SUBJ |
COURSE |
TITLE |
DECRIPTION |
MATH |
0113 |
Elementary Algebra |
Prerequisite: completion of placement test. For students who score in the lowest bracket on the placement test. A review of beginning algebra including polynomial arithmetic, solving equations, graphing, inequalities, and the quadratic equation. Not acceptable for degree credit at the University of Oklahoma. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
0115 |
Fundamental Algebra |
Prerequisite: placement test. Combines the course content of Math 0113 and 0123. A review of beginning algebra including polynomial arithmetic, solving equations, graphing, inequalities, rational expressions, exponents and radicals, imaginary and complex numbers, quadratic equations, systems of linear equations. Not acceptable for degree credit at the University of Oklahoma. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
0123 |
Intermediate Algebra |
Prerequisite: 0113 at OU, or satisfactory score on the placement test, or satisfactory score on the ACT/SAT. Properties of real numbers, equations and inequalities, algebra of rational expressions, exponents and radicals, introduction to quadratic equations, functions and graphs, systems of linear equations. Not acceptable for degree credit at the University of Oklahoma. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
0999 |
Remedial Transfer Credit |
This is not a course offered at the University of Oklahoma. It is used to denote remedial transfer credit for which there is no OU equivalent course. |
MATH |
1473 |
Mathematics for Critical Thinking |
Prerequisite: "C" or better in DMAT 0123 at OU, or satisfactory score on the placement test, or, for incoming freshmen direct from high school, satisfactory score on the ACT/SAT. A study of the mathematics needed for the critical evaluation of quantitative information and arguments including logic, critical appraisal of graphs and tables; use of simple mathematical models and an introduction to elementary statistics. (F, Sp, Su) [I-M] |
MATH |
1503 |
College Algebra |
Prerequisite: "C" or better in DMAT 0123 at OU, or satisfactory score on the placement test, or, for incoming freshmen direct from high school, satisfactory score on the ACT/SAT. Review of basic algebraic skills such as multiplying and factoring polynomials, rational expressions, linear equations and inequalities, exponents and radicals, absolute values. Other topics include the concept, notation, and algebra of functions, functions of linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic type, systems of equations. A student may not receive credit for this course and 1643. (F, Sp, Su) [I-M] |
MATH |
1523 |
Precalculus and Trigonometry |
Prerequisite: 1503 at OU, or satisfactory score on the placement test, or, for incoming freshmen direct from high school, satisfactory score on the ACT/SAT. Review of function concepts. Topics covered include properties of functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and their inverses by unit circle and triangle approaches, trigonometric equations and identities, simple conic sections, polar coordinates, Demoivre's theorem, discrete algebra, induction, limits and continuity. (F, Sp, Su) [I-M] |
MATH |
1643 |
Precalculus for Business, Life, and Social Sciences |
Prerequisite: "C" or better in DMAT 0123 at OU, or satisfactory score on the placement test, or, for incoming freshmen direct from high school, satisfactory score on the ACT/SAT. Review of basic algebra skills. Topics covered include linear functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, matrices and operations on matrices, linear programming, introductory trigonometry, elementary probability and statistics. A student may not receive credit for this course and 1503. (F, Sp, Su) [I-M] |
MATH |
1743 |
Calculus I for Business, Life and Social Sciences |
Prerequisite: 1523 or 1643 at OU, or satisfactory score on the placement test, or, forincoming freshmen direct form high school, satisfactory score on the ACT/SAT. Topics in differentiation and integration of polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Applications to the business, life and social sciences. A student may not receive credit for this course and 1823. (F, Sp, Su) [I-M] |
MATH |
1823 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I |
Prerequisite: 1523 at OU, or satisfactory score on the placement test, or, for incoming freshmen direct from high school, satisfactory score on the ACT/SAT. Topics covered include equations of straight lines; conic sections; functions, limits and continuity; differentiation; maximum-minimum theory and curve sketching. A student may not receive credit for this course and 1743. (F, Sp, Su) [I-M] |
MATH |
1914 |
Differential and Integral Calculus I |
Prerequisite: satisfactory score on the placement test or, for incoming freshmen direct from high school, satisfactory score on the ACT/SAT. Duplicates three hours of 1823 and one hour of 2423. Limits and continuity, differentiation, applications of differentiation to optimization and curve sketching, integration, the fundamental theorem of calculus, the substitution rule, applications of integration to computation of areas. (F, Sp, Su) [I-M] |
MATH |
1999 |
Lower Division Transfer Credit |
This is not a course offered at the University of Oklahoma. It is used to denote lower division transfer credit for which there is no OU equivalent course. |
MATH |
2123 |
Calculus II for Business, Life and Social Sciences |
