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Mathematics

MTH 102 Prep for College Math B4 Credit hours   
A mastery-based course that will prepare students for college algebra.
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MTH 102B Abr Prep for College Math B1 Credit hour   
An abridged mastery-based course that will prepare students for College Algebra.
Pre-req: MTH 121 with a minimum grade of D or MTH 121B with a minimum grade of D.
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MTH 121 Bison image  Concepts and Applications (CT)3 Credit hours   
Critical thinking course for non-science majors that develops quantitative reasoning skills. Topics include logical thinking, problem-solving, linear modeling, beginning statistics and probability, exponential and logarithmic models, formula use, and financial concepts.
Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 19 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 460 or Placement Math with a score of 100 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 101 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 241 or Math Workshop-UC with a score of 100 or MTH 102B with a minimum grade of C or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 510.
Attributes: Critical Thinking, Core II Mathematics
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MTH 121B Bison image  Cncpts & Apps-Expanded (CT)4 Credit hours   
Critical thinking course for non-science majors that develops quantitative reasoning skills. Topics include logical thinking, linear modeling, statistics and probability, exponential and logarithmic modeling, and financial concepts, with arithmetic review.
Attributes: Critical Thinking, Core II Mathematics
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MTH 121H Concepts and Applications3 Credit hours   
Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 21 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 530 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 530.
Attributes: Honors
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MTH 122 Bison image  Plane Trigonometry3 Credit hours   
Definitions of circular functions; graphs of the trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, and applications.
Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 22 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 520 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 540 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 103 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 257 or MTH 127 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 130 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.
Concurrent PR: MTH 130
Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 127 Bison image  College Algebra-Expanded5 Credit hours   
A brief but careful review of the main techniques of algebra. Polynomials, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Graphs, equations and inequalities, sequences.
Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 17 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 400 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 460 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 101 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 237 or Placement Math with a score of 100 or Math Workshop-UC with a score of 100 or MTH 102 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 102B with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 130 Bison image  College Algebra3 Credit hours   
Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Graphs, equations and inequalities, sequences.
Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 21 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 500 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 530 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 102 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 250.
Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 132 Bison image  Precalculus with Sci Applica5 Credit hours   
Functions used in calculus including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric. Systems of equations and inequalities, conic sections, polar and parametric equations, sequences and series, Binomial Theorem.
Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 24 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 560 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 570 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 104 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 263 or MTH 127 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 130 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 140 Bison image  Applied Calculus3 Credit hours   
A brief survey of calculus including both differentiation and integration with applications.
Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 24 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 560 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 570 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 104 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 263 or MTH 127 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 130 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 130H with a minimum grade of C or MTH 132 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 140H Bison image  Applied Calculus Honors3 Credit hours   
A brief survey of calculus including both differentiation and integration with applications. This honors course will also introduce topics from differential equations with applications.
Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 24 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 560 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 570 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 104 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 263 or MTH 127 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 130 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 130H with a minimum grade of C or MTH 132 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Honors, Core II Mathematics
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MTH 160 Bison image  Applied Math Reasoning (CT)5 Credit hours   
A critical thinking course in applied mathematical reasoning. Topics include logic, problem solving, linear modeling, beginning statistics and probability, exponential and logarithmic modeling, formula use.
Pre-req: SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 400 or ACT Math with a score of 17 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 460 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 101 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 237 or MTH 102 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 102B with a minimum grade of C or MTH 127 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Critical Thinking, Core II Mathematics
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MTH 220 Bison image  Discrete Structures3 Credit hours   
Sets, relations, directed and undirected graphs, monoids, groups, lattices, Boolean algebra, and propositional logic.
Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 27 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 610 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 630 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 105 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 276 or MTH 132 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 140 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 229 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 229H with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 229 Bison image  Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT)5 Credit hours   
An introduction to calculus and analytic geometry, emphasizing critical thinking. Limits, derivatives, and integrals of the elementary functions of one variable, including transcendental functions.
Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 27 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 610 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 630 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 105 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 276 or MTH 132 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Critical Thinking, Core II Mathematics
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MTH 229H Bison image  Calculus I Honors (CT)5 Credit hours   
An introduction to calculus and analytic geometry for honors students, emphasizing critical thinking. Limits, derivatives, and integrals of the elementary functions of one variable, including transcendental functions.
Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 27 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 610 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 630 or MTH 132 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Critical Thinking, Core II Mathematics
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MTH 230 Bison image  Calculus/Analytic Geom II4 Credit hours   
A study of the conics and transcendental functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, indeterminate forms and infinite series.
Pre-req: MTH 229 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 229H with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 231 Bison image  Calculus/Analytic Geom III4 Credit hours   
Analytic geometry of two and three dimensions, partial differentiation, and multiple integrals.
Pre-req: MTH 230 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Core II Mathematics
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MTH 300 Intro to Higher Math4 Credit hours   
A transition between elementary calculus and higher mathematics with emphasis on techniques of proofs.
Pre-req: MTH 230 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 310 Math for Secondary Educators3 Credit hours   
An integrated study of proof, number, quantity, measurement, algebra, trigonometry, and geometry for secondary mathematics educators. Includes teaching techniques, engagement strategies, assessment analysis, and topics specific to professional educators.
Pre-req: MTH 229 with a minimum grade of C or (MTH 140 with a minimum grade of C and MTH 122 with a minimum grade of C).
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MTH 311 Math for Secondary Educators 23 Credit hours   
An integrated study of proof, probability, statistics, functions, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus for secondary mathematics educators. Includes teaching techniques, engagement strategies, assessment analysis, and topics specific to professional educators.
Pre-req: MTH 229 with a minimum grade of C or (MTH 140 with a minimum grade of C and MTH 122 with a minimum grade of C).
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MTH 329 Elementary Linear Algebra3 Credit hours   
Systems of linear equations, matrices and determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and applications.
Pre-req: MTH 229 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 229H with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 331 Linear Algebra4 Credit hours   
Vector spaces, matrices and determinants, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and applications.
Pre-req: MTH 300 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.
Concurrent PR: MTH 300
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 335 Ordinary Diff Equations3 Credit hours   
A study of differential equations, their solutions, and applications to physical systems, emphasizing closed-form solving methods. Laplace transforms, orthogonal functions, approximation and numerical methods with applications.
Pre-req: MTH 230 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 360 Intro to Complex Variables3 Credit hours   
An introductory survey of complex numbers, analytic functions, properties of elementary functions, integrals, series, residues and poles, with a focus on practical applications.
Pre-req: MTH 231 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 361 Vector Calculus3 Credit hours   
A course in n-dimensional calculus: the derivative, the integral, and applications. Coordinate-free methods are emphasized.
Pre-req: MTH 231 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 400 Structure of Algebra3 Credit hours   
Emphasis on the language of Modern Elementary Algebra. Recommended for pre-service elementary teachers and for elementary and secondary in-service teachers. May not be used for either a degree offered by the Department of Mathematics or for a 7-9 or 7-12 mathematics specialization.
Pre-req: MTH 127 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 130 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 401 Structure Modern Geometry3 Credit hours   
Informal development of geometry. Recommended for preservice elementary teachers and for elementary and secondary inservice teachers. May not be used for either a degree offered by the Department of Mathematics or for a 7-9 or 7-12 mathematics specialization.
Pre-req: MTH 130 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 127 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 404 Math Methods and Materials3 Credit hours   
Content and content-specific pedagogy for secondary mathematics education majors.
Pre-req: Admitted to Teacher ED with a score of 5.
Co-req: CI 470
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 405 History of Mathematics3 Credit hours   
A study of the history of mathematics from the time of the ancient Greeks to the end of the nineteenth century.
Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 411 Mathematical Modeling3 Credit hours   
Students work in teams to construct mathematical models of various real-world situations. Problems to be modeled are drawn from diverse areas of application and use a wide range of undergraduate mathematics.
