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MGT 4640 - The Strategy and Practice of Human Resource Management (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course examines human resource management from a strategic perspective. It is an interactive course which explores the intersection of human resource management, business policy, and competitive strategy. The goal is to provide students with the skills and core competencies needed to be successful managers of human capital in organizations.
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours, a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course, and MGT 3620 .
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MGT 4700 - Contemporary Issues in Management and Leadership (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is designed to explore theories and practical applications of management and leadership in organizational settings. The major emphasis is on building the managerial and leadership skills necessary to diagnose and provide remedies for organizational level problems. Subjects covered include: management, leadership, strategic vision, organizational culture and values, motivation and empowerment, teams, leading diversity, and leading organizational change.
Prerequisites: a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course, and MGT 3630 or MGT 3010 . [Dual-listed with MGT 5700.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing.
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MGT 4750 - Strategic Management (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Integrates and draws upon knowledge gained in the core business disciplines to develop a holistic perspective of organizations competing in dynamic domestic and global environments. The course engages students in understanding how organizations identify and create new opportunities to sustain a competitive advantage. Emphasis is placed on acquiring and demonstrating analytical skills needed to implement successful strategies.
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours, a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course, all College of Business core courses, and final semester senior standing. (This course may not be taken on an individual study basis.)
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MGT 4770 - Business Ethics (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A study of the economic, political, social and legal environments within which business processes take place and how such environments affect the decisions that businesses and managers make.
Prerequisite: a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course. [Dual-listed with MGT 5770.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing.
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MGT 4810 - Seminar (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course.
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MKT 1530-1549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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MKT 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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MKT 2530-2549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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MKT 3050 - Principles of Marketing (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An introductory study of the marketing process in advanced market economies. Consideration of psychological theories and determinants of buyer behavior. A background in the elements of the marketing mix; the product distribution structure, the price system, and promotional activities. Survey of marketing in special fields. Planning and evaluating the marketing effort. Using computers to analyze marketing data; quantitative aspects of the marketing function.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and ECO 2030 .
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MKT 3215 - Professional Selling (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Focus is on the development of selling skills, from prospecting for new customers to making a sales presentation, closing the sale and following up, as well as the development of an understanding of the economic and psychological buying motivations affecting the sales of industrial and consumer goods and services. The course will also include the application of a sales force automation software to facilitate the selling process, and to increase retention of existing customers.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and MKT 3050 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MKT 3220 - Sales Management (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Management of sales force. Quantitative techniques and behavioral research applied to planning, organizing, directing, and controlling field sales effort.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and MKT 3050 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MKT 3240 - Integrated Marketing Communications (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Intensive investigation of the field of advertising to include a review of the history and the economics of advertising, research, copy, layout, production, budgeting, and advertising organization. Theory and application are stressed.
Prerequisite: 54 earned hours and MKT 3050 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MKT 3260 - Managing Distribution Channels (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
The study of distribution as a strategic tool in the marketing mix. The course focuses on the relationship dimensions of channel structure, evaluation and selection of channel participants, behavioral processes, design challenges, functions of leadership, formulation of channel roles, marketing logistics and electronic channels.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and MKT 3050 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MKT 3270 - Consumer Behavior (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An examination of the psychological, sociological, and economic theories of buyer behavior. This is followed by analysis of the major current and classical empirical research studies designed to test the different theories of buyer behavior.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and MKT 3050 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MKT 3280 - Business-to-Business Buyer Behavior (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A study of the distinguishing features of the business marketing environment including the major types of customers, the nature of the procurement function, and forces that drive buying decisions in organizations. Other topics include customer relationship management strategies for business markets, E-commerce strategies for business markets, supply chain management and global business marketing strategies. In addition, techniques for assessing business market opportunities, market segmentation, demand analysis and sales forecasting will be reviewed. Also included will be the planning, implementation and control of the business marketing function.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and MKT 3050 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MKT 3285 - Retail Management (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Focus is on operational problems, retail store organization, location analysis, buying, selling, sales promotion, service, and merchandise handling. Case analysis of managerial problems in retailing establishments.