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7111-<strong>Roane</strong>StCommColl 6/16/06 2:58 PM Page 230 Course Descriptions 230 ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MATH 1410—Number Concepts/Algebra Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits This course includes symbolic logic, logical reasoning, history of early numeration systems, set theory with rules of operations and Venn diagrams, relations and functions, the systems of whole numbers, of integers, and of rational numbers. Any student would profit from this course, but it is especially targeted to the education major (elementary and non-math secondary). (Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra and one year of geometry or appropriate developmental math.) F, Sp MATH 1420—Problem Solving/Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits A continuation of MATH 1410, this course includes elementary number theory, irrational number, basic algebra, interest (simple and compound), elements of plane and solid geometry (especially working with measurements and formulas), the metric system, and basic statistics. (Prerequisites: MATH 1410 or consent of instructor). Sp MATH 1530—Probability & Statistics (Non-Calculus Based) . . . . . . . 3 Credits An introduction to probability and statistics without calculus. Topics covered include sampling, frequency distribution, elementary probability, hypotheses testing, linear regression and correlation, analysis of variance and non-parametric statistics. A scientific calculator is required. (Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and one year of geometry or appropriate developmental mathematics courses) F, Sp, Su MATH 1630—Finite Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits Brief review of algebra with emphasis on linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Correlation, regression, matrix algebra, linear programming, mathematics of finance, and probability. Applications to business and finance. (Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and one year of geometry with an ACT of 22 or above or appropriate developmental mathematics and MATH 1130). F, Sp MATH 1720—Trigonometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits Analysis of functions of angles, solutions of right and general triangles, graphs of trigonometric functions, identities and formulas, equation-solving techniques, De Moive’s Theorem, polar coordinates, and exponential and logarithmic functions. A calculator with trig and log functions will be needed by the student. (Prerequisites: Two years high school algebra and one year of geometry, or appropriate developmental mathematics and MATH 1130) F, Sp, Su MATH 1730—Pre-Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits Designed primarily for students planning to enter the calculus sequence, but who need more mathematical background. Topics include functions and graphing-algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic, equations, the binomial theorem, and conics. A calculator with trig and log functions will be needed by the student. (Prerequisites: Two years high school algebra, a year of geometry and a score of 22 or higher on the math component of the ACT or appropriate RSCC courses, e.g. developmental and MATH 1130; regardless of high school background, an ACT of less than 26 on the math component indicates that the student would profit from taking MATH 1730 before calculus.) F, Sp MATH 1830—Basic Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits A calculus course designed for students in the business or biological sciences. Differential and integral calculus of the algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions with applications in business and economics. (Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and one year of geometry with an ACT of 24 or above or MATH 1130). F, Sp MATH 1910—Calculus I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits The standard course in single-variable calculus is designed for students of science, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. Topics included are rates of change, limits, continuity, differentiation, integration and applications of the derivative. (Prerequisites: Two years high school algebra, one year of geometry, and one year of advanced math (including trigonometry) plus satisfactory ACT scores of 26 (or equivalent SAT scores) or above on the math component, or MATH 1730) F, Sp
7111-<strong>Roane</strong>StCommColl 6/16/06 2:58 PM Page 231 ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 231 MATH 1920—Calculus II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits This course includes the differentiation and integration of transcendental functions with applications, additional methods of integration, analytic geometry, and infinite series. (Prerequisite: MATH 1910) Sp, Su MATH 2000—Matrix Computations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Credit Introduction to matrix calculations including determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. (Prerequisites: MATH 1910 or permission of instructor.) Sp MATH 2010—Matrix Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits A first course in the algebra of simultaneous linear equations and matrices. Includes Gaussian elimination, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformation, eigenvalues, eigenvectors change of basis, Gram-Schmidt orthonormalization process, and applications. (Prerequisites: MATH 1910 or consent of instructor.) Sp MATH 2050—Probability and Statistics (Calculus-Based). . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits This calculus-based course is designed primarily for students of Business and Economics. It includes descriptive statistics, concepts of probability and probability distributions, binomial and normal distributions, linear correlation and regression, estimation and significance tests for means, ANOVA, contingency tables and quality control. A calculator and basic computer abilities are necessary. (Prerequisite: MATH 1830 or MATH 1910) Sp MATH 2100—Discrete Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits This course is designed for mathematics and computer science majors. It includes symbolic logic, sets, relations and functions. Boolean algebra, combinatorics, and the concept of proof in mathematics and elementary number theory. (Prerequisite: MATH 1910) MATH 2110—Calculus III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits This course is a continuation of the first-year calculus sequence. Topics included are partial differentiation, multiple integrals, polar co-ordinate geometry and parametric equations, 3-D analytical geometry vectors and vector calculus. (Prerequisite: MATH 1920) F MATH 2120—Differential Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits A study of the solution of ordinary differential equations, first order equations, linear equations of any order, series solutions, applications, Laplace transforms, and Runge-Kutta methods. (Prerequisite: MATH 1920) Sp MATH 2700-2710-2720—Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits Each Independent study in mathematics by qualified students under the supervision of a faculty member. Especially designed to introduce students to techniques of mathematical research. Up to six credit hours can be earned. (Prerequisites: MATH 1920 and consent of instructor on request and by prior approval of mathematics department) MATH-SCIENCE MSC 101—Science Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits A broad course aimed at giving the student a general understanding of science and technology. The course expects to raise the students understanding of the public issues that involve science. MSC 102—Survey of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits This course includes items in science as well as topics in astronomy, geology; discusses the nature of energy and matter and recent advances in biology. MSC 1011—Physical Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits This course is an introduction to the concepts and methods employed in the discipline of science. The student should obtain a knowledge of the physical sciences sufficient to make informed decisions about physical science issues that are presented in the normal policy creation process. Included in the course are an introduction to the criteria for what a science is and what types of reasoning are considered valid within scientific disciplines; the basic concepts and methodology of physics, chemistry and geology; and applications of the concepts of physical sciences to political, social and economic issues. Course Descriptions
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