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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 101 or higher or equivalent This course provides skills and techniques necessary to solve mathematical problems of modern businesses. Course topics include a review of algebra and basic set theory; mathematical modeling; functions and their graphs; an introduction to limits; the methods of finding derivatives; the interpretation and applications of derivations in economic terms, and finding antiderivatives with their applications in the business world. The use of a graphing calculator is required for this course to further the exploration of these topics and their applications.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 200 or MAT 204 or MAT 205 or their equivalent This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of differential and integral calculus. Course topics include limits and continuity; differentiation and its applications including curve sketching; indefinite and definite integrals; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; derivatives and integrals of the trigonometric functions. The use of a graphing calculator is required for this course to further the exploration of these topics and their applications.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 224. This course is a continuation of MAT 224. Course topics include applications of integration, transcendental functions, techniques of integration, polar coordinates, infinite series including the Taylor Series and some differential equations. The use of a graphing calculator is required for this course to further the exploration of these topics and their applications.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 225. This course is the concluding course in the three-semester sequence. Course topics include analytic geometry of three dimensions, determinants and linear equations, vector analysis, particle differentiation, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, and applications. The use of a graphing calculator is required for this course to further the exploration of these topics and their applications.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 100 or equivalent. This course is an introduction to the laws, principles, and methods of logic and problem-solving. Course topics include forms of deductive and inductive argument; fallacious reasoning and an analysis of problem-solving methods emphasizing mathematical techniques and applications. This course is taught when there is sufficient enrollment.
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3.00 Credits
Corequisite: MAT 100 or equivalent. Meteorology is a course designed for the student who would like to learn more about weather phenomenon. This course explores atmospheric phenomena such as the nature and variability of the wind, temperature, cloud and precipitation as well as the Earth's energy budgets. Emphasis is placed upon the various terminology and tools that meteorologists employ to observe, study and predict storm systems, the development and movement of fronts, as well as thunderstorms and tornadoes. Current topics such as the El Nino, climate modification and air pollution will also be addressed. There are three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENG 101 or permission of instructor. Students will examine the process and function of mass communication and its effect on mass audiences. Each of the major mass media (newspapers, magazines, books, radio, television, movies, and electronic media) is defined and analyzed. Media issues explored include First Amendment freedoms, control and censorship, mass media's relationship to government, media ethics, and global mass media. Counts as Social Science and Humanities Credit.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission of instructor. This is an introductory course intended to help students acquire both a greater understanding and a deeper appreciation of the films that they attend by studying film as a distinct art form. The course focuses primarily on filmmaking techniques (e.g. photography, mise en scene, movement, editing, sound, etc.), and also the narrative elements of film (acting, drama, story, writing, and so on). There may also be secondary emphases on film theory and history, as well as the study of certain film genres. The course will include screenings of full-length films that illustrate different cinematic techniques, or that represent a certain era of filmmaking, or the work of important directors. Students will develop skills in film analysis and criticism in written responses to films that are viewed.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents a basis of intelligent music listening with a series of listening experiences. Knowledge of music technicalities, and information relating to the historical/cultural aspects of music, develops sensitivity to the art. A wide variety of music from ancient through contemporary styles, including representative masterpieces which form an important part of our musical tradition are explored.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the student practical experience in singing and music reading as well as performance. It is a course that allows participating students an alternative experience in the performing arts. A student may enroll in this course twice for a total of two credits.
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