• MATH 4040

    Discrete Mathematics
     Rating

    3.94

     Difficulty

    3.83

     GPA

    3.03

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Includes combinatorial principles, the binomial and multinomial theorems, partitions, discrete probability, algebraic structures, trees, graphs, symmetry groups, Polya's enumeration formula, linear recursions, generating functions and introduction to cryptography, time permitting. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 and a proof-based course (MATH 3000, MATH 3310 or MATH 3354) or instructor permission.

  • MATH 4110

    Introduction to Stochastic Processes
     Rating

    3.57

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.38

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Topics in probability selected from Random walks, Markov processes, Brownian motion, Poisson processes, branching processes, stationary time series, linear filtering and prediction, queuing processes, and renewal theory. Prerequisites: MATH 3100 and MATH 3351.

  • MATH 4140

    Mathematics of Derivative Securities
     Rating

    5.00

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.21

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This class introduces students to the mathematics used in pricing derivative securities. Topics include a review of the relevant probability theory of conditional expectation and martingales/the elements of financial markets and derivatives/pricing contingent claims in the binomial & the finite market model/(time permitting) the Black-Scholes model. Prerequisites: MATH 3100, MATH 3351 and a proof-based course (MATH 3000, MATH 3310 or MATH 3354).

  • MATH 4220

    Partial Differential Equations and Applied Mathematics
     Rating

    3.50

     Difficulty

    4.33

     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 4250

    Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.56

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    A second course in ordinary differential equations, from the dynamical systems point of view. Topics include: existence and uniqueness theorems; linear systems; qualitative study of equilibria and attractors; bifurcation theory; introduction to chaotic systems. Further topics as chosen by the instructor. Applications drawn from physics, biology, and engineering. Prerequisites: MATH 3351 or APMA 3080 and MATH 3310 or MATH 4310.

  • MATH 4300

    Elementary Numerical Analysis
     Rating

    2.33

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.68

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    Includes Taylor's theorem, solution of nonlinear equations, interpolation and approximation by polynomials, numerical quadrature. May also cover numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations, Fourier series, or least-square approximation. Prerequisite: MATH 3250 and computer proficiency.

  • 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 4330

    Calculus on Manifolds
     Rating

    3.33

     Difficulty

    5.00

     GPA

    3.49

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Differential and integral calculus in Euclidean spaces. Implicit and inverse function theorems, differential forms and Stokes' theorem. Prerequisites: multivariable calculus, basic real analysis, linear algebra and one of the following: MATH 4310, MATH 4651, MATH 4770, MATH 3315, or instructor permission.

  • MATH 4559

    New Course in Mathematics
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     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    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

    Spring 2026

    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