Jun 25, 2024  
2020/2021 University Catalog 
    
2020/2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


General Education Courses  

Courses offered at the SDSU Imperial Valley campus.  

Detailed information about course offerings can be found on the Class Schedule website.

 

Management Information Systems

  
  • MIS 596 - Contemporary Topics in Management Information Systems


    Units: 1-3

    Prerequisite(s): Business major approved by the Fowler College of Business and consent of instructor.

    Contemporary topics in management information systems. May be repeated with new content.

    Note: See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor’s degree. Credit for 596 and 696 applicable to a master’s degree with approval of the graduate adviser.

  
  • MIS 620 - Electronic Business and Big Data Infrastructures


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 623 .

    Advanced data analysis and information technology concepts associated with e-business infrastructure and systems architecture.

  
  • MIS 680 - Information Systems Hardware and Software


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Classified graduate standing.

    Computer architecture, programming languages, programming systems, and operating systems.

  
  • MIS 686 - Enterprise Database Management


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Classified graduate standing.

    Database management technologies to host, secure, and manipulate enterprise data, information, and knowledge assets to create business value. Modeling tools for analyzing and specifying data requirements.

  
  • MIS 687 - Secure Enterprise Networking and Mobile Technologies


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Classified graduate standing.

    Deployment and management of technologies for integrating resources within and between organizations through distributed networks, Internet of things (IoT) networks, and secure enterprise systems.

  
  • MIS 688 - Information Systems and Strategies in Organizations


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Classified graduate standing.

    Managing information to create business value. Planning, organizing, and leading information systems initiatives. Relationship of data, information, and knowledge to strategic and operational decision making. Global aspects and ethical uses of information systems.

  
  • MIS 691 - Decision Support Systems


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of M.B.A. core or M.S. prerequisites.

    Design, implementation, and integration of computerized decision support systems into business management. Problem representation, modeling, and simulation.

  
  • MIS 695 - Business Systems Analysis and Design


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Classified graduate standing.

    Secure information systems to solve problems and exploit opportunities. Development strategies, process and data modeling, requirements definition, and security modeling for information systems.

  
  • MIS 696 - Seminar in Selected Topics


    Units: 3

    Intensive study in specific areas of information systems. May be repeated with new content.

    Note: See Class Schedule for specific content. Credit for 596 and 696 applicable to a master’s degree with approval of the graduate adviser.

  
  • MIS 697 - Project Planning and Development


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Classified graduate standing.

    Project development, planning, execution, and control for information systems. Information project development life cycle, structure project planning methodology, theories, techniques, and utilization of project management technologies.

  
  • MIS 705 - Communication Strategies


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Classified graduate standing.

    Development of advanced written, oral, and interpersonal communication strategies for the business environment.

  
  • MIS 727 - Seminar in Scientific Method


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Classified graduate standing.

    Scientific method as an integrated body of philosophical logic to include applied science and engineering, experimental, exploratory, and theoretical research through multi-methodological and multidisciplinary lenses.

  
  • MIS 744 - Seminar in Lean Six Sigma


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 628 .

    Lean principles and Six Sigma methodology for managing agility and quality in operations and projects. Lean tools, managerial frameworks, process improvement, statistical methods.

  
  • MIS 748 - Seminar in Applied Multivariate Analytics


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 623 .

    Forecasting methods in business, finance, and marketing to include ARMA models and multivariate time series models. Data visualization; model diagnostics, identification, and selection.

  
  • MIS 749 - Business Analytics


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 623 .

    Business analytics techniques for predictive modeling and customer segmentation. Applications include churn management, business experiments, cluster segmentation, and market basket analysis.

  
  • MIS 750 - Strategic Project Management


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 628 .

    Managing projects and programs to implement business strategies. Project selection, programs, and portfolios; project organization; resource conflict and resolution; stakeholder management; project team management; project risk assessment and mitigation.

  
  • MIS 752 - Seminar in Supply Chain and Enterprise Resource Planning


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 628 .

