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Courses at the 500-level

MATH 512: Foundations of Higher Analysis

Fundamental concepts in the theory of calculus are presented. Topics include limits, continuity and uniform continuity, differentiation, the Riemann integral, sequences and series, and convergence criteria.
3 credit hours

Prerequisites:
  • MATH 300
  • MATH 314
MATH 515: Introduction to Complex Variables

Techniques and concepts of the algebra and calculus of functions of one complex variable are studied, including trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
3 credit hours

Prerequisites:
  • Preceding or concurrent enrollment in MATH 314
MATH 519: Set Theory

The foundations of set theory and logic are studied in the context of their application in the construction of number systems, from the natural numbers through the reals.
3 credit hours

Prerequisites:
  • MATH 300
  • MATH 314
  • MATH 432
  • or consent of the department chair
MATH 524: Higher Geometries

Advanced topics in geometry are studied, such as foundations and axiom systems, finite and non-Euclidean geometries. Possible additional topics are projective geometry, convexity, and topology. Proofs are stressed.
3 credit hours

Prerequisites:
  • MATH 300
MATH 528: Topology

Study is made of sets and sequences, various topological spaces, including metric, compactness, connectedness, curves, and mappings.
3 credit hours

Prerequisites:
  • MATH 314
  • MATH 300
MATH 532: Algebraic Structures

Selected topics in the development of groups, rings, modules, and fields are covered, including homomorphisms, permutation groups, basic Galois Theory, ring extension problems, and ideals.
3 credit hours

Prerequisites:
  • MATH 300
  • MATH 315
  • MATH 432
MATH 551: Topics in Proof

Varying topics in mathematical proof are examined, from number systems and functions to abstract spaces.
3 credit hours

Prerequisites:
  • Consent of department chair
MATH 552: Topics in Applied Mathematics

Varying topics in applied mathematics are examined, from numerical and analytical investigations to modeling.
3 credit hours

Prerequisites:
  • consent of department chair
  • or consent of the department chair
MATH 571: Theory of Functions of Real Variables

A continuation of Mathematics 512, topics include sequences of functions, functions of several variables, and an introduction to Lebesgue measure.
3 credit hours

Prerequisites:
  • MATH 300
  • MATH 512
MATH 573: Theory of Functions of Complex Variables

A continuation of Mathematics 515, this course develops the theory underlying functions of complex variables and includes Taylor and Laurent series, Rouche’s Theorem, and analytic continuation.
3 credit hours

Prerequisites:
  • MATH 300
  • MATH 512
  • MATH 515
MATH 577: Topics in Algebra

A particular branch of algebra is examined in depth. Possible topics include group theory, ring theory, field theory, semigroup theory, homological algebra, and automata theory. This course may be repeated for credit with a change in content.
3 credit hours

Prerequisites:
  • MATH 300
  • MATH 532
  • or consent of the department chair


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