MATHEMATICS (MAT) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NOTE: All prerequisites for Mathematics (MAT) courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
0203 Basic Mathematics
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A course intended for students with minimal mathematical skills who need a comprehensive review before they can successfully complete an algebra course. Topics include the Fundamental Mathematics and Geometry objectives of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA), with an introduction to algebra. Intensive review and maintenance of computational skills with integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions; reading and interpreting information presented in graphs, tables, and charts; solving word problems, elementary algebraic equations, problems with two- and three-dimensional geometric figures; and inductive and deductive reasoning skills. Course does not count toward any degree at UTSA. (Formerly MTC 0103.)
0213 Intermediate Algebra
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Introductory algebra course that includes the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) Algebra and Problem Solving objectives. Operations with algebraic expressions; solving one- and two-variable equations; solving word problems involving one and two variables; graphing number relationships; and solving problems involving quadratic equations. Course does not count toward any degree at UTSA. (Formerly MTC 0113.)
1023 College Algebra with Applications [TCCN: MATH 1314.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on a placement examination.
Topics include algebraic expressions; equations; inequalities over the real numbers; relations, functions and graphs; polynomial and rational functions; systems of linear equations and inequalities; complex numbers; and matrices and determinants. A wide range of applications will be included in this course. Students majoring in areas that require MAT 1214 Calculus I are encouraged to take MAT 1073 instead of MAT 1023. (Formerly MTC 1023. Credit can be earned for only one of the following: MAT 1023, MTC 1023, MAT 1063, MTC 1073, or MAT 1073.) This course is designed for majors outside sciences and engineering.
1033 Algebra with Calculus for Business [TCCN: MATH 1325.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on a placement examination.
An introduction to business calculus with an emphasis on the algebra of functions. Concentration is on the algebraic manipulations of functions and includes volume and profit functions, both linear and quadratic; root finding and graphical analysis; matrices; and differentiation and integration. (Formerly MTC 1033. Credit cannot be earned for both MAT 1033 and MTC 1033.)
1043 Introduction to Mathematics [TCCN: MATH 1332.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on a placement examination.
This course is designed primarily for the liberal arts major to satisfy the Core Curriculum mathematics requirement. Topics may include logic; proofs; deductive and inductive reasoning; number theory; fundamentals of statistics; basic statistical graphs; causal connections; financial management; functions; linear graphs and modeling; exponential growth and decay; logarithms; fundamentals of probability; fundamentals of geometry; and basic ideas from trigonometry, calculus, and discrete mathematics. (Formerly MTC 1043. Credit cannot be earned for both MAT 1043 and
MTC 1043.)
1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers [TCCN: MATH 1314.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on a placement examination.
This course is designed to prepare the student for MAT 1093 Precalculus and MAT 1214 Calculus I. Topics may include algebraic expressions; equations; inequalities over the real numbers; relations; functions; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of linear equations and inequalities; matrices and determinants; complex numbers; sequences; series binomial expansion; mathematical induction; permutations, and combinations. (Formerly MTC 1073. Credit can be earned for only one of the following: MAT 1073, MTC 1073,
MAT 1063, MTC 1023, or MAT 1023.)
1093 Precalculus [TCCN: MATH 2312.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 1073 or the equivalent course or satisfactory performance on a placement examination.
Exponential functions, logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, complex numbers, DeMoivre’s theorem, and polar coordinates.
1153 Essential Elements in Mathematics I [TCCN: MATH 1350.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 1023 or MAT 1073.
Numeration systems; properties of the systems of whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers; problem solving; logic. May not be applied toward a major in mathematics. (Credit cannot be earned for both
MAT 1153 and MAT 1143.)
1163 Essential Elements in Mathematics II [TCCN: MATH 1351.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 1153.
Algebra, statistics and probability; geometric shapes; measurement; coordinate and transformational geometry. May not be applied toward a major in mathematics.
1194 Calculus for the Biosciences [TCCN: MATH 2413.]
(4-0) 4 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 1093 or an equivalent course or satisfactory performance on a placement examination.
