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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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MA 458 Introduction to Complex Analysis (1)
Complex numbers, analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, curves and integrals,
Cauchy’s Theorem and applications, Taylor and Laurent series, analytic continuation,
Residue Theorem, harmonic functions, and conformal mappings. Prerequisites: MA 310
and MA 335.
MA 461 Real Analysis (1)
A rigorous treatment of sequences, limits, continuity, differentiation, infinite series,
sequences and series of functions, uniform convergence and its implications for function
series. Prerequisites: MA 310 and MA 335.
MA 470 Research Seminar in Mathematics (1)
A seminar in reading and presenting advanced mathematics in preparation for proposing
an independent research topic. Each student will read and present articles of interest to
the class, building both a mathematical foundation upon which a research proposal can be
written, and developing the skills for presenting quantitative work. Toward the end of the
term, each student will write, revise and defend a proposal for independent research.
Instructor consent required. Prerequisites: MA 335 and senior standing. Fall.
MA 472 Mathematical Problem Solving in Business, Industry and Government II
(1)
An independent research project in applied mathematics where students investigate a
problem supplied by a partner from business, industry, or government (BIG). Students
work closely with a supervising faculty member, provide periodic progress reports to
their BIG liaison, and present their results formally in writing and in a video. Students
must also present their research to the campus community for their senior conference
project, and possibly at a regional or national mathematics conference. Prerequisite:
MA 470.
MA 499 Senior Project in Mathematics (1)
An independent research project in mathematics where students investigate a topic
proposed in MA 470. Students work closely with a supervising faculty member, formally
write up their results, and present their research to the campus community for their senior
conference. Students may also be required to present their work at a regional mathematics
conference. Prerequisite: MA 470. Exploration term.
MFS - Media and Film Studies
MFS 100 Introduction to Media Studies (1)
An introduction to critical analysis of mass media in the context of contemporary culture
and social institutions, including an examination of how mass media, such as film,
television, advertising, the Internet, and others, affect and reflect cultural values, political
attitudes, personal identity, and behavior. Students learn basic media literacy by
developing conceptual tools for thinking critically about mass media, with a special
emphasis on how various media shape and convey meaning; and the impact that the form,