All Undergraduate Courses

This is a list of all courses offered in the program. Visit the Upcoming Courses page for a list of courses offered for the current and next semester (when available).

Mathematics

MATH 75 Math Success Strategies: 0 cr. Undergraduate.; Highly interactive format providing mathematics instruction and instilling study skills and strategies for succeeding in mathematics courses.; Prerequisites: none.; Course Rules: Fee for variable credit assessed (1-6) depending on contact hours; credits count toward credit load for Financial Aid and enrollment verification only. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 90 Basic Mathematics: 0 cr. Undergraduate.; Arithmetic operations involving whole numbers, integers, positive and negative rational numbers; decimals, percents; ratio, proportion; radicals; descriptive statistics; units of measure; geometry; introduction to algebra.; Prerequisites: none.; Course Rules: Fee for 3 cr assessed; credits count toward credit load for Financial Aid and enrollment verification only. Not open to students eligible for math courses that carry graduation credit.; Last Taught: Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016.
MATH 92 Mathematical Literacy for College Students I: 0 cr. Undergraduate.; Introduction to numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, and functions. Emphasis on developing conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in context.; Prerequisites: none.; Course Rules: Fee for 3 cr assessed; counts as 3 cr toward cr load for Financial Aid & enrollment verification. Not recommended for students planning to take Calculus or Chem 100.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 94 Foundations of Elementary Mathematics: 0 cr. Undergraduate.; Arithmetic, geometry, and beginning algebra; develops mathematical reasoning, problem solving, and facility with basic mathematical objects and their relationships. Individualized instruction via adaptive learning software.; Prerequisites: none.; Course Rules: Fee for 6 cr assessed; credits count toward credit load for Financial Aid and enrollment verification only. Math 94 counts as repeat of Math 90 & 95.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 95 Essentials of Algebra: 0 cr. Undergraduate.; Number systems; linear equations, inequalities; exponent notation, radicals; polynomials, operations, factoring, rational expressions; coordinate geometry; linear systems; quadratic equations.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 90(P) or MATH 102(P); or grade of D in MATH 94(P); or Math Placement Level 10.; Course Rules: Fee for 3 cr assessed; credits count toward credit load for Financial Aid and enrollment verification only.; Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
MATH 98 Algebraic Literacy I: 0 cr. Undergraduate.; Arithmetic number systems; linear equations, inequalities; exponent notation, radicals; polynomials, operations, factoring; modeling; coordinate geometry; linear systems; quadratic equations.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 90(P), MATH 92(P), or MATH 102(P); or grade of D in MATH 94(P); or Math Placement Level 10.; Course Rules: Fee for 3 cr assessed; counts as 3 cr toward credit load for Fin Aid & enrollment verification only.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 100 Supplemental Math: 1-2 cr. Undergraduate.; Development of foundational skills and concepts to allow concurrent enrollment in certain credit-bearing mathematics courses in place of prerequisite enrollment.; Prerequisites: department consent.; General Education Requirements: QLA; Course Rules: Retakeable to 2 cr max. Specific topic and additional prerequisites announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered.
MATH 102 Mathematical Literacy for College Students II: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Continuation of MATH 92, with an integrated approach to numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, and functions.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 92(P) or MATH 90(P); or grade of D in MATH 94(P); or Math Placement Level 10.; General Education Requirements: QLA, MTH; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025.
MATH 103 Contemporary Applications of Mathematics: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Selected topics in applied mathematics and statistics, such as, but not limited to, voting theory, fair division, apportionment, graph theory, financial mathematics, and statistical inference.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 90(P), MATH 92(P), or MATH 102(P); or grade of D in MATH 94(P); or Math Placement Level 10.; General Education Requirements: QLA, MTH; Course Rules: Not recommended for students planning to take Calculus or CHEM 100.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 105 Introduction to College Algebra: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Algebraic techniques with polynomials, rational expressions, equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions, rational exponents, systems of linear equations.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 94(P), MATH 95(P), or MATH 98(P); or Math Placement Level 20.; General Education Requirements: MTH, QLA; Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MATH 108.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 108 Algebraic Literacy II: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Continuation of MATH 98 in polynomials, equations, and inequalities; exponential, logarithmic, and periodic functions; rational expressions and exponents; and systems of linear equations.; Prerequisites: C or better MATH 98.; General Education Requirements: QLA, MTH; Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MATH 105.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 111 Introduction to Logic - Critical Reasoning: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Students learn a broad variety of fundamental logical methods - techniques used to identify, analyze, model, evaluate, and criticize different types of real-world reasoning.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 90(P), MATH 92(P), or MATH 102(P); or grade of D in MATH 94(P); or Math Placement Level 10.; General Education Requirements: HU, QLA; Course Rules: PHILOS 111 and MATH 111 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 115 Precalculus: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Essential topics from college algebra and trigonometry for students intending to enroll in calculus.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 105(P), MATH 108(P), or MATH 116(P); or Math Placement Level 30.; General Education Requirements: QLA; Course Rules: Repeats 2 cr of MATH 116 & 2 cr of MATH 117.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 116 College Algebra: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Function concepts. Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Systems of equations and inequalities. Matrices and determinants. Sequences and series. Analytic geometry and conic sections. Induction.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 94(P), MATH 95(P), or MATH 98; or Math Placement Level 20.; General Education Requirements: QLA, MTH; Course Rules: 2 cr may be used to repeat 2 cr of MATH 115.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Summer 2020, Spring 2020.
