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MATH-43000 Complex Analysis

A study of complex numbers, analytic functions, integration, power series and calculus of residues is presented.

3

Prerequisites

MATH 30000 or MATH 32500

MATH-44000 Abstract Algebra 1

This course focuses on binary operations, groups, subgroups, permutations, cyclic groups, cosets, and group homomorphisms.
3

Prerequisites

Grade of C- or higher in MATH 25000 and MATH 32500

MATH-44100 Abstract Algebra 2

A continuation of MATH 44000, this course studies rings, fields, Fermat’s Theorem, matrices ideals, ring homomorphisms polynomial rings, vector spaces and linear transformations.

3

Prerequisites

MATH 44000

MATH-45000 Real Analysis 1

This course provides a formal presentation of the real number system and Euclidean vector spaces (inner products, norms and distance functions), compactness and connectedness, continuity, differentiation, and integration.

3

Prerequisites

Grade of C- or higher in MATH 25000 and MATH 32500

MATH-45100 Real Analysis 2

A continuation of MATH 45000, this course studies uniform convergence, sequences and series of functions, differential and integral calculus for functions of several variables, the Implicit Function Theorem and the Inverse Function Theorem.

3

Prerequisites

MATH 45000

MATH-47000 Workshop in Mathematics

This course provides opportunities for the presentation and discussion of a variety of concepts, principles, literature, and other topics important to the discipline.

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Prerequisites

In some cases, students will be required to obtain the permission of the instructor or chair.

MATH-47500 Mathematics Research

Students work under faculty supervision on a research project in mathematics, statistics, or a related area chosen in consultation with the faculty member. This course may be repeated multiple times for credit.

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MATH-48000 Senior Seminar

This course fulfills the advanced writing requirement for the mathematics major. In this course the student will study a topic related to the algebra, analysis, or statistics sequence required by the mathematics major. The student will complete a written report and an oral presentation based on his/her study.
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Prerequisites

MATH 31500, MATH 44000, or MATH 45000

MATH-49800 Mathematics Internship

Students can acquire practical related experience through placement in selected settings. Students submit an internship proposal in advance for approval, maintain a daily task log and submit a five-page written summary report at the conclusion of the internship. A minimum of 210 clock hours and an interview with the on-site supervisor are required.

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Prerequisites

Junior or Senior status, Mathematics major, GPA of 3.00 or above and consent of the department chairperson

MATH-49900 Independent Study in Mathematics

This course is designed to meet the needs of mathematics majors wishing to study an advanced topic not found in the curriculum.

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Prerequisites

Consent of department chairperson. To qualify for an Independent Study, a student must have successfully completed 60 credit hours, at least 12 of which were earned at Lewis, and have earned at Lewis University a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.