| Course: | SA233 |
| Title: | Intro To Operations Research With Programming |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | This course introduces students to several fundamental topics in operations research. Each topic will be implemented in Python. Credit will not be given for SA233 and SI268 or SY201. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SMO major or permission of the Dept Chair. Coreq: SM261. Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SA234 |
| Title: | Data Wrangling & Visualization |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | In this course, midshipmen will learn to (i) wrangle (i.e. clean and manipulate) large, messy data sets into forms suitable for modeling and analysis (in particular, operations research and statistical models), and (ii) create sophisticated visualizations of large data sets that provide useful insights for decision-making as well as further modeling and analysis. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SA233 or equivalent course in Python. Prereq: SA233 Coreq: Prereq: SA233 |
| Course: | SA302 |
| Title: | Analysis Of Naval Tactics |
| Credits: | 3—2—4 |
| Description: | An introduction to the techniques of modeling and quantitative analysis applied to specific naval operational problems, including search and patrol, screening, anti-air warfare, mining, equipment reliability and decision rules. Does not count as a major elective for Mathematics majors. Credit cannot be given for both SA302 and SA410. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM219, SM239 or SM230. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SA305 |
| Title: | Linear Optimization |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | An introduction to mathematical optimization, also known as mathematical programming. Topics include: linear optimization modeling techniques, the simplex method, sensitivity analysis, basic linear optimization theory, applications to real-world problems. Students will learn to use a set-based optimization modeling language. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM261 or SM263 or Dept Chair approval Prereq: SM261 OR SM263 Coreq: Prer |
| Course: | SA306 |
| Title: | Integer Optimization |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | A second course in mathematical optimization. Topics include: integer optimization modeling techniques, branch-and-bound algorithms, basic integer optimization theory, applications to real-world problems. Students will implement and solve models using a set-based optimization modeling language. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SA305 or Dept Chair approval Prereq: SA305 Coreq: Prereq: SA305 Coreq: P |
| Course: | SA320 |
| Title: | Stochastic Modeling & Analysis |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | An introduction to stochasitc processes. Topics include: Poisson processes, discrete-time Markov chains, continuous-time Markov processes, queueing theory, applications to real-world problems. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: (SM239 or SM230 or SM316) and (SM261 or SM263), or Dept Chair Approval P |
| Course: | SA321 |
| Title: | Simulation Modeling & Analysis |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | An introduction to discrete event simulation. Topics include: simulation modeling techniques, input and output data analysis, model validation and verification, random variate generation, applications to real-world problems. Students will learn to use software for discrete event simulation. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SA233, Coreq: SM339, or Dept Chair approval Prereq: SA233 Coreq: SM339 P |
| Course: | SA325 |
| Title: | Cost Estimation |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Introduces quantitative methods of cost estimation analysis for DoD weapon systems, with the supporting operations research techniques of cost-estimating relationships, inflation indices, learning curves, uncertainty analysis, and economic analysis. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM239 or SM230 or SM316 or permission of Dept Chair Prereq: Coreq: Prer |
| Course: | SA367 |
| Title: | Introduction To Mathematical Modeling |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Realistic problems, often of military interest, are formulated mathematically and solved using techniques from probability, statistics, calculus and differential equations. The analysis is carried out by students working in small teams and individually. Solutions are presented in oral nontechnical briefings and in written technical reports. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM219, SM239 or SM230. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SA402 |
| Title: | Dynamic & Stochastic Models |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Investigation of quantitative analysis of decision options, including dynamic programming, decision trees, Markov chains and queuing theory. Applications to typical operations are stressed. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: (SM239 or SM230) and SM261. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Cor |
| Course: | SA403 |
| Title: | Graph And Network Algorithms |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course introduces graph algorithms for problems in network and combinatorial optimization. Topics include: minimum spanning trees, matchings, shortest paths, maximum flows and minimum cost flows. Students will also be expected to program algorithms on a computer. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM233 or permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SA405 |
