May 13, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Listings


 

Linguistics - Graduate

  
  • LING 5060D - Second Language Acquisition

    3.00
    5060. Second Language Acquisition. 3 hours. Covers a broad range of issues concerning the acquisition of second languages. Topics include L1-L2 differences, child-adult L2 differences, the teachability of grammar and models of L2 acquisition. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 5040 or LING 5040 or consent of instructor.
  
  • LING 5080D - Teaching English as a Second Language

    3.00
    5080. Teaching English as a Second Language. 3 hours. Current pedagogical theory affecting the teaching of English as a second language. Both theoretical and applied approaches are considered.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Undergraduate

  
  • LSCM 3960D - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    3 hours
    Analysis and design of logistics and supply chain systems. Topics include transporation, warehousing, inventory control, materials handling and packaging, and plant and warehouse locations within and between firms. Emphasis on concepts and practices that provide firms with a competitive advantage. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
  
  • LSCM 4360D - Global Alliances and International Supply Chain Management

    3 hours
    Supply chain and alliance strategy in the multi-national firm: materials management, international sourcing and distribution, importing/exporting procedures. International carrier management and operations. Prerequisite(s):; LSCM 3960D .
  
  • LSCM 4530D - E-Logistics in Supply Chain Management

    3 hours
    Comprehensive inquiry into the role of e-commerce in collaborative distribution and logistics relationships. Special attention is afforded to resource and technology interdependencies, exchange governance mechanisms and relationship management bench-marking. Emphasis is given to the tools for creating value in the supply chain.
  
  • LSCM 4560D - Business Transportation Management

    3 hours
    Principles of transportation covering the role of transportation systems; environmental and economic impacts; modal components; managerial and economic aspects of the various modes, with applications to both domestic and international operations.
  
  • LSCM 4800D - Logistics Internship

    3 hours
    Supervised work in a job related to student’s career objective. Pass/no pass only. Prerequisite(s): LSCM 3960D  and LSCM 4560D . Must be within two long semesters of graduation at the time of the internship and have approval of the department chair or internship director.
  
  • LSCM 4830D - Industry Practicum

    3 hours
    Students will work in small groups to identify and resolve hands-on industry problems under the guidance of faculty member, work closely with industrial representatives, and develop solutions for final paper / presentation to industry executives. Prerequisite(s) : LSCM 3960D  and at least one other LSCM course.
  
  • LSCM 4860D - Advanced Logistics Management

    3 hours
    Application of logistics decision-making tools and skills as they apply to inventory, transportation, and warehouse management. Course stresses hands-on application of analytical tools useful in logistics; analysis of the characteristics of logistics system elements and their interrelationships within a company; developing skills to analyze technical logistics problems; and developing executive-level communications skills leading to the concise statement of problems and proposed solutions. Prerequisite(s): LSCM 3960D . Capstone course to be taken during the last term / semester of course work.

Management - Undergraduate

  
  • MGMT 3330D - Communicating in Business

    3 hours
    Development of interpersonal business communication skills in the following areas: group communication, written communication (collaborative writing and business letters, memorandums and reports), oral communication (business presentations, meetings and interviews), and listening. The following topics are also addressed: international communication and electronic communication technology. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • MGMT 3720D - Organizational Behavior

    3 hours
    Individual behavior in formal organizations. Cases, lectures and experiential exercises in organizational culture, motivation, leadership, dynamics of power, perception and attribution, communication, decision making and performance, and individual differences.
  
  • MGMT 3820D - Management Concepts

    3 hours
    Management philosophy; planning, organizing and controlling; entrepreneurial processes; organizational performance; structure and design. Includes an overview of organization theory and strategic management.
  
  • MGMT 3830D - Operations Management

    3 hours
    Management of production emphasizing industrial enterprises; production objectives; design and improvement of processes, work methods, and physical facilities; use of measurements and standards; production planning and control; quality control; budgetary and cost control; materials management. Prerequisite(s): DSCI 2710D .
  