An introduction to calculus is presented using discrete-time dynamical systems and differential equations to model fundamental processes important in biological and biomedical applications. Specific topics to be covered are limits, continuity, differentiation, antiderivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, differential equations, and the phase-plane.
1203 Calculus Concepts and Applications
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 1093.
This course is primarily for students pursuing a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and/or seeking grades 4–8 teacher certification. The course will include the following calculus concepts: functions, limits, derivatives, and integrals. Applications and the use of technology are incorporated throughout the course. This course may not be applied toward a major in mathematics and will not meet the prerequisite for MAT 1223 Calculus II.
1214 Calculus I [TCCN: MATH 2413.]
(4-0) 4 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 1093 or an equivalent course or satisfactory performance on a placement examination.
An introduction to the concepts of limit, continuity and derivative, mean value theorem, and applications of derivatives such as velocity, acceleration, maximization, and curve sketching; introduction to the Riemann integral and the fundamental theorem of calculus.
1223 Calculus II [TCCN: MATH 2314.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 1194 or MAT 1214.
Methods of integration, inverse trigonometric functions, and applications of the integral.
2213 Calculus III [TCCN: MATH 2315.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 1223.
Special areas of differential and integral calculus; includes Taylor series, power series, convergence tests, vectors, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals.
2233 Linear Algebra [TCCN: MATH 2318.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 1223 or EGR 2323.
Vector spaces and matrix algebra, matrices and determinants, characteristic values of matrices, and reduction to canonical forms. Emphasis on applications.
3013 Foundations of Mathematics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 1214.
Development of theoretical tools for rigorous mathematics. Topics may include mathematical logic, propositional and predicate calculus, set theory, functions and relations, cardinal and ordinal numbers, Boolean algebras, and construction of the natural numbers, integers, and rational numbers. Emphasis on theorem proving. (Formerly MAT 2243. Credit cannot be earned for MAT 3013 and MAT 2243.)
3103 Data Analysis and Interpretation
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 1223 or consent of instructor.
Measurement, sampling, summarizing and displaying data, types of data, inferential methods, Nonparametric methods, qualitative research designs and methods, interpreting research results, and research design. Applications to research techniques in school-based settings will be emphasized. May not be applied toward a major in mathematics other than the General Mathematical Studies Concentration of the B.S. degree in Mathematics.
3123 Fundamentals of Geometry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MAT 1214 and MAT 3013 or consent of instructor.
A survey of geometric concepts, including axiomatic development of advanced Euclidean geometry, coordinate geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, three-dimensional geometry, and topology. May not be applied toward a major in mathematics other than the General Mathematical Studies Concentration of the B.S. degree in Mathematics.
3213 Foundations of Analysis
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MAT 1214 and MAT 3013.
Axiomatic definition of real numbers, including order properties and completeness; infinite sequences and their convergence; basic notions related to series and their convergence; functions and function limits. Introduction to topology of the real line. Emphasis on theorem proving.
3223 Complex Variables
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MAT 2213 and MAT 3013.
An introduction to complex variables, including elementary functions, line integrals, power series, residues and poles, and conformal mappings.
3233 Modern Algebra
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MAT 1214 and MAT 3013 or consent of instructor.
Topics will include the development of groups, integral domains, fields, and number systems, including the complex numbers. Divisibility, congruences, primes, perfect numbers, and some other problems of number theory will be considered.
3243 Calculus for Applications
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 2233.
Line vector differential and integral calculus, line integrals, Green’s theorem, Stokes’ theorem and Divergence theorem.
3253 Engineering Analysis
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 2213.
Ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, linear algebra, and matrix arithmetic. May not be applied to a major in mathematics.
3273 Applied Mathematics for Sciences and Engineering
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 3253 or MAT 3613.
Complex analysis, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, harmonic analysis, and partial differential equations. (Formerly MAT 3263. Credit cannot be earned for both MAT 3273 and MAT 3263.)
3613 Differential Equations I
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MAT 2233.
Basic notions of differential equations, solution of first-order equations and linear equations with constant coefficients, nth-order initial value problems, and power series solutions of differential equations.
3623 Differential Equations II
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 3613.
Continuation of MAT 3613. Stability, partial differential equations, and boundary value problems.