| Title: | Advanced Math Programming |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course covers a range of advanced topics in mathematical programming. Topics include integer programming modeling, branch-and-bound methods, integer programming theory and nonlinear optimization theory and algorithms. Students will also learn to use a set-based modeling language for an advanced integer programming solver. Topics will vary with instructor. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SA305 or permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SA410 |
| Title: | Applications Of Search And Detection Theory |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Considerations in picking a measure of effectiveness (MOE) for use in analyzing decision options and decision criterion are studied. The focus of the course is the analysis of search and detection operations, particularly as they arise in anti-submarine operations, using probability models. Barrier detection, area search and parallel sweep operations models are developed. Additional topics in mine warfare, target coverage models, anti-air warfare, and target motion analysis may be picked for study by the instructor. Credit cannot be given for both SA302 and SA410. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM239 or SM230. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SA412 |
| Title: | Projects In Operations Analysis |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Operations research techniques are applied using student projects, case studies and visiting lecturers. Topics include current military and industrial problems. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: permission of department Chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | SA421 |
| Title: | Simulation Modeling |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Discrete simulation of systems using a simulation language. Includes random variate generation, validation and verification of simulations, input and output data analysis. Semester projects are done as part of an analysis team. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SA233. Coreq: SM339. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SA430 |
| Title: | Logistics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Investigation of techniques of operations analysis applicable to the solution of problems in reliability, maintainability, availability and inventory. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM239 or SM230. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SA433 |
| Title: | Data Wrangling & Visualization |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | In this course, midshipmen will learn to (i) wrangle (i.e. clean and manipulate) large, messy data sets into forms suitable for modeling and analysis (in particular, operations research and statistical models), and (ii) create sophisticated visualizations of large data sets that provide useful insights for decision-making as well as further modeling and analysis. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SA233 or equivalent course in Python. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Pr |
| Course: | SA435 |
| Title: | Decision Analysis |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course provides an introduction to modern theory and methods for decision analysis. Decision making under uncertainty and military applications are emphasized. Topics include decision trees, influence diagrams, the value of information and real options, risk, utility theory, and multiple criteria decision making. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM230 or SM239 or SM316 or permission of Dept Chair. Prereq: Coreq: Pre |
| Course: | SA463 |
| Title: | Topics In Operations Research |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Senior level topics in operations research. The content will vary in order to keep up with new ideas and approaches. Track elective for SMO. Breadth elective for SMA, SMAH, SMP, and SMPH. Math elective 2 for SQE. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | SA473 |
| Title: | Ops Research In Action |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Students in this course will work on several applied operations research projects throughout the semester, based on realistic case studies. In this course, students will (i) develop a deeper understanding of what an applied operations research project entails by solving realistic problems that require integrating data wrangling, data visualization, modeling and computational techniques; (ii) improve their technical writing and presentation skills; and (iii) enhance their understanding of the modeling and computational techniques from their previous operations research courses. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SA306, SA320, and SA321 Prereq: SA306 AND SA320 AND SA32 Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | SA475 |
| Title: | Operations Research Capstone |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course is a capstone course for the Operations Research major. Students will read and make presentations on topics determined by the instructor. Each student will complete a project on a topic to be agreed upon by the instructor and student. Students will present their results in writing and orally. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: 1/C SMO Major or permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | SA475E |