    Methodology, theory, and systems to plan and control supply chain and enterprise resources. Integrated processes of sales and operations planning, corporate accounting, materials requirement, procurement, capacity planning, and warehouse management in a simulated enterprise environment.

  
  • MIS 753 - Global Supply Chain Management


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Classified graduate standing.

    Advanced concepts, method, and implementation of global supply chain strategies and management; global sourcing and supplier development; global logistic network and management; information technology and e-business for supply chain; supply chain design and optimization; performance metrics and measurements.

  
  • MIS 754 - Seminar in Operations Strategy


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 628 .

    Strategic issues in operations and their integration with other functional areas. Includes operations strategy, product and process planning, experience curves, productivity measurements, and information technology implementation.

  
  • MIS 755 - Information Systems Security Management


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Classified graduate standing.

    Information systems management. Focus on creation of a security plan for an organization to include risk analysis, security issues, security design, security plan, disaster recovery/business continuity, and threat analysis.

  
  • MIS 790 - Directed Readings in Management Information Systems


    Units: 3

    Grading Method: Cr/NC

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to candidacy.

    Preparation for the comprehensive examination for students.

  
  • MIS 797 - Research


    Units: 3

    Grading Method: Cr/NC/RP

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to candidacy.

    Research in the area of management information systems. Maximum Credits: six units applicable to a master’s degree.

  
  • MIS 798 - Special Study


    Units: 1-3

    Grading Method: Cr/NC/RP

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of staff; to be arranged with department chair and instructor.

    Individual study. Maximum Credits: six units applicable to a master’s degree.


Marketing

  
  • MKTG 371 - Consumer Behavior


    Units: 4

    Prerequisite(s): B A 370  with a minimum grade of C (2.0). Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Consumer behavior concepts and theories for developing, implementing, and assessing marketing strategy. Psychological, social, and environmental factors in understanding of needs, wants, preferences, and decision making related to consumption behaviors.

  
  • MKTG 372 - Retail Marketing Methods


    Units: 4

    Prerequisite(s): B A 370  with a minimum grade of C (2.0). Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Retailing industry and retailer strategy to include online retailers, multi-channel retailing, consumer behavior, retail market strategy, site selection, locations, human resource management, merchandise management, pricing, marketing communications strategy, store layout, design, and management.

  
  • MKTG 373 - Integrated Marketing Communications


    Units: 4

    Prerequisite(s): B A 370  with a minimum grade of C (2.0). Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Communication theory in context of integrating marketing communication tools to include advertising; digital, social, nontraditional media; sales promotion; public relations. Media planning and strategy, budgeting, effectiveness measurement, social/ethical issues, regulation of advertising and promotion.

  
  • MKTG 376 - Global Marketing Strategy


    Units: 4

    Offered at: SDSU Main Campus and SDSU Imperial Valley

    Prerequisite(s): B A 370  with a minimum grade of C (2.0). Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    International marketing concepts. Assessing organization internationalization potential, external environmental analysis for global market segmentation, target country market selection, entry strategies, international product, pricing decisions, analysis of international distribution systems, developing international advertising and promotion programs.

  
  • MKTG 377 - Selling Strategy and Practices


    Units: 4

    Prerequisite(s): B A 370  with a minimum grade of C (2.0). Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Marketing and sales process. Theories, approaches, techniques used in selling process, development of sales presentations, and use of partnering/relationship selling and technology in professional selling.

  
  • MKTG 380 - Direct Marketing Methods


    Units: 4

    Prerequisite(s): B A 370  with a minimum grade of C (2.0). Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Direct marketing as part of a company or organization’s marketing program. Major direct marketing media and methods to include direct mail, broadcast and print advertising, Internet and interactive media, catalogs, and telemarketing. Data base creation and management and effectiveness measurement for direct marketing programs.

