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