety of applications intended to supplement and enhance use of the concepts and techniques covered in EDMA 581 and EDMA 582 . Applications will be selected to show algebra and geometry in alternative as well as complementary roles as problem solving tools. (Credits for this course are not applicable toward a degree in mathematics).
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EDMA 620 - History, Philosophy and Sociology of Mathematics
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course examines the ways in which the teaching and learning of mathematics are influenced by the history, philosophy and sociology of the discipline. It explores the ways in which cultural forces have shaped mathematics and continue to influence its teaching.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDMA 621 - Planning Developing and Evaluating the Mathematics Curriculum
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course develops skill in all aspects of curriculum development in K—16 mathematics. Designing the needs assessment, translating needs into curriculum materials, supporting the implementation and selecting appropriate evaluation strategies are some of the skills addressed in this course.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDMA 630 - Methods of Concept Development in Mathematics Education
Three hours.
3 Credits
The course draws on learning theory and applies ideas about how learners acquire concepts to the teaching of mathematics. Students in this course apply theoretical principles to the design and evaluation of lessons that facilitate concept acquisition in mathematics.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDMA 641 - Practicum in Mathematics Education
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course requires the design, development and implementation of an mathematics education intervention at the level of the student’s practice. Students will be supervised at all stages of the intervention and will share experiences in a seminar setting.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDMA 650 - Professional Development and Practice of Mathematics Teachers
Three hours.
3 Credits
This seminar will examine the issues concerning the professional development of teachers. The research literature on teacher cognition and practice will be used as a basis for developing effective approaches to professional development in mathematics education.
Prerequisite(s) EDSM 610 and EDSM 620 and EDSM 621 and EDSM 630 and ASLS 601 and ASLC 601 , or with permission from instructor.
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDMA 651 - Seminar: Current Topics and Trends in Mathematics Education
Three hours.
3 Credits
This seminar course covers a variety of current and cutting-edge topics in mathematics education practice, research and theory. The course provides an opportunity for students to develop skill in conceptualizing and writing scholarly papers.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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EDMA 660 - Special Topics in Mathematics Education
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides opportunity for individual exploration of issues in mathematics education. Participants will identify an issue and undertake an exploration of the literature relevant to that issue. A literature review is the mode of assessment for the course.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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MAED 563 - Review of Research in Instruction in Elementary/Middle School Mathematics
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course acquaints students with historic and recent information from theory and research on teaching and learning mathematics in grades K-8. It engages students in the use of methods and materials for instruction that such information suggests.
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MAED 564 - Review of Research in Instruction in Middle/High School Mathematics
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course acquaints students with historic and recent information from theory and research on teaching and learning mathematics in grades 6-12. It engages students in the use of methods and materials for instruction that such information suggests.
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MAED 600 - The Use of Language and Logic for the Instruction of Mathematics
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course examines the critical use of language (words/terms, syntax/directions) for the learning and teaching of number and mathematical concepts. Special emphasis will be given to the foundational concepts of special relations and conservation, and deductive and inductive reasoning. Particular attention will be given to related research and curriculum development.
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MAED 602 - Strategies in Interdisciplinary Mathematics-Science and Technology
Three hours.
3 Credits
Illustration and analysis of mathematical models for problems in biological, physical and applied science.
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MAED 620 - Action Research in Mathematics Education I
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course helps to develop strategies to be used by teachers and administrators to bridge the gap between theory and practice. It assists teachers and administrators in initiating research on classroom problems related to teaching, learning and assessments.
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MAED 621 - Action Research in Mathematics Education I
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is a continuation of MAED 620 .
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MAED 680 - Review of Standardized and Curricula Based Measurement and Evaluation in Elementary/Middle School Mathematics
Three hours.
3 Credits
In this course, basic concepts in the use of test and inventories in mathematics for grades 6-12 are reviewed. Principles appropriate to the selection and interpretation of commonly used standardized instruments and selected curricular/teacher generated instruments are discussed.
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MAED 681 - Review of Standardized and Curricula Based Measurements and Evaluation in Middle/High School Mathematics
Three hours.
