Course Descriptions
Mathematics Course Descriptions
MAT-designated courses (with the exception of MAT101 and MAT102) qualify as Liberal Arts or Mathematics electives.
MAT101
Elementary Algebra with Lab - 3 Credits
This course develops the fundamental processes of algebraic thinking and provides students with the skills for further study in higher level algebra based courses. This course is integrated with an online mathematics program and mandatory computer lab sessions designed to further enhance the classroom experience. Topics include a study of the real number system, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables, exponents, scientific notation, operations on polynomials, ratios, proportions, and basic factoring in a problem solving context. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program. Graphing calculator will be provided for occasional use in class.
Prerequisite: Department recommendation.
MAT102
Intermediate Algebra - 3 Credits
This course builds upon algebraic skills learned in MAT101 or a similar experience and provides students with additional skills needed for further study in higher level algebra based courses. This course is integrated with an online mathematics program designed to further enhance the classroom experience. Topics include further development of the study of linear functions, solving absolute value equations and inequalities, solving linear systems for break-even analysis, working with polynomial functions, and further development of factoring skills, applications of quadratic functions, and simplifying rational and radical expressions. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program.
Prerequisite: C or better in MAT101 or Department Permission.
MAT105
Quantitative Methods (course intended for non-business majors) - 3 Credits
This course surveys topics in elementary algebra, personal finance, probability, and statistics and is integrated with an online homework and tutorial program designed to assist students in achieving their goals of high level performance in and out of the classroom. Topics include solving algebraic equations, solving ratio and proportion problems, applications involving percentage and interest, applying the definition of probability, measures of central tendency, descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, graphical representation of data, and applications of the normal distribution. Topics focus on real-life situations, decision making skills, and problem solving. Some working knowledge of elementary algebra is expected. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program. Scientific or graphing calculator strongly recommended.
MAT106
Business Mathematics (elective offered in Spring of 2013) - 3 credits
This course, intended for the business major, surveys topics in elementary algebra, personal finance, probability, and statistics and is integrated with an online homework and tutorial program designed to assist students in achieving their goals of high level performance in and out of the classroom. Topics focus on real-life situations, decision making skills, and problem solving. Topics include solving algebraic equations, solving ratio and proportion problems, and applications involving percentage, simple interest, simple discounts, consumer credit, compound interest, future and present value, applied probability, descriptive statistics, investments, mortgages, and taxes. Some working knowledge of elementary algebra is expected. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program. Scientific or graphing calculator strongly recommended.
MAT115
Contemporary Mathematics – (math elective offered in Spring of 2013) - 3 credits
A survey of mathematics topics all students need to meet with success in today’s society. This course is integrated with a state of the art online homework program designed to assist students in achieving their goals of high level performance in and out of the classroom. Topics include a study of number systems, essential algebraic & geometric principles, sets and logic, counting principles, statistics, graphing, and data analysis. Optional topics may include networks, money, and voting principles. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program. Scientific calculator recommended. Course is designed to prepare students for success on standard workplace competency assessments.
MAT120
College Algebra - 3 Credits
This course provides a deeper understanding of the concepts of algebra including function applications, inequalities in two variables, matrix operations, linear programming, quadratic and polynomial applications, and solving rational and radical equations. This course is integrated with an online program designed to assist students in achieving their goals of high level performance in and out of the classroom. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program.
Prerequisite: C or better in MAT102 or Department Permission.
MAT130
Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry - 3 Credits
This course is a study of functions deeply embedded with real-life activities and integrated with an online mathematics program designed to further enhance the classroom experience. Topics include an overview of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, rational, radical, and trigonometric functions as they are applied to daily life experiences. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program. Graphing calculator required.
Prerequisite: MAT120, or MAT102 with Department Permission, or Department Recommendation.
MAT220
Statistics - 3 Credits
This course offers students an opportunity to experience statistics as it would occur in various settings. This course is integrated with a state of the art online program designed to assist students in achieving their goals of high level performance in and out of the classroom. Topics are presented through real life case studies and include an overview of the fundamentals of statistics, collective and descriptive statistic techniques, data collection and sampling, the normal distribution and probability, hypothesis testing, population inferences, simple linear regression, and correlation. An understanding of basic algebra is required. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program. Scientific or graphing calculator and access to a spreadsheet program is recommended.
MAT223
Statistics II - 3 credits
This course is a continuation of introductory 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. This course is integrated with a state of the art online program designed to assist students in achieving their goals of high level performance in and out of the classroom. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program. Scientific or graphing calculator and access to a spreadsheet program is recommended.
Prerequisite: MAT 220 or Department permission.
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. This course is integrated with a state of the art online homework program designed to assist students in achieving their goals of high level performance in and out of the classroom. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program.
Prerequisite: MAT120 College Algebra or MAT130 Pre-Calculus.
MAT250
Calculus I - 3 Credits
This course introduces differential and integral calculus of one variable. Topics include analytic geometry, functions, limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, and anti-derivatives. This course is integrated with a state of the art online homework program designed to assist students in achieving their goals of high level performance in and out of the classroom. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program.
Prerequisite: MAT130 Pre-Calculus or Department permission.
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. This course is integrated with a state of the art online homework program designed to assist students in achieving their goals of high level performance in and out of the classroom. Course requires subscription to a supplementary online program.
Prerequisite: MAT250 or Department permission.