| Title: | Research Seminar In Mathematics With Economics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Directed research on a specific topic. Capstone course for Mathematics with Economics majors. Emphasis on empirical work using computers. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: 1/C SME major. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SM005 |
| Title: | Pre-Calculus Mathematics |
| Credits: | 4—1—4 |
| Description: | Basic review of algebraic and arithmetic operations, analysis of functions and their graphs, and trigonometry. This course may be required in addition to stated graduation requirements for certain midshipmen |
| Requisites: | Prereq: placement by department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | SM121 |
| Title: | Calculus I |
| Credits: | 4—0—4 |
| Description: | The first of a traditional three course sequence covering differential and integral calculus in one or more variables. This course focuses on limits and differential calculus. After a quick refresher in precalculus, this course covers limits (instantaneous rate of change, definition of the derivative), techniques of differentiation (derivatives of basic functions, product rule, quotient rule, chain rule), and applications (optimization, curve sketching, linear approximations, Taylor polynomials). |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SM122 |
| Title: | Calculus Ii |
| Credits: | 4—0—4 |
| Description: | Continuation of Calculus I. The second of a traditional three course sequence covering differential and integral calculus in one or more variables. This course focuses on integral calculus and covers antiderivatives/integrals (Riemann sums, techniques for integration, applications), separable differential equations (modeling, Euler's method, direction fields), infinite series including Taylor series, and vector arithmetic. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM121 Prereq: SM121 Coreq: Prereq: SM121 Coreq: |
| Course: | SM122X |
| Title: | Multivar Calculus W/ Review |
| Credits: | 4—0—4 |
| Description: | For those who have had a year of prior calculus study but did not validate Calculus I. Introduction to multivariable calculus topics from the first part of Calculus III with embedded review of topics and skills from first-year calculus. Participation in SM122X entails validation credit for SM131. Completion of SM122X counts as credit for SM122. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Placement by department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | SM208 |
| Title: | Data Science For Decision-Making |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | An introduction to using probabilistic and statistical tools to support decision makers. Topics include: descriptive statistics, requirements for causal inference, data manipulation, data visualization and exposition, data generation via probability models, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals via resampling techniques, the Central Limit Theorem and its implications, regression for prediction and inference, additional machine learning methods, ethical issues in machine learning, and critical thinking in the context of data science. Midshipmen will make extensive use of appropriate computer tools. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM221 OR SM221P OR SM223 Coreq: Prereq: SM221 OR SM221P OR SM223 Coreq: |
| Course: | SM212 |
| Title: | Differential Equations |
| Credits: | 4—0—4 |
| Description: | An introduction to solving and applying different types of differential equations. Topics include: explicitly solving both first and higher-order differential equations; systems of differential equations using matrix techniques; Laplace transforms; numerical methods to approximate solutions to differential equations; partial differential equations via Fourier series and separation of variables; modeling physical phenomena using differential equations and interpreting their solutions, and writing well-organized, coherent solutions to problems. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM221 OR SM221P OR SM223 Coreq: Prereq: SM221 OR SM221P OR SM223 Coreq: |
| Course: | SM221 |
| Title: | Calculus Iii With Vector Fields |
| Credits: | 4—0—4 |
| Description: | One possible follow-on course to Calculus II. Topics include: describing basic curves and space motion using vector functions and their derivatives and integrals; describing basic surfaces using rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates; describing basic surfaces using parametrizations; finding partial derivatives, directional derivatives, and gradient vectors; demonstrating proficiency in relating these to the changes in a function; demonstrating intuitive understanding of the curl, divergence, and the main theorems in vector calculus (Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, Divergence Theorem); classifying critical points; demonstrating proficiency in evaluating double and triple integrals in various coordinate systems; demonstrating proficiency in evaluating line integrals and surface integrals of vector fields and interpreting the results in connection to work, potential, or flux for the field; writing well-organized, coherent solutions to application problems. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM122 OR SM122R Coreq: Prereq: SM122 OR SM122R Coreq: Prereq: SM122 OR S |
| Course: | SM221X |
| Title: | Multivariable Calculus With Infinite Series |
| Credits: | 4—0—4 |