Pre-req: MTH 231 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 415 Partial Differential Equations3 Credit hours   
Differential equations. Heat Equation, Laplace's Equation, separation of variables, Fourier series, vibrating strings, eigenvalue problems, finite differences, Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials.
Pre-req: MTH 331 with a minimum grade of C and MTH 335 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 416 Advanced Differential Equation3 Credit hours   
Differential equations are studied qualitatively. Topics include the existence and uniqueness of solutions and the behavior of solutions including stability of nonlinear systems, periodic solutions, and approximation using pertubation methods.
Pre-req: MTH 300 and MTH 335.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 427 Advanced Calculus I3 Credit hours   
The number system, limits, sequences, partial differentiation with applications, maxima and minima of functions of several variables. Theory of definite integrals, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, improper integrals, infinite series.
Pre-req: MTH 231 with a minimum grade of C and MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 428 Advanced Calculus II3 Credit hours   
The number system, limits, sequences, partial differentiation with applications, maxima and minima of functions of several variables. Theory of definite integrals, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, improper integrals, infinite series.
Pre-req: MTH 427 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 430 Topology I3 Credit hours   
First course in topology. Basics of point-set topology: metric and topological spaces, continuity, connectedness, compactness, products, quotients. Surfaces and simplicial complexes, Euler characteristics.
Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 431 Topology II3 Credit hours   
First course in algebraic topology. Homotopy, fundamental group, simplicial homology.
Pre-req: MTH 430 with a minimum grade of C and MTH 450 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 440 Graph Th and Combinatorics3 Credit hours   
This course is designed to introduce students in mathematical sciences to the theorems, techniques, and applications of graph theory and combinatorics.
Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 442 Numerical Linear Algebra3 Credit hours   
Direct and iterative methods for numerical solution of linear systems of equations. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Error Analysis and norms. Related topics.
Pre-req: MTH 331 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 443 Numerical Analysis3 Credit hours   
The theory and technique of numerical computation involving the difference calculus, the summation calculus, interpolation methods, solution of systems of equations, and methods of solution of ordinary differential equations.
Pre-req: MTH 331 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 448 Modern Geometries3 Credit hours   
Finite geometrics, basic background material for the modern development of Euclidean Geometry, other geometries.
Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 449 Projective Geometry3 Credit hours   
Projective Geometry using both synthetic and algebraic methods.
Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 450 Modern Algebra I3 Credit hours   
Structure of the abstract mathematical systems; groups, rings, fields, with illustrations and applications from number theory.
Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C and MTH 331 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.
Concurrent PR: MTH 331
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 452 Modern Algebra II3 Credit hours   
Continuation of MTH 450.
Pre-req: MTH 450 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Mathematics
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MTH 455 Number Theory and Cryptography3 Credit hours   
A survey of number theory and cryptography topics. Topics include divisibility, modular arithmetic, quadratic residues, and quadratic reciprocity, hashing algorithms, cipher methods, and their cryptanalysis.
Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.
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MTH 456 Mathematical Cryptography3 Credit hours   
Mathematical Cryptography provides an overview of algebraic structures, elliptic curves, linear codes, and additional cryptography topics.
Pre-req: MTH 455 with a minimum grade of C.
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MTH 480 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Mathematics, No Textbook Required
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MTH 485 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Mathematics, No Textbook Required
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MTH 490 Bison image  Internship in Mathematics2-12 Credit hours   
A supervised internship in an area of mathematics, applied mathematics, or statistics. By permission only.
Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Capstone Course, Onsite Learning Experience
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MTH 491 Bison image  Senior Seminar2 Credit hours   
Capstone experience in reading, doing writing and speaking mathematics. Student will explore topics related to a theme chosen by the instructor.
Pre-req: MTH 300 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Capstone Course, Mathematics, Onsite Learning Experience
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Physics

PHY 101 Bison image  Conceptual Physics3 Credit hours   
Introduces nonscience majors to applications of physics in life. Emphasizes conceptual understanding of basic principles in classical and modern physics. Recommended for science students with no high school physics.
