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Mathematics Courses
MA 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 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.
Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra. Recommended for students
with a Math ACTE score of 18 or less, or consent of department. |
MA 109 ~ COLLEGE ALGEBRA ~ (3 credit hours)
~ equivalent to MA 150
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. |
MA 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 department. |
MA 111 ~ 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.
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra and a Math ACTE score of
19 or above, or MA 108R, or math placement test. |
MA 112 ~ TRIGONOMETRY ~ (2 credit hours)
A standard course. Includes trigonometric functions, identities, multiple
analytic formulas, laws of sines and 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 not available by special examination. Prerequisite:
Two years of high school algebra or MA 108R. |
MA 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, 3 hours; recitation, 2 hours per
week. Prerequisite: Math ACTE score of 26 or above, or Math SAT of 600 or
above, or MA 109 and MA 112, or MA 110, or consent of department. Note:
Math placement test recommended. |
MA 114 ~ CALCULUS II ~ (4 credit hours)
A continuation of MA 113, primarily stressing techniques of integration.
Lecture, 3 hours; recitation, 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: High school
trigonometry or MA 112; and a grade of C or better in MA 113 or MA 132.
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MA 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. Prerequisite: Math ACTE score of 26 or above,
or Math SAT of 600 or above, or MA 109 or appropriate math placement score,
or consent of department. Note: Math placement test recommended. Students
who have received credit for MA 113 cannot receive credit for MA 123. |
MA 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. |
MA 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. |
MA 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. |
MA 201 ~ MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS
~ (3 credit hours)
Sets, numbers and operations, problem solving and number theory. Recommended
only for majors in elementary and middle school education. Prerequisite:
MA 109 or MA 111. |
MA 202 ~ MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM SOLVING FOR
ELEMENTARY TEACHERS ~ (3 credit hours)
Algebraic reasoning, introduction to statistics and probability, geometry,
and measurement.
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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MA 213 ~ CALCULUS III ~ (4 credit hours)
MA 213 is a course in multivariate 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. |
MA 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. |
MA 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. |
MAH 155 ~ APPLIED MATHEMATICS ~ (3 credit
hours) ~ equivalent to MT 110
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 technology programs. Prerequisites: MT 65,
or equivalent as determined by placement examination. [AAS degrees only] |
MAT 121 ~ MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS ~ (3
credit hours) ~ equivalent to MT 105
Basic mathematical concepts as applied to finance are covered. Topics include
percentages, markup, simple and compound interest, discounts, annuities,
debt installments, depreciation, and financial statements.
Prerequisite: MT 65 or equivalent as determined by placement examination.
[AAS degrees only] |
MAT 125 ~ TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS ~ (3 credit
hours) equivalent to MT 115
Some mathematical concepts from algebra, 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 of these topics.
Prerequisite: MT 65 or equivalent as determined by placement examination.
[AAS degrees only] |
MT 055 ~ PRE-ALGEBRA ~ (3 credit hours)
~ equivalent to MAH 061
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. |
MT 065 ~ ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA ~ (3 credit
hours) ~ equivalent to MAT 070
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. Prerequisites: MT 055 or equivalent as determined
by KCTCS placement examination. |
MT 105 ~ BUSINESS MATHEMATICS ~ (3 credit
hours) ~ equivalent to MAT 121
Basic mathematical concepts as applied to finance are covered. Topics include
percentages, simple and compound interest, annuities, sinking funds, depreciation,
balance sheets, and consumer debt, including installment buying, credit
cards, and mortgages. Prerequisites: MT 065 or equivalent as determined
by KCTCS placement examination. [AAS degrees only] |
MT 115 ~ TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS ~ (3 credit
hours) ~ equivalent to MAT 125
Some mathematical concepts from algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and
applications relevant to these topics are studied. Topics to be covered
include unit conversions, variation, measurement of geometric figures, vectors,
and solving right and oblique triangles using trigonometry. Emphasis is
on applications in the various technologies. Prerequisites: MT 065 or equivalent
as determined by KCTCS placement examination. [AAS degrees only] |
MT 125 ~ TECHNICAL ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY
Mathematical concepts from algebra and trigonometry are studied. Topics
to be covered include vectors, phasor algebra, variation, trigonometric
functions, coordinate systems, system of linear equations, quadratic, rational,
exponential and logarithmic equations. Prerequisites: MT 065 or equivalent
as determined by KCTCS placement examination. [AAS degrees only] |
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