| Description: | For those who have completed SM122X. Introduction to multivariable and vector calculus topics from the second part of Calculus III and introduction to infinite sequences and series with embedded review of topics and skills from first-year calculus. Completion of SM221X counts as credit for SM221. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM122X Prereq: SM122 Coreq: Prereq: SM122 Coreq: Prereq: SM122 Coreq: |
| Course: | SM222 |
| Title: | Differential Equations With Matrices |
| Credits: | 4—0—4 |
| Description: | A more rigorous treatment of material from SM212, the course uses basic ideas from linear algebra. Intended for mathematics and quantitative economics majors. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Calculus III (SM221 or SM223); Coreq: SM261. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: C |
| Course: | SM223 |
| Title: | Calculus Iii With Optimization |
| Credits: | 4—0—4 |
| Description: | One possible follow-on course to Calculus II. Topics include describing basic curves and space motion (including projectile motion) using vector functions and their derivatives and integrals; drawing and interpreting level sets and graphs of a real valued function; computing partial derivatives, directional derivatives and gradient vectors; solving extreme value problems by finding and classifying critical points and by the method of Lagrange multipliers; evaluating double and triple integrals in various coordinate systems and using integrals to find centers of mass; and writing well-organized, coherent solutions to application problems. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM122 OR SM122R Coreq: Prereq: SM122 OR SM122R Coreq: Prereq: SM122 OR S |
| Course: | SM230 |
| Title: | Probability With Naval Applications |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | An elementary treatment of the basic concepts of probability with an emphasis on naval applications. Sample spaces, discrete and continuous random variables and standard distributions. Selected topics of naval applications of probability theory such as random search, minefields and lateral range curves. Conditional probability and Bayes' theorem. Credit will not be given for both SM230 and SM239. [fall, spring, summer] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Calculus II (SM122 or SM162). Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: C |
| Course: | SM233 |
| Title: | Intro To Computational Math |
| Credits: | 2—2—3 |
| Description: | This course introduces various topics in computational mathematics with a focus on MATLAB programming. Topics include basic programming constructs, computation of sequences and series, numerical integration, Monte Carlo simulation, linear algebra applications, and numerical solution of differential equations. Additional topics, selected at the instructor's discretion, may include root-finding methods, Markov chains, fractals, and PageRank computation. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: (SM221 OR SM221P OR SM22 Coreq: Prereq: (SM221 OR SM221P OR SM22 Coreq: |
| Course: | SM239 |
| Title: | Intro To Probability And Statistics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | An applied study of discrete and continuous probability models. Topics include: understanding and applying basic probability axioms and counting techniques; expressing probability statements in terms of the probability mass or density function, or the cumulative distribution function of random variables; modeling phenomena and quantifying uncertainty using key distributions (including but not restricted to normal, binomial, geometric, exponential, and Poisson); computing joint, marginal, and conditional distributions and understanding correlation; performing basic random variable transformations; solving problems using basic probability inequalities, the Law of Large Numbers, and the Central Limit Theorem. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Coreq: SM221 OR SM221P OR SM223 Prereq: Coreq: SM221 OR SM221P OR SM22 |
| Course: | SM242 |
| Title: | Discrete Math & Probability |
| Credits: | 4—0—4 |
| Description: | Introduction to first order logic, set theory, proof techniques, counting principles, graph theory, matrix operations, discrete random variables and analysis of algorithms. Credit cannot be given for SM242 if credit has been given for SM342. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM122 or SM162 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SM244 |
| Title: | Discrete Math For Ops Res |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | An introduction to discrete mathematics, with an emphasis on its applications to operations research. Topics include: logic and proofs, set theory, graph theory and its connections to matrix theory. Cannot receive credit for both SM244 and SM291. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM261 or SM263 or Dept Chair approval Prereq: SM261 OR SM263 Coreq: Prer |
| Course: | SM259 |
| Title: | Mathematical Logic |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Mathematical languages, formal logic, propositional calculus and truth tables, first order predicate calculus, proof theory, axiomatic systems and model theory. Applications to logical networks and nonstandard analysis. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Calculus II (SM122 or SM162). Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: C |
| Course: | SM261 |
| Title: | Linear Algebra I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course explores the foundational concepts of linear algebra in R^n, including matrices, linear transformation, linear equations, determinants, eigenvalues, bases of vector spaces, and orthogonality. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM122 Coreq: Prereq: SM122 Coreq: Prereq: SM122 Coreq: |