MATH 117 Trigonometry: 2 cr. Undergraduate.; Trigonometric functions; graphs, identities, equations, inequalities; inverse trigonometric functions; solutions of triangles with applications; complex numbers; polar coordinates.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 105(P), MATH 108(P), or MATH 116(P); or Math Placement Level 30.; General Education Requirements: QLA; Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of 2 cr of MATH 115.; Last Taught: Summer 2020, Spring 2020, UWinteriM 2020, Fall 2019.
MATH 175 Mathematical Explorations for Elementary Teachers I: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Theory of arithmetic of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Introduction to algebra, estimation and problem-solving strategies.; Prerequisites: Registration in elementary, early childhood, or exceptional education curriculum; and either a grade of C or better in MATH 94(P), MATH 95(P), MATH 98(P), MATH 102(P) or MATH 103(P); or Math Placement Level of at least 20.; General Education Requirements: QLA, MTH; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 176 Mathematical Explorations for Elementary Teachers II: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; A continuation of MATH 175 in geometry, statistics, and probability.; Prerequisites: grade of C or better in MATH 175(P).; General Education Requirements: QLB; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 194 First-Year Seminar:: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.; Prerequisites: none.; General Education Requirements: NS; Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).; Last Taught: Fall 2002, Fall 2001, Fall 2000, Spring 1999.
MATH 199 Independent Study: 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.; Regularly offered courses may not be taken as Independent Study.; Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA in all previous math courses; consent of instructor, department chair and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.; Last Taught: Spring 2016, UWinteriM 2014, Spring 2011, Summer 2010.
MATH 205 Introductory Finite Mathematics: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Elementary deterministic and probabilistic discrete mathematics and applications to a wide variety of disciplines. Topics may include linear programming, Markov chains, optimization, stochastic processes.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 105(P), MATH 108(P), or MATH 116(P); or Math Placement Level 30.; General Education Requirements: NS, QLB; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 208 Quantitative Models for Business: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Applications of algebra, functions, and optimization methods in business and economics settings.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 105(P), MATH 108(P), or MATH 116(P); or Math Placement Level 30.; General Education Requirements: QLB; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 211 Survey in Calculus and Analytic Geometry I: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; A one-semester survey with applications to business administration, economics, and non-physical sciences. Topics include coordinate systems, equations of curves, limits, differentiation, integration, applications.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 105(P), MATH 108(P), or MATH 116(P); or Math Placement Level 30.; General Education Requirements: NS, QLB; Course Rules: May not be used as a prerequisite for MATH 232. No cr for students with cr in MATH 213, MATH 221, or MATH 231.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 212 Survey in Calculus and Analytic Geometry II: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Continuation of first semester survey of calculus with applications to business administration, economics, and non-physical sciences. Topics include integration, multivariable calculus, Taylor polynomials and applications.; Prerequisites: grade of C or better in one of the following: MATH 208(P), MATH 211(P), MATH 213(P), MATH 221(P), or MATH 231(P).; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 213 Calculus with Life Sciences Applications: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Limits, derivatives, graphing. Antiderivatives, the definite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Additional techniques and applications pertinent to the life sciences throughout the course.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 115(P); or both Proficiency in Trigonometry (grade of C or better in MATH 117(P), or Level 26 or 36 on Math Placement Test) and Proficiency in Algebra (grade of C or better in MATH 116(P) or MATH 211(P), or Level 35 on Math Placement Test); or Math Placement Level 40.; General Education Requirements: QLB, NS; Course Rules: No credit for students with credit in MATH 221 or MATH 231.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 221 Honors Calculus I: 5 cr. Undergraduate.; Calculus of functions of one and several variables; sequences, series, differentiation, integration; introduction to differential equations; vectors and vector functions; applications.; Prerequisites: consent of instructor or Honors College Director and grade of A- or better in MATH 115(P), or in both of MATH 116(P) and MATH 117(P); or Level 40 on a Math Placement Test & ACT math subscore 30 or higher; or Math Placement Level 45.; General Education Requirements: QLB, NS; Course Rules: Max 6 cr in combination of MATH 221 and MATH 222 may count toward Honors College requirements.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
MATH 222 Honors Calculus II: 5 cr. Undergraduate.; Continuation of MATH 221.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 221(P) or a grade of B or better in MATH232(P); consent of instructor.; Course Rules: Max of 6 cr in combination of MATH 221 and MATH 222 may count toward Honors College requirements.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2021.
