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Mathematics 123, 124. BASIC CONCEPTS OF MATHEMATICS Basic concepts underlying contemporary arithmetic; emphasis on meaning and understanding; the logic of mathematics; language of sets and relations as applied to structure of number systems; mathematics proofs; fundamental concepts of algebra; percentage; analysis and solution of verbal problems, and graphing of equations and inequalities. Credit will not be given in this course toward the mathematics major. 3 periods a week; 3 credits each semester. Required for the B.S. degree in elementary education. The Staff.

Mathematics 161,162. FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLEGE MA THEMATICS A unified treatment of the basic ideas of contemporary algebra, trigonometry, and analytics. The aim of the course is to show the nature of mathematics as a logical system. The material is fundamental to any student's training whether he wishes to continue in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering, or whether his interests lie in the social sciences or economics. 3 periods a week; 3 credits. The Staff.

Mathematics 164. PRE-CALCULUS A study of the elementary functions necessary for calculus. The algebra of functions and relations, graphs, polynomials, rational functions, inequalities, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, elementary theory of equations. Prerequisite: two years of high school algebra or permission of instructor. 3 periods a week; 3 credits. Mr. Webber.

Mathematics 223. PRE-ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRY FOR THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER An in-depth study of the intuitive numerical, algebraic, and geometrical concepts normally taught in the junior high school. This course is designed primarily for those students working toward pre-algebra certification. Prerequisite: Mathematics 124 or consent of instructor. Offered on demand. 3 periods a week; 3 credits. Mr. Kidder. Mathematics 235. AD VAN CED EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY A study of Euclidean geometry from a more advanced viewpoint. The method and technique of synthetic geometry will be stressed through a study of topics, including formal proofs, finite geometries, convexity, geometry of the circle, constructions and the metric system. 3 periods a week; 3 credits. Mrs. Parrish.

Mathematics 261, 262. THE DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL CALCULUS Prerequisite for Mathematics 261: Mathematics 162,164 or consent of department chairman. Prerequisite for Mathematics 262: successful completion of 261. Students who do not make a "C" or better in 261 should have the consent of the chairman before enrolling in 262. 5 periods a week; 5 credits each semester. The Staff.

Mathematics 271. APPLIED STATISTICS A statistics course designed primarily for students majoring in Business, Psychology, Education, Social Science, Natural Sciences and Health, Physical Education & Recreation. Topics include simple analysis of variance and covariance, two-way analysis of variance, randomized block design, linear regression, and other statistical techniques. Prerequisite: Mathematics 113 or 162 or consent of instructor. Knowledge of the calculus is not required. Credit will not be given in this course toward the mathematics major. Offered on demand. 3 periods a week; 3 credits.

Mr. Wu.

Mathematics 323. MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS Basic concepts of mathematics will be continued with a study of elementary geometry from an intuitive approach. Considerable attention will be given to materials and procedures in teaching mathematics in both the primary and upper elementary school. Required for the B.S. in elementary education. Mathematics 123, 124 is strongly recommended prior to taking this course. Credit will not be given in this course toward the mathematics major. 3 periods a week; 3 credits. Mr. Kidder, Mrs. Parrish.

Mathematics 336. SURVEY OF MODERN GEOMETRIES A study designed to widen and enlarge the horizons of the students through an examination of some of the geometric developments since the time of Euclid. The characteristics and interrelatedness of various geometries-topological, projective, affine, similarity, Euclidean, non-Euclidean and inversion-will be briefly examined through transformation. 3 periods a week; 3 credits. Mr. Kidder.

Mathematics 342. INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ALGEBRA Sets and mappings, integers, general algebraic systems, groups, rings, and fields. Prerequisite: Mathematics 262. 3 periods a week; 3 credits. Mr. Hightower.

Mathematics 343. LINEAR ALGEBRA A basic study of vector spaces, linear transformations, and their relationships to matrix algebra. Also included are determinants, isomorphism theorems, linear functionals, and dual spaces. Prerequisite: Mathematics 262 or consent of department chairman. 3 periods a week; 3 credits. Mrs. Bollinger, Mr. Webber.