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108R ~ INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA ~ (3
credit hours) This course is remedial in nature and covers material commonly found in second year high school algebra. Specific topics to be discussed include numbers, fractions, algebraic expressions, simplifying, factoring, laws of exponents, linear equations, simple graphs and polynomial algebra. This course is not available for degree credit toward a bachelor's degree. Credit not available on the basis of a special examination. Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra. Recommended for students with a Math ACTE score of 18 or less, or consent of the department. |
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109/MA 150 ~ COLLEGE ALGEBRA ~ (3
credit hours) Selected topics in algebra and analytic geometry. Develops manipulative algebraic skills required for successful calculus study. Includes brief review of basic algebra, quadratic formula, systems of linear equations, introduction to analytic geometry including conic sections and graphing. This course is not available for credit to persons who have received credit in any mathematics course of a higher number with the exceptions of MA 112, 123, 162, 199, 201, and 202. Credit not available on the basis of special examination. Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra and a Math ACTE score of 19 or above, or MA 108R, or math placement test. |
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110 ~ ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY ~ (4 credit hours)
This is a course specifically designed for students intending to enroll in a calculus sequence. Topics will include trigonometric functions, exponentials and logarithms, graphs, polar coordinates, conic sections and systems of conics. Students may not receive credit for MA 110 and either of MA 109 or Ma 112. This course is not available for credit to students who have received credit in any higher numbered mathematics course except for MA 123, 162, 199, 201, or 202. Credit is not available by special examination. Lecture: 3 hours, recitation, 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra and a Math ACTE score of 23 or above, or consent of the department. |
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111 ~ INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS ~ (3 credit hours) An introduction to concepts and applications of mathematics, with examples drawn from such areas as voting methods, apportionment, consumer finance, graph theory, tilings, polyhedra, number theory and game theory. This course is not available for credit to persons who have received credit in any mathematics course of a higher number with the exceptions of MA 112, 123, 162, 201 and 202. This course does not serve as a prerequisite for any calculus course. Credit not available on the basis of special examination. Prereq: Two years of high school algebra and a Math ACTE score of 19 or above, or MA 108R, or math placement test. |
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112 ~ TRIGONOMETRY ~ (2
credit hours) A standard course. Includes trigonometric functions, identities, multiple analytic formulas, laws of sines, cosines and graphs of trigonometric functions. This course is not available to persons who have received credit for any mathematics course of a higher number with the exception of MA 113, 123, 131, 132 and 162. Credit is not available by special examination. Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra or MA 108R. |
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113 ~ CALCULUS I ~ (4
credit hours) A course in one-variable calculus, including topics from analytic geometry. Derivatives and integrals of elementary functions (including the trigonometric functions) with applications. Lecture: three hours; recitation, two hours per week. Prereq: Math placement test and Math ACT score of 26 or above, or MA 109 and MA 112, or MA 110, or consent of department. |
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114 ~ CALCULUS II ~ (4
credit hours) A continuation of MA 113, primarily stressing techniques of integration. Lecture: three hours; recitation, two hours per week. Prereq: High school trigonometry or MA 112; and a grade of C or better in MA 113 or MA 132. |
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123 ~ ELEMENTARY CALCULUS AND ITS APPLICATIONS ~ (3 credit hours)
An introduction to differential and integral calculus, with applications to business and the biological and physical sciences. Not open to students who have credit in MA 113. Prereq: Math placement test and Math ACT score of 26 or above or MA 109, or consent of department. |
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162 ~ FINITE MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS ~ (3
credit hours) Finite mathematics with applications to business, biology, and the social sciences. Linear functions and inequalities, matrix algebra, linear programming, probability. Emphasis on setting up mathematical models from stated problems. Prerequisite: MA 109 or equivalent. |
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193 ~ SUPPLEMENTARY MATHEMATICS WORKSHOP I: (SUBTITLE REQUIRED) ~
(1-2
credit hours) Laboratory offered (only) as an adjunct to certain mathematics lecture courses. Offered only on a pass/fail basis. Coreq: Set by instructor. |
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194 ~ SUPPLEMENTARY MATHEMATICS WORKSHOP II: (SUBTITLE REQUIRED) ~ (1-2
credit hours) Laboratory offered (only) as an adjunct to certain mathematics lecture courses. Offered only on a pass/fail basis. Coreq: Set by instructor. |