Prerequisite: 1743. Differentiation and integration of exponential and logarithmic functions; simple differential equations; partial derivatives; double integrals, probability. Applications to the business, life and social sciences. A student may not receive credit for this course and 2423. (F, Sp, Su) [I-M] |
MATH |
2213 |
Mathematical Systems |
Prerequisite: plane geometry, intermediate algebra, enrollment in an appropriate elementary teachers' program. A systematic analysis of arithmetic and a presentation of intuitive algebra and geometry. Not open to students in the University College. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
2223 |
Data Analysis and Geometric Systems |
Prerequisite: 0123 at OU or satisfactory score on math placement test and admission to 0802A, 0808A, or 0823A degree programs. Algebra and the structure of number systems, functional relationships, informal geometry. Course is not open to students in University College. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
2423 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II |
Prerequisite: 1823. Integration and its applications; the calculus of transcendental functions; techniques of integration; and the introduction to differential equations. A student may not receive credit for this course and 2123. (F, Sp, Su) [I-M] |
MATH |
2433 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III |
Prerequisite: 2423. Polar coordinates, parametric equations, sequences, infinite series, vector analysis. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
2443 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry IV |
Prerequisite: 2433. Vector calculus; functions of several variables; partial derivatives; gradients, extreme values and differentials of multivariate functions; multiple integrals; line and surface integrals. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
2513 |
Discrete Mathematical Structures |
Prerequisite: MATH 2423 or MATH 2924 or concurrent enrollment. A course for math majors or prospective math majors. Provides an introduction to discrete concepts such as finite sets and structures, and their properties and applications. Also exposes students to the basic procedures and styles of mathematical proof. Topics include basic set theory, functions, integers, symbolic logic, predicate calculus, induction, counting techniques, graphs and trees. Other topics from combinatorics, probability, relations, Boolean algebras or automata theory may be covered as time permits. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
2924 |
Differential and Integral Calculus II |
Prerequisite: 1914 with a grade of C or better. Duplicates two hours of 2423 and two hours of 2433. Further applications of integration, the natural logarithmic and exponential functions, indeterminate forms, techniques of integration, improper integrals, parametric curves and polar coordinates, infinite sequences and series. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
2934 |
Differential and Integral Calculus III |
Prerequisite: 2924 with grade of C or better. Duplicates one hour of 2433 and three hours of 2443. Vectors and vector functions, functions of several variables, partial differentiation and gradients, multiple integration, line and surface integrals, Green-Stokes-Gauss theorems. (F,Sp,Su) |
MATH |
3113 |
Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations |
Prerequisite: MATH 2423 or MATH 2924. Duplicates two hours of 3413. First order ordinary differential equations, linear differential equations with constant coefficients, two-by-two linear systems, Laplace transformations, phase planes and stability. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
3333 |
Linear Algebra I |
Prerequisite: MATH 2433 or MATH 2934 or permission of instructor. Systems of linear equations, determinants, finite dimensional vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices, characteristic values and vectors. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
3401 |
Numerical Methods With Matlab |
Prerequisite: 3413 or concurrent enrollment. Programming with MATLAB. Numerical solution of nonlinear equations. Matrices and linear algebraic equations, regression, interpolation, splines. Numerical integration. Numerical solution of systems of ordinary differential equations. Numerical solution of partial differential equation. Laboratory (F, Sp) |
MATH |
3413 |
Physical Mathematics I |
Prerequisite: MATH 2443 or MATH 2934 or concurrent enrollment. Complex numbers and functions. Fourier series, solution methods for ordinary differential equations and partial differential equations, Laplace transforms, series solutions, Legendre's equation. Duplicates two hours of 3113. (F) |
MATH |
3423 |
Physical Mathematics II |
Prerequisite: MATH 2443 or MATH 2934, MATH 3413. The Fourier transform and applications, a survey of complex variable theory, linear and nonlinear coordinate transformations, tensors, elements of the calculus of variations. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
3613 |
Modern Geometry |
Prerequisite: MATH 1743 or MATH 1823 or MATH 1914. An introduction to geometry including axiomatics, finite geometry, convexity, and classical Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
3960 |
Honors Reading |
1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Consists of topics designated by the instructor in keeping with the student's major program. Covers materials not usually presented in the regular courses. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