  
  • MKTG 470 - Marketing Research


    Units: 4

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of lower division courses in the major or minor. B A 370  with a grade of C (2.0) or better and MIS 301  with a grade of C- (1.7) or better. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Marketing research process. Research design and data collection principles for qualitative and quantitative research techniques in marketing practice. Analysis, data visualization, and reporting of primary and secondary marketing research.

  
  • MKTG 472 - Advanced Integrated Marketing Communications


    Units: 4

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 373  with minimum grade of C; MKTG 371  and MKTG 470  with minimum grade of C or an average of 2.0 in both courses. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Management of marketing communications function with emphasis on integration and coordination of all activities. Planning, implementation, and coordination of marketing communications activities. Development, implementation, and program evaluation of an integrated marketing communications project.

  
  • MKTG 473 - Sales Management


    Units: 4

    Prerequisite(s): B A 370  with a minimum grade of C (2.0). Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Management of recruitment, training, motivation, and compensation of the sales personnel of a company. Policies and procedures used for organization, evaluation, and control of the sales force.

  
  • MKTG 474 - Business Marketing


    Units: 4

    Prerequisite(s): B A 370  with a minimum grade of C (2.0). Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Marketing strategy and practices designed for organizational customers. Purchasing practices of organizational buyers and development of marketing programs for enterprise customers and markets, both domestic and global.

  
  • MKTG 476 - Internet/Interactive Marketing


    Units: 4

    Prerequisite(s): B A 370  with a minimum grade of C (2.0). Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Impact of networked, cloud, mobile and contextual technologies on consumer behavior, business and marketing practice. Marketing communication and strategy leveraging the Internet to include search optimization, user experience design, social media, contextual advertising, pricing, distribution, commerce, and analytics.

  
  • MKTG 478 - Marketing and Sales for Social Impact


    Units: 4

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 371  with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

    Marketing and sales planning to solve social or environmental issues. Management of marketing and sales functions to address pressing needs at the base of the economic pyramid, underserved communities, or markets affected by environmental problems.

  
  • MKTG 479 - Strategic Marketing Management


    Units: 4

    Prerequisite(s): MKTG 371  and MKTG 470  with a minimum grade of C (2.0) or an average of 2.0 in both courses. Completion of lower division courses required in the major or minor. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Marketing concepts and decision tools for analyzing and solving marketing problems; marketing strategy and plans; problem identification, evaluation of alternatives, strategic and tactical recommendations.

  
  • MKTG 480 - Marketing Analytics


    Units: 4

    Prerequisite(s): B A 370  with a grade of C (2.0) or better and MIS 301  with a grade of C- (1.7) or better.

    Analysis and interpretation of large, complex data sets (Big Data). Theory, analytical approaches to solve marketing problems, utilizing software tools for marketing and sales decision making.

  
  • MKTG 496 - Selected Topics in Marketing


    Units: 1-4

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of department chair.

    Selected areas of concern in marketing. May be repeated with new content with consent of department chair. Maximum Credits: six units.

    Note: Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor’s degree. See Class Schedule for specific content.

  
  • MKTG 498 - Investigation and Report


    Units: 1-3

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and consent of instructor.

    A comprehensive and original study of a problem connected with marketing under the direction of one or more members of the marketing staff. May be repeated with new content. Maximum Credits: six units.

  
  • MKTG 499 - Special Study


    Units: 1-3

    Offered at: SDSU Main Campus and SDSU Imperial Valley

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

    Individual study. Maximum Credits: six units.

  
  • MKTG 696 - Seminar in Selected Topics


    Units: 3

    Intensive study in specific areas of marketing. May be repeated with new content.

    Note: See Class Schedule for specific content. Credit for 596 and 696 applicable to a master’s degree with approval of the graduate adviser.

  
  • MKTG 729 - Contemporary Issues in Marketing Theory and Practice


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 627 .

    Issues in marketing theory and practice: examination and application of contemporary theories and techniques in relation to changes in marketing environment. Maximum Credits: six units applicable to a master’s degree.

    Note: See Class Schedule for specific content.

  
  • MKTG 761 - Product Innovation Management


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 627 .

