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All Q Courses organized by the Math Department
 
This is not necessarily the official description for the courses. For the official descriptions, consult the 2008 - 2009 undergraduate catalog.

MATH 1011Q (104Q) : Introductory College Algebra and Mathematical Modeling Link: More Info
Description: Five class periods. Not open for credit to students who have passed MATH 1010(110), or any Q course. Strongly recommended as preparation for Q courses for students whose high school algebra needs reinforcement. The course emphasizes two components necessary for success in 1000-level courses which employ mathematics. The first component consists of basic algebraic notions and their manipulations. The second component consists of the practice of solving multi-step problems from other disciplines, called mathematical modeling. The topics include: lines, systems of equations, polynomials, rational expressions, exponential and logarithmic functions. Students will engage in group projects in mathematical modeling.
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 3

MATH 1020Q (102Q) : Problem Solving Link: More Info
Description: An introduction to the techniques used by mathematicians to solve problems. Skills such as Externalization (pictures and charts), Visualization (associated mental images), Simplification, Trial and Error, and Lateral Thinking learned through the study of mathematical problems. Problems drawn from combinatorics, probability, optimization, cryptology, graph theory, and fractals. Students will be encouraged to work cooperatively and to think independently.
Extra Information: http://www.math.uconn.edu/~tollefso/math102sum07
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: MATH 1010(101) or the equivalent. Not eligible for course credit by examination. Not open for credit to students who have passed any mathematics course other than MATH 1010(101), 1030(103), 1070(105), 1040(107), 1050(108) or 1060(109).
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 3

MATH 1030Q (103Q) : Elementary Discrete Mathematics Link: More Info
Description: Problem solving strategies, solutions of simultaneous linear equations, sequences, counting and probability, graph theory, deductive reasoning, the axiomatic method and finite geometries, number systems.
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: MATH 1010(101) or equivalent. Not open for credit to students who have passed any MATH course other than MATH 1010(101), 1020(102), 1070(105), 1040(107), 1050(108) or 1060(109).
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 3

MATH 1040Q (107Q) : Elementary Mathematical Modeling Link: More Info
Description: Use of algebraic and trigonometric functions with technology to analyze quantitative relationships and illustrate the role of mathematics in modern life; graphical numerical and symbolic methods. Most sections require a graphing calculator; some require work with a computer spreadsheet.
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: MATH 1010(101) or the equivalent. Not open to students who have passed any MATH course other than MATH 1010(101), 1020(102), 1030(103), 1070(105), 1050(108). This course and MATH 1060(109) cannot be taken for credit. This course should not be considered as adequate preparation for MATH 1071(106), 1120(112), 1131(115), or 120. 
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 3

MATH 1050Q (108QC) : Mathematical Modeling in the Environment Link: More Info
Description: An interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues, such as: ground water contamination, air pollution, and hazardous materials handling. Emphasis on mathematical models, social and ethical implications, and physical and chemical principles. Includes a spread sheet program for water and air pollution data; a computer modeling package to analyze hazardous materials emergencies; creative use of the internet and field research.
Extra Information: http://www.math.uconn.edu/~glaz/math108/
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: MATH 1010(101) or the equivalent.. A solid background and good performance in high school algebra are highly recommended. 
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 3

MATH 1060Q (109Q) : Precalculus Link: More Info
Description: Preparation for calculus. Review of algebra. Functions and their applications; in particular, polynomials, rational functions, exponentials,  logarithms and the trigonometric functions. 
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: MATH 1010(101) or the equivalent. Not open for credit to students who have passed MATH 1120(112), 1131(115), or 120. Students may not recieve credit for this course and MATH 1040(107).
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 3

MATH 1070Q (105Q) : Mathematics for Business and Economics Link: More Info
Description: Linear equations and inequalities, exponents and logarithms, matrices and determinants, linear programming. Applications.
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: MATH 1010(101) or the equivalent.
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 3

MATH 1071Q (106Q) : Calculus for Business and Economics Link: More Info
Description: Derivatives and integrals of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions. Functions of several variables. Applications.
Extra Information: http://www.math.uconn.edu/~tollefso/math106sum07
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: MATH 1010(101) or the equivalent.
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 3

MATH 1110Q (118Q) : A Survey of Calculus with Applications I Link: More Info
Description: Derivatives and integrals of elementary functions including the exponential and logarithm functions; applications include optimization, marginal functions, exponential growth and decay, compound interest.
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: MATH 1010(101) or the equivalent. Not open for credit to students who have passed MATH 1071(106), 1121(113), 1131(115), or 120. 
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 3

