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Elementary Algebra 1 Pre: MAT013 with 'C' or better or placement exam score Co: A coverage of essential topics in elementary algebra. The course is designed for students who have never taken high school algebra, did not complete high school algebra successfully, or have been out of school long enough to need a review of the basic concepts of algebra. Topics include: operations on integers, basic principles of using variables, linear equations and inequalities, applications problems and graphing linear equations. This course fulfills no elective requirements. (Formerly numbered MAT101)
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Elementary Algebra 2 Pre: MAT091 or MAT101 with a grade of 'C' or better Co: A continuation of MAT091-Elementary ALgebra 1. Topics include: factoring polynomials, fractional algebraic expressions and equations, systems of equations, radicals, and quadratic equations. This course fulfills no elective requirements. (Formerly numbered MAT102)
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4.00 Credits
Intermediate Algebra Pre: Placement Exam Score Co: Designed for students who have completed two years of high school algebra. Primary topics in MAT091-Elementary Algebra 1 and MAT092-Elementary Algebra 2 are covered in an intensive, rapid format. Topics include: algebraic operations, fractional algebraic expressions and equations, solution of linear, quadratic, and systems of equations, factoring, radicals, fractional and negative exponents, graphing linear and quadratic equations. This course fulfills no elective requirements. Formerly numbered MAT104. (4 hrs of lecture per week)
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4.00 Credits
Applied Technical Mathematics 1 Pre: MAT092/094/102/104 w/ C or better, or place exam score Co: The first course in a two-semester sequence of intermediate algebra and trigonometry with technical applications. Topics include units of measurement and approximate numbers, fundamental concepts of algebra, factoring and fractions, functions and graphs, the trigonometric functions, right triangle trigonometry and applications, vectors, graphs of sinusoidal curves, complex numbers, and quadratic equations. A scientific calculator and appropriate software will be used throughout the course. Fulfills open and liberal arts electives. (4 hours of lecture per week)
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Applied Technical Mathematics 2 Pre: MAT135 with "C" or better Co: The second course in a two-semester sequence of intermediate algebra and trigonometry with technical applications. Topics include oblique triangles, trigonometric equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of linear equations, variation, and statistics. Optional topics may be selected from an introduction to calculus, plane analytic geometry, sequences, and the Binomial theorem. A scientific calculator and appropriate mathematical software will be used throughout the course. Fulfills open and Liberal Arts electives. (4 hours of lecture per week)
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Liberal Arts Mathematics Pre:MAT092, 094, 131w/C or better, or place exam & comm prof Co: A course consisting of mathematical topics chosen to provide an overview of a broad range of higher mathematics to aid students in interpreting and understanding current issues and to increase students' ability to reason and think critically. Topics may include but are not limited to reasoning and problem solving, sets, logic, social choice, numeration systems, growth and symmetry, and fractals. MAT102 and 104 are equivalent to MAT092 and 094. Fulfills open, liberal arts, and mathematics electives.
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Introduction to Statistics Pre:MAT092, 094, 131w/C or better, or place exam & comm prof Co: This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and the basic laws of probability as used in business, social science, or education. Topics examined are: frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, normal distributions, confidence intervals, sampling, introduction to hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. Other topics such as chi-square distribution and F-distribution will be covered as time permits. The course emphasizes the practical understanding and use of concepts and procedures essential to statistical analysis (statistical software may be used at the instructor's discretion for solving applied problems). Fulfills open, liberal arts and mathematics electives.
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Math for Elementary School Teachers 1 Pre: Com & Math Prof, Mat092 or 094 w/c or bet or place exam Co: This course is designed for prospective elementary school teachers. This course focuses on the group properties of the real number system as the foundation for computation algorithms in arithmetic, the basic conceptual underpinnings of algebra, and problem solving methods using either arithmetic or algebra. Numeration systems, divisibility properties, and problem solving in various contexts are stressed. This course is intended to provide students with an understanding and appreciation for learning and teaching mathematics as described in the NCTM Standards for School Mathematics. This course includes an exposure to relevant technology, calculators, and computers and how these can effectively be used in the instruction of mathematics to enhance the understanding and visualization of mathematics. This course fulfills liberal arts, math, and open electives.
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Math for Elementary School Teachers 2 Pre: MAT092 or 094 w/C or better, or place exam Co: This course is designed for prospective elementary school teachers. This course develops an understanding of the mathematical concepts of geometric figures and solids, congruence, similarity, constructions, measurement, geometric transformations, and descriptive statics. This course is intended to provide students with an understanding and appreciation for learning and teaching mathematics as described in the NCTM Standards for School Mathematics. This course includes an exposure to relevant technology, calculators, and computers and how these can effectively be used in the instruction of mathematics to enhance the understanding and visualization of mathematics. Fulfills liberal arts, math, and open electives.
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Precalculus 1 Pre: MAT092 or 094 or 131 w/C or better,or place exam score Co: First of a two-course sequence which prepares students for the study of Calculus. A study of advanced topics in algebra including: equations, inequalities, circles, functions, properties of functions, zeros of polynomial functions and complex numbers, graphs of functions including polynomial and rational functions. Conic sections and advanced topics in systems of equations will be included as time permits. Fulfills open liberal arts, and mathematics electives. (Formerly titled College Algebra 1)
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