    New product development and issues related to overall management of product innovation in context of entrepreneurial opportunity, start-up ventures and existing organizations. Focus on planning, design, and implementation of marketing strategy.

  
  • MKTG 762 - Seminar in Integrated Marketing Communication


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 627 .

    Theory and application of integrated marketing communication to advertising, promotions, public relations/publicity, personal selling and direct marketing (including Internet).

  
  • MKTG 763 - Seminar in Sales Management


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 627 .

    Sales management and personal selling decisions and strategies in business organizations.

  
  • MKTG 766 - Seminar in Marketing Research


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 623  and B A 627 .

    Research methods and analysis for consumer and business marketing. Research design and implementation, use of secondary data sources, qualitative research, survey research, experimentation, and data analysis using statistical software, such as SPSS.

  
  • MKTG 767 - Sales and Marketing Analytics


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 623 .

    Communicating, reporting, and visualizing analytics to inform decision making. Descriptive, predictive, prescriptive modeling of data to address sales and marketing problems. Utilizing market intelligence and consumer response data to inform development.

  
  • MKTG 768 - Seminar in Internet Marketing and E-Business


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 627 .

    Theory and application of marketing utilizing the Internet and associated issues of electronic commerce.

  
  • MKTG 769 - Seminar in International Marketing


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 627 .

    The impact of cultural, social, political, economic, and other environmental variables on international marketing systems and the decision-making process of multinational marketing operations.

  
  • MKTG 772 - Strategic Brand Management


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 627 .

    Planning, managing, and evaluating brand strategies. Theories, models, concepts, and techniques used to build, measure, and manage brand equity. Marketing decisions faced by an organization in managing brands for long-term profitability.

  
  • MKTG 779 - Advanced Marketing Strategy


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): B A 627  and advancement to candidacy.

    Development, implementation and evaluation of marketing strategy and planning. Role of marketing planning in overall corporate strategic planning process. Use of contemporary techniques and models in strategic planning process.

  
  • MKTG 797 - Research


    Units: 3

    Grading Method: Cr/NC/RP

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to candidacy.

    Research in the area of marketing. Maximum Credits: six units applicable to a master’s degree.

  
  • MKTG 798 - Special Study


    Units: 1-3

    Grading Method: Cr/NC/RP

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of staff; to be arranged with department chair and instructor.

    Individual study. Maximum Credits: six units applicable to a master’s degree.


Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences

  
  • MALAS 600A - Interdisciplinary Study in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Cultural Studies


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

    MALAS seminars are divided into four general areas with content that varies semester to semester. Each course may be repeated once with new content. Maximum Credits: six units.

    Note: See Class Schedule for specific content.

  
  • MALAS 600B - Interdisciplinary Study in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Science and Society, Environmental Studies


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

    MALAS seminars are divided into four general areas with content that varies semester to semester. Each course may be repeated once with new content. Maximum Credits: six units.

    Note: See Class Schedule for specific content.

  
  • MALAS 600C - Interdisciplinary Study in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Globalization, Technology, Future Studies


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

    MALAS seminars are divided into four general areas with content that varies semester to semester. Each course may be repeated once with new content. Maximum Credits: six units.

    Note: See Class Schedule for specific content.

  
  • MALAS 600D - Interdisciplinary Study in Liberal Arts and Sciences: Media Studies, Fine Arts, Transformative Arts


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

    MALAS seminars are divided into four general areas with content that varies semester to semester. Each course may be repeated once with new content. Maximum Credits: six units.

    Note: See Class Schedule for specific content.

  
  • MALAS 601 - Seminar in Interdisciplinary Thinking


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

    Nature of interdisciplinary thinking. Ways of knowing and schools of thought in multiple disciplines. Interdisciplinary methods to analyze social issues.

    Note: See Class Schedule for specific content.

  
  • MALAS 795 - Studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences


    Units: 3

    Grading Method: Cr/NC

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

    Individual preparation for comprehensive examination for students taking the Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences under Plan B.