MATH 1120Q (112Q) : Introductory Calculus 1 Link: More Info
Description: Limits, derivatives, and extreme values of algebraic functions, with supporting algebraic topics.
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: MATH 1010(101) or the equivalent. Students cannot receive credit for MATH 1120(112) and either MATH 1131(115) or MATH 120. Students who have not passed the Calculus Readiness Test take this course rather than MATH 1130(115) or MATH 120. 
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 4

MATH 1121Q (113Q) : Introductory Calculus 2 Link: More Info
Description: Limits, derivatives, and extreme values of trigonometric functions, with supporting trigonometric topics; anti-derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions; the definite integral and applications
Extra Information: http://www.math.uconn.edu/~tollefso/math113f05
Prerequisites: MATH 1120(112). Recommended preparation: A grade of C- or better in MATH 1120(112). Students cannot receive credit for MATH 1121(113) and either MATH 1131(115) or MATH 120. May be used in place of MATH 1131(115) or 120 to fulfill any requirement satisfied by MATH 1131(115) or 120.
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 4

MATH 1122Q (114Q) : Introductory Calculus 3 Link: More Info
Description: The transcendental functions, formal integration, polar coordinates, infinite sequences and series, lines and planes in three dimensions, vector algebra.
Extra Information: http://www.math.uconn.edu/~tollefso/math114f05
Prerequisites: MATH 1121(113). Recommended preparation: A grade of C- or better in MATH 1121(113). Note: MATH 1131(115) is not adequate preparation for MATH 1131(114). Not open for credit to students who have passed MATH 1132(116) or 121. 
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 4

MATH 1131Q (115Q) : Calculus I Link: More Info
Description: Limits, continuity, differentiation, antidifferentiation, definite integrals, with applications to the physical and engineering sciences. Sections with V credit integrate computer-laboratory activity.
Extra Information: http://www.math.uconn.edu/~tollefso/math115f07/
Prerequisites: Passing score on the Calculus Readiness Test. Students cannot receive credit for MATH 1131(115) and either MATH 1120(112), 1121(113), or 120. Suitable for students with some prior calculus experience. May be used in place of MATH 1120(112) or 120 to fulfill any requirement satisfied by MATH 1120(112) or 120. 
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 4

MATH 1132Q (116Q) : Calculus II Link: More Info
Description: Transcendental functions, formal integration, polar coordinates, infinite sequences and series, vector algebra and geometry, with applications to the physical sciences and engineering. Sections with V credit integrate computer-laboratory activity.
Prerequisites: MATH 1121(113) or 1131(115) or 120, or advanced placement credit for calculus (a score of 4 or 5 on the Calculus AB exam or a score of 3 on the Calculus BC exam). Recommended preparation: A grade of C- or better in MATH 1121(113) and 1131(115). Not open to students who have passed MATH 1122(114) or MATH 121. Substitutes for MATH 1122(114) or 121 as a requirement. 
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 4

MATH 1151Q (135Q) : Honors Calculus I Link: More Info
Description: First semester. Four credits. Students cannot receive credit for MATH 1151(135) and either MATH 1121(113), 1131(115), or 120. May be used in place of MATH 1131(115) to fulfill any requirement satisfied by MATH 1131(115).
Prerequisites: Passing score on the Calculus Placement Survey
Offered: Fall
Credits: 4

MATH 1152Q (136Q) : Honors Calculus II Link: More Info
Description: Both semesters. Four credits. The subject matter of MATH 1132(116) in greater depth, with emphasis on the underlying mathematical concepts.
Prerequisites: MATH 1151(135) or advanced placement credit for calculus (a score of 4 or 5 on the calculus AB examination or a score of 3 on the Calculus BC examination) or consent of instructor.
Offered: Both semesters
Credits: 4

MATH 1795Q (195Q) : Special Topics Lecture Link: More Info
Description: Changes each semester.
Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: MATH 1010 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic.
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 0

MATH 2010Q (247Q) : Fundamentals of Algebra and Geometry Link: More Info
Description: The development of the number system with applications to elementary number theory and analytic geometry. This course is recommended for students in elementary education.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1100 and three credits of Mathematics other that MATH 1010(101). Not open for credit to students who have passed MATH 2110(210), 2410(211), 220 or 2130Q(230Q), or 2143Q(245Q).
Offered: Fall
Credits: 3

MATH 2011Q (248Q) : Fundamentals of Algebra and Geometry Link: More Info
Description: The development of the number system with applications to elementary number theory and analytic geometry. This course is recommended for students in elementary education.
Prerequisites: PSYC 1100 and three credits of Mathematics other that MATH 1010(101). Not open for credit to students who have passed MATH 2110(210), 2410(211), 220 or 2130Q(230Q), or 2143Q(245Q).
Offered: Spring
Credits: 3