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and MKT 3050 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MKT 3290 - Services Marketing (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course examines service organizations’ distinctive approach to marketing strategy development and execution. Services marketing explores the unique characteristics and challenges of service organizations and applies the expanded marketing mix (7Ps) in examining marketing strategies and processes for service planning, delivery, evaluation and recovery of service quality with the focus on customer satisfaction and retention. The course broadens the view of marketing and provides an understanding of services marketing theories and of how marketing can be practiced in organizations in local, national and international markets. Sustainability issues related to services marketing will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and MKT 3050 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MKT 3295 - New Product Development and Branding (3)
When Offered: On Demand
The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive dialogue about new product development and brands. The course is broken into two parts. The first part of the course (till and including the First Exam) introduces and discusses a very popular New Product Development process called the Stage Gate System®. Additionally, this portion of the course also introduces some of the best practices in the industry while discussing the Stage Gate System®. Once a product is developed, the marketer subsequently brands the product, which provides the impetus for the second portion of the course. This second portion of the course introduces and explains how to manage brand equity - the added value an offering has due to the past investments in marketing activities of the brand. Specifically, the branding portion of the course attempts to explain (1) what is and how to build brand equity; (2) ways to measure brand equity; (3) different branding strategies, and, (4) how to adjust branding strategies over time to maximize brand equity.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and MKT 3050 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MKT 3500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Prerequisite: 54 earned hours
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MKT 3510 - Junior Honors Thesis (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
Independent study and research project directed by a departmental faculty advisor on a topic of mutual interest to both student and advisor. The thesis should be completed during the student’s junior and senior years and includes a formal presentation to the college faculty.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours
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MKT 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in the classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: 54 earned hours
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MKT 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and MKT 3050 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MKT 3900 - Marketing Internship (3 or 6)
When Offered: Summer Session
A full-time work experience in business. Three semester hours of credit are granted for a total 200 hour internship. Six semester hours are granted for a total of 400 hours of internship. The maximum credit hours earned cannot exceed six. Students must have at least one semester of coursework left to complete after the internship.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and admission to a degree granting college; MKT 3050 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0), and permission of the departmental chair and the internship coordinator.
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MKT 3910 - Sales Internship (3 or 6)
When Offered: Summer Session
A full-time work experience in business. A sales internship will provide students with an opportunity of in-field work experience in sales. Three semester hours of credit are granted for a total 200 hour internship. Six semester hours are granted for a total of 400 hours of internship. The maximum credit hours earned cannot exceed six. Students must have at least one semester of coursework left to complete after the internship.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: 54 earned hours and admission to a degree granting college; MKT 3050 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0), and permission of the departmental chair and the internship coordinator.
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MKT 4500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course.
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MKT 4510 - Senior Honors Thesis (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
Independent study and research project directed by a departmental faculty advisor on a topic of mutual interest to both student and advisor. The thesis should be completed during the student’s junior and senior years and includes a formal presentation to the college faculty.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours.
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course.
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MKT 4530-4549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course.
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MKT 4550 - International Marketing (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An analysis of cultural, legal, political, and economic factors affecting marketing in world markets. Emphasis is placed upon the differences in life styles, beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and their influence upon the marketing decisions of the foreign firm.
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours, a minimum grade of “C” in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course, and MKT 3050 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0). (Global Learning Opportunity course)
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MKT 4560 - Advanced Sales Techniques (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Students in this course will build on basic selling skills learned in the prerequisite Professional Selling course. Advanced Sales Techniques will focus on applying and practicing selling skills through role play competition participation and/or selling actual products, services or ideas for collaborating profit or not-for-profit organizations. Students will also develop skills in account management and the application of emerging sales technologies and analytics.
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours, a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Descipline course (WID) and MKT 3215 .
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MKT 4620 - Marketing Research (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Techniques involved in the specification, collection, analysis, and reporting of marketing information. The analysis will include experimental design, analysis of variance, and other univariate and multivariate analyses.