| Course: | SM263 |
| Title: | Applied Linear Algebra |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | The course covers: systems of equations, matrix arithmetic and factorizations, the rank-nullity theorem, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, the singular value decomposition, the discrete Fourier transform and other filters, regression, and optimization aimed at predictive analytics. Computer programming language will be used throughout the course. Credit will not be be given for both SM261 and SM263. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Calc II and SD211, or permission of Dept Chair. Coreq: Calc III Prereq: |
| Course: | SM275 |
| Title: | Mathematical Methods For Economics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Primarily for Economics majors. Presents mathematical methods for economics and associated applications. Matrix operations, simple equilibrium models with matrix methods, difference equations and growth models, constrained optimization for utility maximization or cost minimization. (Fall) |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SM279 |
| Title: | Multivariable Calculus |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | An introduction to the geometry and analysis of n-dimensional space, including topics on multidimensional curves, inner products, linear functions, real valued functions, Taylor approximations, optimization, inverse function theorem, implicit function theorem, and change of variables in integration. Applications to economics and physics will be discussed. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: (SM221 or SM223) and SM261. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Cor |
| Course: | SM291 |
| Title: | Fundamentals Of Mathematics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Introduction to mathematical reasoning and the written and oral presentation of mathematical concepts, theory, and application of sets and relations. [spring] Cannot received credit for both SM291 and SM244. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Calculus II. SQE majors may not take both SM291 and SM222. Prereq: SM29 |
| Course: | SM315 |
| Title: | Intro To Partial Diff Eqns |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Linear equations, Cauchy problems, Laplace and Poisson equations, boundary value problems, heat equations, Sturm-Liouville problems, and orthonormal expansions. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Differential Equations (SM212 or SM222). Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SM316 |
| Title: | Engr Math With Prob & Stats |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Basic concepts in probability and statistics, arithmetic of complex numbers, and Fourier analysis. Credit cannot be given for either SM219, SM230, or SM239 and SM316. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: Differential Equations (SM212 or SM222). Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SM317 |
| Title: | Statistical Learning |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course covers a variety of statistical learning topics, including: function estimation with data, bias-variance tradeoff, classification, linear regression, resampling methods, linear model selection and regularization, non-linear modeling, and tree-based methods, support vector machines, and unsupervised learning. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM230 or SM239, or permission of Dept Chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Co |
| Course: | SM331H |
| Title: | Honors Real Analysis I |
| Credits: | 4—0—4 |
| Description: | A proof based course covering the properties of the real line, the completeness axiom, Euclidean spaces, cardinality, topology of Euclidean, normed and/or metric spaces, connectedness, compactness, the Heine-Borel theorem, convergence of sequences, limsup and liminf, the Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem, completeness, numerical series, limits and continuity of functions, the intermediate value theorem, the extreme value theorem, uniform continuity, fixed point theorems. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | SM332H |
| Title: | Honors Real Analysis Ii |
| Credits: | 4—0—4 |
| Description: | A continuation of SM331H. The course covers differentiability, the mean value theorem, Taylor's theorem, the Riemann integral, sequences and series of functions, modes of convergence, power series, Taylor series, Weierstrass approximation, the Stone-Weierstrass theorem, applications. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | SM333 |
| Title: | Real Analysis I |
| Credits: | 4—0—4 |
| Description: | This course introduces the rigorous foundations of real analysis, focusing on the structure of the real number system, sequences, limits, continuity, and differentiation. Midshipmen may not receive credit for both SM333 and SM331H. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM291 Coreq: Prereq: SM291 Coreq: Prereq: SM291 Coreq: |
| Course: | SM334 |
| Title: | Real Analysis Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Building on Real Analysis I, this course explores integration, infinite series, and sequences and series of functions. Midshipmen may not receive credit for both SM334 and SM332H. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM333 OR SM331H Coreq: Prereq: SM333 OR SM331H Coreq: Prereq: SM333 OR S |
| Course: | SM339 |
