The Mathematics and Statistics Division at Bluegrass Community and Technical College offers a broad range of mathematics and statistics courses that meet the varied needs of students who are pursuing their academic goals.
Courses range from basic arithmetic to college algebra, contemporary mathematics, geometry, trigonometry, elementary calculus, calculus, finite mathematics, mathematics for business, applied mathematics, and statistics.
Through such coursework, students acquire the ability to think logically and abstractly, as well as develop the problem-solving and computational skill necessary in all fields of study. Most of the courses within the mathematics curriculum fulfill general education and transfer requirements.
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 expression, 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 special examination. Prereq: One year of high school algebra. Recommended for students with a Math ACTE score of 18 or less, or consent of department.
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.
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. Students may not receive credit for MA113 and MA 137. Prereq: Math ACT of 27 or above, or math SAT of 620 or above, or MAT 150 and MA 112, or MA 110, or consent of the department. Students who enroll in MA 113 based on their test scores should have completed a year of pre-calculus study in high school that includes the study of the trigonometric function. Note: Math placement test recommended.
A second course in Calculus. Applications of the integral, techniques of integration, convergence of sequence and series, Taylor series, polar coordinates. Lecture, three hours; recitation, two hours per week. Prereq: A grade of C or better in MA 113, MA 137, or MA 132.
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 or MA137. Prereq: Math ACT score of 26 or above, or Math SAT of 600 or above, or MAT 150 or appropriate math placement score, or consent of department. Note: Math placement test recommended.
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. Prereq: MAT 150 or equivalent.
Laboratory offered (only) as an adjunct to certain mathematics lecture courses. Offered only on a pass/fail basis. Co-req: Set by instructor.
Sets, numbers and operations, problem solving and number theory. Recommended only for majors in elementary and middle school education.Prereq: MAT 150 or MA 111 or consent of department.
Algebraic reasoning, introduction to statistics and probability, geometry, and measurement. Prereq: 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).
A course in multi-variable calculus. Topics include vectors and geometry of space, three-dimensional vector calculus, partial derivatives, double and triple integrals, integration on surfaces, Green's theorem. Optional topics include Stokes' theorem and the Gauss' divergence theorem. Lecture, three hours; recitation, two hours per week. Prereq: MA 114 or 138 or equivalent.
MA214 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. Prereq: MA 213 or equivalent.
Students enhance their understanding and manipulative skills in the arithmetic of rational numbers. Topics include whole numbers, powers and square roots, fractions, decimal fractions, percents, ratios, proportions, signed numbers, order of operations, prime factorization, basic formulas in geometry, measurement and tables and graphs.
Basic algebra course covering variable expressions, linear equations and inequalities, exponents, polynomials, factoring, square and cube roots, scientific and engineering notation, elementary graphing, and measurement unit and conversions.Prerequisite: MAT 55 or equivalent as determined by KCTCS placement examination.
Covers basic mathematical concepts as applied to finance. Includes percentages, simple and compound interest, annuities, sinking funds, depreciation, and consumer debt, including installment buying, credit cards, and mortgages. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). MAT 65 or equivalent as determined by KCTCS placement examination. [AAS degrees only]
Includes the concepts of ratio and proportion, units and conversions, linear equations in two variables, inequalities, graphing and writing equation of a line, percents, interest, descriptive statistics, and logical symbolism. Emphasizes applications in the various technologies. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).Prerequisite: MAT 65 or equivalent as determined by KCTCS placement examination. [AAS degrees only]
Includes some mathematical concepts from algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and applications relevant to these topics. Includes unit conversions, variation, measurement of geometric figures, vectors, and solving right and oblique triangles using trigonometry. Emphasizes applications in the various technologies. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Prerequisite: MAT 65 or equivalent as determined by KCTCS placement examination. [AAS degrees only]
Examines mathematical concepts from algebra and trigonometry. Includes vectors, phasor algebra, variation, trigonometric functions, coordinate systems, system of linear equations, quadratic, rational, exponential and logarithmic equations.Prerequisite: MAT 65 or equivalent as determined by KCTCS placement examination. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).[AAS degrees only]
Selected topics in algebra. Develops manipulative algebraic and mathematical reasoning required for further study in mathematics. Includes brief review of basic algebra, quadratic formula, systems of linear equations, introduction to functions 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, 201 and 202. Credit not available on the basis of special examination. Prereq: Two years of high school algebra and a Math ACT score of 21 or above or a Math SAT score of 510 or above, or MA 108R, or a grade of C or better in MA 111 or appropriate score on the math placement test.
Includes the trigonometric functions, identities, multiple analytic formulas, laws of sines and cosines, graphs of trigonometric functions in rectangular and polar coordinates, and solving trigonometric equations. Emphasizes applications in each topic. (Students may not receive credit for both MAT155 and any other trigonometry or precalculus course.) Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours. Prerequisite: Math ACT score of 22 or above, 2. Math ACT score of 19-21 with concurrent MAT150, 3. Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra, MAT 126, or equivalent, or 4. Placement exam recommendation.
The purpose of this course is to promote student's success in developmental mathematics by providing supplemental academic support such as extra class sessions, tutoring, and/or increased monitoring. Developmental mathematics workshop may be associated with any developmental math course offered through KCTCS and may be repeated for each math course. Credit cannot be received by special exam. Laboratory: 1-2 credits (30-60contact hours). Co-requisite: Set by instructor.
The purpose of this course is to promote student’s success in mathematics by providing supplemental academic support such as extra class sessions, tutoring, and/or increased monitoring. Mathematics workshop may be associated with any math course offered through KCTCS and may be repeated for each math course. Credit cannot be received by special exam. Laboratory: 1-2 credits (30-60 contact hours).
This course is concerned with the interaction of the science and art of statistics with our everyday lives emphasizing examples from 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 maybe judged, interpretation of probability and the art of decision making. Prereq: Completion of the mathematics basic skills requirement.
Introduction to descriptive statistics, normal distributions, linear correlation and regression, sampling, experiments, chance phenomena, one- and two-sample estimation and hypothesis testing, chi-square tests, and use of statistical software. For EKU Students: Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for COR 400 or CRJ 400 or ECO 220 or EPY 842 or HEA 450 or QMB 200 or STA 270. Gen. Ed. VII (QS).
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. Prereq: MA 113, MA 123 or equivalent.