MATH 231 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Limits, derivatives, and graphs of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; antiderivatives, the definite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus, with applications.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 115(P); or both Proficiency in Trigonometry (grade of C or better in MATH 117(P), or Level 26 or 36 on Math Placement Test) and Proficiency in Algebra (grade of C or better in MATH 116(P) or MATH 211(P), or Level 35 on Math Placement Test); or Math Placement Level 40.; General Education Requirements: NS, QLB; Course Rules: No credit for students with credit in MATH 213.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 232 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Continuation of MATH 231. Applications of integration, techniques of integration; infinite sequences and series; parametric equations, conic sections, and polar coordinates.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 231(P) or a grade of B or better in MATH 213(P).; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 233 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Continuation of MATH 232. Three-dimensional analytic geometry and vectors; partial derivatives; multiple integrals; vector calculus, with applications.; Prerequisites: grade of C or better in MATH 232(P).; Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MATH 229.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MATH 234 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Elementary differential equations. Vectors; matrices; linear transformations; quadratic forms; eigenvalues; applications.; Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Math 232(P).; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 240 Matrices and Applications: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Vector spaces, systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors; selected topics in applications. Emphasizes basic concepts and concrete examples.; Prerequisites: a grade at least C in a MATH or MTHSTAT course numbered 200 or higher; or grade at least C in MATH 115(P); or both Proficiency in Trigonometry (a grade of C or better in MATH 117(P), or Level 26 or 36 on Math Placement Test) and Proficiency in Algebra (a grade of C or better in MATH 116(P) or MATH 211(P), or Level 35 on Math Placement Test); or Math Placement Level 40.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 275 Problem Solving/Critical Thinking for Elementary Education Majors: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Course provides a strong foundation in the exploration, teaching and communication (oral and written) of mathematical concepts via problem-solving experiences and discussion.; Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Math 175(P) or cons instr.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
MATH 276 Algebraic Structures for Elementary Education Majors: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Topics for K-8 teachers. Basic patterns and rules that govern number systems, geometric transformations, and manipulation of algebraic expressions.; Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Math 175(P) or cons instr.; Course Rules: Counts as repeat of Math 299 w/same topic.; Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018.
MATH 277 Geometry for Elementary Education Majors: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Topics for K-8 teachers. Geometry as measuring tool-congruence, similarity, area, volume, and coordinates; geometry as axiomatic system-definitions, conjectures, proofs, counterexamples; rigid motions, symmetry.; Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Math 176(P) or cons instr.; Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.
MATH 290 Topics in Mathematics:: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.; Prerequisites: satisfaction of Quantitative Literacy Part A GER.; Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
MATH 297 Study Abroad:: 1-12 cr. Undergraduate.; Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored programs before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.; Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Program.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017.
MATH 299 Ad Hoc:: 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.; Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.; Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.; Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.; Last Taught: Spring 2012, Summer 2007, Spring 2007, Summer 2006.
MATH 305 Introduction to Mathematical and Computational Modeling: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Construction and analysis of discrete and continuous mathematical models in applied, natural, and social sciences. Elements of programming, simulations, case studies from scientific literature.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 211(P), and one additional 200-level or higher MATH or MTHSTAT course, or a grade of C or better in MATH 213(P) or MATH 231(P).; Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MATH 690(675) with topic 'Adv Math Models with Apps'.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 305G Introduction to Mathematical and Computational Modeling: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Construction and analysis of discrete and continuous mathematical models in applied, natural, and social sciences. Elements of programming, simulations, case studies from scientific literature.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 211(P), and one additional 200-level or higher MATH or MTHSTAT course, or a grade of C or better in MATH 213(P) or MATH 231(P).; Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MATH 690(675) with topic 'Adv Math Models with Apps'.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 313 Linear Programming and Optimization: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Primal and dual formulations of linear programming problems; simplex and related methods of solution; algorithms for transportation; optimization.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P), ELECENG 234(P), or MATH 240(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 313G Linear Programming and Optimization: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Primal and dual formulations of linear programming problems; simplex and related methods of solution; algorithms for transportation; optimization.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P), ELECENG 234(P), or MATH 240(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 315 Mathematical Programming and Optimization: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Introduction to operations research. Network analysis; integer programming; game theory; nonlinear programming; dynamic programming.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P); and a grade of C or better in MATH 211(P) or MATH 233(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 315G Mathematical Programming and Optimization: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Introduction to operations research. Network analysis; integer programming; game theory; nonlinear programming; dynamic programming.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P); and a grade of C or better in MATH 211(P) or MATH 233(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 318 Topics in Discrete Mathematics: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Number theory topics related to cryptography; discrete structures including graphs, partial orders, Latin squares and block designs; advanced counting techniques.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in COMPSCI 317(P) or MATH 341(P).; Course Rules: COMPSCI 318 and MATH 318 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.; Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019.