| Title: | Applied Statistics I |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | An applied study of a variety of statistical methods used in obtaining, presenting, summarizing and analyzing statistical information. Included are strategies for data collection and presentation, and techniques of statistical inference for population, parameters based on the concepts of sampling, probability and distribution theory. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM239 and SM261. Prereq: SM239 AND SM261 Coreq: Prereq: SM239 AND SM261 |
| Course: | SM342 |
| Title: | Discrete Mathematics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course covers select topics in discrete mathematics, focusing on combinatorics (permutations, generating functions, recurrence relations, counting techniques, graph theory) and foundations and methods of proof. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM122 Coreq: Prereq: SM122 Coreq: Prereq: SM122 Coreq: |
| Course: | SM349 |
| Title: | Number Theory |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Number theory (the study of integers, in particular primes) is one of the oldest branches of math. It uses tools from algebra, geometry, analysis, and topology. Its primary application is cryptography. Topics include divisibility, primes, unique prime factorization, Diophantine equations, congruences, the Chinese Remainder Theorem, polynomials and their roots, and quadratic reciprocity. Optional topics may include quadratic forms, multiplicative functions, continued fractions, elliptic curves, Pick's Theorem, and Geometry of Numbers. |
| Requisites: | SM291 Prereq: SM291 Coreq: Prereq: SM291 Coreq: Prereq: SM291 Coreq: |
| Course: | SM350 |
| Title: | Topics In Pure & Applied Math |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Junior-level topics in pure and applied mathematics. The content will vary in order to keep abreast of new ideas and approaches. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | SM350A |
| Title: | Topics In Pure & Applied Math |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Junior-level topics in pure and applied mathematics. The content will vary in order to keep abreast of new ideas and approaches. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | SM361 |
| Title: | Linear Algebra Ii |
| Credits: | 4—0—4 |
| Description: | This course covers abstract linear algebra and its applications. Topics include: abstract vector spaces, linear transformations, inner products and norms, orthogonal bases, projections, singular value decomposition and other matrix factorizations. Additional topics will be chosen by the instructor, but might include: image compression, principal components analysis, applications to physics, numerical linear algebra. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM261 Coreq: Prereq: SM261 Coreq: Prereq: SM261 Coreq: |
| Course: | SM362 |
| Title: | Modern Algebra |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course provides an introduction to group theory, covering group structures, subgroups, cosets, homomorphisms, normal subgroups, and group actions. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM261 AND SM291 Coreq: Prereq: SM261 AND SM291 Coreq: Prereq: SM261 AND |
| Course: | SM364 |
| Title: | Intro Scientific Computing |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Computer arithmetic and errors; algorithms and programs for: function approximations, numerical integration, and the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations; an introduction to programming. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM361 or permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SM411 |
| Title: | Intro To Complex Variables |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course extends the techniques of differential and integral calculus to the complex numbers. Highlights include Cauchy's theorem on integration, the residue theorem, and power series expansions. Applications to real analysis and physical problems will be discussed. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM331 or SM331H or SM333 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SM415 |
| Title: | Math Model Ocean & Atmos |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Mathematical Modeling of the Ocean and Atmosphere. Vector analysis, Fourier analysis, partial differential equations with emphasis on stream and potential functions, conservation of mass, conservation of linear momentum (Navier-Stokes Equations) in rectangular and rotating coordinate systems. Use of MATLAB to solve applied problems in oceanography and meteorology. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SO414 or permission of instructor. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prere |
| Course: | SM421 |
| Title: | Topics In Applied Mathematics Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Senior level topics in applied mathematics. The content will vary in order to keep abreast of new ideas and approaches. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | SM425 |
| Title: | Advanced Numerical Analysis |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Numerical solution of equations in one and several variables, direct and iterative algorithms, rate of convergence. Computer methods emphasized. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: (SM212 or SM222) and (SM233 or MATLAB) and (SM331 or SM331H or SM333 or |
| Course: | SM426 |