  • MGMT 3850D - Entrepreneurship

    3 hours
    Initiation of new ventures and approaches to growth of existing firms through opportunity recognition, innovation and change. Emphasizes developing effective entrepreneurial skills and behaviors. Includes preparation of a comprehensive business plan. Open to non-business majors.
  
  • MGMT 3860D - Human Resource Management

    3 hours
    An introduction to personnel management. Topics include employment, placement and personnel planning, training and development; compensation and benefits; health, safety and security; and employee and labor relations. Open to non-business majors.
  
  • MGMT 3870D - Management Research Methods

    3 hours
    Develops skills in management research methods necessary for problem solving success. Particular emphasis is given to applying theory to management decision making based on objective methods for solving problems in organizational behavior, human resource management, entrepreneurship, and operations. Prerequisite(s): MSCI 2710 or equivalent and completed all pre-business courses.
  
  • MGMT 3880D - Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

    3 hours
    A study of ethical behaviors crucial to personal and corporate success in organizations. Codes of ethics, theoretical models and managerial behavior serve as the foundation to investigate ethics and, in turn, social responsibility associated with firm theory. Various stakeholder interest and demands are analyzed as an important theme during the course.
  
  • MGMT 4170D - Employee and Labor Relations

    3 hours
    Employee-employer relationships; problems and theories of the bargaining process.
  
  • MGMT 4180D - Workplace Health and Safety

    3 hours
    Problems of occupational safety and health (OSHA) workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, industrial security and environmental risk management. Open to non-business majors.
  
  • MGMT 4210D - E-Management: Managing in a Digital Economy

    3 hours
    Deals with the “why” and “how” of the changing face of management. Focuses on what managers do to maintain and enhance their firm’s competitive position in the era of e-commerce. Examines and evaluates some of the more critical issues associated with analyzing the environment, designing organizations and managing people to deal with the challenges that emerge in the new business environment. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3820D  or MGMT 3850D  with a grade of C or better, or consent of department.
  
  • MGMT 4220D - Field Study in Entrepreneurship

    3 hours
    Course provides students with hands-on opportunities to apply business concepts. Students may work to develop strategic plans, comprehensive business plans, feasibility analysis or funding proposals. In addition, students apply business principles of entrepreneurship to problems related to opportunity analysis, capital funds acquisition, managerial issues and other business requirements such as new product development or planning expansion. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3330D , MGMT 3720D , MGMT 3850D , MKTG 3650D , FINA 3770D  and MSCI 3710 or consent of department.
  
  • MGMT 4300D - Recruitment, Selection and Placement

    3 hours
    Recruitment, selection and placement of employees in an organization. Test validation and other selection techniques relative to EEO, ADA and AAP laws. Recruiting, selecting and placing a culturally diverse work force.
  
  • MGMT 4350D - Training and Development

    3 hours
    Practical and theoretical approaches to the training and development of employees in an organization. Topics include organization, role and scope of the T and D function, philosophies; strategies and needs analysis; development of program content, methods, materials and techniques, and evaluation and control of the training and development function.
  
  • MGMT 4400D - Managing Interpersonal Relationships

    3 hours
    A practical and theoretical course dealing with small group behavior. Emphasis is on identifying and classifying behavior to better understand it and to develop strategies for effectively managing interpersonal and group relationships. Exercises and role playing are used to illustrate major points.
  
  • MGMT 4460D - Topics in Organizational Behavior

    3 hours
    Study of individual and group behavior in organizations. Representative topics include employee motivation, leadership, organizational power and politics, decision making and performance, organizational culture, perception and attribution, and individual differences. Students study one or more of these topics in depth. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3720D  or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
  
  • MGMT 4470D - Leadership

    3 hours
    An in-depth course on leadership. Students are provided practical tools and methods of leadership that will apply to a variety of organizational structures. Students gain insights about their own personalities, skills, ethics, values and beliefs as they relate to leading others, and have the opportunity to discuss and debate a number of leadership topics.
  
