Main Menu
Mathematics Courses at Kettering University

All freshmen students take a placement examination in mathematics. Students who fail to take the placement exam or who perform poorly on it are placed into pre-calculus. Some students who score satisfactorily on the placement exam will be placed into MATH-101X, the five-day Calculus I course.

The terms during which a course is offered are given in paretheses. Some courses are not offered every term.


Hours/Week Credit
Class Lab Hours
MATH-050 Precalculus (Su,F,W,Sp)40 4
A study of functions and their algebra and graphs. Special functions of engineering and science are emphasized, including polynomial, trigonometric, and exponential functions and their inverses. Concepts and methods of algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry important to calculus are also emphasized.
Note: Credits for MATH-050 do not apply to degree requirements. Also placement in MATH-050 may delay entry into courses for which calculus is a prerequisite.
Prerequisite: None. A sufficient score on the placement exam will result in placement in MATH-101X or MATH-101. For students without advanced credit or transfer credit for MATH-101, failure to take the placement exam will result in placement in MATH-050.
MATH-101 Calculus I (Su,F,W,Sp)404
An introduction to the theory and techniques of differentiation of polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, hyperbolic, and inverse functions of one variable are covered. Also included are limits, continuity, derivative applications and interpretations. Computer software will be used to aid in understanding these topics.
Prerequisite: MATH-050 Precalculus, a sufficient score on the placement exam, or permission of Department Head.
MATH-101X Calculus I (Su,F)504
This course is for students showing a lack of proficiency in algebra and trigonometry on the placement examination. It contains the same material as MATH-101 but in addition includes a review of algebraic expressions, trigonometric functions and their inverses, and analytic geometry.
Prerequisite: A sufficient score on the placement exam to be placed above MATH-050; or permission of Department Head.
MATH-102 Calculus II (Su,F,W,Sp)404
Riemann integration and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, including applications to area, volume, etc., and basic methods for conversion of integrals including change of variable, subsitutions, partial fractions, integration by parts, improper integrals and numerical integration are covered in this course. Also introduced are sequences and series in one variable with emphasis on Taylor series. Computer software will be used to aid in understanding these topics.
Prerequisite: MATH-101 or MATH-101X, Calculus I
MATH-122 Integral Calculus and Series (W,Sp)404
Integration of algebraic and transcendental functions, basic techniques of integration, infinite series, partial differentiation, and multiple integration involving areas. Applications to the field of business and management. This is the second calculus course for management students.
Prerequisite: MATH-101 or MATH-101X, Calculus I; or permission of Department Head
MATH-203 Multivariate Calculus (Su,F,W,Sp)404
Polar coordinates, parametric equations, and the calculus of functions of several variables with an introduction to vector calculus are covered in this course. Topics include surface sketching, partial derivatives, gradients, differentials, multiple integrals, cylindrical and spherical coordinates and applications. Computer software will be used to aid in understanding these topics.
Prerequisite: MATH-102, Calculus II
MATH-204 Differential Equations and Laplace Transforms (Su,F,W,Sp)404
An introduction to the principles and methods for solving first order differential equations, and higher order linear differential equations. Includes a study of the Laplace transform and its application to the solution of differential equations. Also included is an introduction to Fourier series. Existence and uniqueness theorems for ODEs are also discussed.
Prerequisite: MATH-203, Multivariate Calculus
MATH-205 Probability (W,Sp)404
This course is a study of the basic concepts and methods of probability. Topics covered include counting techniques, laws of probability, and conditional probability. Families of discrete and continuous random variables are considered. The central limit theorem is emphasized along with an introduction to sampling theory.
Corequisite: MATH-203, Multivariate Calculus
MATH-226 Statistics for Management I (Su,F)404
This course is a study of the basic concepts and methods of probability and an introduction to statistics. Topics covered include the fundamental concepts of probability and families of discrete and continuous random variables. Also included are the central limit theorem, and estimation and tests of hypotheses of parameters for a single population. The course also includes an introduction to MINITAB, a statistical computing package.
Prerequisite: MATH-101, Calculus I
MATH-227 Statistics for Management II (W,Sp)404
This course is a continuation of MATH-226. Estimation and tests of hypotheses are extended to include parameters for more than one population. Nonparametric methods and analysis of variance are introduced. Regression and correlation analysis are covered extensively. The statistical computing package MINITAB is utilized throughout the course.
Prerequisite: MATH-226, Statistics for Management I
MATH-305 Numerical Methods and Matrices (Su,F,W,Sp)404
This course is an introduction to numerical methods including the study of iterative solutions of equations, interpolation, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration, and the solution of ordinary differential equations. An introduction to matrices and determinants; application to the solution of linear systems.
Prerequisites: MATH-204, Differential Equations & Laplace Transforms; and a computer programming course
MATH-307 Matrix Algebra (Su,F,W,Sp)404
A study of matrix concepts including such topics as basic algebraic operations, determinants. inversion, vector spaces, basis and dimension, solution of systems of linear equations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.
Prerequisite: MATH 101, Calculus I
