• MATH 4220

    Partial Differential Equations and Applied Mathematics
     Rating

    3.27

     Difficulty

    4.40

     GPA

    3.03

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This course is a beginning course in partial differential equations/Fourier analysis/special functions (such as spherical harmonics and Bessel functions). The discussion of partial differential equations will include the Laplace and Poisson equations and the heat and wave equations. Prerequisites: MATH 3250 and either MATH 3351 or MATH 4210.

  • MATH 4310

    Introduction to Real Analysis
     Rating

    3.63

     Difficulty

    4.88

     GPA

    3.48

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This course covers the basic topology of metric spaces/continuity and differentiation of functions of a single variable/Riemann-Stieltjes integration/convergence of sequences and series. Prerequisite: MATH 3310 or permission of instructor.

  • MATH 4559

    New Course in Mathematics
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    Fall 2025

    This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject of mathematics.

  • MATH 4651

    Advanced Linear Algebra
     Rating

    4.10

     Difficulty

    4.14

     GPA

    3.43

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Review of topics from Math 3351: vector spaces, bases, dimension, matrices and linear transformations, diagonalization; however, the material is covered in greater depth and generality. The course continues with more advanced topics including Jordan canonical forms and introduction to bilinear forms. Prerequisites: a proof-based course and familiarity with computational aspects of elementary linear algebra. Math 3354 is strongly recommended

  • MATH 4720

    Introduction to Differential Geometry
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     GPA

    3.18

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Geometric study of curves/surfaces/their higher-dimensional analogues. Topics vary and may include curvature/vector fields and the Euler characteristic/the Frenet theory of curves in 3-space/geodesics/the Gauss-Bonnet theorem/and/or an introduction to Riemannian geometry on manifolds. Prerequisites: MATH 2310, MATH 3250 and MATH 3351 or instructor permission.

  • MATH 4770

    General Topology
     Rating

    5.00

     Difficulty

    2.00

     GPA

    3.45

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Topics include abstract topological spaces & continuous functions/connectedness/compactness/countability/separation axioms. Rigorous proofs emphasized. Covers myriad examples, i.e., function spaces/projective spaces/quotient spaces/Cantor sets/compactifications. May include intro to aspects of algebraic topology, i.e., the fundamental group. Prerequisites: MATH 2310, MATH 3310 and MATH 3351 or equivalent.

  • MATH 4900

    Distinguished Major Thesis
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    Fall 2025

    This course provides a framework for the completion of a Distinguished Major Thesis, a treatise containing an exposition of a chosen mathematical topic. A faculty advisor guides a student through the beginning phases of the process of research and writing. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Distinguished Major Program.

  • MATH 4993

    Independent Study
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     GPA

    3.97

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Reading and study programs in areas of interest to individual students. For third- and fourth-years interested in topics not covered in regular courses. Students must obtain a faculty advisor to approve and direct the program.

  • MATH 5653

    Number Theory
     Rating

    4.33

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.41

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    The study of the integers and related number systems. Includes polynomial congruences, rings of congruence classes and their groups of units, quadratic reciprocity, diophantine equations, and number-theoretic functions. Additional topics such as the distribution of prime numbers may be included. Prerequisite: MATH 3354.

  • MATH 5896

    Supervised Study in Mathematics
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    A rigorous program of supervised study designed to expose the student to a particular area of mathematics. Prerequisite: Instructor permission and graduate standing.