MATH 320 Introduction to Differential Equations: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Elementary types and systems of differential equations, series solutions, numerical methods, Laplace transforms, selected applications.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 232(P) and MATH 240(P), or a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or ELECENG 234(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: No grad cr in Math Sci.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 320G Introduction to Differential Equations: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Elementary types and systems of differential equations, series solutions, numerical methods, Laplace transforms, selected applications.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 232(P) and MATH 240(P), or a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or ELECENG 234(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: No grad cr in Math Sci.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 322 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Partial differential equations of mathematical physics, boundary value problems in heat flow, vibrations, potentials, etc. Solved by Fourier series; Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MATH 320(P); and a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023.
MATH 322G Introduction to Partial Differential Equations: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Partial differential equations of mathematical physics, boundary value problems in heat flow, vibrations, potentials, etc. Solved by Fourier series; Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MATH 320(P); and a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023.
MATH 325 Vector Analysis: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Topics selected from vector algebra; scalar and vector fields; line, surface, and volume integrals; theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes; vector differential calculus.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor and a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Previously MATH 321.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 325G Vector Analysis: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Topics selected from vector algebra; scalar and vector fields; line, surface, and volume integrals; theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes; vector differential calculus.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor and a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Previously MATH 321.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 341 Seminar: Introduction to the Language and Practice of Mathematics: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Facility with mathematical language and method of conjecture, proof and counter example, with emphasis on proofs. Topics: logic, sets, functions and others.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 115(P); or both Proficiency in Trigonometry (a grade of C or better in MATH 117(P), or Level 26 or 36 on Math Placement Test) and Proficiency in Algebra (grade of C or better in MATH 116(P) or MATH 211(P), or Level 35 on Math Placement Test); or Math Placement Level 40.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 345 Mathematics from a Historical Perspective:: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Topics from the development of mathematics, such as famous problems, mathematicians, calculating devices; chronological outlines. Significant reading and writing assignments.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 212(P) or MATH 232(P) and satisfaction of OWC-A.; General Education Requirements: OWCB; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. Additional prerequisites announced in the Schedule of Classes with each offering.; Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2019, Spring 2018.
MATH 381 Honors Seminar:: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Significant topics to illustrate to non-mathematicians the characteristic features of mathematical thought. Only H.S. algebra and geometry assumed.; Prerequisites: sophomore standing, HONORS 200(P), and consent of Honors College director.; General Education Requirements: NS; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. Not open for cr toward a major in Math.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2011.
MATH 405 Mathematical Models and Applications: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Modeling techniques for analysis and decision-making in social and life sciences and industry. Deterministic and stochastic modeling. Topics may vary with instructors.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 211(P), or a grade of B or better in MATH 213(P), or a grade of C or better in MATH 231(P); and a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P), ELECENG 234(P), or MATH 240(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022.
MATH 405G Mathematical Models and Applications: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Modeling techniques for analysis and decision-making in social and life sciences and industry. Deterministic and stochastic modeling. Topics may vary with instructors.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 211(P), or a grade of B or better in MATH 213(P), or a grade of C or better in MATH 231(P); and a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P), ELECENG 234(P), or MATH 240(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022.
MATH 413 Introduction to Numerical Analysis: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Root finding and solution of nonlinear systems; direct solution of linear systems; interpolation & approximation of functions; least squares; fast Fourier transform; quadrature.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, grade of C or better in MATH 233(P), and either MATH 234(P) or ELECENG 234(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2023.
MATH 413G Introduction to Numerical Analysis: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Root finding and solution of nonlinear systems; direct solution of linear systems; interpolation & approximation of functions; least squares; fast Fourier transform; quadrature.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, grade of C or better in MATH 233(P), and either MATH 234(P) or ELECENG 234(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2023.
MATH 415 Introduction to Scientific Computing: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Nonlinear systems; iterative solution of linear systems; initial value problems in ordinary differential equations; boundary value problems in ordinary and partial differential equations.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, grade of C or better in MATH 233, and MATH 234 or ELECENG 234; or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Spring 2023.
MATH 415G Introduction to Scientific Computing: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Nonlinear systems; iterative solution of linear systems; initial value problems in ordinary differential equations; boundary value problems in ordinary and partial differential equations.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, grade of C or better in MATH 233, and MATH 234 or ELECENG 234; or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Spring 2023.
MATH 417 Computational Linear Algebra: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Direct solution of linear systems; iterative solution of linear systems; least squares; eigenvalue problems.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor and a grade of C or better in MATH 234, ELECENG 234, or MATH 240; or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2022.
