A study of topics of special interest in mathematics. Students begin the course by studying an advanced topic in mathematics. Students then work on individualized projects culminating in a symposium presentation and survey paper. Prerequisite(s): Major in mathematics, senior standing, grade of "C" or better in either MATH 4200 Abstract Algebra I or MATH 4300 Real Analysis, and permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
A study of various algebraic systems arising in modern mathematics, such as groups and rings. Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in MATH 2200 Introduction to Higher Mathematics.
(Normally offered fall of even-numbered years.)
MATH 4300 Real Analysis (3 hours)
A formal approach to limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration with emphasis on the proofs of theorems. Additional topics may include topology, uniform continuity, and uniform convergence. Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in MATH 2200 Introduction to Higher Mathematics and MATH 1610 Calculus II.
(Normally offered spring of even-numbered years.)
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