MAT-MATHEMATICS, GENERAL

MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra . . . . . 3(3,0,0)
Provides preparation in the elements of algebra that are required for general education mathematics and statistics courses. Covers basic principles and techniques of the following topics: factoring algebraic expressions, manipulation algebraic fractions, radicals and exponents; complex numbers, linear, quadratic and rational equations, systems of linear inequalities and their graphical representation, introduction to functions. College preparatory algebra or appropriate score on placement test is required. Credit towards Gordon Rule cannot be earned in MAT 1033. (General Studies Course: MAT/ALG)

MAT 2948 Service Learning Field Study I . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission of instructor is required.

MAT 3948 Service Learning Field Study II . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission of instructor is required.

MAT 3949 Cooperative Education . . . . . 1-2(VARIABLE)
Alternating full-time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career; earnings toward self-support; improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative Education). Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Permission of director of Cooperative Education is required.

MAT 4500 Undergraduate Proseminar in Mathematics/Statistics . . . . . 1(0,0,1)
Each senior, except students with the secondary track specialization shall, under the supervision of a project advisor, independently investigate topic or topics in mathematics/statistics or mathematics education. The student shall submit a formal written report and make an oral presentation of the results of his/her investigations. The goal of the proseminar is to provide students with an opportunity to integrate the experience and knowledge they have gained during their undergraduate studies. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Senior standing and permission of instructor is required.

MAT 6930 Proseminar in Mathematics . . . . . 1(0,0,1)
Each M.A. or M.A.T. candidate (except those who choose the thesis option), shall, under the direction of a project advisor, independently investigate a topic or topics in mathematics/statistics or mathematics education through the study of journal articles or other appropriate sources. The candidate shall submit a formal written report and make an oral presentation of the results of his/her investigations. The goal of the proseminar is to provide students an opportunity to integrate the total experience gained during their graduate training. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. M.A. candidacy and permission of instructor is required.

MAT 6971 Thesis . . . . . 1-6(VARIABLE)
Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Special permission is required.