MAT 127(3-0-3)
Concepts in Math
This course includes topics from basic algebra such as linear equations and formulas, number theory, U.S. Customary and Metric systems of measurement, geometry, consumer mathematics, statistics and probability, and applications in various fields.
PR: CSS 106 or equivalent
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Note: Credit for this course does not satisfy the A.A. or A.S. degree program requirements
MAT 128(3-0-3)
Algebra 1
This course focuses on the real number system, polynomials, first degree linear equations, linear inequalities in one variable, the Cartesian Coordinate System, graphing linear equations by point plotting, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions and exponents, and problem solving.
PR: CSS 120 or equivalent
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Note: Credit for this course does not satisfy the A.A. or A.S. degree program requirements
MAT 129(4-0-4)
Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
This course focuses on the real number system, solving equations and inequalities, polynomials and factoring, linear, quadratic and rational functions, systems of linear equations, linear inequalities, complex numbers, exponents and radicals, algebraic fractions, geometry, right triangle trigonometry, applications and problem solving.
PR: MAT 128 or equivalent, or CSS 120 with the consent of the department
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Note: Credit for this course does not satisfy the A.A. or A.S. degree program requirements.
MAT 145(3-0-3)
Mathematical Topics
This course is designed to acquaint students with various areas of contemporary mathematics. Among the topics investigated are mathematical systems, groups, logic, truth tables, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, probability, modeling with exponential and logarithmic functions, and statistics.
PR: MAT 129 or equivalent
MAT 146(3-0-3)
Discrete Mathematics
This course is an introductory level course in discrete mathematics. Topics include sets, relations, equivalence relations, functions, sequences, mathematical induction, mathematical structure, techniques of proof, truth tables, logic, syllogisms, The Binomial Theorem, permutations and combinations, and The Pigeonhole Principle. Also included are graphs and networks, Euler trails and curcuits, Hamiltonian paths and cycles, trees, and minimal spanning trees.
PR: MAT 129 or equivalent
MAT 147(3-0-3)
Statistics
This course focuses on the following topics: an introduction to probability, probability distributions, descriptive statistics, random variables including the binomial and normal, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, chi-square distributions, regression, and correlation.
PR: MAT 129 or equivalent
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MAT 149(3-0-3)
Topics in Finite Math
This course introduces the student to mathematical modeling and traditional topics of finite math with applications to business, economics, social sciences, and/or life sciences. Topics may include linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions as well as mathematics of finance, linear programming, matrices, probability, probability distributions, games and decisions.
PR: MAT 129 or equivalent
MAT 160(3-0-3)
Discrete Structures
Topics in this course include sets, relations and functions, equivalence relations, sequences, recursively defined sequences, recurrence relations, logic, truth tables, techniques of mathematical proof, mathematical induction, the Binomial Theorem, counting techniques, and algorithms. Also covered are graph theory and networks. If time permits, the instructor may choose to cover Boolean algebras, partial orders, and Hasse Diagrams,or basic group theory. MAT 160 replaces MAT 146, and credit will not be granted for both courses.
PR: MAT 129 or equivalent
MAT 167(4-0-4)
Precalculus With Analytic Geometry
This course includes the following topics: functions, inverse functions, polynomial functions, rational functions and graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, polar coordinates, analytic geometry, systems of equations, sequences, and series. Other appropriate topics may be added as time permits.
PR: MAT 129 or equivalent
MAT 180(4-0-4)
Calculus I
This course, in the calculus of a single variable, includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic functions, formulas for differentiation, implicit differentiation, related rates, the Mean Value Theorem, applications of differentiation such as curve sketching and optimization problems, antiderivatives, the definite integral, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. applications of integration such as area and average value. Also included are the integration and differentiation of logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions.
PR: MAT 167 or four years of high school mathematics including trigonometry and precalculus, or consent of the department.
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MAT 181(4-0-4)
Calculus II
This course, in the calculus of a single variable, includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: the calculus of inverse trigonometric functions, applications of integration, techniques of integration, L'Hopital's Rule, improper integrals, infinite sequences and series, plane curves, parametric equations, and polar coordinates.
PR: MAT 180
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MAT 240(4-0-4)
Calculus III
Topics covered in this course include three- dimensional analytic geometry, vectors, calculus of functions of several variables, partial differentiation and multiple integration.
PR: MAT 181 or equivalent
MAT 242(3-0-3)
Linear Algebra
This course covers the following topics: vector spaces. structure of Rn, matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, determinants, eigenvectors, eigenvalues, and applications.
PR: MAT 180
MAT 244(4-0-4)
Differential Equations
This course is designed to introduce the student to techniques used to solve ordinary differential equations. Topics covered are first-order linear differential equations and applications, higher-order linear differential equations and applications, differential equations with variable coefficients (power series), and linear differential equations with constant coefficients revisited via Laplace transforms. In addition, the instructor may choose the topic of numerical methods or the topics of solutions around singular points, Bessel and Legendre equations.
PR: MAT 181 or equivalent.