MATH-313 Boundary Value Problems (Su,F)404
This course is an introduction to linear partial differential equations (PDEs) and basic techniques of applied mathematics used to solve initial and boundary value problems associated with these equations. Topics include: derivation of some of the fundamental PDEs and associated boundary conditions that arise in science and engineering; Fourier Series; Sturm-Liouville Systems including eigenvalues, eigenfunctions and eigenfunction expansions; the separation of variables solution technique; Fourier Transform. Applications to problems of science and engineering will be given throughout the course.
Prerequisite: MATH-204, Differential Equations & Laplace Transforms
MATH-317 Advanced Matrix Theory (W,Sp)404
This course is a study of theory and applications of matrix algebra including determinants, rank, linear transformations, characteristic values, functions of matrices, orthogonality, similarity, and other advanced topics.
Prerequisite: MATH-307, Matrix Algebra
MATH-321 Real Analysis I (Su,F)404
A more advanced study of functions in one real variable including limits, uniform continuity, differentiation, integration, and sequences and series of functions; topology of R.
Prerequisite: MATH-203, Multivariate Calculus
MATH-328 Methods of Applied Mathematics (W,Sp)404
Topics from advanced calculus, dimensional analysis and scaling, perturbation and asymptotic methods, calculus of variations and integral equations are covered in this course. Applications of these tools to problems in engineering and science will be included.
Prerequisite: MATH-204, Differential equations & Laplace Transforms
MATH-408 Probability and Statistics (Su,F,W,Sp)404
A basic understanding of the concepts of probability and statistics is provided. Elementary combinatorics, fundamentals of probability, families of discrete and continuous probability distributions, and the Central Limit Theorem are considered. The basic descriptive measures as well as basic concepts of estimation and tests of hypotheses are considered. The uses of probability and statistics in engineering areas are illustrated. A brief introduction to MINITAB, a statistical package, is given.
Prerequisite: MATH-203, Multivariate Calculus
MATH-412 Complex Variables (Su,F)4 04
This course is an introduction to the theory of complex variables. Includes basic algebra of complex numbers, analytic functions and the Cauchy-Riemann equations, elementary transformations, complex integration, the Cauchy integral formulas, Taylor and Laurent series, and the theory of residues.
Prerequisite: MATH-203, Multivariate Calculus; or permission of Department Head
MATH-416 Vector Analysis (W,Sp)4 04
This course is an introduction to vector algebra and calculus including vector products, vector functions and their differentiation and integration, gradients, line and surface integrals, conservative fields and potential functions, Green's theorem, parametric equations, curvature, and curvilinear coordinates.
Prerequisite: MATH-203, Multivariate Calculus
MATH-418 Intermediate Differential Equations (Su,F) 404
This course is a study of systems of linear and nonlinear ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Systems of linear ODEs, matrix methods, variation of parameters, perturbation methods and boundary layers, phase portraits, and stability of nonlinear ODEs are covered in this course. Numerical methods for solving systems of ODEs will be presented and used to solve physical problems in applied mathematics and engineering.
Prerequisites: MATH-204, Differential Equations & Laplace Transforms; MATH-305, Numerical Methods and Matrices
MATH-421 Real Analysis II (W,Sp)4 04
This course is an introduction to the study of spaces of real functions including metric spaces, normed linear spaces, Hilbert spaces, and linear operators.
Prerequisites: MATH-317, Advanced Matrix Theory; MATH-321, Real Analysis I
MATH-423 Partial Differential Equations (W,Sp)4 04
This course is a continuation of MATH-313. Topics include Bessel's equaiton and Legendre's equation, boundary value problems in curvilinear systems, Green's functions for ordinary and partial differential equations. Applications to problems of science and engineering will be given throughout the course.
Prerequisites: MATH-313, Boundary Value Problems; MATH-305, Numerical Methods and Matrices
MATH-426 Mathematical Statistics I (Su,F)4 04
A study of random variables and their distribution functions including expectations, transformations, moment generating functions, stochastic independence, and sampling distribution. Also covered is a study of order statsistics and limiting distributions of sample means.
Prerequisite: IEN-332, Engineering Statistics II; or MATH-408, Probability and Statistics; or MATH-227, Statistics for Management II
MATH-427 Mathematical Statistics II (W,Sp)4 04
A further study of statistics including point and interval estimation, sufficient statistics, Bayes estimates, UMP tests, likelihood ratio tests, goodness of fit tests, and an introduction to non-parametric methods.
Prerequisite: MATH-426, Mathematical Statistics I
MATH-428 Sampling Theory (W,Sp)4 04
A study of sampling theory including probability sampling, simple random sampling, sample size estimates, stratified sampling, and cluster sampling.
Prerequisite: MATH-426, Mathematical Statistics I
MATH-438 Data Analysis for Engineers and Scientists (W,Sp)40 4
This course will cover topics in sampling techniques, data analysis and regression, design of experiments, and statistical quality and process control. In this course, the student will be given hands-on experience by combining lectures with laboratory classes involving the use of computers and appropriate statistical packages.
Prerequisite: MATH-408, Probability and Statistics; or MATH-226, Statistics for Management I; or IEN-332, Industrial Engineering Statistics II

Return to top of page

NOTE: The terms during which a course is offered (Su,F,W,Sp) may vary.

DISCLAIMER: Wherever the information in this electronic system differs from the official printed publications of Kettering University, the official printed documents take precedence. See the Legal Notice.

Mathematics Department Kettering University
1700 West Third Avenue Flint, Michigan 48504_4898 1_800_955_4464