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2018-2019 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin
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2018-2019 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin 
    
 
  Jun 01, 2024
 
2018-2019 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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    MART 521C - Media Writing Advanced: Manga and Anime

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of manga and anime.

    Prerequisites: MART 321

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Media Arts, BA

  
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    MART 521D - Media Writing Advanced: Television Writing

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of television writing.

    Prerequisites: MART 321

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Media Arts, BA

  
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    MART 571A - Moving Image Advanced: Narrative

    Credits: 3

    Narrative for motion picture.

    Prerequisites: MART 371

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Media Arts, BA

  
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    MART 571B - Moving Image Advanced: Documentary

    Credits: 3

    Documentary production. May be repeated once as content varies.

    Prerequisites: MART 371

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Media Arts, BA

  
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    MART 571C - Moving Image Advanced: Animation

    Credits: 3

    Animation production.

    Prerequisites: MART 371

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Media Arts, BA

  
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    MART 571D - Moving Image Advanced: Experimental

    Credits: 3

    Experimental motion picture production.

    Prerequisites: MART 371

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Media Arts, BA

  
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    MART 571E - Moving Image Advanced: Cinematography

    Credits: 3

    Motion picture cinematography.

    Prerequisites: MART 371

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Media Arts, BA

  
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    MART 571F - Moving Image Advanced: Sound for Motion Picture

    Credits: 3

    Sound production for motion picture. May be repeated once as content varies.

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Media Arts, BA

  
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    MART 581A - New Media Advanced: Site-based and Installation Art

    Credits: 3

    Art and practice of site-based and installation art.

    Prerequisites: MART 380

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Media Arts, BA

  
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    MART 581B - New Media Advanced: Mobile Platforms

    Credits: 3

    Art and practice of mobile platforms.

    Prerequisites: MART 380

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Media Arts, BA

  
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    MART 581C - New Media Advanced: Media Performance

    Credits: 3

    Art and practice of media performance.

    Prerequisites: MART 380

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Media Arts, BA

  
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    MART 581D - New Media Advanced: Video Game Design

    Credits: 3

    Art and practice of video game design.

    Prerequisites: MART 380

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Media Arts, BA

  
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    MART 581E - New Media Advanced: Sound Art

    Credits: 3

    Art and practice of sound art.

    Prerequisites: MART 380

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Media Arts, BA

  
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    MART 590 - Special Topics in Media Arts

    Credits: 3

    Selected topics in media arts. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title.

  
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    MART 591 - Special Topics in Film and Media Studies

    Credits: 3

    Intensive study of a specific topic in film and media studies. May be repeated as content varies by title.

    Cross-listed Course: FAMS 511, ARTH 551

    Prerequisites: FAMS 240 or instructor permission

  
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    MART 592 - Special Topics in Film and Media Histories

    Credits: 3

    Intensive study of a specific topic in film and media history. May be repeated as content varies by title.

    Prerequisites: FAMS 300 or instructor permission

  
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    MART 593 - Special Topics in U.S. Film and Media

    Credits: 3

    Intensive study of a specific topic in U.S. film and media studies. May be repeated as content varies by title.

    Prerequisites: FAMS  240 or consent of instructor

  
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    MART 594 - Special Topics in Global Film and Media

    Credits: 3

    Intensive study of a specific topic concerning films produced in a country other than the United States. May be repeated as content varies by title.

    Cross-listed Course: FAMS 598, FORL 598

    Prerequisites: FAMS  240 or consent of instructor

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Media Arts, BA

  
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    MART 598 - Media Management and Distribution

    Credits: 3

    Research in media management and distribution.

    Prerequisites: MART 110 and 210 or consent of instructor

  
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    MATH 111 - Basic College Mathematics

    Credits: 3

    Basic college algebra; linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, functions and graphs of functions, exponential and logarithm functions, systems of equations. Credit may not be received for both MATH 111 and 115.

    Prerequisites: placement through Algebra version of the Mathematics Placement Test: http://assess.math.sc.edu/

  
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    MATH 111 I - Intensive Basic College Mathematics

    Credits: 4

    An intensive treatment of the topics covered in MATH 111.