  • MGMT 4660D - International Management Perspectives

    3 hours
    A comprehensive framework is used to study the management of multinational operations in cross-cultural environments with a focus on the decisions that managers must make. Topics include strategic planning, organization, human resources, operations management, entrepreneurship and ethics.
  
  • MGMT 4790D - Human Resources Capstone Course

    3 hours
    This course is a capstone course to prepare students to enger the Human Resources field as a qualified professional. Intenstive review of the functional disciplines in the HR field will be an integral part of this course. Students will (1) study and evaluate theories of human resources management; (2) engage in practical applications of theory through participation with employers engaged in solving HR problems within their workplace or identifying HR needs; (3) explore the pragmatic implications of the professional human resource certification process and what it means for HR professionals in the global economy during the 21st century; and (4) demonstrate integrative knowledge of HR functions relative to each other and to other functional areas within an organization. Prerequisite(s) : Final 9 hours of coursework.
  
  • MGMT 4800D - Internship

    3 hours
    Supervised work in a job related to student’s career objective. Prerequisite(s): student must meet the employer’s requirements and have consent of adviser.
  
  • MGMT 4810D - Purchasing and Materials Management

    3 hours
    From original planning through delivery of finished products; purchasing, inventory control, receiving, stores, production control, traffic and materials handling.
  
  • MGMT 4820D - Manufacturing Planning and Control

    3 hours
    In-depth coverage of the function of production planning and control, including such topics as materials requirements planning, capacity planning, master production scheduling, forecasting, production activity planning, and control and project management. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3830D .
  
  • MGMT 4830D - Productivity and Quality Management

    3 hours
    Coverage of the topics related to quality science and quality improvement. Topics include acceptance sampling, TQM, process control and their impact on productivity. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3830D .
  
  • MGMT 4840D - Compensation and Benefits Administration

    3 hours
    Wage and salary administration in public and private organizations; determinants of general wage and salary levels and structures; total compensation systems; interrelationship among employee performance, intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, perceived equitable payments, and employee satisfaction. Open to non-business majors.
  
  • MGMT 4860D - Organizational Design and Change

    3 hours
    Organizational design is a primary management tool for organizing business processes and developing organizational capabilities. The course focuses on developing an understanding of the basics of organizational design, how to utilize organizational design principles to manage change, and how to keep the design aligned with the needs of the firm and the demands to which it must respond. The design and development effort includes study of organizational structures, the basic work patterns of the organization, organizational cultures, managerial roles, and the use of teams.
  
  • MGMT 4880D - Management of Projects and Systems

    3 hours
    Investigation and study of the role of projects in contemporary organizations. Includes a presentation of the technical aspects pertaining to the management of complex projects and systems starting with conceptual design and advanced development, and continuing through detailed design, production and termination. Emphasis is placed on integrative concepts rather than isolated methodologies. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 3830D .
  
  • MGMT 4890D - Legal Aspects of Employment Practices

    3 hours
    Current legislation and its impact on human resources policy and practices.
  
  • MGMT 4900D - Special Problems

    1-3 hours
    Supervised study on a selected management topic. Typically requires a research paper and significant independent study. Prerequisite(s): consent of department.

Management - Graduate

  
  • MGMT 5070D - Management Issues

    1.5 hours
    The basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials that represent a supply chain from suppliers to customers. Emphases within the module are placed on production concepts with business wide applications, determining demand, transformation processes used to satisfy demand, and finally managing the supply activity supporting the transformation processes.
  
  • MGMT 5120D - Managing Organizational Design and Change

    3 hours
    Examination of the development of organizational competencies and capabilities through the study of the theory and tools related to organizational design and change. Emphasis is placed on the use of horizontal and vertical linkage mechanisms that provide the organization with the flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing competitive environment. Definition of management roles and the use of teams are emphasized in the change management process.
  
