MATH-015 ARITHMETIC AND
PRE-ALGEBRA (3 CR.)
Preparation for MATH 025. Arithmetic
with whole numbers, signed numbers,
and fractions. Order of operations,
variables, simplifying of algebraic
expressions. Concrete
representations of arithmetic
operations and algebraic concepts
are emphasized. Particularly
appropriate for students who
experience anxiety when learning
mathematics. Course fee.
MATH-024 BASIC
ALGEBRA AND SETS (4 CR.)
Brief review of integer and fraction
arithmetic. Solving of equations and
inequalities in one variable.
Writing equations of lines; forms of
linear equations. Graphing linear
equations and inequalities. Solving
systems of linear equations and
inequalities. Introduction to linear
programming. Exponents and
polynomials including factoring.
Solving quadratic equations using
the zero product property and the
quadratic formula. Introduction to
functions. Unit analysis. Emphasis
on problem solving. Introduction to
sets, permutations, and
combinations.
Pre-requisite: A grade of “C” or
better in MATH 015 or satisfactory
placement score. Course fee.
MATH-024A BASIC
ALGEBRA AND SETS A (2 CR.)
Brief review of integer and fraction
arithmetic. Unit analysis. Solving
of equations and inequalities in one
variable. Writing equations of
lines; forms of linear equations and
inequalities. Emphasis on problem
solving.
Pre-requisite: A grade of “C” or
better in MATH 015 or satisfactory
placement score. Course fee.
MATH-024B BASIC
ALGEBRA AND SETS B (2 CR.)
Exponents and polynomials including
factoring. Solving systems of linear
equations and inequalities.
Introduction to linear programming.
Solving quadratic equations using
zero product property and the
quadratic formula. Introduction to
functions. Introduction to sets,
permutations, and combinations.
Emphasis on problem solving.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion
on MATH 024A with a grade of “C” or
better. Course fee.
MATH-025 BASIC
ALGEBRA (3 CR.)
Brief review of integer and fraction
arithmetic. Solving of equations and
inequalities in one variable.
Writing equations of lines; forms of
linear equations. Graphing linear
equations and inequalities. Solving
systems of linear equations and
inequalities. Introduction to linear
programming. Exponents and
polynomials including factoring.
Solving quadratic equations using
the zero product property and the
quadratic formula. Introduction to
functions. Unit analysis. Emphasis
on problem solving.
Pre-requisite: A grade of “C” or
better in MATH 015 or satisfactory
placement score. Course fee.
MATH-108
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (4 CR.)
Function emphasis. Full integration
of graphing technology and computer
algebra system. Systems of linear
equations and linear inequalities.
Absolute value equations.
Polynomials and polynomial
functions. Exponential and
logarithmic functions. Radical
equations and functions. Quadratic
equations and functions. Rational
equations and functions.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 024 or MATH 025 or
satisfactory placement score. Course
fee.
MATH-123 MATH
FOR TECHNOLOGY (4 CR.)
Provides students with a solid
foundation in algebra, geometry, and
trigonometry which are currently
pervasive in technical and
industrial technologies. Special
attention is given to applications
involving HVAC, manufacturing,
mechanics, welding, drafting, and
printing technologies. Mathematical
topics include linear and quadratic
equations, systems of linear
equations, geometry and geometric
solids, right and oblique triangle
trigonometry, and periodic
functions.
Pre-requisites: MTHPT 103 or
satisfactory placement score. Course
Fee.
MATH-130 FINITE
MATHEMATICS (4 CR.)
Systems of linear equations and
inequalities, elementary matrix
algebra, introduction to linear
programming, elementary discrete
probability and statistics. Emphasis
on applications to business,
economics and social sciences.
Cross-listed with MTHPT 130.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 024 or MATH 025 or
MTHPT 103 or satisfactory placement
score. Course Fee.
MATH-130A
FINITE MATHEMATICS (2 CR.)
Systems of linear equations and
inequalities, elementary matrix
algebra, introduction to linear
programming, elementary discrete
probability and statistics. Emphasis
on applications to business,
economics and social sciences.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 024 or MATH 025 or
MTHPT 103 or satisfactory placement
score. Course Fee.
MATH-130B
FINITE MATHEMATICS (2 CR.)
Elementary discrete probability and
statistics. Emphasis on applications
to business, economics and social
sciences.
Pre-requisite: MATH 130A
MATH-137
ALGEBRA, TRIG AND STAT WITH
APPLICATION (4 CR.)
Cartesian coordinate system,
representations of lines, functions
of one or more independent
variables, polynomial, radical,
exponential, and logarithmic
equations, matrix algebra, systems
of equations, radian and degree
measure, right-angle trigonometry,
law of sines and cosines, and
vectors in applied settings. The
course will emphasize technical
applications.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 024 or MATH 025 or
MTHPT 103 or satisfactory placement
score. Course Fee.
MATH-143
COLLEGE ALGEBRA (3 CR.)
Emphasis on the concept of
(real-valued) functions as
mathematical entities, including
domain, range, algebraic operations,
composition, inverses, graphing.