  
  • MALAS 798 - Special Study


    Units: 3

    Grading Method: Cr/NC/RP

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.

    Individual study on a given topic through interdisciplinary perspectives.

  
  • MALAS 799A - Thesis or Project


    Units: 3

    Grading Method: Cr/NC/RP

    Prerequisite(s): An officially appointed thesis committee and advancement to candidacy.

    Preparation of a project or thesis for Master of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences.

  
  • MALAS 799B - Thesis or Project Extension


    Units: 0

    Grading Method: Cr/NC

    Prerequisite(s): Prior registration in Thesis or Project 799A with an assigned grade symbol of RP.

    Registration required in any semester or term following assignment of RP in 799A in which the student expects to use the facilities and resources of the university; also student must be registered in the course when the completed thesis or project is granted final approval.

  
  • MALAS 799C - Comprehensive Examination Extension


    Units: 0

    Grading Method: Cr/NC

    Prerequisite(s): Completion or concurrent enrollment in degree program courses.

    Registration required of students whose only requirement is completion of the comprehensive examination for the master’s degree. Registration in 799C limited to two semesters.


Mathematics

  
  • MATH 110 - Mathematics for Life


    Units: 3 GE

    Mathematical problem solving pertinent to daily life. Exponential and logarithmic functions; conversion, estimation, and measurements; personal finance; probability and statistics.

  
  • MATH 110X - Mathematics for Life Support


    Units: 1

    Grading Method: Cr/NC

    Three hours of activity.

    Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MATH 110 . Required for students who have not satisfied the SDSU Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Assessment requirement.

    Required support course for MATH 110 . Credit in this course satisfies the SDSU Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Assessment requirement.

  
  • MATH 118 - Topics in Mathematics


    Units: 3 GE

    Topics selected from algebra, analysis, geometry, logic, probability, or statistics, designed to give student insight into structure of mathematical theories and their applications.

  
  • MATH 120 - Calculus for Business Analysis


    Units: 3 GE

    Matrix algebra. Calculus including differentiation and integration. Graphing and optimization. Exponential and logarithmic functions. Multivariable calculus.

    Note: Not open to students with credit in MATH 150 .

  
  • MATH 124 - Calculus for the Life Sciences


    Units: 4 GE

    Three lectures and three hours of laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as demonstrated by either (1) satisfactory completion of MATH 141  with a grade of C (2.0) or above; or (2) qualification on the Mathematics Placement Assessment. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required.

    Basic concepts of calculus with life science applications. Topics from differential and integral calculus and an introduction to elementary differential equations. Computer applications to biological problems.

    Note: Not open to students with credit in MATH 150 .

  
  • MATH 140 - College Algebra


    Units: 3 GE

    Solution of equations and inequalities, systems of equations, graphs and attributes of functions (transformations, end behavior, domain, range), polynomial and exponential functions. Formerly Numbered Mathematics 105.

    Note: Not open to students with credit in MATH 120 , MATH 124 , MATH 141 , or MATH 150 .

  
  • MATH 140X - College Algebra Support


    Units: 1

    Grading Method: Cr/NC

    Three hours of activity.

    Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MATH 140 . Required for students who have not satisfied the SDSU Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Assessment requirement.

    Required support course for MATH 140 . Credit in this course satisfies the SDSU Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Assessment requirement. Formerly Numbered Formerly numbered Mathematics 105X.

  
  • MATH 141 - Precalculus


    Units: 3 GE

    Two lectures and two hours of activity.

    Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of algebra as demonstrated by (1) satisfactory completion of MATH 140  with a grade of C (2.0) or better; or (2) qualification on the Mathematics Placement Assessment. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required.

    Rational, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions; conic sections; parametric equations.

    Note: Not open to students with credit in MATH 120 , MATH 124 , or MATH 150 .

  
  • MATH 141A - Precalculus ALEKS Laboratory


    Units: 1

    Three hours of laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MATH 141 .