Pre-req: (MTH 121 with a minimum grade of D or MTH 127 with a minimum grade of D or MTH 130 with a minimum grade of D or MTH 130E with a minimum grade of D or MTH 132 with a minimum grade of D or MTH 229 with a minimum grade of D or MTH 229H with a minimum grade of D or MTH 203 with a minimum grade of D or MTH 121B with a minimum grade of D) or MTH 130H with a minimum grade of D and PHY 101L (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.
Concurrent PR: PHY 101L
Co-req: PHY 101L
Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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PHY 101L Bison image  Conceptual Physics Lab1 Credit hour   
Conceptual Physics Laboratory. A laboratory course designed to include the principles and applications of physics that are introduced in Physics 101. (CR: PHY 101) 2 lab.
Co-req: PHY 101
Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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PHY 102 Bison image  Sound & Light in Nature (CT)3 Credit hours   
This course showcases the simple physics found in music, light, force, energy, electricity, magnetism, nature, and the arts including the basic physics of musical instruments.
Pre-req: PHY 102L (may be taken concurrently).
Concurrent PR: PHY 102L
Attributes: Critical Thinking, Core II Natural Sciences
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PHY 102L Bison image  Sound & Light in Nature Lab1 Credit hour   
PHY 102L is a hands-on lab course designed to include the principles and applications of physics that are introduced in PHY 102.
Pre-req: PHY 102 (may be taken concurrently).
Concurrent PR: PHY 102
Attributes: Core II Natural Sciences
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PHY 190 Bison image  Overview of Physics (CT)3 Credit hours   
An algebra-based overview of well-established topics studied as part of a major in physics, including classical physics, special relativity, quantum mechanics, particle physics, and cosmology.
Attributes: Critical Thinking, Natural Sciences
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PHY 201 Bison image  College Physics I3 Credit hours   
First half of an introduction to physics for life-science students, using algebra and trigonometry, including kinematics and dynamics, force, energy, rotation, fluids, waves, and therma phenomena.
Pre-req: (MTH 127 with a minimum grade of D and MTH 122 with a minimum grade of D) or (MTH 130 with a minimum grade of D and MTH 122 with a minimum grade of D) or MTH 132 with a minimum grade of D or (MTH 140 with a minimum grade of D and MTH 122 with a minimum grade of D) or MTH 229 with a minimum grade of D or MTH 229H with a minimum grade of D or MTH 140H with a minimum grade of D and PHY 202 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.
Concurrent PR: PHY 202
Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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PHY 202 Bison image  General Physics I Laboratory1 Credit hour   
Laboratory to accompany PHY 201 or PHY 211, focusing on mechanics concepts and applications.
Pre-req: PHY 201 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or PHY 211 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.
Concurrent PR: PHY 201 or PHY 211
Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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PHY 203 Bison image  College Physics II3 Credit hours   
Second half of an introduction to physics for life-science students, using algebra and trigonometry, including electric and magnetic fields, circuits, geometrical and physical optics, atomic and nuclear physics.
Pre-req: (PHY 201 with a minimum grade of C and PHY 202 with a minimum grade of C) and PHY 204 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.
Concurrent PR: PHY 204
Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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PHY 204 Bison image  General Physics 2 Laboratory1 Credit hour   
Laboratory to accompany PHY 203 or PHY 213, focusing on classical E&M, circuits, and optics.
Pre-req: (PHY 203 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or PHY 213 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D).
Concurrent PR: PHY 203 or PHY 213
Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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PHY 211 Bison image  University Physics I4 Credit hours   
First half of an introduction to physics for physical science and engineering students, using calculus, and including kinematics and dynamics, force, energy, rotation, fluids, waves, and thermal phenomena.
Pre-req: (MTH 229 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or MTH 229H (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D) and PHY 202 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.
Concurrent PR: (MTH 229 or MTH 229H) and PHY 202
Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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PHY 213 Bison image  University Physics II4 Credit hours   
Second half of an introduction to physics for physical science or engineering students, using calculus, including electric and magnetic fields, circuits, geometrical and physical optics, atomic and nuclear physics.