MATH 417G Computational Linear Algebra: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Direct solution of linear systems; iterative solution of linear systems; least squares; eigenvalue problems.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor and a grade of C or better in MATH 234, ELECENG 234, or MATH 240; or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2022.
MATH 431 Modern Algebra with Applications: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Groups, rings, fields, Boolean algebras with emphasis on their applications to computer science and other areas.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 212 or MATH 232; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Does not carry graduate credit in math sci.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 431G Modern Algebra with Applications: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Groups, rings, fields, Boolean algebras with emphasis on their applications to computer science and other areas.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 212 or MATH 232; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Does not carry graduate credit in math sci.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 451 Axiomatic Geometry: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; An axiomatic approach to Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry (historic role of the parallel postulate and models).; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Department consent required for graduate credit in math sci.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
MATH 451G Axiomatic Geometry: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; An axiomatic approach to Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry (historic role of the parallel postulate and models).; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Department consent required for graduate credit in math sci.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
MATH 489 Internship in Mathematics, Upper Division: 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.; Application of advanced principles of mathematics in a business, organizational, educational, governmental, or other appropriate setting.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; 6 cr 300-level or above in MATH or MTHSTAT; 2.5 GPA in the major; consent of supervising faculty member.; Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024.
MATH 490 Topics in Mathematics:: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in a 200+ MATH or MTHSTAT course; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.; Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2020.
MATH 490G Topics in Mathematics:: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in a 200+ MATH or MTHSTAT course; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.; Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2020.
MATH 497 Study Abroad:: 1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored programs before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.; Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2018.
MATH 497G Study Abroad:: 1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored programs before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.; Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2018.
MATH 499 Ad Hoc:: 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.; Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; additional prerequisites may be assigned to a specific topic.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.; Last Taught: Spring 2010, Spring 2008, Fall 2007, Fall 1999.
MATH 511 Symbolic Logic: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; First-order predicate calculus; formal properties of theoretical systems; chief results of modern mathematical logic; advanced topics such as completeness and computability.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; PHILOS 212(P) or 6 cr of MATH at the 300-level or above; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: COMPSCI 511, MATH 511 and PHILOS 511 are jointly offered and count as repeat of each other.; Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2017.
MATH 511G Symbolic Logic: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; First-order predicate calculus; formal properties of theoretical systems; chief results of modern mathematical logic; advanced topics such as completeness and computability.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; PHILOS 212(P) or 6 cr of MATH at the 300-level or above; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: COMPSCI 511, MATH 511 and PHILOS 511 are jointly offered and count as repeat of each other.; Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2017.
MATH 523 Advanced Calculus I: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Fundamental notions of sets and functions; limits, continuity; Riemann integral, improper integral; infinite series; uniform convergence; power series; improper integrals with a parameter.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 232(P) and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Previously MATH 521.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
MATH 523G Advanced Calculus I: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Fundamental notions of sets and functions; limits, continuity; Riemann integral, improper integral; infinite series; uniform convergence; power series; improper integrals with a parameter.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 232(P) and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Previously MATH 521.; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
MATH 524 Advanced Calculus II: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Linear functions; differentiation of functions of several variables (implicit functions, Jacobians); change of variable in multiple integrals; integrals over curves, surfaces; Green, Gauss, Stokes theorems.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, MATH 523(521)(P), a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P), and a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Previously MATH 522.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
MATH 524G Advanced Calculus II: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Linear functions; differentiation of functions of several variables (implicit functions, Jacobians); change of variable in multiple integrals; integrals over curves, surfaces; Green, Gauss, Stokes theorems.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, MATH 523(521)(P), a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P), and a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P); or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Previously MATH 522.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
MATH 529 Structure of Real and Complex Numbers: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Construction of the real and complex number systems; topology of the real line and the complex plane; sequences and series of complex numbers.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2022.
MATH 529G Structure of Real and Complex Numbers: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Construction of the real and complex number systems; topology of the real line and the complex plane; sequences and series of complex numbers.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2022.
MATH 531 Modern Algebra: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Integers; groups; rings; fields; emphasis on proofs.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 341(P).; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 531G Modern Algebra: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Integers; groups; rings; fields; emphasis on proofs.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 341(P).; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MATH 535 Linear Algebra: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Vector spaces; systems of linear equations; linear transformations and matrices; bilinear, quadratic, and Hermitian forms; eigentheory; canonical forms; selected topics. Emphasizes theory and proof.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P), and a grade of C or better in MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 535G Linear Algebra: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Vector spaces; systems of linear equations; linear transformations and matrices; bilinear, quadratic, and Hermitian forms; eigentheory; canonical forms; selected topics. Emphasizes theory and proof.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P), and a grade of C or better in MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 537 Number Theory: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Number theoretic functions; distribution of primes; Diophantine approximation; partitions; additive number theory; quadratic reciprocity.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and grade of C or better in MATH 232(P) and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2016.
