LST 432: Preceptorial IV. Intensive analytical work on texts and topics chosen by tutors to complement the regular work in the seminars and tutorials. Extensive writing expected. Open to non-honors students. Credit: 3 semester hours.
LST 441: Senior Essay.* Independent study leading to a research honors essay on a topic chosen by the student and two readers. Weekly meetings with tutor. Use of secondary sources should receive secondary emphasis, but should cultivate the student's own critical thinking and demonstrate his/her readiness to join the discussion among published writers on the topic. Credit: 3 semester hours.
LST 491: Guided Leadership Studies. A semester of supervised practical experience to complement classroom instruction, that will help prepare a student for leadership in his or her area of educational or career interests. Placement: determined by course instructor and student's advisor. Prerequisites: Liberal Studies major or minor or International Studies minor and consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
MAT 101: Algebraic Concepts. This course develops algebraic skills through the use of data collection, hands-on manipulatives, and application of algebraic concepts with embedded study skills. Topics include the properties of equality; linear equalities and inequalities, with applications; graphing (linear, quadratic, and exponential growth models), including data collection; rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis of quadratic functions; and appropriate applications. This course serves as a prerequisite for students whose intended major requires them to complete MAT 115. Prerequisite: sub scores on ACT/SAT, 15-18/350-450. Credit: 3 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. The prerequisite material required for each topic will be covered with the topic. Credit: 3 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: Successful completion of an Intermediate Algebra course with a grade of C or higher, an ACT math sub-score of 22 (or higher), SAT math sub-score of 510 (or higher), a KYOTE College Algebra Placement score of 14 (or higher), or COMPASS score of 50 (or higher). Credit: 3 semester hours. MAT 115A: Accelerated College Algebra. This course is designed to be an efficient combination of Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra. Topics include manipulation of monomials, polynomials, rational and radical expressions; solving equations and inequalities, including linear, rational, quadratic, absolute value, exponential and a logarithmic; developing problem solving techniques; and introduction to functions, variation, the algebra of functions and their graphs; study of properties and graphs of polynomial and rational functions, including use of a graphing calculator and regression analysis; reading/interpreting graphs of function and applications. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MAT 101, An ACT math sub score of 19 (or better), or an SAT math sub score of 460 (or better), or a KYOTE College Readiness placement score of 22 (or better). Credit: 4 semester hours.
MAT 115A: Accelerated College Algebra. This course is designed to be an efficient combination of Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra. Topics include manipulation of monomials, polynomials, rational and radical expressions; solving equations and inequalities, including linear, rational, quadratic, absolute value, exponential and a logarithmic; developing problem solving techniques; and introduction to functions, variation, the algebra of functions and their graphs; study of properties and graphs of polynomial and rational functions, including use of a graphing calculator and regression analysis; reading/interpreting graphs of function and applications. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MAT 101, An ACT math sub score of 19 (or better), or an SAT math sub score of 460 (or better), or a KYOTE College Readiness placement score of 22 (or better). Credit: 4 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: 4 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: 3 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: 5 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; infinite sequences and series; Taylor polynomial approximation; parametric equations and polar coordinates. Prerequisite: MAT 131. Credit: 5 semester hours.
MAT 200: Introduction to Statistical Reasoning and Analysis. This course consists of three hours of regular classroom contact taught by Mathematics faculty and a 1 hour career application laboratory. Topics will include sampling techniques, data measurement and classification, measures of central tendency,
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