MATH 2110Q (210Q) : Multivariable Calculus Link: More Info
Description: Two- and three-dimensional vector algebra, calculus of functions of several variables, vector differential calculus, line and surface integrals.
Prerequisites: MATH 1132Q(116Q), or 121 or a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Calculus BC exam. Recommended preparation: A grade of C- or better in MATH1132Q(116Q). Not open for credit to students who have passed MATH 220 or 2130Q or 2143Q. 
Offered: Both semesters
Credits: 4

MATH 2130Q (230Q) : Honors Multivariable Calculus Link: More Info
Description: Honors Multivariable Calculus The subject matter of MATH 2110(210) in greater depth, with emphasis on the underlying mathematical concepts.
Prerequisites: MATH 1152(136) or advanced placement credit for one year of calculus (a score of 4 or 5 on the Calculus BC examination) or consent of instructor. Open to sophomores or higher. Not open to students who have passed MATH 2110(210) or 2143(245). May be used in place of MATH 2110(210) to fulfill any requirement satisfied by MATH 2110(210).
Offered: Both semesters
Credits: 4

MATH 2141Q (243Q) : Advanced Calculus I Link: More Info
Description: A year of calculus (that may include high school) and instructor consent. MATH 2141Q(243Q) may be used in place of MATH 1131Q(115Q) or 1151Q(135Q) to fulfill any requirement satisfied by MATH 1131Q(115Q) or 1151Q(135Q). MATH 244Q may be used in place of MATH 1132Q(116Q) or 1152Q(136Q) to fulfill any requirement satisfied by MATH 1132Q(116Q) or 1152Q(136Q).
Offered: Fall
Credits: 3

MATH 2142Q (244Q) : Advanced Calculus II Link: More Info
Description: A rigorous treatment of the mathematics underlying the main results of one-variable calculus. Intended for students with strong interest and ability in mathematics who are already familiar with the computational aspects of basic calculus.
Prerequisites: A year of calculus (that may include high school) and instructor consent. MATH 2784(243Q) may be used in place of MATH 1131(115) or 1151(135) to fulfill any requirement satisfied by MATH 1131(115) or 1151(135). MATH 244Q may be used in place of MATH 1132(116) or 1152(136) to fulfill any requirement satisfied by MATH 1132(116) or 1152(136).
Offered: Spring
Credits: 4

MATH 2143Q (245Q) : Advanced Calculus III Link: More Info
Description: A rigorous treatment of more advanced topics, including vector spaces and their application to multivariable calculus and first-order, second-order and systems of differential equations.
Prerequisites: MATH 2143(244) or consent of instructor. MATH 2143(245) may be used in place of MATH 2110(210) to fulfill any requirement satisfied by MATH 2110(210).
Offered: Fall
Credits: 4

MATH 2144Q (246Q) : Advanced Calculus IV Link: More Info
Description: A rigorous treatment of more advanced topics, including vector spaces and their application to multivariable calculus and first-order, second-order and systems of differential equations.
Prerequisites: MATH 2143(245) or consent of the instructor. MATH 2144(246) may be used in place of MATH 2410(211) to fulfill any requirement satisfied by MATH 2410(211).
Offered: Spring
Credits: 4

MATH 2210Q (227Q) : Applied Linear Algebra Link: More Info
Description: Systems of equations, matrices, determinants, linear transformations on vector spaces, characteristic values and vectors, from a computational point of view. The course is an introduction to the techniques of linear algebra with elementary applications.
Prerequisites: MATH 1132(116) or 121. Recommended Preparation: grade of C- or better in MATH 1132(116). Not open for credit to students who have passed MATH 3210(215).
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 3

MATH 2360Q (223Q) : Geometry Link: More Info
Description: A fresh look at geometry, old and new. Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries are examined from from different perspectives. Topics may include symmetries, the role of the parallel postulate and some topics from 19th and 20th century geometry, e.g. fractals and knots.
Prerequisites: MATH 1121(113) or 1131(115) or 120. MATH 1121(113) may be taken concurrently.
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 3

MATH 2410Q (211Q) : Elementary Differential Equations Link: More Info
Description: Introduction to ordinary differential equations and their applications, linear differential equations, systems of first order linear equations, numerical methods.
Prerequisites: MATH 1132(116), or 121. Recommended preparation:  A grade of C- or better in MATH 1132(116); and  MATH 2110(210) or 220. Not open for credit to students who have passed MATH 2420(221). Open to sophomores or higher. 
Offered: Either semester
Credits: 3

MATH 2420Q (221Q) : Honors Differential Equations Link: More Info
Description: The subject matter of MATH 2410(211) in greater depth, with emphasis on the underlying mathematical concepts.
Offered: Spring semester
Credits: 3


 
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