3980 |
Honors Research |
1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Will provide an opportunity for the gifted Honors candidate to work at a special project in the student's field. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
3990 |
Independent Study |
1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: one course in general area to be studied; permission of instructor and department. Overall grade point average of 2.50 or better. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study for topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. Independent study may include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
3999 |
Upper Division Transfer Credit |
This is not a course offered at the University of Oklahoma. It is used to denote upper division transfer credit for which there is no OU equivalent course. |
MATH |
4073 |
Numerical Analysis I |
Prerequisite: 3113 or 3413. Solution of linear and nonlinear equations, approximation of functions, numerical integration and differentiation, introduction to analysis of convergence and errors, pitfalls in automatic computation, one-step methods in the solutions of ordinary differential equations. (F) |
MATH |
4093 |
Applied Numerical Methods |
Prerequisite: 2443, 3113 or 3413, 3333 or 4373, or permission of the instructor. Numerical treatment of ordinary differential equations, numerical linear algebra and applications, basic numerical methods for partial differential equations. No student may earn credit for both 4093 and 5093. (Alt. Sp.) |
MATH |
4103 |
Introduction to Functions of a Complex Variable |
Prerequisite: 3113. Complex analytic functions, conformal mappings, complex integrals. Taylor and Laurent series, integration by the method of residues, complex analytic functions and potential theory. (Sp) |
MATH |
4113 |
Topics in Applied Mathematics |
(Slashlisted with 5113) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit nine hours. Algebraic coding theory, linear finite state workings, numerical analysis of differential equations, asymptotic analysis, game theory or other subjects. No student may earn credit for both 4113 and 5113. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
4123 |
Fourier Transforms |
(Slashlisted with 5123) Prerequisite: MATH 2443, MATH 3113 or MATH 3413, MATH 3333, or permission of the instructor. Fourier series, classical Fourier transform, discrete Fourier transform, distributions and Fourier transforms. Sampling and Shannon's Theorem. No student may earn credit for both 4123 and 5123. (F) |
MATH |
4163 |
Introduction to Partial Differential Equations |
Prerequisite: 2443, 3113 or 3413. Physical models, classification of equations, Fourier series and boundary value problems, integral transforms, the method of characteristics. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
4193 |
Introductory Mathematical Modeling |
Prerequisite: 3113 or 3413, 3333, 4733 or 4753, or permission of instructor. Mathematics models are formulated for problems arising in various areas where mathematics is applied. Techniques are developed for analyzing the problem and testing validity of proposed model. (F) |
MATH |
4232 |
Specialized Topics and Methods--a Teachers' Course |
Prerequisite: 2433. Selected specialized topics and methods relevant to the secondary school mathematics curriculum. Content will vary, but will include problem solving, use of computers in teaching secondary school mathematics, specialized methods for teaching algebra and geometry, teaching probability and statistics at the secondary level, or other appropriate content and methods not covered in EDMA 4242. For major credit only for those in teacher certification programs. (F) |
MATH |
4313 |
Introduction to Number Theory |
Prerequisite: 2513 and 3333 or permission of instructor. Topics include factorization and prime numbers, congruence, quadratic residues and reciprocity, continued fractions and approximations, Diophantine equations, arithmetic functions, and selected applications. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
4323 |
Introduction to Abstract Algebra I |
Prerequisite: MATH 3333 and MATH 2513, or permission of instructor. Concepts from set theory; the system of natural numbers, extension from the natural numbers to the integers; semigroups and groups; rings, integral domain and fields. (F, Sp)
|
MATH |
4333 |
Introduction to Abstract Algebra II |
Prerequisite: 4323. Extensions of rings and fields, elementary factorization theory; groups with operators; modules and ideals; lattices. (Sp) |
MATH |
4373 |
Abstract Linear Algebra |
(Slashlisted with 5373) Prerequisite: 3333. Vector spaces over arbitrary fields, bases, dimension, linear transformations and matrices, similarity and its canonical forms (rational, Jordan), spectral theorem and diagonalization of quadratic forms. No student may earn credit for both 4373 or 5373. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
4383 |
Applied Modern Algebra |
(Slashlisted with 5383) Prerequisite: 3333. Topics from the theory of error correcting codes, including Shannon's theorem, finite fields, families of linear codes such as Hamming, Golay, BCH, and Reed-Solomon codes. Other topics such as Goppa codes, group codes, and cryptography as time permits. No student may earn credit for both 4383 and 5383. (Sp) |
MATH |
4413 |
