Mathematics Courses

MAT 082 (3-0-3)

Statistics Workshop Lab

This course provides students with additional academic instruction and learning strategies to complete the student learning outcomes for MAT 147 
Statistics. With a focus on differentiated and personalized instruction, this course reinforces prerequisite concepts and addresses learning gaps in mathematics so that students can receive just-in-time support for the concepts covered in MAT 147. This course supports the student learning outcomes for MAT 147 through group work, one-on-one support, and concept-focused activities in a informal workshop setting.

MAT 083 (3-0-3)

College Algebra and Trigonometry Workshop

This course provides students with additional academic instruction and learning strategies to complete the student learning outcomes for MAT 154 
College Algebra & Trigonometry. With a focus on differentiated and personalized instruction, this course reinforces prerequisite concepts and addresses learning gaps in mathematics so that students can receive just-in-time support for the concepts covered in MAT 154. This course supports the student learning outcomes for MAT 154 through group work, one-on-one support, and concept-focused activities in an informal workshop setting.

MAT 123 (3-0-3)

Quantitative Reasoning

This course integrates numeracy, algebraic reasoning, and understanding of functions. It includes numerical concepts, probability, descriptive statistics, and linear, quadratic, and exponential modeling. This course also emphasizes the connection between graphical, analytical, and numerical representations of functions and explores these topics using real-world contexts and applications.

MAT 145 (3-0-3)

Topics in Contemporary Math

This course introduces mathematics as a liberal art with various contemporary applications. The course covers logic, sets, combinations and permutations as well as number bases. The instructor also chooses from among the following topics: voting and apportionment; management science and graph theory; topics in geometry; the nature of growth; and financial mathematics. 
PR: See Mathematics Placement/Advising Chart

MAT 147 (3-0-3)

Statistics

This course focuses on the following topics: descriptive statistics, an introduction to probability, random variables and probability distributions, the binomial and normal probability distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, chi-square distributions, linear correlation and regression, as well as an introduction to One-way ANOVA. 
PR: See Mathematics Placement/Advising Chart

MAT 149 (3-0-3)

Topics in Finite Mathematics

This course introduces topics in finite math with applications to business, social sciences, computing, and/or life sciences. Topics include logic, functions, mathematical models, the Method of Least Squares, systems of linear equations and matrices, linear programming, sets and counting, probability, probability distributions, random variables, expected values, and Markov Chains. 

MAT 154 (3-0-3)

College Algebra & Trigonometry

This course covers factoring, rational expressions, equations and inequalities, and the algebraic and graphical analysis of linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Topics include function notation, domain and range, rates of change, transformations, systems of equations, the Unit Circle, right triangle trigonometry, and vectors. 
PR: See Mathematics Placement/Advising Chart

MAT 167 (4-0-4)

Precalculus With Analytic Geometry

This course provides an overview of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions as a prelude to Calculus. Function features such as domain and range, zeros, continuity, and end behavior are determined both algebraically and graphically. The course also explores function concepts of combination, composition, and inverses. Additional topics include the Law of Sines, the Law of Cosines, polar coordinates, conic sections, and introduction to limits. 
PR: MAT 154 or equivalent

MAT 180 (4-0-4)

Calculus I

This first course of a multi-semester sequence of differential and integral calculus includes limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, implicit differentiation, related rates, the Mean Value Theorem, antiderivatives, Riemann sums, definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. This course explores the practical uses of differentiation and integration. It introduces students to deductive reasoning and provides a gentle introduction to mathematical proofs. 
PR: MAT 167 or equivalent 

MAT 181 (4-0-4)

Calculus II

This course is a continuation of Calculus I. Calculus II includes more advanced integration techniques and applications, infinite sequences, infinite series including Taylor series, and an introduction to polar and parametric equations. The course also includes the calculus of inverse trigonometric functions, applications of integration, and improper integrals. The course also reinforces the deductive reasoning from Calculus I. 
PR: MAT 180 or equivalent

MAT 210 (3-0-3)

Discrete Mathematics

This course introduces the non-continuous side of mathematics. It focuses on techniques of mathematical proof including mathematical induction, direct proof, indirect proof, and proof by contradiction. Topics include relations and functions, symbolic logic and predicate calculus, number theory, counting techniques as well as an introduction to graph theory. 
PR: MAT 180 

MAT 222 (3-0-3)

Ordinary Differential Equations

This course introduces ordinary differential equations. The course includes first-order linear and non-linear differential equations as well as second and higher order differential equations. It also includes systems of first-order linear differential equations, series solutions, boundary value problems, existence theorems, Laplace transforms and applications. 
PR: MAT 181 or equivalent

MAT 240 (4-0-4)

Calculus III

This third course in the sequence covers multivariable calculus. The course includes three-dimensional analytic geometry, vectors, vector-valued functions, parametric equations in 3D, multivariable functions of several variables, limits and continuity of multivariable functions, partial differentiation, and multiple integration for 2D and 3D regions. Additionally, the course covers Fundamental Theorem of Line Integrals and Green’s Theorem as well as vector fields. The Divergence and Stokes’ Theorem are also included as time permits. 
PR: MAT 181 or equivalent

MAT 242 (3-0-3)

Linear Algebra

Linear Algebra blends the theoretical and practical aspects of mathematics and is applicable to numerous fields of study. The course topics are investigated by practicing deductive reasoning, constructing elementary proofs, and applying a variety of algebraic techniques. Topics include: systems of linear equations; matrix algebra; determinants and their properties; the structure of Rn; vectors and vector spaces; linear independence and span; basis and dimension; rank of a matrix and the Rank Theorem; inner product spaces; orthogonal bases; linear transformations; eigenvalues; eigenvectors; and diagonalization of matrices. Additional topics include the Gram Schmidt Orthogonalization Process and projection onto a subspace. 
PR: MAT 180