MAT 096: Beginning Algebra
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Prerequisite: MAT 095 or appropriate score on placement test. Required of all students whose placement data do not warrant enrollment in MAT 097 or above. Beginning algebra including linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, rational expressions, radicals and graphing. (Does not count toward any degree requirements.)
MAT 097: Intermediate Level Algebra
3
Prerequisite: MAT 096 or appropriate score on placement test. Linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations, polynomials and polynomial functions, quadratic equations, rational expressions, radicals, and rational exponents. (Does not count toward any degree requirements.)
MAT 111: Contemporary Mathematics
3
Prerequisite: MAT 096 with grade of C or higher, or placement based on scores on ACT, SAT, or mathematics placement test. This course develops problem-solving and mathematical skills through a sequence of applied topics. Topics include mathematical finance, probability and statistics, growth models for a variety of situations, and geometry.
MAT 115: College Algebra
3
Prerequisite: MAT 097 with grade of C or higher or appropriate scores on ACT, SAT, or placement test. This course develops the algebraic skills necessary for further studies in mathematics. Topics include the algebra of functions; graphing techniques; quantitative and qualitative analysis of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, including limits at infinity and infinite limits; and appropriate applications.
MAT 120: Precalculus
4
Prerequisite: MAT 115 with grade of C or higher or appropriate scores on ACT, SAT, or placement test. Review of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, their graphs, and inverses; trigonometric identities, functions and their inverses; complex numbers; vectors; linear systems of equations, and polar coordinates.
MAT 125: Business Calculus and Matrices 3
Prerequisite: MAT 115 or appropriate scores on ACT, SAT, or placement test. This course covers matrices, Gauss-Jordan reductions, systems of linear equations, and an introduction to differential and integral calculus. A variety of business applications are included.
MAT 131: Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 5
Prerequisite: MAT 120 or appropriate scores on ACT, SAT, or placement test. Review of functions; limits of functions; derivatives and definite integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions; indeterminate forms; applications of the derivative and integral; the fundamental theorem of calculus.
MAT 132: Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
5
Prerequisite: MAT 131. Review of the fundamental theorem of calculus; properties of definite and indefinite integrals; applications of the definite integral; techniques of integration; improper integrals; definite integral approximation with error bounds; infinite sequences and series; Taylor polynomial approximation; parametric equations and polar coordinates.
MAT 203: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
4
Prerequisite: completion of mathematics liberal studies requirement. This is the first course in a two-semester sequence designed to meet the needs of elementary school teachers. Topics include sets, whole numbers, numeration systems, bases, elementary number theory, fractions, decimals, real numbers. Problem solving, applications and historical topics are discussed throughout the course.
MAT 204: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
4
Prerequisite: MAT 203. Continuation of MAT 203. Topics include ratio and proportion, probability, statistics, geometry, and measurement.
MAT 231: Multivariate Calculus 3
Prerequisite: MAT 132. Calculus of vector-valued functions, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, curl, surface integrals and Stokes' theorem. Plane curves, polar coordinates, vectors, and three-dimensional analytic geometry.
MAT 232: Differential Equations
Prerequisite: MAT 132. The study of first-order equations, linear equations, the Laplace transform, Picard's existence theorems, and systems of equations.
MAT 300: Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
Prerequisite: MAT 132 or consent of instructor. This course provides an orientation to higher mathematics. Topics include logic, mathematical proof, set theory, relations and functions, and an introduction to mathematical axiom systems.
MAT 304: Perspective on Mathematics 3
Prerequisite: MAT 131. Survey of history, cultural ramifications, methods, connections among various branches, and opportunities of mathematics. Required of all mathematics and applied mathematics majors
MAT 307: Linear Algebra
Prerequisite: MAT 132 or consent of instructor. Coordinates, vectors, vector spaces, subspaces, Euclidean n-space, determinants, linear trans- formations, linear transformations and matrices, bilinear and quadratic forms are studied.
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