Course Descriptions - Spring 2007

placement exam score

This course is designed to provide basic mathematical skills required in other courses. Topics include complete review of arithmetic and an introduction to algebra and geometry, emphasizing practical applications. PLEASE NOTE: This course is a developmental course and DOES NOT carry graduation credit. It is NOT usually transferable. Since developmental courses are mandated courses, students who do not meet the exit criteria of a grade of C or higher for math will be required to repeat them.

A one semester course, 3 credit hours. Designed as a first course for ESL students who had have at least one year of high school algebra. Topics include a complete review of fractions, decimals, percent, geometry and an introduction to algebra, emphasizing practical applications. This course is considered a developmental course and does not carry graduation credit. It is not usually transferable. 2 class hours and 2 lab hours per week.

C or better in MAT010 or placement exam score

This course is designed to prepare students for other courses which require basic skills in algebra. Topics include number and variable sense, linear equations, an introduction to graphing, factoring and polynomials (with an emphasis throughout on conceptual understanding and applications to real world problems.) PLEASE NOTE: This course is a developmental course and DOES NOT carry graduation credit. It is NOT usually transferable. Since developmental courses are mandated courses, students who do not meet the exit criteria of a grade of C or higher for math will be required to repeat them.

C or better in MAT021 or placement exam score

This course is designed as a sequel to Basic Algebra I or as a first course for students who have had at least one year of high school algebra. Topics include graphing and functions, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, radicals, linear and quadratic equations (with and emphasis throughout on conceptual understanding and applications to real world problems.) PLEASE NOTE: This course is a developmental course and DOES NOT carry graduation credit. It is NOT usually transferable. Since developmental courses are mandated courses, students who do not meet the exit criteria of a grade of C or higher for math will be required to repeat them.

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College Reading proficiency and C or better in MAT021 or placement exam score

This course surveys some of the important ideas and practical applications in mathematics. Topics such as problem solving, finance, number concepts, art and math, and math modeling are included. Critical thinking, problem solving strategies, and the use of appropriate technology will be included throughout the course.

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College Reading proficiency and C or better in MAT021 or placement exam score

This course surveys some of the important ideas and practical applications in mathematics. Topics such as probability, statistics, exponential growth and decay, and networks are included. Critical thinking, problem solving strategies and the use of appropriate technology will be included throughout the course.

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College Reading proficiency and C or better in MAT021 or placement exam score

This course is intended solely for students enrolled in certain technical programs and certificates and will not carry graduation credit in non-technology programs. Topics include algebraic fractions, radicals, systems of equations, inequalities, and quadratic equations; as well as topics in trigonometry, complex numbers, and DC series circuits. It will prepare students for College Algebra & Trigonometry.

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College Reading proficiency and C or better in MAT022 or placement exam score

This course is designed to expose students to a variety of topics that will both enrich and stimulate their interest in mathematics. Topics will include number sense, patterns and functions, geometry and measurement, data analysis, problem solving, and algebraic concepts.

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College Reading proficiency and C or better in MAT022 or placement exam score

This course is designed to expose students to a variety of topics that will both enrich and stimulate their interest in mathematics. Topics include problem solving, right-triangle trig, the nature of growth, financial management, set theory, and the nature of probability.

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College Reading proficiency and C or better in MAT022 or placement exam score

This course provides a comprehensive knowledge of algebra with an emphasis on graphing to visualize and solve real life problems. Topics include linear and quadratic modeling, solutions of equations and inequalities, graphing, analysis of functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, and systems of equations. A graphing calculator is required. The TI 83 Plus calculator is used for classroom demonstrations. Credit not given for both College Algebra and College Algebra & Trig.

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College Reading proficiency and C or better in MAT022 or placement exam score

This course provides an introduction to trigonometry and is designed for the student with two years of high school algebra, but little or no trigonometry. This course covers all the trigonometric topics discussed in MAT130 College Algebra & Trigonometry.

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College Reading proficiency and C or better in MAT120 or placement exam score

This is a project-based introductory course in descriptive and inferential statistics. Methods of descriptive statistics include frequency distributions, common measures of central tendency and variability, elementary concepts of probability, and certain probability distributions such as the normal and binomial. Methods of inferential statistics include the Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for both large and small samples, and correlation and regression analysis. A project and a computer lab component are incorporated. A graphing calculator is required. The TI 83 Plus is used for classroom demonstrations.

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College Reading proficiency and C or better in MAT022 or MAT115 Applied Technical Mathematics Minimum Grade of: C or placement exam score

This is the first course in a 2-semester sequence. This course and its sequel MAT140 Advanced Algebra & Trig are intended as preparation for the calculus sequence. Topics include linear and quadratic modeling; solutions of equations and inequalities; symmetry, translations and reflections of graphs; analysis of functions; trigonometric functions; exponential functions; logarithmic functions; matrices and determinants. A graphing calculator is required. Credit not given for both College Algebra and College algebra & Trigonometry.

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College Reading proficiency and C or better in MAT130 or placement exam score

This is the second course in a 2-semester pre-calculus sequence. Algebra topics include polynomial and rational functions and inequalities, analytic geometry topics, sequences and series. Transcendental topics include trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, and applications of trigonometry. A graphing calculator is required.

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College Reading proficiency and C or better in MAT120 or placement exam score

Topics included in this algebra based course are polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions, limits, differentiation, and integration. Special emphasis is given to applications in business, social, and life sciences. A graphing calculator is required. A TI83 Plus calculator is used for class demonstrations.

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College Reading proficiency and C or better in MAT140 or placement exam score

The first course in a 3-semester sequence. This sequence is designed for the Engineering, Science or Mathematics major who need to master the techniques of calculus. Beginning with functions and limits, this course includes techniques and applications of differentiation, indefinite and definite integrals. A graphing calculator is required.

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C or better in MAT251

The second course in a 3-semester sequence. This course is a continuation of MAT251 Calculus I. Topics include: applications of integration including, area and volume, techniques of integration, improper integrals and power series. A graphing calculator is required.

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C or better in MAT252

The third course in a 3-semester sequence. This course is a continuation of MAT251 Calculus I and MAT252. Topics include vector calculus, partial differentiation and multiple integration. A graphing calculator is required.

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This course includes fundamentals of ordinary linear differential equations, LaPlace Transforms and numerical methods of solutions.

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MAT010

Basic Math

MAT015

Math Review I

MAT021

Basic Algebra I

MAT022

Basic Algebra II

MAT111

Contemporary Math I

MAT112

Contemporary Math II

MAT115

Applied Technical Mathematics

MAT118

Mathematical Ideas I

MAT119

Mathematical Ideas II

MAT120

College Algebra

MAT121

Mini - Trigonometry

MAT125

Statistics

MAT130

College Algebra & Trigonometry

MAT140

Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry

MAT171

Calculus for Business/Social/Life Sciences

MAT251

Calculus I

MAT252

Calculus II

MAT253

Calculus III

MAT254

Differential Equations