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MCJ 418 - Practicum in Journalism 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of adviser. Supervised experience in news, photography, public relations or advertising.
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MCJ 421 - Public Relations 3 hrs.
Introduction to the professional practice of public relations, emphasizing its function and process, publics, tools and media of communication and professional ethics.
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MCJ 422 - Public Relations Writing and Publication Design 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 312 , MCJ 421 . Concentrates on designing total public relations packages for public, business and nonprofit organizations; requires production of a publicity campaign.
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MCJ 424 - Public Opinion, Mass Communication and Society 3 hrs.
The purpose of this course is to explore the impact of mass communication and public relations on public opinion and to examine the role of public opinion in the forming of policy and resolution of social issues.
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MCJ 425 - Advertising Theory and Research 3 hrs.
Prepares students to utilize and evaluate professional telecommunication research services and to conduct elementary studies of media audiences.
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MCJ 426 - Public Relations Research 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 360 or SOC 460 , MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 421 . Introduction to quantitative and qualitative methods of applied, basic and evaluative research used in developing and managing public relations programs.
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MCJ 428 - Public Relations Campaigns 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 421 , MCJ 422 , MCJ 426 . Emphasizes systematic analysis of clients and publics, formulation of goals and strategies and multimedia communications; evaluation of effectiveness and budget preparation included; case studies and field project; capstone course for journalism majors in public relations emphasis; completion of senior portfolio required.
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MCJ 429 - Internship 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of adviser and internship coordinator. Designed for students who have arranged internship in news, photography, advertising and public relations.
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MCJ 431 - Advertising Campaigns 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 330 , MCJ 333 . Planning and executing advertising campaigns; capstone course for advertising majors; completion of senior portfolio required.
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MCJ 432 - Advertising Management and Sales 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 330 . This course focuses upon the organization, operation and management of the advertising department of a broadcast station or cable television system.
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MCJ 433 - Problems and Cases in Advertising 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 329 , MCJ 330 , MCJ 333 . The focus is upon problems, decisions and decision-making processes of advertising managers with special emphasis upon decision-making across the functional areas of the advertising process.
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MCJ 434 - Advertising Account Planning 3 hrs.
Examines the role of the account planner in advertising, including understanding the customer, defining target market and benefit, brand positioning, and the creative brief.
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MCJ 437 - Advanced Post Production 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 335 , MCJ 340 . Course is designed to increase student knowledge and experience in the area of editing, to better reflect real-world conditions and is project-driven.
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MCJ 440 - Advanced Television Production 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 335 , MCJ 340 or permission of instructor. Advanced topics in video post-production theory and practice; capstone course for the radio-television-film majors in radio-television production emphasis; completion of senior portfolio required.
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MCJ 441 - Photojournalism Portfolio 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 241 /MCJ 241L , MCJ 341 . Allows completion of student portfolio entries; emphasizes presentation formats and styles; addresses digital production of portfolios; capstone course for journalism majors in the news-editorial emphasis with photojournalism concentration; completion of senior portfolio required.
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MCJ 442 - Writing for Radio-TV 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 . Basic broadcast copywriting for continuity, commercials and program formats; course content applied in frequent writing assignments; typing proficiency required.
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MCJ 447 - Television Production Workshop 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 335 , MCJ 340 or permission of instructor. Advanced experience in all phases of television production, direction and post-production.
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MCJ 448 - Seminar in Radio-TV 3 hrs.
Examination of a telecommunication topic; may be repeated with a different topic or combined with MCJ 478 for a total of six hours.
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MCJ 450 - History of Journalism 3 hrs.
Major events, issues and personalities of American mass media examined within interdisciplinary framework; historical relations of print media and public institutions emphasized.
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MCJ 451 - Digital Culture and Communication 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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MCJ 454 - Media Law and Ethics 3 hrs.
Course provides students with a broad understanding of the legal environment in which media institutions function and explore principles and case studies in mass media ethics.
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MCJ 455 - Media Ethics 3 hrs.
Examination of major moral dilemmas, issues and practices of mass media through lectures and case studies, with emphasis on moral decision-making.
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MCJ 460 - Media Law 3 hrs.
Rights and constraints of the press, with emphasis on both legal and ethical considerations; a study of libel, copyright, monopoly, contempt, regulations and other aspects of the law as applied to mass communication.
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MCJ 461 - Mass Media History 3 hrs.
Study of the development, evolution and function of the mass media and its influence on American culture and the global society.
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MCJ 462 - Media Criticism 3 hrs.
Course will introduce students to academic and journalistic approaches to analyzing mass media and culture, including media representations of class, gender and race.
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MCJ 463 - Media Management and Economics 3 hrs.