  • MGMT 5140D - Organizational Behavior and Analysis

    3 hours
    Research emphasis in organizational behavior stressing organization-people linkages and interrelationships, including selection, orientation and training; job design and reward systems; supervision; formal participation schemes; appraisals and development, organizational structure and design, communications, control and conflict resolution. Examination of behavioral science methodologies and strategies. Applications to tangential areas of organization theory, development, planning and implications for management and employee relations.
  
  • MGMT 5210D - Human Resource Management Seminar

    3 hours
    A study of the creation and implementation of human resource policies in public and private organizations. Topics include employment, placement and personnel planning; compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations; training and development; health, safety and security. Designed for non-business graduate students and business graduate students with limited or no background in personnel management.
  
  • MGMT 5230D - Management Seminar

    3 hours
    Development of philosophy, strategy and tactics in managing an enterprise. Administrative processes common to all enterprises, including variations needed to meet different situational requirements. Methods of study include extensive reading, exploratory research and seminar discussion.
  
  • MGMT 5240D - Project Management

    3 hours
    Analysis and application of project management techniques and processes to large scale, complex and unique projects. Topics include project selection; planning and organization; negotiation and conflict resolution; budgeting and cost estimation; scheduling; resource allocation; monitoring and control; project auditing; and termination. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 5070D  or equivalent.
  
  • MGMT 5300D - Entrepreneurship and Venture Management

    3.00
    5300. Entrepreneurship and Venture Management. 3 hours. The creation of new business enterprises and the expansion of current enterprises through the venture. Topics include assessment of entrepreneurial characteristics, the entrepreneurial team, generation and screening of venture ideas, market analysis and technical analysis.
  
  • MGMT 5660D - International Management

    3 hours
    Designed to expose the student to the international aspects of management. Cultural differences in management applications, management of multinational corporations and integration of domestic business functions and international operations.
  
  • MGMT 5710D - Management Strategies for Public Issues

    3 hours
    Public issues confronting business leaders stemming from profound changes in societal expectations and demands as manifested in political forums and government action. Focuses on the social and political environment of business and explores the role of the corporation in today’s society.
  
  • MGMT 5760D - Strategic Management

    3.00
    5760. Strategic Management. 3 hours. Examination and evaluation of current theories, issues and programs involved in strategically managing organizations. Emphasis is on critical thinking, judgment, and solving strategy problems within uncertain and complex decision environments.
  
  • MGMT 5870D - Leadership Research and Development

    3 hours
    Theories and current research on leadership with emphasis placed on leadership development and specific applications within the organizational setting.
  
  • MGMT 5900D - Special Problems

    1-3 hours
    Open to graduate students who are capable of developing a problem independently. Problem chosen by the student and developed through conferences and activities under the direction of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): approved applications for special problems/independent research/dissertation credit must be submitted to the College of Business Administration Student Advising Office prior to registration.

Marketing - Undergraduate

  
  • MKTG 3010D - Professional Selling

    3 hours
    Professional selling principles and practices for business applications. Principles of communication, listening, selling yourself and a business sales model. Students develop and present two sales presentations. Satisfies the COBA business foundation communication requirement. Open to all majors. Satisfies the Communication requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • MKTG 3650D - Foundations of Marketing Practice

    3 hours
    Survey of marketing concepts and practices and overview of the range of activities performed by marketing managers. Topics include the identification of market opportunities, strategic marketing planning, product/service development and management, price setting and management, establishing and managing distribution channels, and structuring promotional programs. Prerequisite(s): junior standing.
  
  • MKTG 3700D - Marketing and Money

    3 hours
    Students are taught to understand and appreciate the money implications and impact of marketing decisions. The teaching method is “intensively hands-on” and makes use of mini cases, problems and exercises in the context of market opportunity analysis, market segmentation, and planning and implementing a marketing mix. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3650D  (may be taken concurrently, but completion is recommended).
  