Intermediate Ordinary Differential Equations |
Prerequisite: 3113 or 3413; 3333. Duplicates one hour of 4323. Topics selected from: linear systems of equations, integral equations, stability theory, existence and uniqueness criteria, perturbation theory, dynamical systems, boundary-value problems, numerical methods. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
4433 |
Introduction to Analysis I |
Prerequisite: 2433 and 2513 or permission of instructor. Review of real number system. Sequences of real numbers. Topology of the real line. Continuity and differentiation of functions of a single variable. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
4443 |
Introduction to Analysis II |
(Slashlisted with 5443) Prerequisite: 4433. Integration of functions of a single variable. Series of real numbers. Series of functions. Differentiation of functions of more than one variable. No student may earn credit for both 4443 and 5443. (Sp) |
MATH |
4513 |
Senior Mathematics Seminar |
Prerequisite: MATH 2443 or MATH 2934; MATH 2513; MATH 3113 or MATH 3413; MATH 3333; and senior standing. Capstone course which synthesizes ideas from different areas of mathematics with emphasis on current topics of interest. The course will involve student presentations, written projects and problem solving. (F, Sp) [V] |
MATH |
4623 |
Convexity Theory I |
(Slashlisted with 5623) Prerequisite: 2513 and 3333, or permission of instructor. An introduction to the theory of convex sets. Topics include basic definitions and properties, separating and supporting hyperplanes, and combinatorial theorems of Caratheodory, Radon and Helly. No student may earn credit for both 4623 and 5623. (F) |
MATH |
4643 |
Topics in Geometry and Combinatorics |
Prerequisite: 3333. May be repeated with permission of instructor; maximum credit six hours. Topics may include convexity (convex sets, combinatorial theorems in finite dimensional Euclidean space), graph theory, finite geometries, foundations of geometry. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
4653 |
Introduction To Differential Geometry I |
(Slashlisted with 5653) Prerequisite: 2433 and 3333, or permission of instructor. Elementary theory of curves and surfaces in three-dimensional Euclidean space, differentiable manifolds, Riemannian geometry of two dimensions, Gauss Theorem Egregium. No student may earn credit for both 4653 and 5653. (F) |
MATH |
4663 |
Introduction to Differential Geometry II |
(Slashlisted with 5663) Prerequisite: 4653 or 5653. Intermediate theory of surfaces, covariant differentiation, geodesics, Gauss-Bonnet Theorem. Further topics may include: rigidity theorems, minimal surfaces, the Hopf-Rinow Theorem, the Hadamard Theorem, index of vector fields. No student may earn credit for both 4663 and 5663. (Sp) |
MATH |
4673 |
Graph Theory I |
(Slashlisted with 5673) Prerequisite: 2513 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the theory of graphs. Topics include basic definitions, cutpoints, blocks, trees, connectivity and Menger's theorem. No student may earn credit for both 4673 and 5673. (F) |
MATH |
4733 |
Mathematical Theory of Probability |
Prerequisite: MATH 2443 or MATH 2934 or concurrent enrollment. Probability spaces, counting techniques, random variables, moments, special distributions, limit theorems. (F) |
MATH |
4743 |
Introduction to Mathematical Statistics |
(Slashlisted with 5743) Prerequisite: 4733. Mathematical development of basic concepts in statistics: estimation, hypothesis testing, sampling from normal and other populations, regression, goodness-of-fit. No student may earn credit for both 4743 and 5743. (Sp) |
MATH |
4753 |
Applied Statistical Methods |
Prerequisite: MATH 2123 or MATH 2423 or MATH 2924 or permission of instructor. Estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression and correlation, goodness-of-fit, other topics as time permits. Emphasis on applications of statistical methods. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
4773 |
Applied Regression Analysis |
(Slashlisted with 5773) Prerequisite: 3333, 4733 or 4753 or any statistical probability course at an equivalent level. The general regression problem of fitting an equation involving a single dependent variable and several independent variables, estimation and tests of regression parameters, residual analysis, selecting the "best" regression equation. No student may earn credit for both 4773 and 5773. (Alt. F) |
MATH |
4793 |
Advanced Applied Statistics |
(Slashlisted with 5793) Prerequisite: 4743 or 4753 or equivalent. Survey of advanced applied statistical methods other than applied regression, including exploratory data analysis, analysis of multivariate data (principal components: analysis, multiple analysis of variance, cluster analysis, etc.), and introduction to non-parametric methods. No student may earn credit for both 4793 and 5793. (Alt. F) |
MATH |
4803 |
Topics in Mathematics |
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit nine hours. Topics may include any area of mathematics; these will be substantial and fundamental subjects not offered in regular courses. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
4853 |
Introduction to Topology |
Prerequisite: MATH 2433 or MATH 2924; and MATH 2513; or permission of instructor. Metric spaces and topological spaces, continuity, connectedness, compactness and related topics. (Sp) |
MATH |
4960 |
Directed Readings |