Polynomial functions, division of
polynomials, roots of polynomials,
theory of equations, complex
numbers, fundamental theorem of
algebra. Rational functions and
asymptotes. Logarithmic and
exponential functions. Multi-level
algebraic manipulation of
complicated functional expressions-e.g.,
difference quotients. Conic
sections, translation of axes,
distance from point to line.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 108 or satisfactory
placement score. Course Fee.
MATH-144
TRIGONOMETRY (2 CR.)
Right-triangle and circular function
approaches to trigonometry.
Trigonometric identities. Graphs of
trigonometric functions; amplitude,
frequency, phase shift. Inverse
trigonometric functions and their
graphs. Polar coordinates, polar
representation of complex numbers. C
o-requisite: MATH 143.
MATH-147
PRECALCULUS (5 CR.)
The course emphasizes functions,
circular trigonometry and multilevel
problem solving as preparation for
calculus. Functions are treated as
mathematical entities, including
domain, range, algebraic operations,
composition, inverses, and graphing.
Polynomial, logarithmic,
exponential, trigonometric, inverse
trigonometric, radical and rational
functions are explored. Algebraic
techniques include diversion of
polynomials, roots of polynomials,
theory of equations and
inequalities, complex numbers and
DeMoivre’s Theorem, the Fundamental
Theorem of Algebra and solving
systems of linear and nonlinear
equations. Trigonometric identities
are derived, proved and applied.
Polar coordinates, vectors and
oblique triangles are introduced and
used in a variety of applications.
Analytic geometry focuses on
circles, parabolas, distance and
midpoints. MATH 147 is equivalent to
MATH 143 plus MATH 144.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 108 or satisfactory
placement score. Course Fee.
MATH-157
FOUNDATIONS OF ELEMENTARY
MATHEMATICS (3 CR.)
An overview of the mathematics
taught in grades K-8. Topics from
set theory, logic, number theory,
and functions. Stresses skills and
cognitive understanding.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 108 or MATH 137 or
satisfactory placement score.
MATH-160 BRIEF
CALCULUS (4 CR.)
A survey of the essentials of
calculus, intended mainly for
students in biological and social
sciences, business and liberal arts;
emphasis on applications to such
areas. Basic concepts and
computational techniques for
functions, derivatives, and
integrals, with emphasis on
polynomial, rational, exponential
and logarithmic functions. Very
brief introduction to calculus of
functions of several variables.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 108 or MATH 137 or
satisfactory placement score. Course
Fee.
MATH-170
CALCULUS I (4 CR.)
Definitions of limit, derivative,
antiderivative, definite integral.
Computation of the derivative,
including logarithmic, exponential,
and trigonometric functions.
Applications of the derivative,
optimization, mean value theorem.
The fundamental theorem of calculus,
brief introduction to applications
of the integral and to computation
of antiderivatives. Intended for
students in engineering,
mathematics, and the sciences.
Pre-requisites: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 143 and MATH 144, or
satisfactory placement score.
MATH-175
CALCULUS II (4 CR.)
Applications of the integral,
symbolic and numerical techniques of
integration, inverse transcendental
functions. Sequences and series,
with an emphasis on power series and
approximation.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 170
MATH-186
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS (3 CR.)
Topics such as sets, functions,
algorithms, logic, Boolean algebra
are included. This course consists
of numerous topics which are
particularly valuable to students
pursuing a computer science minor.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 108 or satisfactory
placement score.
MATH-190
DIRECTED STUDY IN MATH (1-12 CR.)
MATH-192
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS (1-12
CR.)
MATH-254
STATISTICAL METHODS FOR THE SCIENCES
(4 CR.)
Biometry is designed to develop an
ability to use descriptive
statistics as it is applied to the
life sciences. A student will learn
to generate confidence intervals,
test hypotheses, create mathematical
models and perform regression
analysis. Computer assisted methods
will be used throughout.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in Math 108 or satisfactory
placement score.
MATH-257
FOUNDATION OF ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS
II (3 CR.)
Continuation of MATH 157. Emphasis
on conceptual understanding, and
communication of mathematical
principles. Content emphasis on
probability, statistics, geometry,
and algebraic structures.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 157
MATH-275
CALCULUS III (4 CR.)
Vector algebra and geometry,
functions of several variables,
partial and directional derivatives,
gradient, chain rule, optimization,
multiple and iterated integrals.
Parametric curves and surfaces in
3-space, vector fields, divergence
and curl, line and surface
integrals. Green’s, Stoke’s and
divergence theorems. Pre-requisite:
A Grade of “C” or better in MATH
175MATH-290 DIRECTED STUDY IN
MATHEMATICS (1-3)
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 170 or permission of
the division.
MATH-291
WORKSHOP IN MATHEMATICS (1-3 CR.)
MATH-292
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS (1-3
CR.)
MATH-295
PRACTICUM IN MATHEMATICS (1-2 CR.)
Tutoring in the mathematics
laboratory or functioning as a
teacher’s aide in a lower division
mathematics course.
Pre-requisite: Approval of the
division chair. May be repeated for
a total of 4 credits.
MATH-296
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN MATH (1-12
CR.)
MATH-299
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP (1-12 CR.)