  • MKTG 3710D - Marketing Research and Information Technology

    3 hours
    Examination of marketing information technologies and marketing research. Students learn why and when to do marketing research, the types and sources of primary and secondary data available, methods for collecting data, the construction of data gathering instruments (e.g. questionnaires), the use of measurement scales, basic sampling, and data analysis techniques. Class emphasizes the use of secondary data sources, especially on-line, electronic sources of marketing information. Prerequisite(s): DSCI 2710D  and MKTG 3700D  (may be taken concurrently).
  
  • MKTG 4280D - Global Marketing Issues and Practice

    3 hours
    Students examine marketing decision making in an international context. Course emphasizes issues and concepts relevant to firms competing in the global market place, including problems and opportunities arising from the economic, legal/political, sociocultural, geographic and technological environments. Specific topics include multinational distribution, international product adaptation and cross-cultural consumer behavior. Requires a project emphasizing using and refining secondary data collection skills. Students may be required to work in a group context. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3650D .
  
  • MKTG 4330D - Strategic Brand Management

    3 hours
    Course concentrates on strategic and operational issues related to brand management - an important aspect of marketing function - its integration in the organization, management of portfolio of brands, environmental scanning, identification and creation of value to offer to consumers, budgeting, planning and control issues. Specific areas discussed will be research, data management, analyses for planning, decision making, decisions in the areas of product/service offering, pricing, communication (advertising, sales promotion, sponsorship, and publicity) channels, ethics and global implications, among others. Prerequisite(s) : MKTG 3650D  and MKTG 3700D  (may be taken concurrently).
  
  • MKTG 4520D - Marketing Channels and Strategic Partnerships

    3 hours
    An examination of strategic issues involved in managing marketing channels. Topics include channel design, supply chain management and the external channels environment. Marketing channel strategy is extended to the use of strategic alliances and other collaborative distribution relationships for global competitive advantage. Special attention is afforded to resource and technology interdependencies, exchange governance and relationship benchmarking. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3650D .
  
  • MKTG 4620D - E-Commerce Marketing Tools and Applications

    3 hours
    4620. E-Commerce Marketing Tools and Applications. 3 hours. Explores the evolution of the Internet and the Internet’s ensuing role in marketing. Introduction to web design, web authoring and web-based marketing applications. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3650.
  
  • MKTG 4640D - Database Marketing Fundamentals

    3 hours
    Examines theories, issues, processes and applications involved in the strategic use of marketing databases in corporate and non-corporate settings. Emphasizes the importance of acquiring, maintaining and processing market-related information. Introduces the extension of database marketing to the concept of one-to-one marketing. Discusses uses of computer hardware and software, the Internet and telecom technology in database marketing. Examines issues involved in the creation and maintenance of marketing databases as well as their varied uses. Students complete a project, learning and using many skills related to applied database marketing. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3650D  and MKTG 4620.
  
  • MKTG 4900D - Special Problems

    1-3 hours

Marketing - Graduate

  
  • MKTG 5000D - Marketing Concepts

    1.5 hours
    A functional analysis of marketing and its importance in the economy as well as in business management. Develops an understanding of the increased complexity of the modern marketing system, why it is essential and how it performs. Embraces business activities involved in moving goods from production to consumption. This course meets the deficiency requirement in marketing for MBA candidates.
  
  • MKTG 5150D - Marketing Management

    3 hours
    Application of concepts, tools and procedures employed by practicing marketing managers. Specific attention is given to product development and management, promotion development and management, channel selection and management, physical distribution management, and price setting and management. Students acquire skills in the essentials of case analysis and written as well as oral presentation of their analysis. Oral presentations may be made using electronic media. Groups may be required for case work. Prerequisite(s): MKTG 3650D  or MKTG 5000D .

Mathematics - Undergraduate

  
  • MATH 1010D - Fundamentals of Algebra

    3 hours
    Basic algebraic operations, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, rational expressions, factoring, exponents and radicals, and quadratic equations. Prerequisite(s): consent of department. Students may not enroll in this course if they have credit for any other UNT mathematics course. Credit in this course does not fulfill any degree requirement.
  