MATH 537G Number Theory: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Number theoretic functions; distribution of primes; Diophantine approximation; partitions; additive number theory; quadratic reciprocity.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and grade of C or better in MATH 232(P) and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2016.
MATH 551 Elementary Topology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; General theory of point sets in Euclidean spaces, with emphasis on topology of two-dimensional and three-dimensional spaces; elementary notions of metric spaces; applications.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P) and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2023.
MATH 551G Elementary Topology: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; General theory of point sets in Euclidean spaces, with emphasis on topology of two-dimensional and three-dimensional spaces; elementary notions of metric spaces; applications.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P) and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Fall 2023.
MATH 553 Differential Geometry: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; The theory of curves and surfaces by differential methods.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P), MATH 234(P), and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Spring 2022.
MATH 553G Differential Geometry: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; The theory of curves and surfaces by differential methods.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P), MATH 234(P), and MATH 341(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Spring 2022.
MATH 575 High School Mathematics from an Advanced Viewpoint: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Number systems; algebra of polynomials; theory of equations; functions; modeling; geometric measurement; geometric transformations; connections between advanced mathematics and high school topics.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, MATH 341(P) and an additional 6 credits of Math at the 300 level or above; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MATH 690 with similar topic.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
MATH 575G High School Mathematics from an Advanced Viewpoint: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Number systems; algebra of polynomials; theory of equations; functions; modeling; geometric measurement; geometric transformations; connections between advanced mathematics and high school topics.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, MATH 341(P) and an additional 6 credits of Math at the 300 level or above; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MATH 690 with similar topic.; Last Taught: Spring 2025.
MATH 583 Introduction to Probability Models: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Probability review, Markov chains in discrete and continuous time. Random walks, branching processes, birth and death processes. Queuing theory. Applications to physical sciences, engineering, mathematics.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P); a grade of C or better in MATH 234(P) or ELECENG 234(P), or in both MATH 240(P) and MATH 320(P); and one calculus-based course in statistics or probability at the 300 level or above; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Previously MATH 571.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
MATH 591 Undergraduate Seminar:: 1 cr. Undergraduate.; Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 4 cr max.; Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2018, Fall 2017.
MATH 599 Capstone Experience: 1 cr. Undergraduate.; Student writes a paper under supervision of an advisor on an approved topic not covered in the student's regular course work.; Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of instructor.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 2 cr max.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
MATH 603 Advanced Engineering Mathematics I: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Sequences and series, elementary complex analysis; Fourier series; linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations; matrix theory, elementary functional analysis; elementary solution of partial differential equations.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 233 and either MATH 234 or ELECENG 234; 3 cr Math at 300-level or above; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Previously MATH 601.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2020, Fall 2018.
MATH 604 Advanced Engineering Mathematics II: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Continuation of MATH 603(601). Partial differential equations, Fourier and Laplace transforms, convolutions, special functions, mathematical modeling.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MATH 603(601)(P).; Course Rules: Previously MATH 602.; Last Taught: Spring 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2015.
MATH 610 Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Finite difference solution of elliptic boundary value problems and of evolution problems; solution of hyperbolic conservation laws; finite volume methods; finite element methods.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MATH 413(P), MATH 415(414)(P), or MATH 417(416)(P); and MATH 322(P) or MATH 604(602)(P); or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: Previously MATH 615.; Last Taught: Fall 2019.
MATH 617 Optimization: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Unconstrained and constrained optimization: linear, nonlinear, and dynamic programming; barrier, penalty, and Lagrangian methods; Karush-Kuhn-Tucker theory, quadratic, and sequential quadratic programming; evolutionary algorithms.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MATH 325(321)(P) or MATH 604(602)(P); or graduate standing.; Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2020.
MATH 623 Introduction to Analysis I: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Topology of Euclidean space; continuity; differentiation of real and vector-valued functions; Riemann-Stieltjes integration.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 233(P), MATH 341(P), and either MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P); consent of department advisor; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Previously MATH 621.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021.
MATH 624 Introduction to Analysis II: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Continuation of MATH 623(621). Sequences and series of functions; uniform convergence; power series; functions of several variables; inverse and implicit function theorems; differential forms; Stokes' theorem.; Prerequisites: junior standing and MATH 623(621)(P); or consent of instructor; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Previously MATH 622.; Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
MATH 635 Modern Algebra I: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Group theory, including normal subgroups, quotients, permutation groups, Sylow's theorems, Abelian groups; field theory; linear algebra over general fields.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; a grade of C or better in MATH 341(P) and either MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P); consent of department advisor; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Previously MATH 631.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
MATH 636 Modern Algebra II: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Continuation of MATH 635(631). Ring theory, including ideals, quotient rings, Euclidean rings, polynomial rings, unique factorization; modules, including vector spaces, linear transformations, canonical forms; bilinear forms.; Prerequisites: junior standing and MATH 635(631)(P); or consent of instructor; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: Previously MATH 632.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
MATH 690 Topics in Mathematics:: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and at least one U/G MATH or MTHSTAT course; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.; Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
MATH 690G Topics in Mathematics:: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and at least one U/G MATH or MTHSTAT course; or graduate standing.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.; Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
MATH 699 Independent Reading: 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.; See Advanced Independent Study. For further information, consult department chair.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; 2.0 GPA, consent of department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.; Last Taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022.