1 to 4 hours. Prerequisite: good standing in University; permission of instructor and dean. May be repeated; maximum credit four hours. Designed for upper-division students who need opportunity to study a specific problem in greater depth than formal course content permits. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
4970 |
Special Topics/Seminar |
1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit nine hours. Special topics or seminar course for content not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. May include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
4990 |
Independent Study |
1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: three courses in general area to be studied, permission of instructor and department. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study for topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. Independent study may include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (Sp) |
MATH |
5093 |
Applied Numerical Methods |
Prerequisite: 2443, 3113 or 3413, 3333 or 4373, or permission of the instructor. Numerical treatment of ordinary differential equations, numerical linear algebra and applications, basic numerical methods for partial differential equations. No student may earn credit for both 4093 and 5093. (Alt. Sp.) |
MATH |
5103 |
Mathematical Models |
Prerequisite: permission of instructor or admission to the M.S. program. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit six hours. Mathematical models are formulated for problems arising in various areas in which mathematics has been applied. In each case, techniques are developed for analyzing the resulting mathematical problem, and this analysis is used to test the validity of the model. (Sp) |
MATH |
5113 |
Topics in Applied Mathematics |
(Slashlisted with 4113) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content;maximum credit fifteen hours. Algebraic coding theory, linear finite state workings, numerical analysis of differential equations, asymptotic analysis, game theory or other subjects. No student may earn credit for both 4113 and 5113. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
5123 |
Fourier Transforms (Slashlisted with 4123) |
Slashlisted with 4123. Prerequisite: MATH 2443, MATH 3113 or MATH 3413, MATH 3333, or permission of the instructor. Fourier series, classical Fourier transform, discrete Fourier transform, distributions and Fourier transforms. Sampling and Shannon¿s Theorem. No student may earn credit for both 4123 and 5123. (F) |
MATH |
5163 |
Partial Differential Equations |
Prerequisite: 4163 or permission of instructor. First order equations, Cauchy problem for higher order equations, second order equations with constant coefficients, linear hyperbolic equations. (Sp) |
MATH |
5173 |
Advanced Numerical Analysis I |
Prerequisite: 4433, 4443 or permission of instructor. Topics may include: error analysis of numerical methods for optimization and initial value problems, numerical approximation of aspects of control problems. (Alt. F) |
MATH |
5183 |
Advanced Numerical Analysis II |
Prerequisite: 4433, 4443 or permission of instructor. Topics may include: analysis of spline approximations as a basis of the finite element method, error analysis for finite element approximation of elliptic and parabolic boundary value problems. (Alt. Sp) |
MATH |
5253 |
Introduction to Mathematics Pedagogy Research |
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in mathematics or permission of the instructor. This course is intended for students who will be consumers of mathematics education research as well as those who will be producers of this research. The course offers an overview of the mathematics pedagogy research process and a detailed survey of selected aspects of this process. Particular topics including reviewing existing mathematics teaching research literature, designing research studies, gathering research data, analyzing research data, and reporting pedagogical research. (F) |
MATH |
5263 |
Issues and Problems in Mathematics Pedagogy |
MATH |
5303 |
Topics in Group Theory |
Prerequisite: 4323 or permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; Maximum credit 15 hours. Topics may include permutation groups, invariant subgroups, prime power groups, abelian groups, generators and relations, free groups, solvable and nilpotent groups, semi-direct products and extensions, automorphism groups, reflection groups, coxeter groups, crystallographic groups, matrix groups and representation group actions. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
5333 |
Topics in Number Theory |
Prerequisite: at least one mathematics course numbered above 3000, other than 4232. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit nine hours. Topics may include congruencies, arithmetic functions, quadratic reciprocity, continued fractions, diophantine equations, primality testing, factorization methods, cryptography, quadratic forms and quadratic fields, computational number theory, additive number theory, coding theory, p-adic numbers. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
5353 |
Abstract Algebra I |
Prerequisite: 4323, permission of instructor. Groups, Sylow theorems, group actions, group presentations. Rings, ideals, polynomial rings, unique factorization. Fields, algebraic and transcendental extensions. (F) |
MATH |
5363 |
Abstract Algebra II |