3633 Numerical Analysis
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MAT 2233, MAT 3213, and either CS 1073 or CS 1713 or CS 2073.
Solution of linear and nonlinear equations, curve-fitting, and eigenvalue problems.
3653 Stochastic Calculus
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: STA 3513.
Probability, random walk, Brownian motion, stationary and evolutionary processes and stochastic differential equations.
4013 Graphing Calculator Topics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MAT 1223 and MAT 3233 or consent of instructor.
Mathematical topics from algebra, trigonometry, calculus, modeling, and probability and statistics will be investigated using the graphing calculator. Assessment and evaluation techniques using technology will also be included. May not be applied toward a major in mathematics other than the General Mathematics Studies Concentration of the B.S. degree in Mathematics.
4113 Computer Mathematical Topics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MAT 3123 or MAT 4263.
Mathematical topics from algebra, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, number theory, and probability and statistics will be investigated using Geometer’s Sketchpad and a variety of Web-based mathematics resources. Course will also include the application of software to the solution of a variety of geometric and algebraic problems. May not be applied toward a major in mathematics other than the General Mathematical Studies Concentration of the B.S. degree in Mathematics.
4123 History of Mathematics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: MAT 3233, and either MAT 3123 or MAT 4263.
Selected subjects in mathematics developed through historical perspectives and biographies. May not be applied toward a major in mathematics other than the General Mathematical Studies Concentration of the B.S. degree in Mathematics.
4213 Real Analysis I
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 3213.
Continuous functions, uniform continuity; theory of differentiation; applications of the derivative to properties of functions; antiderivatives; Riemann integral; connection between differentiation and integration.
4223 Real Analysis II
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 4213.
Lebesgue integral on the real line; n-dimensional spaces; vectors; calculus of functions of several variables; multidimensional integration.
4233 Modern Abstract Algebra
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 3213.
An in-depth study of groups and rings.
4253 Number Theory
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 3213.
The theory of primes, congruences, and related subjects.
4263 Geometry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 3013.
Projective, affine, and non-Euclidean geometry.
4273 Topology
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 3213.
Set theory, including cardinal and ordinal numbers. Topological properties of the real-line and metric spaces.
4303 Capstone Course for Mathematics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 4013 or MAT 4113 or consent of instructor.
This course is for any interested mathematics major, particularly for those students who intend to pursue secondary certification in Mathematics. The goals of the course are to enable students to build connections among the mathematical areas they have studied and between undergraduate mathematics and high school mathematics, to develop their understanding of mathematics as an integrated discipline, and to strengthen their oral and written communication skills in mathematics. May not be applied toward a major in mathematics other than the General Mathematical Studies Concentration of the B.S. degree in Mathematics.
4313 Applied Combinatorics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 1223.
Permutations, combinations, arrangements, selections, distributions, generating functions, inclusion-exclusion principle.
4323 Applied Graph Theory
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 1223.
Isomorphism, planarity, computer representation of graphs, covering circuits and graph colorings, Euler and Hamiltonian graphs, trees and searching network algorithms (shortest paths, connectivity, traveling salesman, network flow, matching, sorting, etc.).
4353 Mathematical Foundations of Cryptography
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: MAT 4213 or consent of instructor.
Congruences and residue class rings, Fermat’s Little Theorem, The Euler phi-function, the Chinese Reminder Theorem. Complexity. Symmetric-key cryptosystems. Cyclic groups, primitive roots, discrete logarithms, one-way functions. Public-key cryptosystems (Diffie-Hellman key exchange, RSA, Rabin, El Gamal). Digital signatures. Other groups (finite fields, elliptic curves).
4803 Statistical Quality Control
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: STA 1993 or STA 3513.
Statistical methods are introduced in terms of problems that arise in manufacturing and their applications to the control of manufacturing processes. Topics include control charts and acceptance sampling plans. (Same as STA 4803. Credit cannot be earned for both MAT 4803 and STA 4803.)
4913 Independent Study
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) of the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree.
4953 Special Studies in Mathematics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree.
4993 Honors Research
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Enrollment limited to candidates for College Honors during their last two semesters; approval by the College Honors Committee.
Supervised research and preparation of an honors thesis. May be repeated once with approval.