    Prerequisites: placement through Algebra version of the Mathematics Placement Test: http://assess.math.sc.edu/

  
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    MATH 112 - Trigonometry

    Credits: 2

    Topics in trigonometry specifically needed for MATH 141, 142, 241. Circular functions, analytic trigonometry, applications of trigonometry. Credit may not be received for both MATH 112 and 115.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 111 or 111I, or placement through Algebra version of the Mathematics Placement Test: http://assess.math.sc.edu/

  
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    MATH 115 - Precalculus Mathematics

    Credits: 4

    Topics in algebra and trigonometry specifically needed for MATH 141, 142, 241. Subsets of the real line, absolute value; polynomial, rational, inverse, logarithmic, exponential functions; circular functions; analytic trigonometry. Credit may not be received for both MATH 111 and 115 or both MATH 112 and 115.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 111 or 111I, or by Precalculus Placement Test: http://assess.math.sc.edu/

  
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    MATH 116 - Brief Precalculus Mathematics

    Credits: 2

    Essential algebra and trigonometry topics for Calculus, including working with equations that involve polynomials, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions. Intended for students with prior experience in Precalculus, but not ready for MATH 141.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 115 or by Precalculus Placement Test: http://assess.math.sc.edu/

  
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    MATH 122 - Calculus for Business Administration and Social Sciences

    Credits: 3

    Derivatives and integrals of elementary algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Maxima, minima, rate of change, motion, work, area under a curve, and volume.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 111/111I, or 115 or by placement through Algebra version of the Mathematics Placement Test: http://assess.math.sc.edu/

    Note: Carolina Core ARP

  
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    MATH 141 - Calculus I

    Credits: 4

    Functions, limits, derivatives, introduction to integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, applications of derivatives and integrals.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 112, 115, 116, or by Precalculus Placement Test: http://assess.math.sc.edu/

    Note: Four classroom hours and one laboratory hour per week.

    Carolina Core ARP

  
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    MATH 142 - Calculus II

    Credits: 4

    Methods of integration, sequences and series, approximations.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 141

    Note: Four classroom hours and one laboratory hour per week.

    Carolina Core ARP

  
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    MATH 151 - Calculus Workshop I

    Credits: 2

    Small study group practice in applications of calculus. For elective credit only.

    Prerequisites: Concurrent registration in MATH 141

    Note: Two 2-hour sessions per week.

  
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    MATH 152 - Calculus Workshop II

    Credits: 2

    Small study group practice in applications of calculus. For elective credit only.

    Prerequisites: Concurrent registration in MATH 142

    Note: Two 2-hour sessions per week.

  
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    MATH 170 - Finite Mathematics

    Credits: 3

    Elementary matrix theory; systems of linear equations; permutations and combinations; probability and Markov chains; linear programming and game theory.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 111 or 111I or 112, or by placement through Algebra version of the Mathematics Placement Test: http://assess.math.sc.edu/

    Note: Carolina Core ARP

  
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    MATH 172 - Mathematical Modeling for the Life Sciences

    Credits: 3

    Biological modeling with differential and difference equations; techniques of model modifications; analytic, numerical, and graphical solution methods; equilibria, stability, and long-term system behavior; geometric series; vectors, matrices, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Applications principally to population dynamics and compartment models.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 122 or MATH 141

    Note: Carolina Core ARP

  
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    MATH 174 - Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

    Credits: 3

    Logic, number theory, sequences, series, recursion, mathematical induction, set theory, enumeration, functions, relations, graphs and trees. Connections to computers and to programming are emphasized when possible.

    Prerequisites: C or better in any 100-level MATH course or placement through either version of the Mathematics Placement Test: http://assess.math.sc.edu/

    Note: Carolina Core ARP

  
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    MATH 198 - Introduction to Careers and Research in the Mathematical Sciences.

    Credits: 1

    An overview of different areas of mathematical research and career opportunities for mathematics majors. Pass/fail only.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 141

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    MATH 221 - Basic Concepts of Elementary Mathematics I

    Credits: 3

    The meaning of number, fundamental operations of arithmetic, the structure of the real number system and its subsystems, elementary number theory. Open only to students in elementary or early childhood teacher certification.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 111/111I, or by placement through Algebra version of the Mathematics Placement Test: http://assess.math.sc.edu/, or consent of the department

  
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    MATH 222 - Basic Concepts of Elementary Mathematics II

    Credits: 3

    Informal geometry and basic concepts of algebra. Open only to students in elementary or early childhood teacher certification.