MATH-300
INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL
REASONING (3 CR.)
Introductory topics in mathematics-
logic, set theory, properties of the
real line- number theory, induction,
mappings, rigorous treatment of
limits of sequences. Emphasis is on
the concept of theorem and proof.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 175
MATH-320
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (3 CR.)
Sample spaces, random variables,
central limit theorems, stochastic
processes, estimation and testing of
hypotheses. Pre-requisite: A Grade
of “C” or better in MATH 175
MATH-325 LINEAR
PROGRAMMING AND GAME THEORY (3 CR.)
Geometric solutions, the simplex
method, duality, the revised simplex
method, sensitivity analysis,
integer programming and
applications. Pre-requisite: A Grade
of “C” or better in MATH 160 or MATH
170.
MATH-330
MATHEMATICAL MODELING (3 CR.)
Methodology of modeling and problem
solving, common equations that arise
in mathematical models, optimization
techniques, probability and
stochastic processes, physical and
biological applications, social and
behavioral applications, hierarchies
and priorities, computer-aided
modeling and problem solving.
Pre-requisites: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 275 and a computer
science course.
MATH-340 LINEAR
ALGEBRA (3 CR.)
Systems of linear equations,
Gaussian elimination, matrices
vector spaces, linear independence,
basis, dimension, inner products,
orthogonal projections, orthonormal
bases. Determinants, eigenvalues and
eigenvectors. Positive definite
matrices.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 175
MATH-345
ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (3
CR.)
Separation of variables, variations
of parameters- methods of
characteristic roots, undetermined
coefficients- systems of
differential equations. Laplace
transform, and power series.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 340
MATH-386
POSTULATION GEOMETRY (3 CR.)
Postulates of Euclid and Hilbert,
nonEuclidian geometry and projective
geometry. Understanding of high
school geometry is emphasized.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 170
MATH-390
DIRECTED STUDY IN MATHEMATICS (1-3
CR.)
MATH-391
WORKSHOP IN MATHEMATICS (1-3 CR.)
MATH-392 SPECIAL TOPICS IN
MATHEMATICS (1-3 CR.)
MATH-395
PRACTICUM IN MATHEMATICS (1-2 CR.)
MATH-396
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN MATH (1-12
CR.)
MATH-399
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP (1-12 CR.)
MATH-420
ADVANCED PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
(3 CR.)
Distribution functions- moment and
probability generating functions-
joint, marginal and conditional
distributions- correlations-
distributions of functions of random
variables- Chebyshev’s inequality-
convergence in probability- limiting
distributions- power test and
likelihood ratio tests- introduction
to Bayesian and nonparametric
statistics- additional regression
topics.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 320.
MATH-450
COMPLEX ANALYSIS (3 CR.)
Complex numbers and functions,
complex derivatives and integrals,
residue theory, conformal mappings
and uniform convergence.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 300
MATH-460
ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I (3 CR.)
Groups, subgroups, permutation
groups, homomorphism and quotient
groups. Rings, subrings, ideals and
quotient rings. Polynomials,
integral domains and fields of
quotients. Introduction to Galois
theory.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 300
MATH-461
ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II (3 CR.)
Rings, subrings, ideals and quotient
rings. Polynomials, integral domains
and fields of quotients. Field
extensions and splitting fields.
Fundamental Theorem of Galois
Theory. Pre-requisite: A Grade of
“C” or better in MATH 460
MATH-470
GENERAL TOPOLOGY (3 CR.)
An introduction to the fundamental
concepts of general topology
including set theory, metrics,
neighborhoods, bases, subspaces,
mappings, continuity, separation
axioms, compactness and
connectedness.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 300
MATH-480 REAL
ANALYSIS I (3 CR.)
Axioms for the real numbers. Limits
of sequences, limits of functions,
continuity, compactness, the
derivative and the Riemann integral.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in
MATH
300MATH-481 REAL ANALYSIS II (3 CR.)
Riemann-Stieltjes integration.
Functions of bounded variation.
Differentiation and Integration in
n-space. Lebesgue integration.
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 481MATH-490 DIRECTED
STUDY IN MATHEMATICS (1-3 CR.)
Pre-requisite: A Grade of “C” or
better in MATH 170 or permission of
the division.
MATH-491
WORKSHOP IN MATHEMATICS (1-3 CR.)
MATH-492
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS (1-3
CR.)
MATH-495
PRACTICUM IN MATHEMATICS (1-2 CR.)
Tutoring in the mathematics
laboratory or functioning as a
teacher’s aide in a lower division
mathematics course. Pre-requisite:
Approval of the division chair. May
be repeated for a total of 4
credits.
MATH-496
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN MATH (1-12
CR.)
MATH-499
RESEARCH PROJECT AND SEMINAR IN MATH
(1-3 CR.)
Students will conduct and
communicate the results of a
research project in the Natural
Sciences Division. Topics may
include the historical,
philosophical, cultural and
environmental aspects, and the
processes of natural science.
Requirements of students include
satisfactory oral presentation and
defense of their research and
submission of a written report
approved by their advisor to the
Natural Sciences Division.
Prerequisite: NS 398. |