MAT 096: Beginning Algebra. Beginning algebra including linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, rational expressions, radicals and graphing. (Does not count toward any degree requirements.) 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. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

MAT 097: Intermediate Level Algebra. 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.) Prerequisite: MAT 096 or appropriate score on placement test. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

MAT 111: Contemporary Mathematics. 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. Prerequisite: MAT 096 with grade of C or higher, or placement based on scores on ACT, SAT, or mathematics placement test. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

MAT 115: College Algebra. 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. Prerequisite: MAT 097 with grade of C or higher or appropriate scores on ACT, SAT, or placement test. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

MAT 120: Precalculus. 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. Prerequisite: MAT 115 or MAT 176 with grade of C or higher or appropriate scores on ACT, SAT, or placement test. CREDIT: FOUR SEMESTER HOURS.

MAT 125: Business Calculus and Matrices. 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. Prerequisite: MAT 115 or MAT 176 or appropriate scores on ACT, SAT, or placement test. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

MAT 131: Calculus and Analytic Geometry I. 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. Prerequisite: MAT 120 or appropriate scores on ACT, SAT, or placement test. CREDIT: FIVE SEMESTER HOURS.

MAT 132: Calculus and Analytic Geometry II. 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;

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