Course examines leadership and management approaches at media organizations and the implications of ownership and government regulation of media systems.
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MCJ 464 - Entrepreneurial Journalism 3 hrs.
Learn to distribute and monetize content, examine core business concepts of the media, study the impact of digital technologies in the industry - content production and consumption.
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MCJ 480 - Seminar in Journalism 3 hrs.
Examination of theoretical concepts in journalism and the setting for their application; may be repeated for maximum six hours credit.
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MCJ 481 - International Broadcasting 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. An examination of the development, structure, functions, programming and audiences of international broadcasting services.
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MCJ 482 - Seminar in Advertising 3 hrs.
Examination of issues and practices in advertising and the settings for their application; may be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit.
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MCJ 483 - Seminar in Public Relations 3 hrs.
Examination of issues and practices in public relations and the settings for their applications; may be repeated for maximum of six hours credit.
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MCJ 489 - Caribbean Mass Media Systems 3-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Lecture and research on the media systems of the Caribbean Basin with special attention given to coverage of Third World news.
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MCJ 492 - Special Problems 1-3 hrs
Prerequisite(s): Department and instructor consent. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Senior Honors project will enroll in MCJ 492H.)
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MCJ 498 - British Studies in Photography 3-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Lecture and research in British photography abroad under the auspices of the Southern Miss British Studies Program.
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MCJ 499 - British Studies in Journalism 3-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Lecture and research in British journalism offered abroad under the auspices of the Southern Miss British Studies Program.
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Mathematics |
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MAT 90 - Developmental Mathematics 3 hrs.
Basic arithmetic skills review and strong concentration on beginning algebra; open only to Development Educational program students.
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MAT 99 - Intermediate Algebra 3 hrs.
Required of all entering freshmen with a substandard ACT mathematics score; does not satisfy any university core or degree requirements; meets 250 contact minutes per week; arithmetic operations review, basic operations on polynominals, solving linear and quadraic equations and graphing linear and quadratic functions. (CC 1233)
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MAT 100 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): ACT Math subscore ≥ 17 or C or higher in MAT 99 . Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MAT 100L waives the prerequisite. Logic, probability, finance. Satisfies no prerequisite for any other mathematics course.
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MAT 100L - Quantitative Reasoning Support Lab 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): Required for students enrolled in MAT 100 with a Math ACT < 17 and no credit for MAT 99 with a C or better. Content supplementing MAT 100 including set theory, logic, counting, probability, statistics and financial management.
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MAT 101 - College Algebra 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT ≥ 20 or a grade of C or better in MAT 99 or MAT 101L . Corequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in MAT 101L waives the prerequisite. Functions and graphs, linear equations and inequalities, non-linear equations, including exponential and logarithmic equations. (CC 1313)
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MAT 101E - Explorations in College Algebra 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT ≥ 20 or a grade of C or better in MAT 99 . Functions and graphs, linear equations and inequalities, non-linear equations, including exponetial and logarithmic equations; taught using technology and group projects. (CC 1313)
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MAT 101L - College Algebra Support Lab 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): Required for MAT 101 students with Math ACT < 20 and no grade of C or better in MAT 99 . Arithmetic operations, operations on polynomials, solving linear and quadratic equations and graphing linear and quadratic functions with additional support for MAT 101 .
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MAT 102 - Brief Applied Calculus 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT ≥ 24 or a grade of C or better in MAT 101 . An introduction to differential and integral calculus with applications primarily related to business and finance. (CC 1333, 1423, 1513)
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MAT 103 - Plane Trigonometry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT ≥ 24 or a grade of C or better in MAT 101 . Trigonometric functions and their inverses, trigonomic identities and equations, and solutions of triangles. (CC 1323)
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MAT 114 - Calculus for the Arts and Sciences 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT ≥ 24 or a grade of C or better in MAT 101 . An introduction to differential and integral calculus, with applications to the arts and life sciences .
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MAT 115 - Elementary Statistics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT greater than or equal to 20 or a grade of C or better in MAT 99 . Intro to statistics, elementary probability, point and interval estimates, hypothesis testing, linear regression.
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MAT 128 - Precalculus Mathematics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT ≥ 24 or a grade of C or better in MAT 101 . Functions, analytic geometry, roots of polynomials and basic concepts of trigonometry.