  • MATH 1100D - College Algebra

    3 hours
    Quadratic equations; systems involving quadratics; variation, ratio and proportion; progressions; the binomial theorem; inequalities; complex numbers; theory of equations; determinants; partial fractions; exponentials and logarithms. Prerequisite(s): two years of high school algebra and one year of geometry, and consent of department. A grade C or better in MATH 1100 is required when MATH 1100 is a prerequisite for other mathematics courses. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • MATH 1190D - Business Calculus

    3 hours
    Differential and integral calculus with emphasis on applications to business. Prerequisite(s): two years of high school algebra and consent of department ; or MATH 1100D  with grade of C or better.
  
  • MATH 1350D - Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors I

    3 hours
    Concepts of sets, functions, numeration systems, different number bases, number theory, and properties of the natural numbers, integers, rational, and real number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. Only for students requiring course for teacher certification. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1100D  with grade of C or better.
  
  • MATH 1351D - Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II

    3 hours
    Concepts of geometry, probability, and statistics, as well as applications of the algebraic properties of real numbers to concepts of measurement with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. Only for students requiring course for teacher certification. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1350D 
  
  • MATH 1400D - College Math with Calculus

    3 hours
    An applied mathematics course designed for non-science majors. All topics are motivated by real world applications. Equations, graphs, functions; exponentials and logarithms; mathematics of finance; systems of linear equations and inequalities, linear programming; probability; basic differential calculus with applications. Prerequisite(s): two years of high school algebra and consent of department; or MATH 1100D  with grade of C or better. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • MATH 1580D - Survey of Mathematics with Applications

    3 hours
    1580. Survey of Mathematics with Applications. 3 hours. Topics include probability, statistics, algebra, logic and the mathematics of finance. Additional topics are selected from geometry, sets, cryptography, fair division, voting theory and graph theory. Emphasis is on applications. Recreational and historical aspects of selected topics are also included. Technology is used extensively. Math 1580 is not intended to prepare students for calculus, science, engineering or business courses. Students may not receive credit for both Math 1580 and Math 1581. Prerequisite(s) : Two years of high school algebra and one year of high school geometry and consent of department, or MATH 1010 with a grade of C or better.
  
  • MATH 1581D - Survey of Mathematics with Applications and Algebra Review

    4 hours
    1581. Survey of Mathematics with Applications and Algebra Review. 4 hours (3;1). An alternate version of Math 1580 for students identified in the mathematics placement process as requiring supplemental instruction to strengthen their algebra skills. Students may not enroll in this course if they have received credit for any other UNT mathematics course with a grade of C or better. Students may not receive credit for both Math 1580 and Math 1581. Prerequisite(s) : Consent of department.
  
  • MATH 1650D - Pre-Calculus

    5 hours
    A preparatory course for calculus. trigonometric functions, their graphs and applications; sequences and series; exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; graphs of polynomial and rational functions; general discussion of functions and their properties. MATH 1650 covers approximately the same material as MATH 1600 and MATH 1610 together. Students who already have credit for both MATH 1600 and MATH 1610 may not receive credit for MATH 1650. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1100D  with grade of C or better. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • MATH 1680D - Elementary Probability and Statistics

    3 hours
    TCCNS Number: (1342 or 2342)
    An introductory course to serve students of any field who want to apply statistical inference. Descriptive statistics, elementary probability, estimation, hypothesis testing and small samples. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 1680 and MATH 1681. Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra and one year of high school geometry and consent of department, or MATH 1010D  with grade of C or better. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • MATH 1681D - Elementary Probability and Statistics with Algebra Review

    4.00
    1681. Elementary Probability and Statistics with Algebra Review. 4 hours (3;1). An alternate version of Math 1680 for students identified in the mathematics placement process as requiring supplemental instruction to strengthen their algebra skills. Students may not enroll in this course if they have received credit for any other UNT mathematics course with a grade of C or better. Students may not receive credit for both Math 1680 and Math 1681. Prerequisite(s) : Consent of department
  
  • MATH 1710D - Calculus I

    4 hours
    TCCNS Number: (2413)
    Limits and continuity, derivatives and integrals; differentiation and integration of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, and algebraic functions; applications, including slope, velocity, extrema, area, volume and work. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1650D ; or both MATH 1600 and MATH 1610. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • MATH 1720D - Calculus II

    3 hours
    TCCNS Number: (2414)
    Differentiation and integration of exponential, logarithmic and transcendental functions; integration techniques; indeterminate forms; improper integrals; area and arc length in polar coordinates; infinite series; power series; Taylor’s theorem. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1710D . Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the University Core Curriculum.
  