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours, a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course, MKT 3050 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) and ECO 2200 . (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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MKT 4650 - Strategic Marketing Management (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An integrated course in marketing, systematically oriented with emphasis on the marketing mix, the formulation of competitive strategies, and special attention to market analysis, marketing information, and sales forecasting. Case analysis is stressed.
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours, a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course, and MKT 3050 with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0).
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MKT 4810 - Seminar (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course.
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MAT 0010 - Developmental Mathematics (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is intended for those persons who have had previous exposure to Algebra but who still have deficiencies and are not prepared for MAT 1010 or MAT 1020 . It is mandatory for students whose scores on the mathematics placement test indicate a deficiency. The course content is elementary algebra. Self-development and study skills are emphasized. The course meets five days per week, and counts as three hours credit toward course load and full-time student eligibility, but does not count toward hours required for graduation (see “Academic Regulations ”).
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MAT 1005 - A Brief Introduction to Mathematics (1)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Quantitative Literacy
This course is an introduction to mathematical problem solving. Emphasis is on the development of conceptual understanding rather than on computational drill. Using appropriate computational tools, including computers, is fundamental to the course. All sections cover personal finance. MAT 1005 is not open to students with 4 hours of QL credit.
Prerequisite: 3 hours of QL credit.
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MAT 1010 - Introduction to Mathematics (4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring; Summer Session
GEN ED: Quantitative Literacy
A course in mathematical problem solving for students who are not required to take calculus. Emphasis is on the development of students’ quantitative literacy and number sense rather than computational drill. Computational tools such as spreadsheets will be used to solve a variety of real world problems. All sections cover basic consumer statistics and probability, with additional topics drawn from a variety of fields such as art, music, finance, physical or biological science, geometry, cryptology, measurement, and election theory. Not open to students who are enrolled in or have credit for MAT 1020 , MAT 1030 , or MAT 1110 . Students may not receive credit for both MAT 1010 and MAT 1020 .
(ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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MAT 1020 - College Algebra with Applications (4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring; Summer Session
GEN ED: Quantitative Literacy
A study of algebraic concepts and applications for students who are not required to take calculus, but who require a working knowledge of algebra and functions. Tabular, graphical, and algebraic presentations are investigated, with emphasis on linear, power, exponential, and logarithmic models. Applications are chosen from a variety of topics, including in particular finance, units and measurement, right triangle trigonometry, and population modeling. Not open to students who are enrolled in or have credit for MAT 1010 , MAT 1030 , or MAT 1110 . Students may not receive credit for both MAT 1010 and MAT 1020.
(ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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MAT 1025 - Precalculus (4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
An overview of algebraic concepts and a thorough treatment of functions such as rational, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric. Included will be a rigorous treatment of analytic geometry. Recommended for students with less than four units of high school mathematics who plan to take MAT 1110 . Students may not receive credit for MAT 1020 after receiving credit for MAT 1025. Not open to students who have credit for MAT 1110 .
Prerequisite: must pass placement test or MAT 0010 . (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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MAT 1030 - Calculus With Business Applications (4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Quantitative Literacy
An introduction to the concepts of differentiation and integration with particular emphasis upon their applications to solving problems that arise in business and economics. This course is designed primarily for business and economics majors and is not open to mathematics majors or students with credit for MAT 1110 .
Prerequisite: MAT 1020 or MAT 1025 or equivalent. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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MAT 1035 - Business Mathematics With Calculus (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring; Summer Session
GEN ED: Quantitative Literacy
This course is an overview of algebraic concepts and a thorough treatment of functions such as rational, logarithmic, and exponential, including an introduction to the concepts of differentiation with particular emphasis upon their applications to solving problems that arise in business, finance, and economics. This course is designed primarily for business and economic majors and is not open to mathematics majors or students with credit for MAT 1110 - Calculus With Analytic Geometry I (4) .
(ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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MAT 1110 - Calculus With Analytic Geometry I (4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Quantitative Literacy
A study of limits, continuity, differentiation, applications of the derivative, the differential, the definite integral, the fundamental theorem, and applications of the definite integral.