Actuarial Science

ACTSCI 290 Introduction to Actuarial Science: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Overview of the actuarial profession, financial risks, and types of insurance products; risk components; and risk evaluation methods.; Prerequisites: Satisfaction of Quantitative Literacy Part A GER.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ACTSCI 391 Investment Mathematics I: 4 cr. Undergraduate.; Examination of annuities, loans, bonds, portfolio immunization, and interest rate swaps. Foundational preparation for the Financial Mathematics (FM) Professional Actuarial Exam.; Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in MATH 211(P) or MATH 232(P).; Course Rules: Previously MATH 311.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ACTSCI 490 Introduction to Actuarial Practice: 1 cr. Undergraduate.; Professional topics such as healthcare, pensions, life insurance, property and casualty, reinsurance, and regulation.; Prerequisites: ACTSCI 290(P).; Course Rules: May be retaken for cr once. Counts as repeat of MTHSTAT 591.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
ACTSCI 491 Actuarial Workshop FM: 1 cr. Undergraduate.; Continuation of topics from ACTSCI 391 along with practice and preparation for the Financial Mathematics (FM) Professional Actuarial Exam.; Prerequisites: ACTSCI 391(C) or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of MTHSTAT 593. Retakeable up to 2 cr max.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ACTSCI 492 Actuarial Workshop P: 1 cr. Undergraduate.; Continuation of probability topics from MTHSTAT 361 along with practice and preparation for the Probability (P) Professional Actuarial Exam.; Prerequisites: MTHSTAT 361(C) or consent of instructor.; Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of MTHSTAT 592. Retakeable up to 2 cr max.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
ACTSCI 590 Actuarial Internship: 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.; Apply principles and techniques of actuarial science in business, governmental and other appropriate settings.; Prerequisites: sophomore standing, 6 cr 300-level or above in ACTSCI or MTHSTAT, and GPA in ACTSCI and MTHSTAT courses at least 2.5.; Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023.
ACTSCI 591 Investment Mathematics II: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Mathematical models in finance and economics, corporate finance.; Prerequisites: MTHSTAT 361(P); ACTSCI 391(P).; Course Rules: Counts as repeat of MTHSTAT 692.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
ACTSCI 593 Actuarial Models I: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Long term insurance coverage, single life survival models, life insurance, annuities, benefit and premium random variables, mortality models.; Prerequisites: ACTSCI 391(P), MTHSTAT 361(P), and MTHSTAT 362(C).; Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of MTHSTAT 691.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2020.
ACTSCI 594 Actuarial Models II: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Long term insurance coverage, single life survival models, life insurance, annuities, benefit and premium random variables, mortality models.; Prerequisites: ACTSCI 593(P); MTHSTAT 362(P).; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2021.
ACTSCI 596 Actuarial Statistics I: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Loss models for short term insurance and their statistical fitting.; Prerequisites: MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P) and MTHSTAT 362(P).; Course Rules: Previously MTHSTAT 596.; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2019.
ACTSCI 597 Actuarial Statistics II: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Credibility theory, ratemaking, and reserving.; Prerequisites: MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P) and MTHSTAT 362(P).; Course Rules: Previously MTHSTAT 597.; Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
ACTSCI 599 Capstone Experience: 1 cr. Undergraduate.; Independent research on current financial and insurance topics that are not covered in regular actuarial courses.; Prerequisites: senior standing.; Course Rules: May be retaken for cr once.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.

Mathematics Statistics

MTHSTAT 194 First-Year Seminar:: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.; Prerequisites: none.; General Education Requirements: NS; Course Rules: Open only to freshman. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
MTHSTAT 199 Independent Study: 1-3 cr. Undergraduate.; For further information, consult dept chair.; Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.; Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
MTHSTAT 215 Elementary Statistical Analysis: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Elementary probability theory; descriptive statistics; sampling distributions; basic problems of statistical inference including estimation; tests of statistical hypothesis in both one- and two- sample cases.; Prerequisites: satisfaction of Quantitative Literacy Part A GER.; General Education Requirements: QLB, NS; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
MTHSTAT 216 Introduction to Statistical Computing and Data Science: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Introduction to hands-on data analysis, performed on large, complex and realistic data sets, using a scientific programming language like R.; Prerequisites: MTHSTAT 215(P), IND ENG 367(P), BUS ADM 210(P), ECON 210(P), PSYCH 210(P), SOCIOL 261(P), or KIN 270(P); or consent of instructor.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.