  • MATH 1780D - Probability Models

    3 hours
    Probability theory, discrete and continuous random variables, Markov chains, limit theorems, stochastic processes, models for phenomena with statistical regularity. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1710D .
  
  • MATH 2100D - Functions and Modeling for Secondary Mathematics Instruction

    3 hours
    In-depth study of topics in secondary school mathematics. Emphasis is on modeling with linear, exponential, and trigonometric functions; curve fitting; discrete and continuous models. Exploratory work with presentations of findings are an integral part of the course. Pedagogical uses of appropriate technology are explored. Prerequisite(s) : MATH 1710D , MATH 1720D  (may be taken concurrently) and TNTX 1100D  (may be taken concurrently), or consent of the Teach North Texas adviser.
  
  • MATH 2700D - Linear Algebra and Vector Geometry

    3 hours
    TCCNS Number: (2318)
    Vector spaces over the real number field; applications to systems of linear equations and analytic geometry in En, linear transformations, matrices, determinants and eigenvalues. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1720D .
  
  • MATH 2730D - Multivariable Calculus

    3 hours
    TCCNS Number: (2315 or 2415).
    Vectors and analytic geometry in 3-space; partial and directional derivatives; extrema; double and triple integrals and applications; cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1720D .
  
  • MATH 2770D - Discrete Mathematical Structures

    3 hours
    TCCNS Number: (2305)
    Introductory mathematical logic, mathematical induction, relations and functions, combinatorics, counting techniques, graphs and trees, and finite automata theory. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1710D ; CSCE 1020D  or CSCE 1030D  (may be taken concurrently).
  
  • MATH 3000D - Real Analysis I

    3 hours
    Introduction to mathematical proofs through real analysis. Topics include sets, relations, types of proofs, continuity and topology of the real line. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1720D .
  
  • MATH 3350D - Introduction to Numerical Analysis

    3 hours
    Description and mathematical analysis of methods used for solving problems of a mathematical nature on the computer. Roots of equations, systems of linear equations, polynomial interpolation and approximation, least-squares approximation, numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2700D  and computer programming ability.
  
  • MATH 3400D - Number Theory

    3 hours
    Factorizations, congruencies, quadratic reciprocity, finite fields, quadratic forms, diophantine equations. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2510 or MATH 2770D .
  
  • MATH 3410D - Differential Equations I

    3 hours
    First-order equations, existence-uniqueness theorem, linear equations, separation of variables, higher-order linear equations, systems of linear equations, series solutions and numerical solutions. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1720D  and MATH 2700D .
  
  • MATH 3420D - Differential Equations II

    3 hours
    Ordinary differential equations arising from partial differential equations by means of separation of variables; method of characteristics for first-order PDEs; boundary value problems for ODEs; comparative study of heat equation, wave equation and Laplace’s equation by separation of variables and numerical methods; further topics in numerical solution of ODEs. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2700D  and MATH 3410D .
  
  • MATH 3510D - Introduction to Abstract Algebra

    3 hours
    Groups, rings, integral domains, polynomial rings and fields. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2510.
  
  • MATH 3520D - Abstract Algebra II

    3 hours
    Topics from coding theory, quadratic forms, Galois theory, multilinear algebra, advanced group theory, and advanced ring theory. Prerequisite(s): MATH 3510D .
  
  • MATH 3610D - Real Analysis II

    3 hours
    Continuation of MATH 2510. Topics include derivatives, integrals, limits of sequences of functions, Fourier series; and an introduction to multivariable analysis. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2510 and MATH 2700D  (may be taken concurrently).
  