Prerequisite: MAT 1025 (with a grade of “C-” (1.7) or higher) or equivalent. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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MAT 1120 - Calculus With Analytic Geometry II (4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A study of the logarithmic and exponential functions, circular functions and their inverses, techniques of integration, improper integrals, infinite series, Taylor polynomial and power series.
Prerequisite: MAT 1110 (with a grade of “C-” (1.7) or higher).(ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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MAT 1530-1549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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MAT 2030 - Mathematics for the Elementary School Teacher (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
This course is an introduction to mathematical concepts, processes, and reasoning for the prospective elementary school teacher. Topics include patterns, relationships, functions, data, probability, and statistics. Not open to mathematics majors or minors.
Prerequisite: MAT 1010 or higher or permission of the instructor. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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MAT 2110 - Techniques of Proof (4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A study of methods of proof used in mathematics. Formal proof topics include propositional calculus, predicate calculus, and several first order theories. Informal proof topics are drawn from number theory, set theory, and other areas of mathematics. Additional topics include introductions to writing mathematics, searching for mathematical content and sources, and careers in mathematics.
Prerequisite: MAT 1120 or permission of the instructor.
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MAT 2130 - Calculus With Analytic Geometry III (4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A study of parametric equations, vectors, vector-valued functions, function of several variables, double and triple integrals, and vector analysis.
Prerequisite: MAT 1120 (with a grade of “C-” (1.7) or higher). (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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MAT 2240 - Introduction to Linear Algebra (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A study of vectors, matrices and linear transformations, principally in two and three dimensions, including treatments of systems of linear equations, determinants, and eigenvalues.
Prerequisite: MAT 1120 or permission of the instructor.
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MAT 2310 - Computational Mathematics (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course engages students in mathematical investigations in various computational environments. Students will investigate numerical computation in symbolic systems and spreadsheets as well as traditional programming environments. Topics covered include basic programming structures, computer arithmetic, and mathematical applications. Instructor will choose from applications such as statistical calculations, infinite series estimation, root finding, and integration.
Prerequisite: MAT 1120 .
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MAT 2500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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MAT 2510 - Sophomore Honors Seminar (4)
When Offered: Spring
Proof techniques and their application to selected mathematical topics. Enrollment by invitation of the departmental honors committee. (Students may not receive credit for both MAT 2510 and MAT 2110 .)
Prerequisite: MAT 1120 .(ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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MAT 2530-2549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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MAT 3010 - Survey in the History of Mathematics (2)
When Offered: Fall
This course is a study of mathematics as a human intellectual endeavor impacting our culture, history, and philosophy. Includes analyses from the mathematical, historical, and philosophical perspectives of several significant developments from various fields of mathematics. The specific developments considered will vary from semester to semester.
Prerequisite: MAT 2110 or MAT 2510 or permission of the instructor..
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MAT 3015 - Junior Seminar for Mathematics Majors in Education (2)
When Offered: Spring
This course will address mathematics content and pedagogy issues of importance to secondary mathematics teachers. The North Carolina Mathematics Curriculum for high school will be introduced with emphases on functions and other selected topics. Class discussions, group activities, written assignments, and oral presentations will be integral parts of the course. A field experience and other professional development activities will be required outside of class.
Prerequisites: MAT 2240 and MAT 3010 .
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MAT 3030 - Investigating Mathematics and Learning (4)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
This course prepares prospective teachers to construct a comprehensive understanding of effective mathematics instruction in grades K-6 with selected instructional activities designed for implementation during field placement experiences. The course includes content, methods, and materials of elementary school mathematics instruction. Topics include the content strand number and operations and process strands connections, communication, problem solving, reasoning and proof, and representation. The course emphasizes instructional design principles for teaching number and operation. Effective communication of mathematical ideas is a focal point of the course.
Prerequisites: MAT 2030 and R C 2001 or its equivalent. (Same as C I 3030 .)
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MAT 3110 - Introduction to Modern Algebra (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
Topics covered include equivalence relations, groups, subgroups, homomorphisms, isomorphisms, and a survey of other algebraic structures such as rings, integral domains, and fields.