Prerequisite: 5353. Galois theory, solvability. Modules over a principal ideal domain. Noetherian ideal theory. Group representations, semisimple rings. Classical groups. (Sp) |
MATH |
5373 |
Abstract Linear Algebra |
(Slashlisted with 4373) Prerequisite: 3333. Vector spaces over arbitrary fields, bases, dimension, linear transformations and matrices, similarity and its canonical forms (rational, Jordan), spectral theorem and diagonalization of quadratic forms. No student may earn credit for both 4373 and 5373. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
5383 |
Applied Modern Algebra |
(Slashlisted with 4383) Prerequisite: 3333. Topics from the theory of error correcting codes, including Shannon's theorem, finite fields, families of linear codes such as Hamming, Golay, BCH, and Reed-Solomon codes. Other topics such as Goppa codes, group codes, and cryptography as time permits. No student may earn credit for both 4383 and 5383. Duplicates one hour of 4323. (Sp) |
MATH |
5403 |
Calculus of Variations |
Prerequisite: 4433 or 3423 or 4163. Linear spaces, global and local theories of optimization, necessary conditions for relative extrema of integrals. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
5423 |
Complex Analysis I |
Prerequisite: 4433. The complex numbers, topologies of the extended plane and related sphere, elementary functions, power series, properties of general holomorphic functions. The integral of a complex-valued function over an oriented rectifiable curve, the classical theorems on integrals, Taylor and Laurent expansions, analytic continuation, introduction to Riemann surfaces. (Alt. F) |
MATH |
5433 |
Complex Analysis II |
Prerequisite: 5423. Selected topics from classical and modern function theory such as geometric theory, univalent functions, Hardy spaces and Nevanlinna theory. (Alt. Sp) |
MATH |
5443 |
Introduction To Analysis II |
(Slashlisted with 4443) Prerequisite: 4433. Integration of functions of a single variable. Series of real numbers. Series of functions. Differentiation of functions of more than one variable. No student may earn credit for both 4443 and 5443. (Sp) |
MATH |
5453 |
Real Analysis I |
Prerequisite: 4433 or permission of instructor. Lebesgue measure and integration theory, absolutely continuous functions, metric spaces. (F) |
MATH |
5463 |
Real Analysis II |
Prerequisite: 5453. General measure and integration theory, Banach spaces, topics from related areas. (Sp) |
MATH |
5483 |
Wavelets |
Prerequisite: 3113 or 3413 and 3333. Fourier analysis on a finite cyclic group, the group of integers, and the real line. The matching pursuit algorithm. The Poisson summation formula and sampling. Multi-resolution analysis, various wavelet constructions (including those of Daubechies and Meyer) and filter banks. An introduction to the MATLAB wavelet toolbox. (F) |
MATH |
5623 |
Convexity Theory I |
(Slashlisted with 4623) Prerequisite: 3333, 2513 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the theory of convex sets. Topics include basic definitions and properties, separating and supporting hyperplanes, and combinatorial theorems of Caratheodory, Radon and Helly. No student may earn credit for both 4623 and 5623. (F) |
MATH |
5633 |
Convexity Theory II |
Prerequisite: 5623 or permission of instructor. A continuation of the study of convex sets. Topics include Helly-type theorems, the Blaschke selection theorem, alternate characterizations of convex sets, convex polytopes and Eveler's formula. (Sp) |
MATH |
5653 |
Introduction To Differential Geometry I |
(Slashlisted with 4653) Prerequisite: 2433 and 3333, or permission of instructor. Elementary theory of curves and surfaces in three-dimensional Euclidean space, differentiable manifolds, Riemannian geometry of two dimensions, Gauss Theorem Egregium. No student may earn credit for both 4653 and 5653. (F) |
MATH |
5663 |
Introduction to Differential Geometry II |
(Slashlisted with 4663) Prerequisite: 4653 or 5653. Intermediate theory of surfaces, covariant differentiation, geodesics, Gauss-Bonnet Theorem. Further topics may include: rigidity theorems, minimal surfaces, the Hopf-Rinow Theorem, the Hadamard Theorem, index of vector fields. No student may earn credit for both 4663 and 5663. (Sp) |
MATH |
5673 |
Graph Theory I |
(Slashlisted with 4673) Prerequisite: 2513 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the theory of graphs. Topics include basic definitions, cutpoints, blocks, trees, connectivity and Menger's theorem. No student may earn credit for both 4673 and 5673. (F) |
MATH |
5683 |
Graph Theory II |
Prerequisite: 5673 or permission of instructor. A continuation of the study of graphs. Topics include partitions, Eulerian and Hamiltonian graphs, planarity and colorability. (Sp) |
MATH |
5693 |
Topics in Geometry and Combinatorics I |
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with permission of instructor; maximum credit 12 hours. Topics may include convexity, combinatorial geometry, graph theory, or Riemannian geometry. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
5743 |
Introduction to Mathematical Statistics |
(Slashlisted with 4743) Prerequisite: 4733. Mathematical development of basic concepts in statistics: estimation, hypothesis testing, sampling from normal and other populations; regression, goodness of fit. No student may earn credit for both 4743 and 5743. (Sp) |
MATH |
5763 |
Introduction to Stochastic Processes |