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MAT 167 - Calculus I with Analytic Geometry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT ≥ 26 or a grade of C or better in MAT 103 or MAT 128 . Limits, Derivatives, Applications of the derivatives. (CC 1613)
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MAT 168 - Calculus II with Analytic Geometry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 167 . Integration, applications of integration, integration techniques (CC 1623)
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MAT 169 - Calculus III with Analytic Geometry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 168 . Sequences and infinite series, power series, parametric and polar curves, vectors and vector-valued functions (CC 2613)
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MAT 210 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 101 . Problem-solving, sets, whole numbers and whole number operations, number systems and operations including different bases and contributions from diverse cultures, number theory, integers and integer operations (open only to elementary and special education majors). (CC 1723)
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MAT 220 - Introduction to Mathematics Education 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 101 or higher. Introduction to secondary mathematics education; state and national standards; problem solving; historical perspective of secondary education; 10 hours of classroom observation in a middle school or high school setting.
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MAT 280 - Calculus IV with Analytic Geometry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 169 . Functions of several variables, Multiple integration and vector calculus (CC 2623)
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MAT 285 - Introduction to Differential Equations I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 168 . Linear differential equations, nonlinear differential equations, systems of differential equations, Laplace transforms.
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MAT 301 - Real Numbers for Secondary Mathematics Teachers 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 101 or higher. Rational and real numbers; number theory; concepts and algorithms of rational numbers, irrational numbers, and complex numbers; proportional reasoning; and algebraic reasoning. (Open only to mathematics licensure majors.)
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MAT 305 - Mathematical Computing I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 280 . Introduction to symbolic mathematical problem solving using computer based systems.
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MAT 308 - Mathematics for Early Childhood Education 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 210 . Problem-solving, ordering, comparing, classifying, numberless, money, time, measurement and geometry (open only to elementary and special education majors).
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MAT 309 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 210 . Problem-solving, rational numbers and rational number operations, real numbers, ratios, proportions, percents, statistics and probability (open only to elementary and special education majors and mathematics licensure majors).
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MAT 310 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 210 . Problem-solving, logic, basic concepts of two-dimentional and three-dimentional geometry, congruence and similarity of triangles and measurement (open only to elementary and special education majors).
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MAT 315 - Technology in Secondary Mathematics Teaching 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 168 and MAT 220 . Exploring technologies specific to secondary mathematics teaching and learning and appropriate use of these technologies in the classroom.
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MAT 320 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 169 , MAT 340 . Discrete distributions, random variables, independence, moment generating functions, continuous distributions, and multivariate distributions.
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MAT 326 - Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): MAT 168 .
Vector spaces, matrices, linear transformations, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
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MAT 340 - Discrete Mathematics 3 hrs.
MAT 167 . Logic, set theory and selected topics from algebra, combinatorics and graph theory.
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MAT 370 - Introductory Geometry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 326 and MAT 340 . Concepts and principles of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries in two and three dimensions, axiomatics and proof, coordinate geometry and vectors, congruence and similarity, transformations, concepts and formulas related to two and three-dimensional space. Reasoning and proof, communication, problem-solving, connections, representations and interactive geometry software are integrated throughout the course (open only to those students preparing to teach mathematics in grades 7-12).
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MAT 392 - Undergraduate Research in Mathematics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 280 , MAT 326 , MAT 340 Analytical writing and speaking in mathematics. This course is designated as a writing intensive and oral communication course.
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MAT 402 - Problem Solving in Mathematics 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 280 , MAT 326 , and MAT 340 . The study of number and quantity, functions, algebra, calculus, geometry, probability and statistics, and discrete mathematics from a problem solving perspective. This class is graded on pass/fail basis.
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MAT 410 - Mathematics for Teachers of Middle School Mathematics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 310 . The real number system and major subsystems, modular arithmetic, patterns, relations and functions, algebraic expressions and equations, counting techniques and probability; selected topics in geometry including coordinate geometry and transformations (Open only to elementary and special education majors.)
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MAT 415 - Differential Equations and Special Functions 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 285 , MAT 326 . Sturm-Liouville theory, orthogonal polynomials, and special functions, applied to solving partial differential equations.
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MAT 417 - Introduction to Partial Differential Equations 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 285 , MAT 326 . Integrability conditions, quasilinear equations, applications of physics, classification of second-order equations and canonical forms, and separation of variables.
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MAT 418 - Linear Programming 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 326 and MAT 340 . Convex sets, linear inequalities, extreme-point solutions, simplex procedure and applications.
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MAT 419 - Optimization in Mathematical Programming 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 280 . Selected topics in optimization from linear and nonlinear programming.
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MAT 420 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics II 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 320 . Central limit theorem, estimation and hypothesis tests.
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MAT 421 - Number Theory 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 326 and MAT 340 . Induction, well-ordering, division algorithm, Euclidean algorithm, Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, number theoretic functions and congruences.
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MAT 423 - Modern Algebra I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 326 and MAT 340 . Elementary notions in groups, Fundamental Theorem of Finitely Generated Groups, permutation groups, quotient groups, isomorphism theorems and applications of transformation groups.
