Summer & Continuing Studies 2013

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BIOL 51a - Biostatistics

4 credit hours
Instructor: Nicholas Stevenson
Requirements Fulfilled: sn
M, T, W, Th 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM

Summer Session II: July 8 to August 9, 2013
Prerequisite: MATH 10a
This course is a basic introduction to the methods of statistics and the mathematical analysis applied to problems in the life sciences. Topics include statistical analysis of experimental data, mathematical description of chemical reactions, and mathematical models in neuroscience, population biology, and epidemiology. You can view a syllabus for this class here.
Sage class number: 2079
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

MATH 8a - Introduction to Probability and Statistics

4 credit hours
Instructor: Tue Ly
Requirements Fulfilled: sn, qr
M, T, W, Th 09:00 - 10:50 AM

Summer Session II: July 8 to August 9, 2013
This course will cover the following topics in mathematics: discrete probability spaces; random variables; expectation; variance; approximation by the normal curve; sample mean and variance; and confidence intervals. No calculus is required, but students are expected to be proficient in high school algebra and the graphing of functions.

If you are uncertain whether your previous mathematics study will prepare you for the courses you see listed here, please visit the Registrar's website at: Mathematics Calculus Placement Testing and scroll down to "Mathematics" for a copy of the University's Math placement exam. The exam is designed to be taken and graded by the student.
Sage class number: 2089
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

MATH 10a - Techniques of Calculus (a)

4 credit hours
Instructor: Keith Merrill
Requirements Fulfilled: sn
M, T, W, Th 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM

Summer Session I: June 3 to July 5, 2013
Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade of C- or higher in MATH 5a or placement by examination. Students may not take MATH 10a if they have received a satisfactory grade in MATH 10b or MATH 20a. MATH 10a is an introduction to differential (and some integral) calculus of one variable, with emphasis on techniques and applications.
You can view a syllabus for this class here.

If you are uncertain whether your previous mathematics study will prepare you for the courses you see listed here, please visit the Registrar's website at: Mathematics Calculus Placement Testing and scroll down to "Mathematics" for a copy of the University's Math placement exam. The exam is designed to be taken and graded by the student.
Sage class number: 2066
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

MATH 10b - Techniques of Calculus (b)

4 credit hours
Instructor: Michael Carr
Requirements Fulfilled: sn
M, T, W, Th 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM

Summer Session II: July 8 to August 9, 2013
Prerequisite: A satisfactory grade of C- or higher in MATH 10a or placement by examination. Continuation of 10a. Students may not take MATH 10a and MATH 10b simultaneously. Students may not take MATH 10b if they have received a satisfactory grade in MATH 20a. This course introduces integral calculus of one variable with emphasis on techniques and applications. Topics include indefinite and definite integration, introductory differential equations, applications, such as finding areas and volumes, and techniques of integration, and sequences and series.

If you are uncertain whether your previous mathematics study will prepare you for the courses you see listed here, please visit the Registrar's website at: Mathematics Calculus Placement Testing and scroll down to "Mathematics" for a copy of the University's Math placement exam. The exam is designed to be taken and graded by the student.
Sage class number: 2090
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee

MATH 15a - Applied Linear Algebra

4 credit hours
Instructor: Cristobal Lemus
Requirements Fulfilled: sn
M, T, W, Th 09:00 - 10:50 AM

Summer Session I: June 3 to July 5, 2013
Prerequisites: MATH 5a or placement by exam (see below), or any mathematics course numbered 10 or above. PLEASE NOTE: Students may take MATH 15a OR MATH 22a for credit, but not both. Students in MATH 15a will learn about matrices, determinants, linear equations, vector spaces, eigenvalues, quadratic forms, and linear programming. Emphasis will be placed on techniques and applications. You can view a syllabus for this class here.

If you are uncertain whether your previous mathematics study will prepare you for the courses you see listed here, please visit the Registrar's website at: Mathematics Calculus Placement Testing and scroll down to "Mathematics" for a copy of the University's Math placement exam. The exam is designed to be taken and graded by the student.
Sage class number: 2067
Course Tuition: $2,320 plus a nonrefundable once per summer $50 registration fee