Navigation

B.S. in Accounting B.S. in Business Administration B.S. in Criminal Justice B.S. in Finance B.S. in Legal Studies B.S. in Management B.S. in Management for RN B.S. in Marketing

A.S. in Accounting A.S. in Early Childhood Education A.S. in Legal Studies A.S. in Management A.S. in Marketing

CPA Certification Early Childhood Education Finance Forensic Accounting HR Management Legal Nurse Consulting Paralegal

Information

2007/2008 Enrollment

We are currently taking applications for classes starting on May 5th. Seats are filling fast.

Free Books Offer

Enroll today to take two classes starting May 5th and receive a total of $300 towards books for any future Post University Classes!
Restrictions Apply

Mathematics

MAT-designated courses (with the exception of MAT100, MAT101, and MAT102) qualify as Liberal Arts or Mathematics electives.

MAT 100

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.

MAT 101

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.

MAT 102

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

MAT 109

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.

MAT 120

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.

MAT 125

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.

MAT 130

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.

MAT 210

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.

MAT 220

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.

MAT 221

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.

MAT 230

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.

MAT 250

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.

MAT 251

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.