Academic Catalog

Mathematics (SMAT)

SMAT 232  Calculus II  4 Credits  
A continuation of MATH 231.Topics covered include derivatives of exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, methods of integration, polar coordinates, improper integrals, de L’Hopital’s rule, sequences, series, power series and Taylor polynomials. Prerequisite: MATH 231 (or 295), or college placement exam.
SMAT 234  Discrete Mathematics  4 Credits  
An examination of algorithms, counting methods, recurrence relations, algorithmic analysis, graph theory, paths, spanning trees, traversal, Boolean algebra, circuits, and elementary probability. Prerequisite: CIS 121 (or equivalent). Offered spring semesters. Does not count as a math elective.
SMAT 455  Probability & Statistics I  4 Credits  
An introduction to the theory of probability and statistics. Topics covered include combinatorial methods, sample space, probability, random variables, probability distributions and densities, mathematical expectation, Chebyshev’s theorem, moment generating functions, descriptive statistics. Prerequisite: MATH 324 or departmental approval. Offered fall of odd years.
SMAT 470  Spec Topic: Codes & Crypograph  4 Credits  
Lectures in topic of current interest. The topic for a given semester selected by the instructor offering the course and in consideration of the needs and interests of the students. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.