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201 ~ MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS ~ (3 credit hours) Basic concepts of measurement, geometry, probability, and statistics. Recommended only for majors in early elementary and middle school education. Prerequisite: MA 109. |
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202 ~ MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM SOLVING FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS ~
(3
credit hours) Development of mathematical problem solving skills. Students will solve problems from such areas as algebra, geometry, probability, number theory, and logic. Credit not available on the basis of special examination. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in MA 201. Also recommended: a course in logic (e.g. PHI 120) or a course in calculus (e.g. MA 123). |
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213 ~ CALCULUS III ~ (4
credit hours) MA 213 is a course in multivariable calculus. Topics include three-dimensional vectors calculus, partial derivatives, double and triple integrals, sequences, and infinite series. Lecture: 3 hours, recitation, 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: MA 114 or equivalent. |
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214 ~ CALCULUS IV ~ (4
credit hours) MA 214 is a course in ordinary differential equations. Emphasis is on first and second order equations and applications. The course includes series solutions of second order equations and Laplace transform methods. Prerequisite: MA 213 or equivalent. |
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241 ~ GEOMETRY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS ~ (3
credit hours) A course in plane and solid geometry designed to give middle school mathematics teachers the knowledge needed to teach a beginning geometry course. Cannot be counted toward the mathematics minor or major. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus. |
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061/MT 055 ~ PRE-ALGEBRA ~ (3
credit hours) Students will enhance their understanding of rational numbers and linear equations. Emphasis will be placed on the vocabulary and manipulative skills needed for operations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimal numbers, percents, signed numbers, and simple algebraic expressions, and for solving simple linear equations. |
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065 ~ MATHEMATICS LABORATORY ~ (1
credit hours) Designed to supplement the lecture class, this laboratory may be taken concurrently with any mathematics course. This course can be repeated for each mathematics course taken. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. Pass/Fail only. |
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070/MT 065 ~ ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA ~ (3
credit hours) Material commonly found in first-year high school algebra is studied. Topics include rational numbers, variable expressions, linear equations, inequalities, exponents, polynomials, factoring and rational expressions. |
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121/MT 105 ~ MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS ~ (3
credit hours) Basic mathematical concepts as applied to finance are covered. Topics include percentages, markup, simple and compound interest, discounts, annuties, debt installments, depreciation, and financial statements. Prerequisite: MAH 070 or equivalent as determined by placement examination. III for AAs degrees only. |
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125/MT 115 ~ TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS ~ (3
credit hours) Some mathematical concepts from aglebra, geometry, and trigonometry, with an emphasis on geometrical ideas and applications, are studied. Topics to be covered include scientific notation, unit conversions, linear equations in two variables, variation, measurement of geometric figures, solving triangles using trigonometry, and problems involving applications in these topics. Prerequisite: MAH 070 or equivalent as determined by placement test. III or AAS degrees only. |
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155 ~ APPLIED MATHEMATICS ~ (3
credit hours) After a review of rational numbers, the concepts of ratios and proportions, scientific notation, units and conversions, linear equations in two variables, percents, interest, and descriptive statistics are covered. Emphasis is on application in the various technologies. Prerequisites: MAH 070, or equivalent as determined by placement examination. |
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200 ~ STATISTICS: A FORCE IN HUMAN JUDGEMENT ~ (3
credit hours) This course is concerned with the interaction of the science and art of statistics with our everyday lives emphasizing examples form the social and behavioral sciences. The student will not be required to learn mathematical formulas. Topics include the nature of statistics, uses and misuses of statistics, the scope and limitations of statistics, criteria by which published statistics may be judged, interpretation of probability and the art of decision making. Prerequisite: Completion of the math requirement. |
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291 ~ STATISTICAL METHOD ~ (3 credit hours) Introduction to principles of statistics. Statistical description of sample data including frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, and measures of dispersion. Theoretical distributions, statistical estimation, and hypothesis testing. Introduction to simple linear regression and correlation. Prerequisite: MA 113, 123, or MA 131 or equivalent. |