    Prerequisites: grade of C or better in MATH 221, or consent of the department

  
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    MATH 241 - Vector Calculus

    Credits: 3

    Vector algebra, geometry of three-dimensional space; lines, planes, and curves in space; polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems; partial differentiation, max-min theory; multiple and iterated integration, line integrals, and Green’s theorem in the plane.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 142, or consent of the department

  
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    MATH 242 - Elementary Differential Equations

    Credits: 3

    Ordinary differential equations of first order, higher order linear equations, Laplace transform methods, series methods; numerical solution of differential equations. Applications to physical sciences and engineering.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 142, or consent of the department

  
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    MATH 300 - Transition to Advanced Mathematics

    Credits: 3

    Rigor of mathematical thinking and proof writing via logic, sets, and functions. Intended to bridge the gap between lower-level (computational-based) and upper-level (proof-based) mathematics courses.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 142, or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 344 - Applied Linear Algebra

    Credits: 3

    General solutions of systems of linear equations, vector spaces and subspaces, linear transformations, singular value decompositions, and generalized inverse.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 142, or consent of Undergraduate Director

    Note: MATH 344L is an optional laboratory course where additional applications will be discussed.

  
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    MATH 344L - Applied Linear Algebra Lab

    Credits: 1

    Computer based applications of linear algebra for science and engineering students. Topics include numerical analysis of matrices, direct and indirect methods for solving linear systems, and least squares method (regression). Typical applications include practical issues related to discrete Markov porcesses, image compression, and linear programming.

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: C or better or concurrent enrollment in MATH 344

    Note: Credit not allowed for both MATH 344L and 544L

  
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    MATH 374 - Discrete Structures

    Credits: 3

    Propositional and predicate logic; proof techniques; recursion and recurrence relations; sets, combinatorics, and probability; functions, relations, and matrices; algebraic structures.

    Prerequisites: C or better in both MATH 142 and CSCE 146

  
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    MATH 399 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3-9

    Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    MATH 401 - Conceptual History of Mathematics

    Credits: 3

    Topics from the history of mathematics emphasizing the 17th century to the present. Various mathematical concepts are discussed and their development traced. For elective or Group II credit only.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 122, or 141, or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 490 - Mathematics Internship

    Credits: 3

    Academic counterpart to a professional work experience in which mathematics plays a central role. Introduction to the uses of problem formulation and problem solving in a working environment. Introduction to career possibilities for a student trained in mathematics.

    Prerequisites: MATH 241, 300 and at least one 500 level MATH course with a grade of C or better. Completion of CSCE 145 or 206 and one of STAT 509, 512, 515 

  
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    MATH 499 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1-3

    Research on a specific mathematical subject area. The specific content of the research project must be outlined in a proposal that must be approved by the instructor and the Undergraduate Director. Intended for students pursuing the B.S. in Mathematics with Distinction. (Pass-Fail grading only.)

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    MATH 511 - Probability

    Credits: 3

    Probability and independence; discrete and continuous random variables; joint, marginal, and conditional densities, moment generating functions; laws of large numbers; binomial, Poisson, gamma, univariate, and bivariate normal distributions.

    Cross-listed Course: STAT 511

    Prerequisites: C or higher or concurrent enrollement in MATH 241 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 514 - Financial Mathematics I

    Credits: 3

    Probability spaces. Random variables. Mean and variance. Geometric Brownian Motion and stock price dynamics. Interest rates and present value analysis. Pricing via arbitrage arguments. Options pricing and the Black-Scholes formula.

    Cross-listed Course: STAT 522

    Prerequisites: C or higher in MATH 241 or the consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 515 - Financial Mathematics II

    Credits: 3

    Convex sets. Separating Hyperplane Theorem. Fundamental Theorem of Asset Pricing. Risk and expected return. Minimum variance portfolios. Capital Asset Pricing Model. Martingales and options pricing. Optimization models and dynamic programming.

    Cross-listed Course: STAT 523

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 514 or STAT 522 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 520 - Ordinary Differential Equations

    Credits: 3

    Differential equations of the first order, linear systems of ordinary differential equations, elementary qualitative properties of nonlinear systems.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 344 or 544; or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 521 - Boundary Value Problems and Partial Differential Equations

    Credits: 3

    Laplace transforms, two-point boundary value problems and Green’s functions, boundary value problems in partial differential equations, eigenfunction expansions and separation of variables, transform methods for solving PDE’s, Green’s functions for PDE’s, and the method of characteristics.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 520 or MATH 241 and 242 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 522 - Wavelets

    Credits: 3

    Basic principles and methods of Fourier transforms, wavelets, and multiresolution analysis; applications to differential equations, data compression, and signal and image processing; development of numerical algorithms. Computer implementation.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 344 or 544 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 523 - Mathematical Modeling of Population Biology