Prerequisites: MAT 2110 or MAT 2510 , and R C 2001 or its equivalent. Corequisite: MAT 2240 .
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MAT 3130 - Introduction to Differential Equations (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A theory of ordinary differential equations with applications and classical methods for their solutions including series and Laplace transform techniques. Some numerical methods and differential equations software might be introduced.
Prerequisite: MAT 1120 , with MAT 2240 recommended.
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MAT 3220 - Introduction to Real Analysis I (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Junior Writing in the Discipline (WID)
A treatment of the calculus of functions of real variables including sequences, limits of functions, continuity and differentiation.
Pre- requisites: MAT 2110 or MAT 2510 , and R C 2001 or its equivalent.
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MAT 3310 - Discrete and Continuous Mathematical Models (3)
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to the process of mathematical modeling. Topics will include an overview of the modeling process as well as graph theory, discrete and continuous dynamics, linear programming, combinatorics, and curve fitting with a particular emphasis on their use in modeling real world situations. It will also contain a treatment of topics from calculus, including the derivative and definite integral with an emphasis on their use in solving real world problems.
Prerequisite: MAT 1120 . (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .) Corequisite: MAT 2240 or permission of the instructor.
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MAT 3330 - Financial Mathematics (3)
When Offered: Fall
The objective of this course is to help students learn about the theory of interest as covered on the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)/Society of Actuaries (SOA) Course 2 examination. Topics include mathematical theory of compound interest, force of interest, annuities, equations of value, yield rates, amortization, sinking funds, bonds, depreciation, and other topics in finance. The concepts and models that will be discussed are a key part of modern actuarial science.
Prerequisite: MAT 1120 or permission of the instructor.
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MAT 3340 - Actuarial Models (3)
When Offered: Spring
This course covers contingency models including life contingent models. Topics covered include but are not limited to survival distributions, life insurances, life annuities, premium and reserve calculations, multiple life and multiple decrement models.
Prerequisites: MAT 3330 and STT 3850 .
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MAT 3350 - Introduction to Mathematical Biology (3)
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to the mathematics of modeling biological systems. Topics will be discussed in the context of both continuous and discrete models and be taken from a broad range of biological fields such as population ecology, evolutionary biology, cell biology, genetics, and molecular biology. Numerical techniques for analysis and simulation will be introduced.
Prerequisites: MAT 1120 and junior standing.
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MAT 3500 - Independent Study (1-3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
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MAT 3510 - Junior Honors Seminar (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
Development of selected concepts related to modern algebra, analysis, differential equations, and/or probability/statistics not generally found in the traditional curriculum. Enrollment by invitation of departmental honors committee.
May be repeated for credit when content is not duplicated.
Prerequisites: calculus sequence, modern algebra, linear algebra. (ND Prerequisite: passing the math placement test or successful completion of MAT 0010 .)
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MAT 3520 - Instructional Assistance (1)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation.
May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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MAT 3530-3549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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MAT 3610 - Introduction to Geometry (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A study of the development of Euclidean geometry through multiple perspectives, including synthetic and metric. Topics to be considered include the nature of axiomatic systems and proofs, parallelism, similarity, measurement, constructions, polyhedra, utilizing appropriate technology, and at least one non-Euclidean geometry. The course will focus on concept development and connections among mathematical perspectives.
Prerequisite: MAT 2110 or MAT 2510 .
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MAT 3910 - Introduction to the Logic and Structure of Mathematics I (4)
When Offered: Fall
A problem-based course investigating fundamental concepts in K-8 mathematics from an advanced standpoint. To be included are topics from algebra, geometry, number theory, and mathematical logic, with the goal of developing mathematical ways of thinking.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or permission of the instructor.
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MAT 3920 - Introduction to the Logic and Structure of Mathematics II (4)
When Offered: Spring
This course is an extension of 3910. It focuses on deepening understanding of algebra, including topics related to functions, trigonometry, and an intuitive approach to calculus.
Prerequisite: MAT 3910 or permission of the instructor.