    ALEKS-based laboratory to assist students in achieving success in precalculus.

  
  • MATH 150 - Calculus I


    Units: 4 GE

    Offered at: SDSU Main Campus and SDSU Imperial Valley

    Three lectures and two hours of activity.

    Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as demonstrated by either (1) satisfactory completion of MATH 141  with a grade of C (2.0) or better; or (2) qualification on the Mathematics Placement Assessment. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required.

    Algebraic and transcendental functions. Continuity and limits. The derivative and its applications. The integral and the fundamental theorem of calculus.

  
  • MATH 150A - Calculus I ALEKS Laboratory


    Units: 1

    Three hours of laboratory.

    Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MATH 150 .

    ALEKS-based laboratory to assist students in achieving success in Calculus I.

  
  • MATH 151 - Calculus II


    Units: 4 GE

    Three lectures and two hours of activity.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 150  with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required.

    Techniques and applications of integration. Improper integrals. Differential equations. Infinite series. Conic sections. Curves in parametric form, polar coordinates.

  
  • MATH 210 - Number Systems in Elementary Mathematics


    Units: 3 GE

    Number sense, operation concepts, estimation, mental arithmetic, algorithms, problem solving, whole, rational, real numbers, ratio, and number theory. This course or its equivalent is required for students working toward a multiple subject credential in elementary education.

  
  • MATH 210X - Number Systems in Elementary Mathematics Support


    Units: 1

    Grading Method: Cr/NC

    Three hours of activity.

    Prerequisite(s): Concurrent registration in MATH 210 . Required for students who have not satisfied the SDSU Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Assessment requirement.

    Required support course for MATH 210 . Credit in this course satisfies the SDSU Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Assessment requirement.

  
  • MATH 211 - Geometry in Elementary Mathematics


    Units: 3 GE

    Offered at: SDSU Main Campus and SDSU Imperial Valley

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 210 .

    Two and three dimensional shapes and interrelationships, congruence, similarity and proportional reasoning, measurement of length, angle size, area, volume, metric system, and problem solving.

  
  • MATH 245 - Discrete Mathematics


    Units: 3 GE

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 124  or MATH 150  with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Recommended: MATH 151 .

    Logic, methods of proof, set theory, number theory, equivalence and order relations, counting (combinations and permutations), solving recurrence relations.

  
  • MATH 252 - Calculus III


    Units: 4 GE

    Offered at: SDSU Main Campus and SDSU Imperial Valley

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 151  with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

    Functions of several variables. Vectors. Partial derivatives and multiple integrals. Line integrals and Green’s Theorem.

  
  • MATH 254 - Introduction to Linear Algebra


    Units: 3 GE

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 151  with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

    Matrix algebra, Gaussian elimination, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, orthogonality, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.

  
  • MATH 296 - Experimental Topics


    Units: 1-4

    Selected topics. May be repeated with new content.

    Note: See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor’s degree.

  
  • MATH 299 - Special Study


    Units: 1-3

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

    Individual study. Maximum Credits: six units.

  
  • MATH 302 - Transition to Higher Mathematics


    Units: 3

    Offered at: SDSU Main Campus and SDSU Imperial Valley

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 141  or MATH 150 .

    Selected topics in mathematics to emphasize proof writing and problem solving. Intended for those planning to teach secondary school mathematics.

  
  • MATH 303 - History of Mathematics


    Units: 3 GE

    Offered at: SDSU Main Campus and SDSU Imperial Valley

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 141  or completion of the General Education requirement in Foundations of Learning IIA., Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning for nonmajors. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Major currents in the development of mathematics from ancient Egypt and Babylon to late nineteenth century Europe.

  
  • MATH 312 - Topics from Elementary Mathematics: Statistics and Probability


    Units: 3

    Offered at: SDSU Main Campus and SDSU Imperial Valley

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 211  and satisfactory performance on Liberal Studies Mathematics Proficiency Assessment. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Topics from statistics and probability. Enrollment limited to future teachers in grades K-8.