    Credits: 3

    Applications of differential and difference equations and linear algebra modeling the dynamics of populations, with emphasis on stability and oscillation. Critical analysis of current publications with computer simulation of models.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 142, BIOL 301, or MSCI 311 recommended

  
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    MATH 524 - Nonlinear Optimization

    Credits: 3

    Descent methods, conjugate direction methods, and Quasi-Newton algorithms for unconstrained optimization; globally convergent hybrid algorithm; primal, penalty, and barrier methods for constrained optimization. Computer implementation of algorithms.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 241 and one of MATH 344 or MATH 544 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 525 - Mathematical Game Theory

    Credits: 3

    Two-person zero-sum games, minimax theorem, utility theory, n-person games, market games, stability.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 544 or in both MATH 300 and 344, or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 526 - Numerical Linear Algebra

    Credits: 4

    Matrix algebra, Gauss elimination, iterative methods; overdetermined systems and least squares; eigenvalues, eigenvectors; numerical software. Computer implementation. Credit may not be received for both MATH 526 and MATH 544.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: MATH 241

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 142 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

    Note: Three lectures and one laboratory hour per week.

  
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    MATH 527 - Numerical Analysis

    Credits: 3

    Interpolation and approximation of functions; solution of algebraic equations; numerical differentiation and integration; numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations and boundary value problems; computer implementation of algorithms.

    Cross-listed Course: CSCE 561

    Prerequisites: C or better MATH 520 or in both MATH 242 and 344, or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 531 - Foundations of Geometry

    Credits: 3

    The study of geometry as a logical system based upon postulates and undefined terms. The fundamental concepts and relations of Euclidean geometry developed rigorously on the basis of a set of postulates. Some topics from non-Euclidean geometry.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 300 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 532 - Modern Geometry

    Credits: 3

    Projective geometry, theorem of Desargues, conics, transformation theory, affine geometry, Euclidean geometry, non-Euclidean geometries, and topology.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 300 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 533 - Elementary Geometric Topology

    Credits: 3

    Topology of the line, plane, and space, Jordan curve theorem, Brouwer fixed point theorem, Euler characteristic of polyhedra, orientable and non-orientable surfaces, classification of surfaces, network topology.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 241 and MATH 300 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 534 - Elements of General Topology

    Credits: 3

    Elementary properties of sets, functions, spaces, maps, separation axioms, compactness, completeness, convergence, connectedness, path connectedness, embedding and extension theorems, metric spaces, and compactification.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 241 and MATH 300 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 540 - Modern Applied Algebra

    Credits: 3

    Finite structures useful in applied areas. Binary relations, Boolean algebras, applications to optimization, and realization of finite state machines.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 300 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 541 - Algebraic Coding Theory

    Credits: 3

    Error-correcting codes, polynomial rings, cyclic codes, finite fields, BCH codes.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 544 or in both MATH 300 and 344 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 544 - Linear Algebra

    Credits: 3

    Vectors, vector spaces, and subspaces; geometry of finite dimensional Euclidean space; linear transformations; eigenvalues on theoretical concepts, logic, and meethods.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 241 and MATH 300, or consent of the Undergraduate Director

    Note: MATH 544L is an optional laboratory course where additional applications will be discussed.

  
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    MATH 544L - Linear Algebra Lab

    Credits: 1

    Computer-based applications of linear algebra for mathematics students. Topics include numerical analysis of matrices, direct and indirect methods for solving linear systems, and least squares method (regression). Typical applications include theoretical and practical issues related to discrete Markov’s processes, image compression, and linear programming.

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: C or better or concurrent enrollment in MATH 544.

    Note: Credit not allowed for both MATH 344L and MATH 544L.

  
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    MATH 546 - Algebraic Structures I

    Credits: 3

    Permutation groups; abstract groups; introduction to algebraic structures through study of subgroups, quotient groups, homomorphisms, isomorphisms, direct product; decompositions; introduction to rings and fields.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 544 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 547 - Algebraic Structures II

    Credits: 3

    Rings, ideals, polynomial rings, unique factorization domains; structure of finite groups; topics from: fields, field extensions, Euclidean constructions, modules over principal ideal domains (canonical forms).

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 546 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 548 - Geometry, Algebra, and Algorithms

    Credits: 3

    Polynomials and affine space, Grobner bases, elimination theory, varieties, and computer algebra systems.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 300 and in one of MATH 344 or MATH 544 or consent of the Undergraduate Director.