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MAT 424 - Modern Algebra II 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 423 . Survey of standard algebraic systems; rings, integral domains, fields, modules, polynomial rings and fields of quotients.
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MAT 426 - Advanced Linear Algebra 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 326 . Theory and structure of linear transformations, orthogonality, linear functionals, bilinear and quadratic forms, and special matrices.
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MAT 430 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 280 and MAT 285 . Introduction to Laplace transforms and Fourier series with emphasis on solving ordinary and simple partial differential equations (does not count as an upper-level mathematics elective).
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MAT 431 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics II 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 430 . Vector calculus and an introduction to complex variables with emphasis on integral theorems and integration (does not count as an upper-level mathematics elective).
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MAT 436 - Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 280 . Complex numbers and functions, limits, continuity, differentiation, analytic functions, branches, contour integration and series.
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MAT 437 - Graph Theory 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 326 and MAT 340 . An introduction to graphs and a sampling of their numerous and diverse applications.
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MAT 439 - Combinatorics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 169 , MAT 326 and MAT 340 . Counting and enumeration techniques, inversion formulas and their applications, and counting schemata relative to permutations of objects.
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MAT 441 - Introduction to Real Analysis I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 168 , MAT 326 and MAT 340 . The real numbers, sequences and series, limits, continuous functions, differentiation.
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MAT 442 - Introduction to Real Analysis II 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 441 . The Riemann integral, sequences of functions, infinite series, the generalized Riemann Integral, and a glimpse into topology.
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MAT 457 - Methods in Mathematics-Secondary 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): CIS 313 , MAT 280 , MAT 285 , MAT 326 and MAT 340 , PSY 374 . A course designed to give students a knowledge of the objectives, curriculum problems and organization and methods of teaching secondary school mathematics (does not count as an upper-level mathematics elective).
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MAT 457L - Methods in Mathematics-Secondary Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): MAT 457 . A practicum with a minimum of 15 contact hours in a school setting (does not count as an upper-level mathematics elective).
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MAT 460 - Numerical Analysis I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 280 , MAT 326 and knowledge of a programming language. Methods of solving equations and systems of equations, error analysis and difference equations.
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MAT 461 - Numerical Analysis II 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 285 and MAT 460 . Interpolating polynomials, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solutions of differential equations and roundoff error.
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MAT 472 - Modern Geometry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 280 , MAT 326 and MAT 340 . Heuristic and analytic treatment of a branch of modern geometry, such as projective or differential geometry.
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MAT 475 - General Topology 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 169 , MAT 326 , and MAT 340 . General topological spaces, bases and sub-bases, and continuity.
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MAT 481 - History of Mathematics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 169 , MAT 326 , and MAT 340 . Historical development of number and number systems, measurement, algebra, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, calculus, discrete mathematics, statistics and probability including contributions from diverse cultures to each of these mathematical branches. Reasoning and proof, communication, problem-solving, connections, representations integrated throughout the course (does not count as an upper-level mathematics elective).
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MAT 482 - Data Analysis 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 320 . Modern data analysis technique using R, Python or a similar language. Emphasis on reporting of findings within the context in which the data was collected. Senior capstone option; oral communcation-intensive. Writing-intensive.
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MAT 485 - Mathematical Modeling 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 280 , MAT 285 , MAT 326 and a programming language. An introduction to mathematical modeling using case studies; projects and presentations required.
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MAT 489 - Student Teaching in Mathematics I 6 hrs.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the director of student teaching. Corequisite(s): MAT 490 .
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MAT 490 - Student Teaching in Mathematics II 6 hrs.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the director of student teaching. Corequisite(s): MAT 489 .
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MAT 492 - Special Problems I, II 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of department chair. Senior Honors Project Students undertaking a Senior Honors project will enroll in MAT 492H.
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MAT 494 - Undergraduate Mathematics Seminars I, II 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Topics of current interest.
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Medical Laboratory Science |
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MLS 101 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science 1 hr.
An introduction for incoming students to the scope, objectives, and requirements for a career in medical laboratory science.
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MLS 102 - Introduction to Allied Health Professions 1 hr.
Introduction to careers in allied health professions including roles, work responsibilities, interaction with patients, educational requirements, salary potential and employment trends.
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MLS 110 - Phlebotomy I 1 hr.
Prerequisite(s): High school graduation or equivalent and admission to the phlebotomy program. Didactic material regarding the practice of phlebotomy.
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MLS 111 - Phlebotomy Practicum 1 hr.
Fee A special fee is charged for this course. (See Special Fees listing in Student Expenses section.) (All labs are subject to a usage fee.)
Prerequisite(s): A grade of 75 percent or above in MLS 110 . Practical experience in the practice of phlebotomy.
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