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MAT 4010 - Current Topics in Mathematics (1-3)
When Offered: On Demand
Permission to register must be given by the departmental chair.
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MAT 4011 - Current Topics in Mathematics Capstone (1)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
MAT 4011 satisfies the general education capstone requirement for mathematics majors with concentrations other than education. Students will explore current, relevant, or advanced undergraduate topics in mathematics and the relationships of mathematics with other fields. Oral and written communication skills are emphasized.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with MAT 4010 with the same section number.
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MAT 4015 - Advanced Seminar in Secondary Mathematics Education (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course is an extension of the junior seminar for mathematics majors in education. The course will extend the examination of the North Carolina Mathematics Curriculum for high school begun in MAT 3015 with emphases on geometry and other selected topics. Class discussions, group activities, written assignments, and oral presentation will be integral parts of the course.
Prerequisites: MAT 3015 and a 4000 level mathematics or statistics course in the program of study for secondary mathematics majors in education or permission of the instructor. [Dual-listed with MAT 5015.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department. A field experience and other professional development activities are required outside of class.
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MAT 4040 - Mathematics Capstone (1)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
MAT 4040 satisfies the general education capstone requirement for mathematics majors with concentrations other than education. Students will explore current, relevant, or advanced undergraduate topics in mathematics and the relationships of mathematics with other fields. Oral and written communication skills are emphasized.
Prerequisites: either MAT 3110 or MAT 3220 , and senior standing in mathematics or permission of the instructor.
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MAT 4140 - Differential Geometry (3)
When Offered: On Demand
An introductory course in the differential geometry of curves and surfaces in space, presenting both theoretical and computational components, intrinsic and extrinsic viewpoints, and numerous applications. The geometry of space-time will also be considered.
Prerequisite: MAT 2130 . Corequisite: MAT 2240 .
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MAT 4141 - Differential Geometry Capstone (1)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
MAT 4141 satisfies the general education capstone requirement for mathematics majors with concentrations other than education. Students will explore current, relevant, or advanced undergraduate topics in mathematics and the relationships of mathematics with other fields. Oral and written communication skills are emphasized.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with MAT 4140 .
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MAT 4220 - Introduction to Real Analysis II (3)
When Offered: On Demand
A continuation of MAT 3220 , including the Riemann integral, infinite series, and sequences and series of functions.
Prerequisite: MAT 3220 .
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MAT 4221 - Introduction to Real Analysis II Capstone (1)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
MAT 4221 satisfies the general education capstone requirement for mathematics majors with concentrations other than education. Students will explore current, relevant, or advanced undergraduate topics in mathematics and the relationships of mathematics with other fields. Oral and written communication skills are emphasized.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with MAT 4220 .
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MAT 4310 - Numerical Methods (3)
When Offered: Spring
Theoretical development and implementation of classical numerical methods. Topics covered include computer arithmetic, interpolation, and approximation. Numerical algorithms investigated may include root finding, interpolation, linear system solutions, derivative and integral estimation, and differential equation solutions. Knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, and programming will be assumed.
Prerequisite: MAT 2240 and MAT 2310 or permission of the instructor, with MAT 2130 or MAT 3130 recommended.
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MAT 4311 - Numerical Methods Capstone (1)
When Offered: Spring
MAT 4311 satisfies the general education capstone requirement for mathematics majors with concentrations other than education. Students will explore current, relevant, or advanced undergraduate topics in mathematics and the relationships of mathematics with other fields. Oral and written communication skills are emphasized.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with MAT 4310 .
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MAT 4330 - Senior Seminar in Actuarial Science (3)
When Offered: Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
A course designed to provide majors in Actuarial Science the opportunity to study actuarial problems from a variety of sources. The emphasis will be on the oral and written presentation of results. The course should prepare the student for making the transition from academic courses to actuarial practice. Students taking this course should have completed most of the Actuarial Science curriculum. Students are also encouraged to register for at least one Society of Actuaries professional exam during this course.
Prerequisite: MAT 3330 and STT 3250 .