Pre-req: MTH 230 (may be taken concurrently) and PHY 204 (may be taken concurrently) and (PHY 201 with a minimum grade of C or PHY 211 with a minimum grade of C) and PHY 202.
Concurrent PR: MTH 230 and PHY 204
Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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PHY 214 Bison image  Lab Methods in Physics1 Credit hour   
A laboratory course to accompany Physics 211-213. 3 lab.
Pre-req: PHY 213 (may be taken concurrently).
Concurrent PR: PHY 213
Attributes: Natural Sciences, Core II Natural Sciences
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PHY 222 Investigate the Universe2 Credit hours   
A creative laboratory course designed to give students an opporutnity to work with modern research equipment, with ample time to conduct experiments and/or investigate phenomenae of their choosing.
Pre-req: (MTH 122 and MTH 127) or (MTH 122 and MTH 130) or MTH 132.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 261 Enhancement for Physics I1 Credit hour   
Additional aspects in mechanics (calculus, array vectors and matrices, distributions), to make College Physics 1 equivalent to University Physics 1.
Pre-req: PHY 201 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 229 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 263 Enhancement for Physics II1 Credit hour   
Additional aspects in E&M and Optics, Modern Physics, (calculus and multipole functions) to make College Physics 2 equivalent to University Physics 2.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 280 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 281 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 300 Electricity & Magnetism3 Credit hours   
A course including the study of electrostatics, magnetostatics, electromagnetic induction, introduction to Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves. 3 lec.
Pre-req: (PHY 203 or PHY 213) and MTH 231.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 302 Electricity & Magnetism II3 Credit hours   
A study of Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves, radiation theory, optical phenomena, and electrodynamics. 3 lec.
Pre-req: PHY 300.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 304 Optics3 Credit hours   
An intermediate course in geometrical and physical optics. 3 lec.
Pre-req: (PHY 203 or PHY 213) and (PHY 405 (may be taken concurrently) or PHY 505 (may be taken concurrently)).
Concurrent PR: PHY 405 or PHY 505
Attributes: Natural Sciences
Grade Mode: Normal Grading Mode
PHY 314 Electronic Physics3 Credit hours   
A study of transistors, integrated circuits and their associated circuits. 3 lec.
Pre-req: PHY 203 with a minimum grade of D or PHY 213 with a minimum grade of D and PHY 415 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.
Concurrent PR: PHY 415
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 320 Intro Modern Physics3 Credit hours   
An introductory study of atomic and molecular theories, relativity, quantum theory, and nuclear physics. 3 lec.
Pre-req: MTH 230 and (PHY 203 or PHY 213).
Co-req: PHY 421
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 330 Mechanics3 Credit hours   
An intermediate study of the fundamental principles of statics of particles and rigid bodies, momentum and energy, dynamics of particles, harmonic oscillations, and wave motion. 3 lec.
Pre-req: MTH 231 and (PHY 203 or PHY 213).
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 340 Scientific Computing3 Credit hours   
Introduction to some of the most important tools and techniques in scientific computing, including object-oriented design, version control, and MPI for high-performance computing.
Pre-req: MTH 229 with a minimum grade of D or MTH 229H with a minimum grade of D or IST 163 with a minimum grade of D.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 350 Biological Physics3 Credit hours   
Physical principles underlying the mechanisms by which living organisms survive, adapt, grow. Will enhance writing skills and strategies. 2 lec - 2 lab. (PR: PHY 203 or 213, and PHY 204)
Pre-req: PHY 203 (may be taken concurrently) or PHY 213 (may be taken concurrently) and PHY 204.
Concurrent PR: PHY 203 or PHY 213
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 360 Medical Physics3 Credit hours   
Physical principles applied to devise methods for diagnostic and treatment of the human body. Will enhance writing skills and strategies.
