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A continuation of Mat 158 with major emphasis on hypothesis testing. Topics include: a variety of statistical tests, additional measures of correlation, analysis of variance and covariance, and nonparametric methods. Applications as time allows. Prerequisite: Mat 158 or the equivalent. Fl, Sp-3-
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The development of mathematics is studied from ancient Greece and other early civilizations through the modern period. The focus is on central mathematical concepts. Includes problem solving and a look at the institutions, participants, and role of modern mathematics. Satisfies a writing requirement for mathematics majors. Prerequisites: Mat 215 and 220. Fl-3-
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Ancient Greece and China fostered mathematical works of high quality that are windows to their cultures. The course studies Euclid's Elements, Plato's Republic, The Nine Chapters of the Mathematical Art with commentary of Liu Hui, and other works, with particular attention to their cultural context. It centers on mathematical reading and problem solving, writing, and background reading in cultural history. Prerequisite: Mat 210. Ir-3
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This course provides a comprehensive overview of the mathematics curriculum, from Math 7 through Pre-Calculus, with emphasis on the New York State course of study. The major topics are studied with attention to their relative positions in the curriculum. Instructional strategies and calculator/computer use are included. Students solve both standard textbook exercises and more challenging problems. Prerequisites: Mat 215, 220, and 230. Sp-3-
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This course is intended for the 1-6 Childhood Education Mathematics Concentrate. It extends the topics introduced in Mat 106 and utilizes analytical thinking techniques in problem solving situations. Topics include study of integers, rational and real numbers; elementary number theory; and solutions of equations and systems of equations. The emphasis on problem solving reflects current statements in both the NCTM Standards and the New York State Education Department Framework for Mathematics, Science and Technology. Prerequisites: Mat 106 and 210. Fl-3-
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Geometric thinking, including exploration, formal deduction, and problem solving. Properties of geometric figures, congruence, similarity, area and volume, transformations, compass constructions, coordinate geometry. Designed for Mathematics Concentrates in Childhood Education. It offers the mathematical theory behind the geometry of the middle school curriculum. Computer software is used. Prerequisites: Mat 210. Sp-3-
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This is a mathematics course treating major areas of mathematics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and number theory, in their historical development and cultural context. The course includes mathematical problem solving, study of original documents and modern historical surveys, and essay writing. Not an elective for the mathematics major. Credit is not given for both Mat 300 and Mat 308. Prerequisites: Mat 215, 220, and 307. Fl-3-
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The formulation of linear programming problems. Methods of solution of linear programming problems, including the simplex, transportation and network flow algorithms. Methods of solving integer programming problems. Prerequisite: Mat 230 or permission of instructor and Mathematics Department Chair. Fl-3-
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Basic statistical methods for students majoring in economics, the physical sciences and mathematics. Topics include descriptive statistics, random variables, the normal and binomial distributions, random sampling and sampling distributions, parameter estimation, confidence intervals and significance testing. Applications in linear regression models, the analysis of variance, and categorical data analysis will be covered. The course prepares students for Mat 351, 352, 357, 358, and 359. Prerequisites: Mat 210 or equivalent. Fl, Sp-3-
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Representation of numbers and errors; methods for the solution of nonlinear equations; numerical integration; interpolation and polynomial approximation; numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations; numerical solutions of systems of equations. Emphasizes efficient programming techniques and the mathematics associated with numerical methods. Prerequisites: Csc 212 and Mat 220 and 230. Sp-3-
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