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MAT 4340 - Introduction to Operations Research (3)
When Offered: On Demand
A thorough study of linear programming including duality theory and sensitivity analysis. At least two other topics related to mathematical applications in the management sciences queuing theory, Markov processes, game theory, decision analysis, network analysis, etc. will be covered.
Prerequisites: MAT 2240 and STT 3850 . [Dual-listed with MAT 5340.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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MAT 4341 - Introduction to Operations Research Capstone (1)
When Offered: On Demand
MAT 4341 satisfies the general education capstone requirement for mathematics majors with concentrations other than education. Students will explore current, relevant, or advanced undergraduate topics in mathematics and the relationships of mathematics with other fields. Oral and written communication skills are emphasized.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with MAT 4340 .
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MAT 4400 - Senior Research (1-3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
A research project under the supervision of a mathematics faculty mentor. Written updates of progress will be completed every five weeks. A formal, typeset technical report of the results is to be submitted to the faculty upon completion of the project. Students cannot receive credit for both MAT 4510 and MAT 4400.
Prerequisite: one 4000- level mathematics course.
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MAT 4420 - Dynamical Systems Theory (3)
When Offered: Fall
Development and application of the theory of dynamical systems. Topics include phase plane analysis, bifurcation theory, and chaos theory. Basic applications relevant to each topic are included. Additional topics may include fractional dimensions, differential equations, and cellular automata.
Prerequisite: MAT 3130 or MAT 3310 .
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MAT 4421 - Dynamical Systems Theory Capstone (1)
When Offered: Fall
MAT 4421 satisfies the general education capstone requirement for mathematics majors with concentrations other than education. Students will explore current, relevant, or advanced undergraduate topics in mathematics and the relationships of mathematics with other fields. Oral and written communication skills are emphasized.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with MAT 4420 .
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MAT 4500 - Independent Study (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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MAT 4510 - Senior Honors Thesis (3)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
Independent study and research. Thesis directed by a member of the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Prerequisites: completion of MAT 3510 and a 3.45 GPA in mathematics. Enrollment by invitation of the departmental honors committee.
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MAT 4530-4549 - Selected Topics (1-4)
When Offered: On Demand
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MAT 4590 - Advanced Topics in Differential Equations (3)
When Offered: Spring
Development and application of advanced topics in differential equations. Topics may include foundational theories of differential equations, partial differential equations, perturbation theory, calculus of variations, distribution theory, transform theory, or other advanced topics.
Barring duplication of content, MAT 4590 may be repeated for a total credit of six semester hours.
Prerequisite: MAT 3130 . [Dual-listed with MAT 5590.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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MAT 4591 - Advanced Topics in Differential Equations Capstone (1)
When Offered: Spring
MAT 4591 satisfies the general education capstone requirement for mathematics majors with concentrations other than education. Students will explore current, relevant, or advanced undergraduate topics in mathematics and the relationships of mathematics with other fields. Oral and written communication skills are emphasized.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with MAT 4590 .
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MAT 4710 - Introduction to Topology (3)
When Offered: On Demand
A study of the basic concepts of general topological spaces including such topics as metric spaces, continuous functions, connectedness, product spaces, and compactness.
Prerequisite: MAT 3220 . [Dual-listed with MAT 5710.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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MAT 4711 - Introduction to Topology Capstone (1)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
MAT 4711 satisfies the general education capstone requirement for mathematics majors with concentrations other than education. Students will explore current, relevant, or advanced undergraduate topics in mathematics and the relationships of mathematics with other fields. Oral and written communication skills are emphasized.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with MAT 4710 .
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MAT 4720 - Abstract Algebra (3)
When Offered: On Demand
A study of intermediate group theory, including group actions and the Sylow theorems; and ring theory, including polynomial rings, factorizations in principal ideal domains, and modules.
Prerequisite: MAT 3110 or permission of the instructor. [Dual-listed with MAT 5210.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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MAT 4721 - Abstract Algebra Capstone (1)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
MAT 4721 satisfies the general education capstone requirement for mathematics majors with concentrations other than education. Students will explore current, relevant, or advanced undergraduate topics in mathematics and the relationships of mathematics with other fields. Oral and written communication skills are emphasized.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with MAT 4720 .
