Course listings are taken from the 2002-2004 Wagner College Undergraduate Bulletin. Courses added since this bulletin are partially listed in the Registrar's section of this website.

099 Mathematics Workshop zero units Three class hours weekly. This course presents basic concepts in mathematics and algebra and includes such topics as real numbers, polynomials, linear equalities and inequalities, factoring, rational expressions, graph of Ax+By=C, slope and equations of lines, and introduction to functions. The emphasis of this course is on skills development. A grade of C- or higher must be achieved by students who take this course before they may proceed to Math 110. This course is not open to students who have passed a higher numbered mathematics course or equivalent. Offered fall and spring semesters.

108 Statistics for Business. The basic techniques of descriptive and sampling statistics including regression, normal and t-distributions, hypothesis testing, estimation, and trend analysis. Applications to economics and business. Credit will not be given for both Mathematics 108 and 109. Offered fall and spring semesters.

109 Elementary Statistics. The basic techniques of descriptive and sampling statistics including regression, normal and t-distributions, hypothesis testing, estimation, f-distributions, and analysis of variance. Applications to the natural and social sciences. Credit will not be given for both Mathematics 108 and 109. Offered fall and spring semesters.

110 College Mathematics. This course is a required course for all non math/science majors (see MA 119 for math, science and business majors), and focuses on proficiency in algebraic computations, functions and their graphs, polynomials, exponentials and logarithms, matrices and systems of linear equations. This course may be waived if a higher-level math course is taken. Offered fall and spring semesters.

111 Pre-Calculus Mathematics. Functions, inequalities, theory of equations, mathematical induction, trigonometry, and complex numbers. Offered spring semester.

119 Finite Mathematics. Designed primarily for students in math, science, social sciences and business, as an alternative to MA 110. This course builds algebraic skills while emphasizing applications, modeling and decision-making problems in the social sciences, business, natural sciences, and other areas. Introduces the student to the basic ideas of logic, set theory, combinatorics, probability, vectors, matrices and linear programming. Offered fall and spring semesters.

121 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I. Mathematics 121, 122, and 223 constitute a three-term sequence. Mathematics 121 is an introduction to calculus: derivatives and integrals of algebraic and trigonometric functions of one variable, with applications. Prerequisite: Mathematics 111 or permission of instructor. Offered fall and spring semesters.

122 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II. Continuation of Mathematics 121. Techniques and applications of integration of functions of one variable: L'Hopital's rule, improper integrals, sequences and series, polar coordinates, and conic sections. Prerequisite: Mathematics 121. Offered spring semester.

124 Applied Calculus. A review of linear and quadratic equations, an introduction to polynomial functions, a study of derivatives, logarithmic and exponential functions, and basic integration, with applications to business, economics, social and life sciences. Applications include optimization of cost, revenue and profit functions, curve sketching, and surplus calculations. This is a course for non-math majors. Prerequisite: Mathematics 110 or permission of instructor. Offered fall and spring semesters.

223 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III. Continuation of Mathematics 122. Vectors, functions of more than one variable, partial differentiation, multiple integration. Prerequisite: Mathematics 122. Offered fall semester.

230 Discrete Mathematics. Logic and proofs, set theory, algorithim, recurrence relations graph theory, trees. Prerequisite: Mathematics 121 or permission of instructor. (For CS majors: co-requisite, Computer Science 251.) Offered fall and spring semesters.

232 Linear Algebra. Vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices, determinants and solutions of linear systems, characteristic values and vectors, Cayley-Hamilton theorem, and inner product spaces. Prerequisite: Mathematics 121. Offered fall semester.

233 Differential Equations. Ordinary differential equations of the first and second order, existence and uniqueness of solutions, linear differential equations, power series solutions, Laplace transforms, with applications to geometry and physics. Prerequisite: Mathematics 122. Offered spring semester.

316 Operations Research. Mathematical models, constraints, the simplex method, duality, and the transportation problem. Other topics to be chosen from game theory and dynamic programming. Prerequisites: Mathematics 121, Mathematics 232, and Computer Science 130. Offered spring semester.

321 Advanced Calculus. Capstone Course. A thorough discussion of the real number system; topology of the real line, continuous functions, uniform convergence. Additional topics from theory of integration and multivariate calculus. Prerequisites: Mathematics 122 and 232. Co-requisite: Mathematics 223. Offered spring semester, odd years.

322 Complex Variables. Complex numbers, analytic functions, conformal mapping, Taylor and Laurent series, contour integration, and residues. Prerequisite: Mathematics 223. Mathematics 321 is a recommended prerequisite. Offered spring semester, even years.

325 Theory of Computation. Mathematical foundations of computer science. Formal languages: lexical, context-free, context-sensitive, type 0. Automata: Finite, Pushdown, Linear-bound Turing machines, Chomsky's hierarchy. Prerequisites: Computer Science 130 and Mathematics 230 or instructor's permission. Offered spring semesters.

373 Probability.Capstone Course. Basic laws of probability, discrete and continuous random variables, expectations, and the Central Limit Theorem. Prerequisite: Mathematics 223. Offered spring semester, even years.

397 Mathematics Experience. Work-study at an approved internship facility under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered fall and spring semesters.

400 Senior Reflective Tutorial. Students complete a field experience at an approved facility or they execute a theoretical research project. An undergraduate thesis is presented. Prerequisite: Mathematics 223, 230, 232. Offered fall and spring semesters.

421 Topology. Capstone Course. Topological spaces and topological equivalence, the topology of the real line, metric spaces, compact spaces, connected spaces, Hausdorff spaces, and the separation axioms. Prerequisite: Mathematics 223, 230, 232. Offered fall semester, odd years.

431, 432 Abstract Algebra I & II. Capstone Course - 431. Groups, rings, integral domains, fields, and Galois theory. Prerequisites: Math 223, 230, 232. Offered fall semester, even years (Mathematics 431); spring semester, odd years (Mathematics 432).

433 Theory of Numbers. Divisibility, congruence, theorems of Wilson and Fermat, linear diophantine equations, Pell's equation, and the law of quadratic reciprocity. Prerequisite: Mathematics 230. Mathematics 431 is a recommended prerequisite. Offered spring semester, odd years.

441 Modern Geometry. An introduction to modern geometry through a unified treatment of foundations; Euclidean geometry, projective and other non-Euclidean geometries. Prerequisite: junior standing. Offered fall semester, even years.

451 History of Mathematical Thought. A survey of the development of mathematics from ancient to modern times. Prerequisite: Mathematics 121. Offered spring semester, odd years.

482 Numerical Analysis. Newton's and other numerical methods, operators, finite differences, numerical integration, numerical solution of differential equations, and an introduction to computer arithmetic. Prerequisites: Computer Science 130, Mathematics 122, 232. Offered fall semester, odd years.

497 Mathematics Experience. Work-study at an approved internship facility under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered fall and spring semesters.

591 Special Topics. Topics selected according to student interest. This course will provide students with an opportunity to study a particular field of their mathematical interest that may not be provided in theregular offerings or to continue their study beyond an existing course offering. Prerequisite: permission of the department. Offered periodically; consult department chairperson.

593 Independent Study. An opportunity for an advanced student to work independently, under the direction of a faculty member, on some topic not included in the regular offerings. Prerequisite: permission of the department.

595 Seminar Attendance is required at every meeting; at least one paper must be presented by each student. Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of the department. Offered periodically; consult department chair.

*A laboratory fee is required for these courses.

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