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SPRING 2010

MATH4389 Numerical Analysis    An introduction to the theory and techniques of numerical computation for real functions. Zeros, interpolation, approximation, and numerical differentiation and integration. Prerequisites: MATH2414 Calculus 2 and COSC1430 Introduction to Computer Science (or equivalent), or consent of instructor.

ECON4307 Econometrics   The course focuses on applied econometrics including estimating and testing simple, multiple, and simultaneous equation models. It further covers problems in multicolinearity, autocorrelation and generalized least squares. Prerequisites: MATH1324-1325.

SUMMER 2010

MATH4389 Partial Differential Equations   The basic properties and approaches to solving and analyzing partial differential equations. Includes Fourier series. Applications to the understanding of physical processes such as vibrations of solids, the flow of fluids, the diffusion of chemicals, the spread of heat, the structure of molecules, and the radiation of electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: MATH2415 Calculus 3 and MATH3320 Differential Equations, or consent of instructor.

FALL 2010

COSC 4390 - Theory of Automata The course is a study of automata and their applications in computing, including formal languages. The course culminates with Turing machines, the universal Turing machine, and the Halting Problem. That requires a discussion of Goedel's uncertainty theorem and the use of Goedel numbers.  The course would be appropriate for math majors who have at least some knowledge of computing and a course like discrete math or mathematical reasoning. Catalog Prerequisite: COSC3312 or MATH3315.