Pre-req: (PHY 203 with a minimum grade of D or PHY 213 with a minimum grade of D) and PHY 204 with a minimum grade of D.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 405 Optics Lab2 Credit hours   
A course in optical experiments encompassing geometrical and physical optics. This course is to be taken with Physics 304.
Pre-req: PHY 304 (may be taken concurrently).
Concurrent PR: PHY 304
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 408 Thermal Stat Physics3 Credit hours   
Introduction to Thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, classical and quantum statistical mechanics, Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics, and application. 3 lec.
Pre-req: MTH 231 with a minimum grade of D and (PHY 203 with a minimum grade of D and PHY 213 with a minimum grade of D).
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 415 Electronics Lab2 Credit hours   
A course in laboratory measurements encompassing transistors, integrated circuits, and their associated circuits. This course is to be taken with Physics 314.
Pre-req: PHY 314 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.
Concurrent PR: PHY 314
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 420 Astrophysics3 Credit hours   
A detailed study of core problems in Astrophysics such as orbital dynamics, radiation processes, stellar structure and evolution, galactic dynamics, and cosmology.
Pre-req: PHY 213 with a minimum grade of D and MTH 231 with a minimum grade of D.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 421 Modern Physics Lab2 Credit hours   
Laboratory exercises on modern physics topics encompassing both experiments of historic significance and current applications. To be taken with Physics 320, or equivalent.
Co-req: PHY 320
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 425 Solid State Physics3 Credit hours   
The course provides a broad introduction to the structure and physical properties of solids. It also serves as a basis for advanced courses in solid state and condensed matter physics.
Pre-req: PHY 320 or PHY 442 or CHM 442.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 435 Computational Physics3 Credit hours   
A course on using numerical methods and computer programming languages for solving complex physics problems and for the simulation of various physical processes. 2 lec-2 lab.
Pre-req: PHY 213 with a minimum grade of D and PHY 330 with a minimum grade of D and (PHY 445 with a minimum grade of D or PHY 446 with a minimum grade of D) and MTH 231 with a minimum grade of D.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 442 Quantum Mechanics3 Credit hours   
A study of waves and particles, the Schroedinger and Heisenberg formulations, particles in potential fields, scattering and perturbation theories, and application to atomic and nuclear structure. 3 lec.
Pre-req: MTH 335 and PHY 330.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 443 Quantum Mechanics II3 Credit hours   
This is the second part of a two-semester introduction to quantum mechanics. Emphasis is on applications of quantum theory including approximation techniques and the study of more realistic quantum systems.
Pre-req: PHY 442 with a minimum grade of D or CHM 442 with a minimum grade of D.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 444 Advanced Laboratory2 Credit hours   
Developments in producing and detecting correlated photon pairs has enabled implementation of undergraduate laboratories demonstrating fundamental quantum mechanical principles. This laboratory also incorporates fundamental solid state and materials science experiments.
Pre-req: PHY 425 (may be taken concurrently) and PHY 442 (may be taken concurrently).
Concurrent PR: PHY 425 and PHY 442
Co-req: PHY 425, PHY 442
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 445 Math Methods of Physics3 Credit hours   
An introduction to theory of orthogonal functions, curvilinear coordinate systems, vector and tensor fields, and their applications in physics. Problems are drawn from different areas of physics. 3 lec.
Pre-req: PHY 203 or PHY 213 and MTH 231.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 446 Math Methods of Physics II3 Credit hours   
A second semester of a full year course on methods of solving problems in physics: calculus of variations, ordinary and partial differential equations, and special functions with real physics problems.
Pre-req: PHY 445.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 447 Mechanics for Teachers4 Credit hours   
An indepth study of mechanics for education majors specializing in Physics with emphasis on problem solving techniques, demonstrations, experiments and computer applications. (PR: PHY 203, MTH 122 and MTH 140)
Pre-req: PHY 203 or PHY 213.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 480 Special Topics2-4 Credit hours   
By permission of department chairman.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 481 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
By permission of department chairman.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 482 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
By permission of department chairman.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 483 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
By permission of department chairman.
