Course Descriptions
Mathematics Course Descriptions
MAT-designated courses (with the exception of MAT100, MAT101, and MAT102) qualify as Liberal Arts or Mathematics electives.
MAT100
Quantitative Reasoning and Problem Solving - 2 Credits
This is a foundation course for the reading comprehension and quantitative reasoning skills that arise in daily life, subsequent courses, careers, and overall citizenship. The course focuses on word problems that involve a variety of mathematical, logical, and analytical skills. The course also covers how information is presented, obtained, and interpreted from graphs and charts. This course cannot be taken for credit after the completion of a higher numbered mathematics courses.
Unrestricted elective only. Placement by examination.
MAT101
Algebra - 3 Credits
This course develops the basics of algebraic notation and skills that are the foundation for higher-level mathematics courses. Topics include the development of the natural, rational, and real number systems; linear and quadratic equations; inequalities; exponents and radicals; graphing; and problem solving. This course cannot be taken for credit after the completion of a higher numbered mathematics course.
Unrestricted elective only. Placement by examination. Laboratory fee required.
MAT102
Intermediate Algebra - 3 Credits
This course continues to develop the basics of algebra. Topics include equations and inequalities; polynomials; rational expressions; rational exponents, roots and radicals; quadratic equations; graphing of equations in two variables; systems of equations and inequalities; and functions. This course cannot be taken for credit after the completion of a higher numbered mathematics course.
Unrestricted elective only. Prerequisite: MAT101 or Placement examinations
MAT105
Quantitative Methods - 3 Credits
This course is a survey of elementary algebra, personal finance, probability, and statistics. Topics include: solving algebraic equations and graphing, recognizing and solving ratio and inequality problems, applications involving percentage and interest, applying the definition of probability, and elementary data analysis of graphs, including finding mean, median and mode. Topics will focus on real-life situations, decision making skills and problem solving. This course is intended to prepare the student with the skills necessary for a subsequent course in statistics.
MAT109
Computers I - 1 Credit
This course introduces students to the computer in a laboratory setting with a hands-on emphasis. Several application programs are studied in addition to computer programming.
Unrestricted elective only.
MAT120
College Algebra - 3 Credits
This course provides a review of the fundamentals of algebra: a study of function theory, specifically linear and quadratic functions; matrix operations; and linear programming. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving techniques with special attention given to business and other applications.
Prerequisite: MAT101 or placement examination.
MAT125
Contemporary Mathematics - 3 Credits
This course explores various topics in mathematics, emphasizing their structure and relevance in contemporary society. Subjects are selected based on the educational and career goals of the students. Among those topics to be considered are logic, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, the metric system, problem solving, and the computer.
MAT130
Precalculus - 3 Credits
Topics covered in this course include a review of elementary algebra, functions and graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, the trigonometric functions, the conic sections, and polar coordinates.
Prerequisite: MAT120 or placement examination.
MAT210
Business Mathematics - 3 Credits
This course begins with a review of basic algebra, word problems, ratios, proportions, and percents. It includes extensive coverage of problems that involve discounts, markups, operating profit or loss, simple interest and compound interest. The course also includes descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, graphical representation of data, and applications of the normal distribution.
This course may not replace MAT120 in the General Education Core. Prerequisite: Placement examination.
MAT220
Statistics I - 3 Credits
This course acquaints students with the fundamentals of modern statistics. It includes basic concepts of descriptive statistics and inferences about the mean, proportion, and variance of one population. The course also includes an introduction to probability and to linear correlation and regression.
Prerequisite: MAT120 or placement examination.
MAT221
Statistics II - 3 Credits
This course is a continuation of basic statistics with applications. Topics covered include inferences involving two populations, analysis of variance, linear regression analysis, multiple regression, forecasting, time series analysis, and elements of nonparametric statistics.
Prerequisite: MAT220.
MAT230
Quantitative Analysis - 3 Credits
This course introduces mathematical techniques used in business, economics, and social sciences. Topics include mathematics of finance, systems of linear equations and inequalities, Gaussian elimination method, linear programming, Simplex method, and probability. These techniques are applied to the optimization of profit and cost functions that arise in production and transportation problems.
Prerequisite: MAT120 or placement examination.
MAT250
Calculus I - 3 Credits
This course introduces differential and integral calculus of one variable. Topics include analytic geometry, functions, limits, derivatives, application of the derivatives, and antiderivatives.
Prerequisite: MAT130 and placement examination.
MAT251
Calculus II - 3 Credits
This course is a continuation of MAT250. Topics include the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, exponential and logarithmic functions, techniques of integration, and applications.
Prerequisite: MAT250.