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MAT 4900 - Internship (1-12)
When Offered: On Demand.
Independent, supervised work in mathematics or actuarial science for an approved agency, business, or organization. The number of semester hours taken must be approved by the department chair, and may not all be approved to count toward major requirements.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: approval of the department chair.
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MAT 4910 - Informal Geometry (3)
When Offered: Fall
This course is an informal treatment of the geometric concepts in the elementary and middle school mathematics curriculum. The topics considered include polygons, congruence, similarity, tilings, transformations, symmetry, angles, constructions, area, perimeter, circles, and polyhedra. Does not count in the program for mathematics majors or minors.
Prerequisite: MAT 3910 or MAT 3920 or permission of the instructor. [Dual-listed with MAT 5965.] Dual listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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MAT 4930 - Basic Concepts of Probability and Statistics (3)
When Offered: On Demand
This course examines the concepts underlying the elementary and middle school curriculum in probability and statistics. Probability models will be studied using both mathematical approaches and simulations. Statistics will be presented as a problem solving process involving question formulation, data collection, data analysis and the interpretation of results. Does not count in the program for mathematics majors or minors.
Prerequisite: MAT 3910 or MAT 3920 or permission of the instructor. [Dual-listed with MAT 5935.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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MAT 4990 - Numerical Linear Algebra (3)
When Offered: On Demand
Methods for solving systems of linear equations with an emphasis on large, sparse systems. LU factorization including storage schemes, graph theory, ordering algorithms, and block factorization. Iterative methods including Jacobi, SOR, and conjugate gradient. Eigenvalue methods including power method, QR factorization, and Lanczos methods. Parallel matrix computations.
Prerequisite: MAT 4310 . [Dual-listed with MAT 5390.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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MAT 4991 - Numerical Linear Algebra Capstone (1)
When Offered: On Demand
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
MAT 4991 satisfies the general education capstone requirement for mathematics majors with concentrations other than education. Students will explore current, relevant, or advanced undergraduate topics in mathematics and the relationships of mathematics with other fields. Oral and written communication skills are emphasized.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Corequisite: Must be taken concurrently with MAT 4990 .
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MSL 1001 - Introduction to the Army and Critical Thinking (1)
When Offered: Fall
The Introduction to the Army and Critical Thinking course introduces students to issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities. These initial lessons establish a framework for understanding officership, leadership, and Army values. Additionally, the course addresses “life skills” including fitness and time management. MSL 1001 is designed to give the student an accurate insight into the Army profession and the officer’s role within the Army. The course teaches leadership topics beneficial to any future leader as well as introducing students to a military lifestyle. The course is open to all students and has no military obligation. The MSL 1001 Leadership Lab consists of skill training and confidence building in subjects such as rappelling, paintball, one rope bridge, military weapons firing, night compass course, orienteering, and other selected subjects.
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MSL 1002 - Adaptive Leadership and Professional Competence (1)
When Offered: Spring
The Adaptive Leadership and Professional Competence course builds on the experience of the first term and further broadens the introduction to the Army as well as to the leadership skills and the “life skills” needed by an Army officer. The course covers a variety of leadership and communication topics including: goal setting, problem solving methodology, briefings, effective writing, and listening and speaking skills. MSL 1002 teaches leadership topics beneficial to any future leader as well as introducing students to a military lifestyle. This course is open to all students and has no military obligation. The MSL 1002 Leadership Lab consists of skill training and confidence building in subjects such as rappelling, paintball, one rope bridge, military weapons firing, night compass course, orienteering, and other selected subjects.
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MSL 1101 - Army Physical Fitness (2)
When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Wellness Literacy
This course trains students in the physical fitness standards identified by the U.S. Army. This includes education on how constructive personal choices promote fitness, health, and wellness. The course prepares Army ROTC cadets to meet and exceed the physical requirements of the Army, but is also open to non-ROTC students.
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