Mathematics (MATH)

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Classes

MATH 16 : Math Study Skills

Students in MATH 16 study and apply essential study skills needed to succeed in mathematics and other mathematics-related courses. Techniques are introduced to reduce math anxiety, improve note-taking skills, manage time effectively, employ effective study techniques, and practice sound math test-taking skills.

credits

1

Class Hours

Class Hours1 lecture

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

Comments

This course is credit (C) or no credit (NC).

MATH 75X : Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning

This course prepares students for MATH 100, MATH 111, and MATH 115. Course topics include ratio and percent, unit conversion, graphs, data interpretation, basic algebra, solving linear equations, and working with formulas with special emphasis on pattern recognition and problem solving. This course will emphasize the importance of a growth mindset and number sense.

credits

4

Class Hours

Class Hours4 lecture

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

MATH 82X : Expanded Algebraic Foundations

This covers elementary algebra topics. Topics include linear equations and inequalities, graphing, linear systems, properties of exponents, operations on polynomials, factoring, rational and radical expressions and equations, quadratic equations, and applications. Additional topics may include graphing by transformation, introduction to logarithms and functions, and dimensional analysis.

credits

5

Class Hours

Class Hours5 lecture

Prerequisites

Appropriate math placement.

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

MATH 88 : College Algebra Companion

MATH 88 provides students with supplemental algebra instruction that directly supports the topics covered in MATH 103.

credits

2

Class Hours

Class Hours2 lecture

Prerequisites

Appropriate math placement.

Corequisites

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

Comments

This course is credit (C) or no credit (NC).

MATH 100 : Survey of Mathematics

This course offers a nontechnical survey of mathematical concepts and techniques enjoying applications in the daily life of our society. Topics chosen are from the areas of arithmetic, algebra, computers, geometry, logic, probability, and statistics.

credits

3

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in MATH 75X or MATH 82X; or acceptable math placement.

Designations

Foundations (Quantitative Reasoning) — FQ

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

MATH 103 : College Algebra

MATH 103 is a continuation from Elementary Algebra. Topics of study include exponents; algebraic equations and inequalities; absolute value; polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions; circles; and systems of equations and inequalities.

credits

3

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in MATH 82X or acceptable math placement.

Designations

Foundations (Quantitative Reasoning) — FQ

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

MATH 111 : Math for Elementary Teachers I

This course teaches students to communicate and represent mathematical ideas, how to solve problems, and how to reason mathematically. Material covered includes operations and their properties, sets, counting, patterns, and algebra.

credits

3

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture

Prerequisites

Qualified for ENG 100. "C" or higher in MATH 75X or MATH 82X; or acceptable math placement.

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

Comments

This course is intended for prospective elementary education majors only.

MATH 112 : Math for Elementary Teachers II

This course deals with representations of and operations on the natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers. It also explores properties of those operations.

credits

3

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture

Prerequisites

“C” or higher in MATH 111.

Designations

Foundations (Quantitative Reasoning) — FQ

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

Comments

This course is intended for prospective elementary education majors only.

MATH 115 : Introduction to Statistics and Probability

This course utilizes basic statistical topics including measures of central tendency and dispersion, classification of variables, sampling techniques, elementary probability, normal and binomial probability distributions, tests of hypothesis, linear regression and correlation in order to solve problems.

credits

3

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in MATH 75X or MATH 82X; or acceptable math placement.

Designations

Foundations (Quantitative Reasoning) — FQ

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

MATH 140X : PreCalculus

MATH 140X will provide students with essential precalculus skills needed in Calculus. Topics of study include, but are not limited to: trigonometric concepts including trigonometric functions, solving triangles, inverse trigonometric functions, solving trigonometric equations, proving trigonometric identities, and applications of trigonometry such as vectors and polar coordinates; and algebraic concepts including graphing polynomials and rational functions. Additional topics may include an introduction to logic and proof, analytic geometry, complex polar representation, summation (sigma) notation, and limits.

credits

4

Class Hours

Class Hours4 lecture

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in MATH 103 or acceptable placement.

Designations

Foundations (Quantitative Reasoning) — FQ

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring

MATH 241 : Calculus I

This course focuses on limits and continuity, techniques and applications of differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, and an introduction to integration.

credits

4

Class Hours

Class Hours4 lecture

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in MATH 140X or acceptable math placement.

Designations

Foundations (Quantitative Reasoning) — FQ

Semester Offered

Fall

MATH 242 : Calculus II

This course offers the opportunity to study integral calculus, transcendental functions, and series representation of functions. Applications include finding the balancing point of an object, computing the force on submerged objects, and modeling population growth, radioactive decay, and the temperature of a heating or cooling object.

credits

4

Class Hours

Class Hours4 lecture

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in MATH 241 or acceptable math placement.

Designations

Foundations (Quantitative Reasoning) — FQ

Semester Offered

Spring

MATH 243 : Calculus III

This course covers vector algebra, vector-valued functions, differentiation of functions of several variables, and optimization.

credits

3

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in MATH 242 or acceptable math placement.

Semester Offered

Fall

MATH 244 : Calculus IV

This course covers multiple integrals; line integrals and Green's Theorem; surface integrals; and Stokes's and Gauss's Theorems.

credits

3

Class Hours

Class Hours3 lecture

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in MATH 243 or acceptable math placement.

Semester Offered

Spring

MATH 253 : Accelerated Calculus III

This course covers multivariable differential and integral calculus, including vector-valued functions, optimization, multiple integrals, and theorems on integration in vector fields.

credits

4

Class Hours

Class Hours4 lecture

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in MATH 242 or acceptable math placement.

Semester Offered

Fall, Spring