3 Credits
In this course, basic concepts in the use of test and inventories in mathematics for grades 6-12 are reviewed. Principles appropriate to the selection and interpretation of commonly used standardized instruments and selected curricular/teacher generated instruments are discussed.
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MAED 997 - Dissertation Guidance
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course enables a student to develop and execute an approved scholarly research agenda in consultation with the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee. Students register for this course continuously to maintain enrollment until the student has completed the dissertation. This course is a non-curricular course and is not considered as part of the overall program credit requirement. However, this course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student registers for 3 credit hours each semester, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
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MAED 998 - Dissertation Defense
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course allows students the opportunity to defend their doctoral dissertation for approval by the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee after the thesis has been completed. After gaining approval of the dissertation chairperson and committee, the dissertation is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for final processing and approval. This course is a curricular course and may be considered as 3 credit hours of the overall program credit requirement. This course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student is registered for 3 credit hours, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Contact Hours Three
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MUSE 520 - Introduction to Museum Studies
Three hours.
3 Credits
Course is designed to acquaint students with the history of museums and the roles of museums in society. Various museum disciplines and models will be examined for efficiency and effectiveness. Classes will be held in varying types of museums in the Baltimore and Washington, D. C. area and host guests presently working in the museum industry.
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MUSE 521 - Theories of Museum Studies
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will analyze the existing theories of museum studies from which most of today’s well-established museums have emerged, operated, exhibited, and interpreted. The course will examine some of the most critical issues which are causing a paradigmatic shift in museums in the twenty-first century.
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MUSE 522 - Internship
Three hours.
3 Credits
The student will engage in supervised professional experience in a selected museum, historical site, or other professional setting in accordance with the individual’s specific course of study. This experience will be made possible through agreements between MSU and various local institutions of culture.
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MUSE 600 - Principles of Preventive Conservation
Three hours.
3 Credits
Considering the enormity of the subject, this course will briefly address topics, i.e., but not limited to, the recognized issues of climate control; facilities management; storage materials; building construction; pest management; storage and use of preservatives; and, health and safety.
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MUSE 797 - Thesis Guidance
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course enables a student to develop and execute an approved scholarly research agenda in consultation with the student’s thesis chairperson and committee. Students register for this course continuously to maintain enrollment until the student has completed the thesis. This course is a non-curricular course and is not considered as part of the overall program credit requirement. However, this course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student registers for 3 credit hours each semester, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Contact Hours Three
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MUSE 799 - Thesis Defense
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course allows students the opportunity to defend their thesis for approval by the student’s thesis chairperson and committee after the thesis has been completed. After gaining approval of the thesis chairperson and committee, the thesis is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for final processing and approval. This course is a curricular course and may be considered as 3 credit hours of the overall program credit requirement. This course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student is registered for 3 credit hours, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Contact Hours Three
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MUSA 501 - Piano
One to Three hours.
1 Credits
This course is an applied piano lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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MUSA 502 - Piano
One to Three hours.
1 Credits
This course is an applied piano lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.
Prerequisite(s) MUSA 501
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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MUSA 503 - Piano
One to Three hours.
1 Credits
This course is an applied piano lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.
Prerequisite(s) MUSA 502
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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MUSA 509 - Voice
One to Three hours.
1 Credits
This course is an applied voice lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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MUSA 510 - Voice
One to Three hours.
1 Credits
This course is an applied voice lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.
Prerequisite(s) MUSA 509
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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MUSA 511 - Voice
One to Three hours.
1 Credits
This course is an applied voice lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.
Prerequisite(s) MUSA 510
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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MUSA 513 - Organ
One to Three hours.
1 Credits
This course is an applied organ lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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MUSA 514 - Organ
One to Three hours.
1 Credits
This course is an applied organ lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.
Prerequisite(s) MUSA 513
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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MUSA 515 - Organ
One to Three hours.
1 Credits
This course is an applied organ lesson, which studies the music literature of Western Classical Art music and other styles from the Baroque period to the present.
Prerequisite(s) MUSA 514
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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