MATH 015 3.00 Cr Hrs
Prealgebra
This course emphasizes prealgebra concepts and is designed to equip students with skills necessary to be successful in Math 025 Beginning Algebra. A review of arithmetic operations with whole numbers, Integers, and rational numbers integrating algebraic concepts such as vocabulary, simplifying variable expressions, solving linear equations, order of operations, exponents, radicals, ratios and precentages. Prerequiste: Placement test score.
MATH 025 3.00 Cr Hrs
Beginning Algebra
This course is designed to develop basic algebra skills. It covers positive and negative integers, exponents, fractions, first-degree equations and inequalities in one variable, polynomials, evaluation of algebraic expressions, factoring, rational expressions, radicals, an introduction to graphing in a quadrant system, and operations on sets. Students are not advised to go on to the next math course in the sequence if course grade or outcomes assessment indicates a below-average achievement. Prerequisite: MATH 009 or MATH 015 with 'C' grade or better, or placement test score.
MATH 100I 1.00 Cr Hr
Math Independent Study Available: fall, spring
This course is for independent study in mathematics by special arrangement with the instructor. Requires instructor approval.
MATH 108 4.00 Cr Hrs
Intermediate Algebra Available: fall, spring, summer
This course is designed to prepare the student for college algebra. It covers first-degree equations and inequalities, linear functions, systems of linear equations, polynomials, factorization, rational expressions, negative and rational exponents, radicals, quadratic equations, graphing functions, logarithms, and application problems. Prerequisite: MATH 010/025 with 'C' grade or better, or CSI placement test score.
MATH 123 3.00 Cr Hrs
Math in Modern Society Available: fall, spring, summer
This survey course provides an opportunity to acquire an appreciation of the nature of mathematics and its relation to other aspects of our culture. The course is rigorous but not rigid and applies mathematics to real-world problems. Prerequisite: MATH 010/025 with a grade of 'C' or better, or CSI placement test score.
MATH 143 3.00 Cr Hrs
College Algebra Available: fall, spring, summer
This course includes fundamental concepts of Algebra; equations and inequalities; functions and graphs; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; conics; the Binomial Theorem. Credit hours are not granted in both MATH 143 and MATH 147. Prerequisite: MATH 108 with a grade of 'C' or better, or CSI placement test score.
MATH 144 2.00 Cr Hrs
Trigonometry Available: fall, spring, summer
This course covers right triangle and circular function approaches to trigonometry, graphs of trig functions, trig identities, conditional equations, right and non-right triangle applications of trigonometry, inverse trig functions, trigonometry of complex numbers including DeMoivre's Theorem, polar coordinates and equations, parametric equations. Students desiring both college algebra and trigonometry should take MATH 147. Credit hours are not granted in both MATH 144 and MATH 147. Prerequisite: MATH 143 with a grade of 'C' or better, or CSI placement test score.
MATH 147 5.00 Cr Hrs
Precalculus Available: fall, spring
This is a single course equivalent to College Algebra (MATH 143) plus Trigonometry (MATH 144). Credit hours are not granted in both MATH 143 and MATH 147 nor in both MATH 144 and MATH 147. Prerequisite: MATH 108 with a grade of 'C' or better, or CSI placement test score.
MATH 157 3.00 Cr Hrs
Math for Elementary Teachers 1 Available: fall, spring, summer
This course includes problem solving, set theory, numeration systems, integers, number theory, rational numbers, exponents and real numbers. Prerequisite: MATH 143 or MATH 147 with a grade of 'C' or better.
MATH 160 4.00 Cr Hrs
Brief Calculus Available: fall, spring, summer
This course is designed for students with business, social science and life science majors. It covers functions, limits, continuity, derivative, maxima-minima, applications of the derivative, exponential and logarithmic functions, functions of several variables, maxima and minima of functions of several variables, integration, and applications of the integral. Prerequisite: MATH 143 or MATH 147 with a grade of "C" or better.
MATH 170 5.00 Cr Hrs
Calculus 1 Available: fall, spring
This is the first course in the calculus sequence. It covers algebraic and transcendental functions, rate of change, limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic, trig, exponential, logarithmic, and hyperbolic functions, differentials, applications of differentiation, definite and indefinite integrals, area between curves, volumes and other applications of integration, indeterminate forms, and L'Hopital's Rule. Prerequisite: MATH 147 or its equivalent with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of the instructor.
MATH 175 4.00 Cr Hrs
Calculus 2 Available: fall, spring
This is the second course in the calculus sequence. It covers techniques of integration, improper integrals, Simpson's Rule, Trapeziod Rule, arc length, surface area, other applications of integration, direction (slope) fields, parametric equations, polar calculus, conic sections, infinite sequences and series, power series, Taylor's formula. Prerequisite: MATH 170 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of the instructor.
MATH 176 4.00 Cr Hrs
Discrete Mathematics Available: fall
This course is designed to prepare the student for computer science and upper-division mathematics courses. Material covered will include sets, propositions, proofs, functions and relations, equivalence relations, quantifiers, Boolean algebras, graphs, and difference equations. Corequisite: MATH 170 or permission of the instructor.
MATH 230 3.00 Cr Hrs
Introduction to Linear Algebra Available: spring
This course includes the application of matrices, determinants, linear transformations, and vector spaces. Prerequisite: MATH 170 or MATH 160 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of the instructor.
MATH 253 3.00 Cr Hrs
Introductory Statistics Available: fall, spring, summer
This algebra-based probability and statistics course covers descriptive statistics, binomial and normal distribution, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing using zt, chi square, and f distributions. ANOVA and nonparametric hypothesis testing are also introduced. Prerequisite: MATH 143 with a grade of 'C' or better, or Instructor permission.
MATH 257 3.00 Cr Hrs
Math for Elementary Teachers 2 Available: fall, spring, summer
This course includes algebraic reasoning, functions, probability, introduction to statistics, geometry and concepts of measurement. Prerequisite: MATH 157 or instructor permission.
MATH 275 4.00 Cr Hrs
Calculus 3 Available: fall, spring
This is the final course in the calculus sequence. Topics include vectors, functions of several variables, multiple integration, parametric surfaces, vector fields and three-dimensional vector algebra. Applications involve the Fundamental Theorem of Line Integrals, Green's Theorem, the Divergence Theorem and Stoke's Theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 175 with a grade of 'C' or better, or permission of the instructor.
MATH 310 3.00 Cr Hrs
Ordinary Differential Equations Available: spring
This course includes theory and application of ordinary differential equations including classification, initial and boundary value problems of one variable, exact equations, methods of solving higher-order linear equations, second-order equations with constant coefficients, series solutions, systems of linear equations, Laplace transforms and existence theorems. Prerequisite: MATH 175 with a grade of 'C' or better, or permission of the instructor.
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