MTHSTAT 299 Ad Hoc:: 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.; Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.; Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.; Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.; Last Taught: Summer 2004.
MTHSTAT 361 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Probability spaces; discrete and continuous, univariate and multivariate distributions; moments; independence, random sampling, sampling distributions; normal and related distributions; point and interval estimation.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MATH 212(P) or MATH 233(P).; Course Rules: Not recommended for graduate students in math, or students not planning to take MTHSTAT 362.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
MTHSTAT 361G Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Probability spaces; discrete and continuous, univariate and multivariate distributions; moments; independence, random sampling, sampling distributions; normal and related distributions; point and interval estimation.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MATH 212(P) or MATH 233(P).; Course Rules: Not recommended for graduate students in math, or students not planning to take MTHSTAT 362.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
MTHSTAT 362 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Testing statistical hypothesis; linear hypothesis; regression; analysis of variance and experimental designs; distribution-free methods; sequential methods.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 361(P).; Course Rules: Not recommended for graduate students in math.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
MTHSTAT 362G Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Testing statistical hypothesis; linear hypothesis; regression; analysis of variance and experimental designs; distribution-free methods; sequential methods.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 361(P).; Course Rules: Not recommended for graduate students in math.; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
MTHSTAT 489 Internship in Mathematical Statistics, Upper Division: 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.; Application of advanced principles of mathematical statistics in a business, organizational, educational, governmental, or other appropriate setting.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; 6 cr 300-level or above in MATH or MTHSTAT; 2.5 GPA in the major; consent of supervising faculty member.; Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.; Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Fall 2023.
MTHSTAT 499 Ad Hoc:: 1-6 cr. Undergraduate.; Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; additional prerequisites may be assigned to a specific topic.; Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
MTHSTAT 560 Data Preparation and Exploration: 3 cr. Undergraduate.; Data preparation, including data cleaning, imputation of missing data, detection of outliers, feature selection, data transformations, and data exploration.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MTHSTAT 362(P).
MTHSTAT 562 Design of Experiments: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Latin squares; incomplete block designs; factorial experiments; confounding; partial confounding; split-plot experiments; fractional replication.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MTHSTAT 362(P); and MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P).; Last Taught: Fall 2008, Fall 2006.
MTHSTAT 562G Design of Experiments: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Latin squares; incomplete block designs; factorial experiments; confounding; partial confounding; split-plot experiments; fractional replication.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MTHSTAT 362(P); and MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P).; Last Taught: Fall 2008, Fall 2006.
MTHSTAT 563 Regression Analysis: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Straight line, polynomial and multiple regression; multiple and partial correlation; testing hypotheses in regression; residual analysis.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; and MTHSTAT 467(P) or MTHSTAT 362(P).; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
MTHSTAT 563G Regression Analysis: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Straight line, polynomial and multiple regression; multiple and partial correlation; testing hypotheses in regression; residual analysis.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; and MTHSTAT 467(P) or MTHSTAT 362(P).; Last Taught: Fall 2024.
MTHSTAT 564 Time Series Analysis: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Autocorrelation; spectral density; linear models; forecasting; model identification and estimation.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 362(P).; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MTHSTAT 564G Time Series Analysis: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Autocorrelation; spectral density; linear models; forecasting; model identification and estimation.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 362(P).; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MTHSTAT 565 Nonparametric Statistics: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Sign, rank and permutation tests; tests of randomness and independence; methods for discrete data and zeroes and ties; power and efficiency of nonparametric tests.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 362(P).; Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2010.
MTHSTAT 565G Nonparametric Statistics: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Sign, rank and permutation tests; tests of randomness and independence; methods for discrete data and zeroes and ties; power and efficiency of nonparametric tests.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 362(P).; Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2010.
MTHSTAT 566 Computational Statistics: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Basics of programming and optimization techniques; resampling, bootstrap, and Monte Carlo methods; design and analysis of simulation studies.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 362(P).; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MTHSTAT 566G Computational Statistics: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Basics of programming and optimization techniques; resampling, bootstrap, and Monte Carlo methods; design and analysis of simulation studies.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor, and MTHSTAT 362(P).; Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
MTHSTAT 568 Multivariate Statistical Analysis: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Multivariate normal distribution; Wishart distribution; Hotelling's T2; multivariate normal distribution; multivariate analysis of variance; classification problems.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MTHSTAT 362(P); and MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P).; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
MTHSTAT 568G Multivariate Statistical Analysis: 3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.; Multivariate normal distribution; Wishart distribution; Hotelling's T2; multivariate normal distribution; multivariate analysis of variance; classification problems.; Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor; MTHSTAT 362(P); and MATH 234(P) or MATH 240(P).; Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.