| Title: | Numerical Methods For Diff Eq |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Interpolation and polynomial approximation, numerical integration and differentiation, numerical algorithms for initial value and boundary value problems. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: (SM212 or SM222) and (SM233 or MATLAB) and (SM331 or SM331H or SM333 or |
| Course: | SM435 |
| Title: | Sports Statistics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | An introduction to the statistical analysis of sports data via a case studies approach. Statistical topics include linear and logistic regression, maximum likelihood estimation, bootstrapping, the multivariate normal distribution, random forests, Markov chains, and simulation. Sports topics include: player valuation, game outcome prediction, the hot hand controversy, and cheating detection. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM239 AND (SM339 OR SM31 Coreq: Prereq: SM239 AND (SM339 OR SM31 Coreq: |
| Course: | SM437 |
| Title: | Experimental Design |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This is an advanced applied statistics course focusing on the collection and analysis of data arising from either sampling finite populations or arising from scientific experiments. Emphasis is placed on simple random sampling, stratified sampling, cluster sampling, ratio estimation, randomized block designs, factorial designs, and confounding. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM339. Prereq: SM339 Coreq: Prereq: SM339 Coreq: Prereq: SM339 Coreq: |
| Course: | SM439 |
| Title: | Topics In Statistics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Senior level topics in statistics. The content will vary in order to keep abreast of new ideas and approaches. [fall] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM339 or permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SM444 |
| Title: | Discrete Mathematics Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Topics in combinatorics and graph theory, with applications. Latin squares, linear algebra and combinatorics, finite projective planes, topological graph theory, Ramsey theory, trees. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM342 Coreq: Prereq: SM342 Coreq: Prereq: SM342 Coreq: |
| Course: | SM450 |
| Title: | Topics In Pure & Applied Math |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Senior-level topics in pure and applied mathematics. The content will vary in order to keep abreast of new ideas and approaches. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | SM461 |
| Title: | Linear Algebra |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Vector spaces, linear transformations, Jordan canonical form, inner product spaces. [fall, spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: (SM261 and SM291) or permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Pre |
| Course: | SM462 |
| Title: | Modern Algebra Ii |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course will cover groups, rings, fields, Galois theory. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM362 Coreq: Prereq: SM362 Coreq: Prereq: SM362 Coreq: |
| Course: | SM463 |
| Title: | Topics In Analyt/Discr Math |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Senior level topics in pure mathematics. The content will vary in order to keep abreast of new ideas and approaches. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | SM464 |
| Title: | Topology |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | A mathematical analysis of topological spaces, separation axioms, covering properties, and metric spaces. |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM331 or SM331H or SM333 Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SM468 |
| Title: | Crypto, Codes & Info Security |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | Cryptography, Codes, and Information Security investigates the mathematics of secret and error-correcting codes. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: SM261 or permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: Coreq: |
| Course: | SM472 |
| Title: | Projects In Mathematics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course is a capstone course for the the mathematics major. Students will read and make presentations on topics determined by the instructor. Each student will complete a project on a topic to be agreed upon by the instructor and student. Students will present their results in writing and orally. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: 1/C SMA Major or permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |
| Course: | SM473 |
| Title: | Projects In Math & Applied Math |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course is a capstone course for the mathematics and applied mathematics majors. Students will read and make presentations on topics determined by the instructor. Each student will complete a project on a topic to be agreed upon by the instructor and student. Students will present their results in writing and orally. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: 1/C Math Major or permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq |
| Course: | SM474 |
| Title: | Projects In Applied Mathematics |
| Credits: | 3—0—3 |
| Description: | This course is a capstone course for the applied mathematics major. Students will read and make presentations on topics determined by the instructor. Each student will complete a project on a topic to be agreed upon by the instructor and student. Students will present their results in writing and orally. [spring] |
| Requisites: | Prereq: 1/C SMP Major or permission of department chair. Prereq: Coreq: Prereq: |