UMass Boston | Continuing Education | Summer 08 Undergraduate Credit Courses

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MATH114QR Quantitative Reasoning Description: This course covers the basic algebra and technological tools used in the social, physical and life sciences to analyze quantitative information. The emphasis is on real world, open-ended problems that involve reading, writing, calculating, synthesizing, and clearly reporting results. Topics include descriptive statistics, linear, and exponential models. Technology used in the course includes computers (spreadsheets, Internet) and graphing calculators. Academic Information: Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test; Degree students only. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	M Fuguet	May 27-Jul 9	H-UL-0029 Healey Library, Upper Level, Room 0029	MTuWTh	10-11:30a	3	2447	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH115 College Algebra M Description: Designed primarily but not exclusively for students seeking a stronger foundation in algebra before taking Math 129 or Math 130. Topics include basic algebra concepts, linear equations and inequalities and inequalities, properties of functions, linear and quadratic functions, absolute value equations and inequalities, systems of equations. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 125 or an appropriate score on the Math Placement Test. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	Z Djordjevic	May 27-Jul 9	M-2-213 McCormack Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 213	MTuWTh	10-11:30a	3	1785	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH115 College Algebra M Description: Designed primarily but not exclusively for students seeking a stronger foundation in algebra before taking Math 129 or Math 130. Topics include basic algebra concepts, linear equations and inequalities and inequalities, properties of functions, linear and quadratic functions, absolute value equations and inequalities, systems of equations. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 125 or an appropriate score on the Math Placement Test. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	C Agunwamba	Jul 14-Aug 21	M-1-420 McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 420	MTuWTh	8:15 - 9:45a	3	1786	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH125 Introductory Statistics M MT Description: Topics include introductory statistics, covering descriptive statistics; introductory probability sufficient to enable development of inferential statistics; and inferential statistics. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or 124 or 129 or 130 or 140 or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: Mathematics. Diversity Area: None. Note: A student may be exempted from the math placement test if s/he has taken advanced math at the college level. Sample courses are pre-calculus, calculus, differential equations, applied discrete math, linear algebra, etc. A copy of the student’s transcript showing course and grade should be faxed or mailed to the UMB math department in care of Rochelle Brown. (Student should make sure his email addresses is included in the communication). Fax number is 617.287.6433. If request for test waiver is approved the department will send an email to the student. The student should include the email with the course registration. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.	J Chen	May 27-Jul 9	Online	-	-	3	1788	$985	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH125 Introductory Statistics M MT Description: Topics include introductory statistics, covering descriptive statistics; introductory probability sufficient to enable development of inferential statistics; and inferential statistics. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or 124 or 129 or 130 or 140 or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: Mathematics. Diversity Area: None.	T Fratto	May 27-Jul 9	W-1-019 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 019	MTuWTh	8:15 - 9:45a	3	1787	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH125 Introductory Statistics M MT Description: Topics include introductory statistics, covering descriptive statistics; introductory probability sufficient to enable development of inferential statistics; and inferential statistics. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 114Q or 115 or 124 or 129 or 130 or 140 or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: Mathematics. Diversity Area: None.	S Jha	Jul 14-Aug 21	M-1-417 McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 417	MTuWTh	8:15 - 9:45a	3	1789	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH129 Pre-Calculus for Management and Social Science Students M Description: This course teaches the algebraic and conceptual skills students need to master before they are ready for Math 134 or Math 135. It first reviews the basic algebraic skills. The major part of the course then involves the application of linear, quadratic, and exponential models to problems in management and economics. Academic Information: Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	C Roche	May 27-Jul 9	M-1-417 McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 417	MTuWTh	8:15 - 9:45a	3	1989	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH130 Precalculus M MT Description: Preparation for first year calculus. Covers symmetry, graphs, functions, lines, parabolas and max-min problems, exponential and logarithm functions, exponential growth, semilog graphing, and the trigonometric functions and their inverses. Note: No student receives graduation credits for MATH 130 if it is taken after successful completion of any higher math course. Students who have successfully completed MATH 130 may not subsequently take MATH 129 for credit. Students may take MATH 130 after MATH 129 only with explicit permission of the department, and then only for two credits. Academic Information: Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: Mathematics. Diversity Area: None.	Z Djordjevic	May 27-Jul 9	M-2-213 McCormack Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 213	MTuWTh	8:15 - 9:45a	3	1791	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH130 Precalculus M MT Description: Preparation for first year calculus. Covers symmetry, graphs, functions, lines, parabolas and max-min problems, exponential and logarithm functions, exponential growth, semilog graphing, and the trigonometric functions and their inverses. Note: No student receives graduation credits for MATH 130 if it is taken after successful completion of any higher math course. Students who have successfully completed MATH 130 may not subsequently take MATH 129 for credit. Students may take MATH 130 after MATH 129 only with explicit permission of the department, and then only for two credits. Academic Information: Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: Mathematics. Diversity Area: None.	T Poweigha	Jul 14-Aug 21	M-1-614 McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 614	MTuWTh	10-11:30a	3	1792	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH134 Managerial Calculus M Description: A one-semester course in calculus, with particular emphasis on applications to economics and management. Topics covered include limits, continuity, derivatives, and integrals. Note: Students may not receive graduation credit for both MATH 134 and MATH 135. Students may take MATH 140 after MATH 134, but only with the explicit permission of the department and then only for two credits. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 129 or 130 or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	C Roche	May 27-Jul 9	H-LL-3507 Healey Library, Lower Level, Room 3507	MTuWTh	10-11:30a	3	1795	$825	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH134 Managerial Calculus M Description: A one-semester course in calculus, with particular emphasis on applications to economics and management. Topics covered include limits, continuity, derivatives, and integrals. Note: Students may not receive graduation credit for both MATH 134 and MATH 135. Students may take MATH 140 after MATH 134, but only with the explicit permission of the department and then only for two credits. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 129 or 130 or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	R Chase	May 27-Jul 9	W-1-058 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 058	MTuWTh	4-5:30p	3	2934	$825	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