  
  • MATH 313 - Topics in Elementary Mathematics: Algebra of Change


    Units: 3

    Offered at: SDSU Main Campus and SDSU Imperial Valley

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 211  and satisfactory performance on Liberal Studies Mathematics Proficiency Assessment. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Capstone course for prospective K-8 teachers. Advanced topics in mathematics selected from algebra, number systems, transformation geometry, and problem solving. Enrollment limited to future teachers in grades K-8.

  
  • MATH 320 - Abstract Algebra


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 245  and MATH 254  with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Elementary number theory and rings to include ideals, polynomial rings, quotient rings, ring homomorphisms and isomorphisms. Introduction to basic aspects of group theory. Formerly Numbered Mathematics 521A.

  
  • MATH 330 - Advanced Calculus I


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 245  and either MATH 254  or MATH 342A  with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Completeness of the real numbers and its implications, sequences of real numbers, and continuity and differentiability of functions of one real variable. Formerly Numbered Mathematics 534A.

  
  • MATH 336 - Introduction to Mathematical Modeling


    Units: 3

    Offered at: SDSU Main Campus and SDSU Imperial Valley

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 254  with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Models from the physical, natural, and social sciences including population models and arms race models. Emphasis on classes of models such as equilibrium models and compartment models.

  
  • MATH 337 - Elementary Differential Equations


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 254  or MATH 342A  with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Integration of first-order differential equations, initial and boundary value problems for second-order equations, series solutions and transform methods, regular singularities.

  
  • MATH 340 - Programming in Mathematics


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 151  and MATH 245  with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Introduction to programming in mathematics. Modeling, problem solving, visualization.

    Note: Not open to students with credit in Mathematics 242.

  
  • MATH 341 - Mathematics Software Workshop


    Units: 1

    Two hours of activity.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 150 . Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Lesson plan design using teacher-based technologies. Formerly Numbered Mathematics 241.

  
  • MATH 342A - Methods of Applied Mathematics I


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 . Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Vector analysis, divergence and Stokes’ theorem and related integral theorems. Matrix analysis, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization. Introduction to ordinary differential equations. Computer software packages for matrix applications, solving, and graphing differential equations.

  
  • MATH 342B - Methods of Applied Mathematics II


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 342A  with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Second order ordinary differential equations, power series methods, Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials. Linear partial differential equations, separation of variables, Fourier series, Sturm-Liouville theory, orthogonal expansions, Fourier Transforms. Use of computer software packages for symbolic algebra and solution of differential equations.

  
  • MATH 413 - Mathematics for the Middle Grades


    Units: 3

    Offered at: SDSU Main Campus and SDSU Imperial Valley

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 313 . Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Teacher-level look at mathematics taught in middle grades, to include proportional reasoning, rational and real numbers, probability, and algebra. Intended for those planning to teach mathematics in middle grades; cannot be used as part of major or minor in mathematical sciences with exception of major for single subject teaching credential. Students in the SSTC major must receive instructor permission.

  
  • MATH 414 - Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and 12 upper division units in mathematics. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Historical development of mathematics and mathematics curriculum. Principles and procedures of mathematics instruction in secondary schools. For secondary and postsecondary teachers and teacher candidates. Course cannot be used as part of the major or minor in mathematical sciences with exception of major for the single subject teaching credential.

  
  • MATH 496 - Experimental Topics


    Units: 1-4

    Offered at: SDSU Main Campus and SDSU Imperial Valley

    Selected topics. May be repeated with new content.

    Note: See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor’s degree.

  
  • MATH 499 - Special Study


    Units: 1-3

    Offered at: SDSU Main Campus and SDSU Imperial Valley

    Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and at least one 300-level mathematics course with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

    Individual study. Maximum Credits: six units. No more than three units may be applied to the major.

  
  • MATH 508 - Dynamical Systems and Modeling


    Units: 3

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 254  or graduate standing. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

    Differential equations using analytical, graphical, and numerical representations.

 

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