  • MATH 3680D - Applied Statistics

    3 hours
    Descriptive statistics, elements of probability, random variables, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression, contingency tables. Prerequisite(s) : MATH 1710D  and either credit for MATH 1720D  or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1720D .
  
  • MATH 3740D - Vector Calculus

    3 hours
    Theory of vector-valued functions on Euclidean space. Derivative as best linear-transformation approximation to a function. Divergence, gradient, curl. Vector fields, path integrals, surface integrals. Constrained extrema and Lagrange multipliers. Implicit function theorem. Jacobian matrices. Green’s, Stokes’, and Gauss’ (divergence) theorems in Euclidean space. Differential forms and an introduction to differential geometry. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2700D  and MATH 2730D .
  
  • MATH 4050D - Advanced Study of the Secondary Mathematics Curriculum

    3 hours
    Study of mathematical topics in the secondary curriculum from and advanced viewpoint. Discussion of the relationship between the secondary and collegiate curricula. Combinatorics. The Euclidean algorithm, congruence classes, and prime factorization. Modeling with differential equations. Conic sections. Pedagogical techniques. Prerequisite(s) : MATH 2100D  and either MATH 3510D  or MATH 3610D .
  
  • MATH 4060D - Foundations of Geometry

    3 hours
    Selections from synthetic, analytic, projective, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry. Prerequisite(s): MATH 3000D  or equivalent.
  
  • MATH 4100D - Fourier Analysis

    3 hours
    Application oriented introduction to Fourier analysis, including Fourier series, Fourier transforms, discrete Fourier transforms, wavelets, orthogonal polynomials, and the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm. The theoretical portions of this course will emphasize interconnections and operator algebraic formalism. Applications will be chosen from among differential equations, signal processing, probability, and high precision arithmetic. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1720D  and MATH 2700D . Prior or concurrent enrollment in MATH 2730D  and MATH 3410D  recommended.
  
  • MATH 4200D - Dynamical Systems

    3 hours
    One-dimensional dynamics. Sarkovskii’s theory, routes to chaos, symbolic dynamics, higher-dimensional dynamics, attractors, bifurcations, quadratic maps, Julia and Mandelbrot sets. Prerequisite(s): MATH 3610D .
  
  • MATH 4430D - Introduction to Graph Theory

    3 hours
    Introduction to combinatorics through graph theory. Topics introduced include connectedness, factorization, Hamiltonian graphs, network flows, Ramsey numbers, graph coloring, automorphisms of graphs and Polya’s Enumeration Theorem. Connections with computer science are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2510 or MATH 2770D .
  
  • MATH 4450D - Introduction to the Theory of Matrices

    3 hours
    Congruence (Hermitian); similarity; orthogonality, matrices with polynomial elements and minimal polynomials; Cayley-Hamilton theorem; bilinear and quadratic forms; eigenvalues. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2700D .
  
  • MATH 4500D - Introduction to Topology

    3 hours
    Point set topology; connectedness, compactness, continuous functions and metric spaces. Prerequisite(s): MATH 3610D .
  
  • MATH 4520D - Introduction to Functions of a Complex Variable

    3 hours
    Algebra of complex numbers and geometric representation; analytic functions; elementary functions and mapping; real-line integrals; complex integration; power series; residues, poles, conformal mapping and applications. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2730D .
  
  • MATH 4610D - Probability

    3 hours
    Combinatorial analysis, probability, conditional probability, independence, random variables, expectation, generating functions and limit theorems. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2730D .
  
  • MATH 4650D - Statistics

    3 hours
    Sampling distributions, point estimation, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, goodness of fit tests, regression and correlation, analysis of variance, and non-parametric methods. Prerequisite(s): MATH 3680D  or at least a 4 on the AP Statistics test; and MATH 4610D .
  
  • MATH 4900D - Special Problems

    1-3 hours
 

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