MATH134 Managerial Calculus M Description: A one-semester course in calculus, with particular emphasis on applications to economics and management. Topics covered include limits, continuity, derivatives, and integrals. Note: Students may not receive graduation credit for both MATH 134 and MATH 135. Students may take MATH 140 after MATH 134, but only with the explicit permission of the department and then only for two credits. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 129 or 130 or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	C Agunwamba	Jul 14-Aug 21	S-2-065 Science Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 065	MTuWTh	10-11:30a	3	1796	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH140 Calculus I M MT Description: The first in the sequence of calculus courses for science and math majors. Starts with the basic concepts of functions and limits. Topics covered include derivatives and their applications, definite and indefinite integrals with applications to geometric and physical problems, and discussion of algebraic and trigonometric functions. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 130 with a grade of B or better in the previous semester, or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: Mathematics. Diversity Area: None.	S Boorstein	May 27-Jul 9	M-3-204 McCormack Bldg, 3rd Floor, Room 204	MTuWTh	10-11:45a	4	1797	$1100	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH140 Calculus I M MT Description: The first in the sequence of calculus courses for science and math majors. Starts with the basic concepts of functions and limits. Topics covered include derivatives and their applications, definite and indefinite integrals with applications to geometric and physical problems, and discussion of algebraic and trigonometric functions. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 130 with a grade of B or better in the previous semester, or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: Mathematics. Diversity Area: None.	S Boorstein	May 27-Jul 9	S-2-003A Science Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 003A	MTuWTh	5:45 - 7:30p	4	1990	$1100	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH140 Calculus I M MT Description: The first in the sequence of calculus courses for science and math majors. Starts with the basic concepts of functions and limits. Topics covered include derivatives and their applications, definite and indefinite integrals with applications to geometric and physical problems, and discussion of algebraic and trigonometric functions. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 130 with a grade of B or better in the previous semester, or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Test. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: Mathematics. Diversity Area: None.	T Poweigha	Jul 14-Aug 21	M-2-213 McCormack Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 213	MTuWTh	8-9:45a	4	1798	$1100	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH141 Calculus II M MT Description: Continuation of Math 140. Topics include transcendental functions, techniques of integration, applications of the integral, improper integrals, L’Hospital’s rule, sequences, and series. Note: Because MATH 141 is the second part of the integrated calculus sequence, it should be taken as soon as possible after MATH 140. Academic Information: Prerequisite: Math 140 or equivalent. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: Mathematics. Diversity Area: None.	R Singh	Jul 14-Aug 21	M-1-616 McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 616	MTuWTh	10-11:45a	4	1802	$1100	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH141 Calculus II M MT Description: Continuation of Math 140. Topics include transcendental functions, techniques of integration, applications of the integral, improper integrals, L’Hospital’s rule, sequences, and series. Note: Because MATH 141 is the second part of the integrated calculus sequence, it should be taken as soon as possible after MATH 140. Academic Information: Prerequisite: Math 140 or equivalent. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: Mathematics. Diversity Area: None.	R Singh	Jul 14-Aug 21	M-1-421 McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 421	MTuWTh	5:45 - 7:30p	4	1803	$1100	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH240 Calculus III M Description: Calculus of functions of several variables. Topics include partial derivatives, transformations, derivative as a matrix, chain rule, directional derivatives, gradients, second derivatives; and multiple integrals, substitution rule, and Jacobians. Note: Because MATH 240 is the final part of a three-semester calculus sequence, it should be taken as soon as possible after MATH 141. Academic Information: Prerequisite: Math 141 is required; Phys 114 is recommended. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	S Mukherjee	May 27-Jul 9	M-1-420 McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 420	MTuWTh	10-11:30a	3	1804	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH260 Linear Algebra I M Description: Elementary theory of vector spaces. Topics include linear independence, bases, dimension, linear maps and matrices, determinants, orthogonality, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Academic Information: Prerequisite: Math 140. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	G Schay	Jul 14-Aug 21	M-1-415 McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 415	MTuWTh	10-11:30a	3	1805	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH320L Applied Discrete Mathematics Description: An introduction to the mathematical structures and concepts used in computing: sets, mathematical induction, ordered sets, Boolean algebras, predicate calculus, trees, relations and lattice theory. Formal and informal theories and corresponding mathematical proofs are taught. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None. Course Fee: $825 Lab Fee: $20	Staff	May 27-Jul 24	M-1-201 McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 201	MTuTh	6-7:30p	3	2108	$845	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
MATH345 Probability Description: This course presents the mathematical laws of random phenomena, including discrete and continuous random variables, expectation and variance, and common probability distributions such as the binomial, Poisson, and normal. Topics also include basic ideas and techniques of statistical analysis. Academic Information: Prerequisite: MATH 141. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	S Mukherjee	May 27-Jul 9	M-1-420 McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 420	MTuWTh	8:15 - 9:45a	3	1807	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.

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