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 485 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 486 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: No Textbook Required, Natural Sciences
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PHY 487 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 488 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
Attributes: Natural Sciences
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PHY 491 Bison image  Capstone1-2 Credit hours   
To give a capstone expeience to physics majors in their junior or senior years by applying the principles of physics to the solution of real life problems. (PR: CSD 203, or 218 and lab).
Attributes: Capstone Course, Natural Sciences, Onsite Learning Experience
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PHY 492 Bison image  Capstone1-2 Credit hours   
To give a capstone experience to physics majors in their junior or senior years by applying the principles of physics to the solution of real life problems. (PR: PHY 491)
Pre-req: PHY 491 with a minimum grade of D.
Attributes: Capstone Course, No Textbook Required, Natural Sciences, Onsite Learning Experience
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Statistics

STA 150 Bison image  Foundations of Statistics (CT)3 Credit hours   
A critical thinking course on the basic foundation of Statistics for non-majors, allowing them to better prepare, develop and harness discipline-specific skills.
Pre-req: (ACT Math with a score of 17 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 460 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 400 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 237 or MTH 102 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 102B with a minimum grade of C) and STA 150L (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.
Concurrent PR: STA 150L
Attributes: Critical Thinking, Core II Mathematics, Statistics
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STA 150B Bison image  Foundations of Stats-Expd (CT)4 Credit hours   
A critical thinking course on the basic foundation of Statistics for non-majors with algebra review, allowing them to better prepare, develop and harness discipline-specific skills.
Pre-req: STA 150L (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.
Concurrent PR: STA 150L
Attributes: Critical Thinking, Core II Mathematics, Statistics
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STA 150H Bison image  Found of Stats - Honors (CT)3 Credit hours   
A critical thinking course on the basic foundation of Statistics for honors students, allowing them to better prepare, develop and harness discipline-specific skills.
Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 17 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 460 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 400 or Placement Math SP20 with a score of 237 or MTH 102 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 102B with a minimum grade of C and STA 150L (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C.
Concurrent PR: STA 150L
Attributes: Critical Thinking, Honors, Core II Mathematics
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STA 150L Bison image  Foundations of Statistics Lab1 Credit hour   
A lab to provide training in using the SPSS software in Foundations of Statistics for non-majors.
Pre-req: STA 150 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or STA 150B (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or STA 150H (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.
Concurrent PR: STA 150 or STA 150B or STA 150H
Attributes: Core II Mathematics, Statistics
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STA 225 Bison image  Introductory Statistics (CT)3 Credit hours   
A critical thinking course in applied statistical reasoning covering basic probability, descriptive statistics and fundamental statistical inference procedures. Parameter estimation and hypothesis testing for variety of situations with wide applications.
Pre-req: ACT Math with a score of 21 or SAT Mathematics Before Mar. 16 with a score of 500 or SAT MATH SECTION SCORE with a score of 530 or Placement Math After SP17 with a score of 102 or MTH 121 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 121B with a minimum grade of C or MTH 122 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 127 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 130 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Critical Thinking, Core II Mathematics, Statistics
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STA 345 Applied Prob and Stat3 Credit hours   
Statistical methods in scientific/engineering research, with emphasis on applications. Probability modeling, experimental design/survey sampling, estimation/hypothesis testing procedures, regression, ANOVA/factor analysis. Implementation using statistical software such as Excel/SAS.
Pre-req: MTH 229 with a minimum grade of C or MTH 229H with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Statistics
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STA 412 Regression Analysis3 Credit hours   
Determining regression models; deriving parameter estimates using calculus; detailed coverage of tests of assumptions and remedial procedures (transformations and weithted least-squares); multiple and polynomial regression; tests and corrections for autocorrelation.
Pre-req: MTH 230 with a minimum grade of C and (STA 345 with a minimum grade of C or STA 445 with a minimum grade of C).
Attributes: Statistics
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STA 413 Experimental Designs3 Credit hours   
Analysis of variance an covariance models with derivations using calculus; detailed testing of model assumptions and remedial measures (as transformations) to yield adequate models; use of various statistical designs.
