COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Computer Science (54 total units): at least two of 321,331,332,333, computer science 102, 202 , 300, 400, one or two courses at the 300 or 400 level in math or computer science if needed. Teaching (48 total units) 331,332,415,420, two courses at the 300 or 400 level. All concentrations must include 24 upper divi sion units. The general education requirement for a for eign language for those following a mathematical sciences major may be met by two years of high school language or the first four units of a college language. The science/mathematics requirement may be met by three units of science. Department Minor: 27 units, six of which must be upper division. Students must consult with department advisor. The basic curriculum for a minor is 105, 106, 205, 290, 298, two courses at the 300 level or above and computer science 101 100 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (3) Review of elementary algebra, graphs and polynomials. Studyof linear and quadratic equa tions and inequalities, factoring, fractions, expo nents and radicals. Prerequisite: one year of high school algebra . 101 PRECALCULUS MATHEMJIJICS (3) Sets, the real number system, relations, func tions, graphs, algebraic processes, inequalities, trigonometric functions, matrices and determi nants , complex numbers, exponential and loga rithmic functions, introduction to sequences, probability and statistics. Prerequisite: three years of high school mathematics or consent. Cannot be counted toward the major. 103 CALCULUS FOR MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (3) Fundamental principles of differential and in tegral calculus. Applications chosen mainly from the management sciences. Prerequisite: passing proficiency exam administered by business de partment or receiving a "C" or better grade in math 100 the prior year. 105 ANALYfIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (4) An introduction to analytic geometry, differen tiation and integration of polynomial functions, with applications. Prerequisite: four years of high school mathematics or consent. 106 ANALYf!C GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II (4) Differentiation and integration of trigonomet ric, logarithmic and exponential functions , var ious methods of integration, sequences and series, and vectors in the plane. Prerequisite: 105 . 111 FUNDAMENTALS OF MJIJHEMATICS (3) Set theory, relations and functions , number systems and algebraic structures, numeration sys tems, elementary number theory, mathematical systems, concepts of probability, introduction to statistics, informal geometry. Designed for pro spective elementary school teachers and to fulfill liberal arts requirements. Cannot be counted to ward the major. Either semester. 112 DISCRETE STRUCTURES (3) Elementary properties of sets, discrete prob ability and combinatorial analysis, graphs, rela tions, orderings, functions, simple algebraic structures, binary arithmetic and other bases, methods of proof. Prerequisite: three years of high school mathematics or consent.
460 URBAN PRACTICUM (3) Aprogram of cross-cultural internships in the urban metropolitan area of Los Angeles. By per mission of instructor only. 461 SEX ROLES INSOCIETY (3) The dynamics of male and female roles in Western, non-Western and biblical cultures. Focus on responsibilities, obligations, expectations, leadership and interrelationships as they relate to the society as a whole. 470 SEMINAR/INTERCULTURAL STUDIES (1-3) 473-474 PRACTICUM SEMINAR (1-3, 1-3) 475 CROSS CULTURAL EDUCATION (3) Focuses on the need to understand the context of what we teach , the "hidden curriculum;' and the multicultural populations which our schools serve. 480 DIRECTED RESEARCH (1-3) 490 PRACTICAL MISSION TRAINING (1-6) Topics in missionary preparation. Will not credit to major.
Edward Thurber, Ph.D. , Chair Faculty Professor: Thurber Associate Professors: Stangl , Wolfe Mathematical Sciences
The department of mathematical sciences at Biola University provides several areas of concentration in addition to a basic core curriculum. The student is allowed consider able flexibility in the major depending upon his vocational or professional goals. The de partment has available a Digital Equipment Corporation VAX 11/780 computer in addi tion to Apple Ile, Macintosh and !MB PC microcomputers. Objectives: The department endeavors to provide (1) a strong foundational core cur riculum for the student desiring to pursue graduate study in both the pure and applied fields of mathematical science, (2) course work and training to prepare students for applied mathematical sciences (statistics, computer science, operations research and actuarial science) and the field of teaching, (3) support courses for the curriculum of other majors (biological science, physical science, business and nursing) and (4) courses basic to gaining some knowledge of mathematics as part of a liberal arts educa tion . The department provides an attractive and thorough offering in mathematics as part of God's creation and there is a concert ed effort to integrate faith and learning. Department Major: All majors are required to take a core curriculumof 105, 106,112,205,291, 298,305, 315 and computer science 101. Various sequences of courses which depend on the area of concentration are recommended to complete the requirements. Those who plan to pursue graduate studies should take at least two of 410,450 or 480 regard less of the area of concentration. The following course sequences are recom mended for: Applied Math (48 total units): 32 1, 331, 332, 333, one section of 435 or 440, plus one course at 300 or 400 level if needed.
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