Prerequisite: 4733 or permission of instructor. Stochastic processes in discrete time including random walks, recurrent events, Markov chains and branching processes. Processes in continuous time including linear and nonlinear birth-death processes and diffusions. Applications taken from economics, engineering, operations research. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
5773 |
Applied Regression Analysis |
(Slashlisted with 4773) Prerequisite: 3333, 4733 or 4753 or any statistical probability course at an equivalent level. The general regression problem of fitting an equation involving a single dependent variable and several independent variables, estimation and tests of regression parameters, residual analysis, selecting the "best" regression equation. No student may earn credit for both 4773 and 5773. (Alt. F) |
MATH |
5783 |
Topics in Mathematical Statistics |
Prerequisite: 4743. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 15 hours. Topics may include stochastic processes, linear models, non-parametric methods, experimental design, sequential analysis, decision theory, etc. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
5793 |
Advanced Applied Statistics |
(Slashlisted with 4793) Prerequisite: 4743 or 4753 or equivalent. Survey of advanced applied statistical methods other than applied regression, including exploratory data analysis, analysis of multivariate data (principal components: analysis, multiple analysis of variance, cluster analysis, etc.), and introduction to non-parametric methods. No student may earn credit for both 4793 and 5793. (Alt. F) |
MATH |
5803 |
Topics in Mathematics |
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit fifteen hours. Topics may include any area of mathematics; these will be substantial and fundamental subjects not offered in regular courses. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
5853 |
Topology I |
Prerequisite: 2433 and 2513. Set theory, separation axioms, connectedness, compactness, continuity, metric spaces, nets and sequences. (F) |
MATH |
5863 |
Topology II |
Prerequisite: 5853. Metrization, product and quotient spaces, function spaces, dimension theory, Hilbert spaces, homotopy, simplicial complexes, continua. (Sp) |
MATH |
5900 |
Graduate Mathematics Readings |
1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: six-hour mathematics sequence at the 5000+ level. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit fifteen hours. Special background readings in advanced mathematical topics as preparation for later dissertation work. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
5910 |
Seminar--Analysis |
1 to 2 hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 12 hours. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
5920 |
Seminar--Algebra and Theory of Numbers |
1 to 2 hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 12 hours. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
5930 |
Seminar--Geometry and Topology |
1 to 2 hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 12 hours. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
5940 |
Seminar--Applied Mathematics and Statistics |
1 to 2 hours. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 12 hours. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
5950 |
Seminar-Undergraduate Mathematics Curriculum & Pedagogy |
1 to 2 hours. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 12 hours. This seminar will explore the current research literature on undergraduate mathematics curriculum and pedagogy. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
5960 |
Directed Readings |
1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of department. May be repeated; maximum credit twelve hours. Directed readings and/or literature reviews under the direction of a faculty member. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
5970 |
Special Topics/Seminar |
1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit nine hours. Special topics or seminar course for content not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. May include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
5980 |
Research for Master's Thesis |
Variable enrollment, two to nine hours; maximum credit applicable toward degree, four hours. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
5990 |
Special Problems in Mathematics |
1 to 2 hours. An option for all candidates for the master's degree who do not present theses. (F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
5999 |
Graduate Level Transfer Credit |
This is not a course offered at the University of Oklahoma. It is used to denote graduate level transfer credit for which there is no OU equivalent course. |
MATH |
6333 |
Lie Theory I |
Prerequisites: 5363 and 5863 or permission of the instructor. Basic properties of Lie algebras, nilpotent and solvable Lie algebras, semi-simple Lie algebras, root systems and classification theorems. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
6343 |
Lie Theory II |
Prerequisite: 6333 or permission of the instructor. Representation theory of semi-simple Lie algebras, Lie groups, connections between Lie groups and Lie algebras, structure theory and representation theory of compact Lie groups. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
6373 |
Commutative Algebra |
Prerequisite: 4323, 4333, 5333 or permission of instructor. Commutative rings and their modelus, ideals, prime ideals, Noetherian modules and rings, localization, principal and factorial rings, discrete valuation domains, Dedekind domains, integral ring extensions, dimension theory, tensor products, flat modules, the homofunctor, injective and projective modules, regular rings, Cohen-Macauley rings. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