Pre-req: MTH 230 with a minimum grade of C and (STA 345 with a minimum grade of C or STA 445 with a minimum grade of C).
Attributes: Statistics
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STA 420 Nonparametric Statistics3 Credit hours   
Coverage of a variety of nonparametric or distribution-free methods for practical statistical inference problems in hypothesis testing and estimation, including rank procedures and randomization procedures.
Pre-req: MTH 230 with a minimum grade of C and (STA 345 with a minimum grade of C or STA 445 with a minimum grade of C).
Attributes: Statistics
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STA 422 Time Series Forecasting3 Credit hours   
Finding statistical models to represent various time dependent phenomena and processes; coverage of a variety of forecasting techniques, with an emphasis on adaptive, regression, and Box-Jenkins procedures.
Pre-req: STA 445 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Statistics
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STA 425 Sampling Designs & Estimation3 Credit hours   
Coverage of the theory and applications of a variety of sampling designs; sample size determination; ratio and regression estimates; comparisions among the designs.
Pre-req: MTH 230 with a minimum grade of C and (STA 345 with a minimum grade of C or STA 445 with a minimum grade of C).
Attributes: Statistics
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STA 426 Stat Methods and Applications3 Credit hours   
Aspects of statistical modeling including model building, adequacy assessment, inference, and prediction. Applications to social, biological, health and medical sciences, engineering, and industry.
Pre-req: STA 345 with a minimum grade of C.
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STA 435 Statistical Data Mining3 Credit hours   
Introduction to statistical learning techniques for analyzing high dimensional data. Topics include data mining strategy, explanatory analysis, predictive modeling techniques and model assessment.
Pre-req: MTH 230 with a minimum grade of C and (STA 345 with a minimum grade of C or STA 445 with a minimum grade of C).
Attributes: Statistics
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STA 445 Probability & Statistics I3 Credit hours   
Probability spaces, conditional probability, and applications. Random variables, distributions, expectation, and moments.
Pre-req: MTH 230 with a minimum grade of C or STA 345 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Statistics
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STA 446 Probability & Statistics II3 Credit hours   
Statistical inference: estimation of parameters, tests of hypotheses. Regression, analysis of variance.
Pre-req: STA 445 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Statistics
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STA 464 Statistical Computing3 Credit hours   
Introduction to the commonly used statistical computing techniques, procedures and methods, with extensive use of R language and environment, and SAS for statistical computing and graphics.
Pre-req: MTH 230 with a minimum grade of C and (STA 345 with a minimum grade of C or STA 445 with a minimum grade of C).
Attributes: Statistics
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STA 466 Stochastic Processes3 Credit hours   
Review of probability theory. Topics include stationary processes, discrete and continuous time Markov chains, Markovian queuing systems, random walks, renewal processes, Brownian motion and Markov Chain Monte Carlo.
Pre-req: STA 445 with a minimum grade of C.
Attributes: Statistics
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STA 470 Applied Survival Analysis3 Credit hours   
Survival and hazard functions, parametric and non-parametric methods, models and inferences for survival data, and regression diagnosis.
Pre-req: MTH 230 with a minimum grade of C and (STA 345 with a minimum grade of C or STA 445 with a minimum grade of C).
Attributes: Statistics
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STA 480 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   
Courses on special topics in statistics not listed among the current offerings.
Attributes: Statistics
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STA 485 Independent Study1-4 Credit hours   
A faculty, supervised, indvidualized course of study of a topic in statistics.
Attributes: Statistics
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Faculty

Professors
Adkins, Akinsete, Brooks, Mitchell, Mummert, Sarra, Saveliev

Associate Professors
Horwitz, Karna, Mallick

Assistant Professors
A. Al-Aqtash, R. Al-Aqtash, Cuchta, Elkadry, Jung, Miller-Mace, Stapleton, Truong

Instructors
Crytzer, Johnson, Mace, Marsh, Subedi, Wright