  
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    MATH 550 - Vector Analysis

    Credits: 3

    Vector fields, line and path integrals, orientation and parametrization of lines and surfaces, change of variables and Jacobians, oriented surface integrals, theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes; introduction to tensor analysis.

    Prerequisites: C or higher in MATH 241 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 551 - Introduction to Differential Geometry

    Credits: 3

    Parametrized curves, regular curves and surfaces, change of parameters, tangent planes, the differential of a map, the Gauss map, first and second fundamental forms, vector fields, geodesics, and the exponential map.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 241 and MATH 300, or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 552 - Applied Complex Variables

    Credits: 3

    Complex integration, calculus of residues, conformal mapping, Taylor and Laurent Series expansions, applications.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 241 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 554 - Analysis I

    Credits: 3

    Least upper bound axiom, the real numbers, compactness, sequences, continuity, uniform continuity, differentiation, Riemann integral and fundamental theorem of calculus.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 300 and either at last one of 511, 520, 534, 550, or 552, or consent of the Undergraduate Director

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Mathematics, BS

  
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    MATH 555 - Analysis II

    Credits: 3

    Riemann-Stieltjes integral, infinite series, sequences and series of functions, uniform convergence, Weierstrass approximation theorem, selected topics from Fourier series or Lebesgue integration.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 554 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 561 - Introduction to Mathematical Logic

    Credits: 3

    Syntax and semantics of formal languages; sentential logic, proofs in first order logic; Godel’s completeness theorem; compactness theorem and applications; cardinals and ordinals; the Lowenheim-Skolem-Tarski theorem; Beth’s definability theorem; effectively computable functions; Godel’s incompleteness theorem; undecidable theories.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 300 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 562 - Theory of Computation

    Credits: 3

    Basic theoretical principles of computing as modeled by formal languages and automata; computability and computational complexity.

    Cross-listed Course: CSCE 551

    Prerequisites: C or better in CSCE 350 or MATH 300, or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 570 - Discrete Optimization

    Credits: 3

    Discrete mathematical models. Applications to such problems as resource allocation and transportation. Topics include linear programming, integer programming, network analysis, and dynamic programming.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 300 and in one of MATH 344 or 544, or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 574 - Discrete Mathematics I

    Credits: 3

    Mathematical models; mathematical reasoning; enumeration; induction and recursion; tree structures; networks and graphs; analysis of algorithms.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 300 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 575 - Discrete Mathematics II

    Credits: 3

    A continuation of MATH 574. Inversion formulas; Polya counting; combinatorial designs; minimax theorems; probabilistic methods; Ramsey theory; other topics.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 574 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 576 - Combinatorial Game Theory

    Credits: 3

    Winning in certain combinatorial games such as Nim, Hackenbush, and Domineering. Equalities and inequalities among games, Sprague-Grundy theory of impartial games, games which are numbers.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 300 or 374; or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 580 - Elementary Number Theory

    Credits: 3

    Divisibility, primes, congruences, quadratic residues, numerical functions. Diophantine equations.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 300 or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 587 - Introduction to Cryptography

    Credits: 3

    Design of secret codes for secure communication, including encryption and integrity verification: ciphers, cryptographic hashing, and public key cryptosystems such as RSA. Mathematical principles underlying encryption. Code-breaking techniques. Cryptographic protocols.

    Cross-listed Course: CSCE 557

    Prerequisites: C or better in CSCE 145 or MATH 241, and at least one of CSCE 355, MATH 300 or MATH 374, or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 590 - Undergraduate Seminar

    Credits: 1-3

    A review of literature in specific subject areas involving student presentations. Content varies and will be announced in the Master Schedule of Classes by suffix and title. Pass-fail grading. For undergraduate credit only.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

  
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    MATH 599 - Topics in Mathematics

    Credits: 1-3

    Recent developments in pure and applied mathematics selected to meet current faculty and student interest.

  
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    MATH 602 - An Inductive Approach to Geometry

    Credits: 3

    This course is designed for middle-level pre-service mathematics teachers. This course covers geometric reasoning, Euclidean geometry, congruence, area, volume, similarity, symmetry, vectors, and transformations. Dynamic software will be utilized to explore geometry concepts.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 122 or 141 or equivalent, or consent of the Undergraduate Director

    Note: This course cannot be used for credit toward a major in mathematics.

