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MAT 172 Finite Mathematics
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Mathematics for students majoring in business. Includes set theory, partitions, permutations, combinations, probability,
Bernoulli trials, Markov chains and the simplex method of linear programming.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last three years: C or better in MAT 144 or 151 or required score on the mathematics
assessment test.
Offered: Fall.
MAT 173 Mathematics for Business I
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to business finite mathematics. Includes basic probability, summation, conditional probability and
independence, Bayes’ Theorem, compound interest, random variables, random sampling, and computer skills.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last three years: a C or better in either MAT 144 or in a combination of MAT 151 (or
required score on mathematics assessment exam) and CSA 110 or 110A.
Information: Basic knowledge of Excel is required and can be met through MAT 144, or CSA 110 or 110A. See a
mathematics faculty member for information.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MAT 174 Mathematics for Business II
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Continuation of MAT 173. Includes distributions, normal distributions, basic statistics, integration, common business
functions, differentiation, and computer skills.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last three years: MAT 173 with a C or better.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
MAT 182 Trigonometry
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to trigonometric functions. Includes graphs, identities, angle measure, vectors, polar coordinates, and conic
sections.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last three years: MAT 151 with a C or better or required score on the Mathematics
assessment test.
Information:
Students taking two or three of the following courses in any combination will receive a maximum of 7 credits toward
graduation: MAT 151, 182 and 187.
Access to a scanner required is for math classes taken online.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
MAT 187 Precalculus
5 cr. hrs. 5 periods (5 lec.)
College-level algebra and trigonometry. Includes equations, algebraic and transcendental functions, inequalities, systems
of equations, conic sections, sequences and series, trigonometric functions, polar form, calculator use, and partial
fractions. Also includes intensive preparation for analytic geometry and calculus.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last three years: MAT 122 with a B or better, or required score on the Mathematics
assessment test.
Recommendation: Fast-paced course for motivated students who have strong algebra skills and some trigonometry
background.
Information:
Students taking two or three of the following courses in any combination will receive a maximum of 7 credits toward
graduation: MAT 151, 182 and 187.
A graphing calculator will be required for this course and will be used extensively.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
MAT 212 Topics in Calculus
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Calculus for students majoring in business. Includes limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic functions.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last three years: MAT 144 or 151 with a C or better or required score on the Mathematics
assessment test.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
MAT 220 Calculus I SUN# MAT 2220
5 cr. hrs. 5 periods (5 lec.)
Introduction to analytical geometry and calculus. Includes limits and continuity, derivatives, applications of the derivative,
and integration.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last three years: MAT 151 and 182 or MAT 187 with a C or better or required score on the
Mathematics assessment exam.
Information: Access to a scanner required for Math classes taken online.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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