Official Course Information
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Mathematics Courses:
| MAT091 - Basic Math Skills |
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3 Catalog Description: Reviews basic arithmetic skills and vocabulary needed for the study of algebra and for doing numerical computations in science, business, nursing, computer information systems, and other courses. Topics include operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers; ratios, rates, and proportions; percent; scientific notation; evaluating and simplifying variable expressions; and solving linear equations. Includes U.S. and metric measurement conversions and basic geometry topics as time permits. Prerequisite: By placement. full catalog description » |
| MAT092 - Algebra 1 |
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3 Catalog Description: Topics include simplifying variable expressions, solving first-and second-degree equations, operations with exponential expressions and polynomials, factoring polynomials, operations with algebraic fractions, simplifying radical expressions, graphing linear equations in two variables, and solving systems of linear equations. Prerequisite: MAT091 or equivalent, and by placement. full catalog description » |
| MAT102 - Algebra 2 |
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3 Catalog Description: Topics include solving first degree inequalities, introduction to functions, linear equations in two variables and graphing, solving systems of two or three linear equations and inequalities, brief review of polynomial operations and factoring, algebraic fractions, variation, solving rational equations and proportions, rational exponents and radical expressions, complex numbers, solving radical equations, and four methods for solving quadratic equations, with emphasis on problem solving and applications throughout the course. Not open for credit to students who have credit in MAT 136 or higher.Three class hours. Prerequisite: MAT 092 or equivalent by placement. full catalog description » |
| MAT116 - Math for Elementary Teachers 1 |
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3 Catalog Description: Focuses on foundational concepts of number theory, arithmetic, and algebra that underlie the elementary school mathematics curriculum. Emphasizes problem solving and the historical development of numeration systems and other mathematical concepts. Prerequisite: MAT092 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent by placement. full catalog description » |
| MAT117 - Math for Elementary Teachers 2 |
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3 Catalog Description: Covers fundamental concepts of probability, statistics, measurement and geometry and the historical development of Mathematics. Develops understanding of mathematical concepts that form the foundation for topics included in the elementary mathematics curriculum and further develops creative problem-solving and mathematical communication skills. Prerequisite: MAT116. full catalog description » |
| MAT121 - Technical Math 1 |
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3 Catalog Description: Reviews basic algebraic operations and solutions of linear equations. Emphasizes applications of linear equalities, graphing techniques, units of measurement conversions, exponents and radicals, functions, trigonometric functions, and vectors. Prerequisite: MAT092 or equivalent. full catalog description » |
| MAT122 - Technical Math 2 |
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3 Catalog Description: Emphasizes solutions to systems of linear equations, solutions and applications of quadratic equations, laws of sines and cosines, graphs of trigonometric functions, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear inequalities, and direct and indirect variation. Prerequisite: MAT121. full catalog description » |
| MAT129 - Statistics |
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3 Catalog Description: Studies descriptive data with graphical and numerical techniques, binomial and normal probability distributions, estimation and sampling, hypothesis testing, and linear regression models. Emphasis is on practical applications, including using MINITAB software. Prerequisite: Math skills equivalent to MAT092 or higher. full catalog description » |
| MAT130 - Perspectives in Mathematics |
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3 Catalog Description: Introduces famous people, ideas, and problems that were important in the development of mathematics and how they relate to the world around us. Emphasizes class participation, critical thinking, and writing. Prerequisite: Math skills equivalent to MAT092 or higher. full catalog description » |
| MAT136 - Algebra 3 and Trigonometry |
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3 Catalog Description: Topics include absolute value equations and inequalities; solving systems of linear equations using determinants; review of rational exponents, radical expressions and complex numbers; quadratic equations and inequalities; solving equations reducible to quadratic form; quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions and applications; graphs of functions; algebra of functions; inverse functions; conic sections; nonlinear systems of equations and inequalities; right triangle trigonometry; trigonometric functions and the unit circle.Not open for credit to students who have credit in MAT 140 or higher.Three class hours. Prerequisite: MAT 102 or equivalent by placement. full catalog description » |
| MAT137 - Calculus for Business |
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4 Catalog Description: Covers the principal concepts of differential and integral calculus as they relate to business applications. Students will study functions (inlcuding exponential and logarithmic), limits, differentiation, and integration. Emphasis will be placed upon the use of calculus in solving problems from the fields of business & economics. Pre-requisite: MAT 136 or MAT 140 with a grade of C or better(or by permission of instructor). full catalog description » |
| MAT140 - Precalculus |
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4 Catalog Description: Studies polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their inverses. Not open for credit to students who have credit in MAT141 or higher. Prerequisite: MAT136 or equivalent. full catalog description » |
| MAT141 - Calculus 1 |
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4 Catalog Description: Studies functions of a single variable with regard to limits, continuity, differentiation, anti-differentiation, and applications of these topics. Concludes with a study of the definite integral and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Prerequisite: MAT140 or equivalent. full catalog description » |
| MAT142 - Calculus 2 |
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4 Catalog Description: Examines applications of the definite integral; analysis of the natural logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric, and hyperbolic functions; introduction to differential equations; techniques of integration; L'Hopital's Rule and indeterminate forms; and improper integrasl; and infinite series. Four class hours. Prerequisite: MAT 141. full catalog description » |
| MAT245 - Calculus 3 |
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4 Catalog Description: Covers infinite series, curves in parametric and polar forms, vectors, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, vector fields and line integrals. Applications of these topics focus on analysis of functions and surfaces in 3?dimensional space. Four class hours. Prerequisite: MAT 142. full catalog description » |
| MAT247 - Discrete Math |
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3 Catalog Description: Provides an introduction to discrete mathematical structures and their applications to computer programming. Topics include logic of compound and quantified statements, elementary number theory, direct and indirect proofs, mathematical induction, sets, discrete probability and counting, functions, and an introduction to graph theory. Three class hours. Prerequisite: MAT140 or higher, or permission of instructor. full catalog description » |
| MAT255 - Differential Equations |
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4 Catalog Description: Covers solutions of first order differential equations, Euler?s Method, linear differential equations with constant coefficients, non-linear equations, LaPlace transforms, numerical solutions, and series solutions. Applications focus on modeling with first- and second-order linear equations. CAS Software (such as Derive or Maple) will be used for solving a variety of application problems. Four Class Hours. Prerequisite: MAT 142 full catalog description » |