6383 |
Algebraic Geometry |
Prerequisite: 6373. Hilbert¿s Nullstellensatz, the correspondence between ideals and algebraic sets, Zariski topology, irreducible algebraic sets, ringed spaces, morphisms, affine varieties, algebraic varieties, regular maps, sub-varieties and products, bi-rational equivalence, local rings and tangent spaces, differentials, non-singular points. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
6393 |
Topics in Algebra |
Prerequisite: 5353 or permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 15 hours. Topics of modern research interest in algebra. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
6443 |
Topics in Differential Equations |
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 15 hours. Topics include, but are not limited to, dynamical systems, nonlinear boundary value problems, parameter identification theory, wave theory, nonlinear functional analysis. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
6473 |
Functional Analysis I |
Prerequisite: 5463 or permission of instructor. Vector spaces with topology or norm, dual space, theorems on linear operators, spectral theory in Hilbert space, spectral decomposition of operators, convex sets and weak topologies, fixed point theorems. (Alt. F) |
MATH |
6483 |
Functional Analysis II |
Prerequisite: 6473. Banach algebras and harmonic analysis, representations of symmetric rings, unitary representations of a group, rings of operators in Hilbert space, decomposition of ring operators. Introduction to the theory of distributions. (Alt. Sp) |
MATH |
6493 |
Topics in Analysis |
Prerequisite: 5453 or permission of instructor. May be repeated with change of course content; maximum credit 15 hours. Topics of modern research interest in analysis. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
6673 |
Differential Geometry I |
Prerequisite: 5853 or permission of instructor. Multilinear algebra, differential manifolds, exterior differential forms, affine connections, Riemannian manifolds. (F) |
MATH |
6683 |
Differential Geometry II |
Prerequisite: 6673. Riemannian manifolds, theory of connections, bundles with classical groups as structure groups, curvature and Betti numbers, complex manifolds. (Sp) |
MATH |
6693 |
Topics in Geometry and Combinatorics II |
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. May be repeated with permission of instructor; maximum credit 12 hours. Topics may include convexity, combinatorial geometry, graph theory, linear topological spaces, metric geometry, differential geometry or Riemannian geometry. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
6813 |
Algebraic Topology I |
Prerequisite: 5863. Introduction to homology theory of spaces, fundamental group and covering spaces, higher homotopy groups, CW-complexes and cellular homology, Whitehead and Hurewicz theorems, Eilenberg-Steenrod axioms. (F) |
MATH |
6823 |
Algebraic Topology II |
Prerequisite: 6813. Topics in cohomology and homology theory, universal coefficient theorems, orientation and duality on manifolds. Further topics may include: obstruction theory, cohomology operations, fibre bundles and characteristic classes, theory of sheaves, Eilenberg-MacLane spaces and Postnikov systems, spectral sequences. (Sp) |
MATH |
6833 |
Topics in Topology I |
Prerequisite: 5863. May be repeated with permission of instructor; maximum credit 15 hours. Topics may include algebraic topology, combinatorial topology, linear topological spaces, dimension theory, metrization, continua, decomposition spaces, topology of flat spaces. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
6843 |
Topics in Topology II |
Prerequisite: 6833. May be repeated with permission of instructor; maximum credit 15 hours. Topics may include algebraic topology, combinatorial topology, linear topological spaces, dimension theory, metrization, continua, decomposition spaces, topology of flat spaces. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
6910 |
Seminar--Analysis |
1 to 2 hours. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 15 hours. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
6920 |
Seminar--Algebra |
1 to 2 hours. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 12 hours. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
6930 |
Seminar--Geometry and Topology |
1 to 2 hours. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit 12 hours. (F, Sp) |
MATH |
6960 |
Directed Readings |
1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Directed readings and/or literature review under the direction of a faculty member. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
6970 |
Special Topics/Seminar |
1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit 12 hours. Special topics or seminar course for content not currenty offered in regularly scheduled courses. May include library and/or research and field projects. (Irreg.) |
MATH |
6980 |
Research for Doctoral Dissertation |
(F, Sp, Su) |
MATH |
6990 |
Independent Study |
1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit nine hours. Contracted independent study for a topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. Independent study may include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (Irreg.) |