  
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    MATH 603 - Inquiry Approach to Algebra

    Credits: 3

    This course introduces basic concepts in number theory and modern algebra that provide the foundation for middle level arithmetic and algebra. Topics include: algebraic reasoning, patterns, inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, arithmetic and algebra of integers, algebraic systems, algebraic modeling, and axiomatic mathematics. This course cannot be used for credit towards a major in mathematics.

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 122 or 141 or equivalent, or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MATH 650 - AP Calculus for Teachers

    Credits: 3

    A thorough study of the topics to be presented in AP calculus, including limits of functions, differentiation, integration, infinite series, and applications. (Not intended for degree programs in mathematics.)

    Prerequisites: current secondary high school teacher certification in mathematics and a C or better in at least 6 hours of calculus, or consent of the Undergraduate Director

  
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    MGMT 250 - Professional Communication

    Credits: 3

    Theory and practice of oral and written communication skills required in the contemporary business environment.

    Corequisite: THSP 140

    Cross-listed Course: ENGL 463

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101, 102, MGSC 290 Prereq or coreq: THSP 140

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    MGMT 371 - Principles of Management

    Credits: 3

    A comprehensive survey of the basic principles of management applicable to all forms of business. The course provides the student with a basis for thinking about complex business situations in the framework of analysis of the management process.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    MGMT 374 - Management of Human Resources

    Credits: 3

    A survey of the major approaches used in managing human resources. Covers selection, compensation, legal compliance, discipline, organizational restructuring, TQM, motivation, labor relations, and performance management.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 371

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    MGMT 376 - Organization Behavior

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to human behavior in organizations. Emphasis on factors that contribute to the effectiveness of individuals and groups in organizations.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 371

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    MGMT 401 - Negotiation and Conflict in the Workplace

    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to improve students’ knowledge and skills in the areas of workplace conflict resolution and negotiations.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 371

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    MGMT 402 - Managing Teams in the Workplace

    Credits: 3

    Team dynamics in organizational settings; basic concepts of interpersonal behavior, how to facilitate effective teamwork and create, motivate, and participate in effective teams based on concepts in team design and team process.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 371

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    MGMT 403 - Leadership in Organizations

    Credits: 3

    Reviews research and practice in organizational leadership; provides students with self-assessment, developmental exercises, and case studies to prepare students for leadership roles.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 371

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Professional and Civic Engagement

  
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    MGMT 404 - Pay, Rewards, and Motivation

    Credits: 3

    An examination of how organizations use pay and other types of rewards (both intrinsic and extrinsic) to affect employee motivation and behavior.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 374

  
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    MGMT 405 - Staffing

    Credits: 3

    An examination of how organizations can improve workforce quality by making effective use of recruiting and selection processes. Attention is also given to the training and development of new hires and to legal issues that surround the staffing process.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 374

  
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    MGMT 406 - International Human Resource Management

    Credits: 3

    This course examines how human resources are managed within a global context. It examines how human resources are managed within global firms as well as across different cultural settings.

    Cross-listed Course: IBUS 406

    Prerequisites: MGMT 374

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Global Learning

  
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    MGMT 407 - Corporate Social Responsibility and Stakeholder Management

    Credits: 3

    This course examines the role of corporate social responsibility in managing organizations. Attention is given to the role of stakeholder management and ethics in organizational decision-making.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 371

  
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    MGMT 408 - Diversity and Inclusion

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Topics include the nature of workforce diversity and inclusion, practices that enhance diversity, inclusion, and effectiveness, and approaches for building inclusion. 

    Prerequisites: Pre-requisite: MGMT 371

  
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    MGMT 425 - HR Analytics

    Credits: 3

    Metrics and measurements of HR concepts; processes through which knowledge is gained; tools and techniques for gathering and analyzing data; and critical thinking centered on whether findings are likely to be reproducible and trustworthy.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 371

    Note: Special Permission: Enrollment in this course requires a special permission from the instructor.

  
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    MGMT 431 - Intercultural Competencies for Working in International Teams

    Credits: 3

    How to recruit, lead, and collaborate more effectively in international teams by examining differences related to culture, work-values, economic climate, and career progression.

    Cross-listed Course: IBUS 431

    Prerequisites: IBUS 310

  
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    MGMT 472 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business

    Credits: 3

    This course is an introduction to the ownership and management of small firms, emphasizing their role in the U.S. economy, their particular demands on owners, and the effects of newness and smallness on their managers’ decisions.

    Prerequisites: MGMT 371

 

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