Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

◆★MATH 1130 College Algebra 3 Credits
This course is designed for students who are not in University Parallel/College Transfer programs
of science, mathematics, engineering, or computer science. Topics include linear, polynomial,
rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs and applications; linear
and nonlinear models. Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): High school algebra I and algebra
II and ACT math score of at least 19; or DSPM 0850 or equivalent math placement score
◆★MATH 1410 The Structure of the Number System 3 Credits
Recommended for prospective elementary education teachers. Topics include problem solving,
sets and relations, numeration systems, integers, elementary number theory, rational numbers,
decimals and algebraic applications. On Demand Prerequisite(s): High school algebra I
and algebra II and geometry and ACT math score of at least 19; or DSPM 0850 or equivalent
math placement score
◆★MATH 1420 Geometry/Statistics 3 Credits
Recommended for prospective elementary education teachers. Topics include elementary
probability and statistics, basic plane and 3-space geometry, congruence and similarity, constructions,
transformations, area, volume, surface area and measurements. On Demand
Prerequisite(s): High school algebra I and algebra II and geometry and ACT math score of at
least 19; or DSPM 0850 or equivalent math placement score
◆★MATH 1530 Elementary Probability & Statistics 3 Credits
Topics include elementary probability theory, concepts of descriptive statistics, discrete and
continuous distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, sample sizes, correlation,
regression, multinominal and contingency tables. Noncalculus based. Computer applications
will be investigated. Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s): High school algebra I and algebra II and
ACT math score of at least 19; or DSPM 0850 or equivalent math placement score
◆★MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics 3 Credits
Linear functions and applications, interest, annuities, amortization, systems of linear equations,
including Gauss-Jordan elimination, and matrix theory. Linear programming using
graphical and simplex methods. ACT math score of at least 21 is recommended. Spring and
Fall Prerequisite(s): High school algebra I and algebra II and precalculus and satisfactory
placement test scores; or MATH 1130
★MATH 1720 Plane Trigonometry 3 Credits
Plane trigonometry, with emphasis on identities and other analytic aspects used in calculus.
This course is a prerequisite for MATH 1910 if a high school trigonometry course has not been
completed. On Demand Prerequisite(s): High school algebra I and algebra II and ACT math
score of at least 19; or DSPM 0850 or equivalent math placement score
◆★MATH 1730 Precalculus 5 Credits
Precalculus for students in University Parallel/College Transfer programs of science, mathematics,
engineering or computer science. This course prepares students for Calculus I.
Review of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions. Topics include
systems of equations and inequalities, maximization, trigonometric definitions, graphs, equations
and identities, exponential and logarithmic functions and complex numbers. Spring and
F a l l P re re q u i s i t e ( s ) : High school algebra I and algebra II and A C T math score of at least 19;
or DSPM 0850 or equivalent math placement score
◆★MATH 1830 Basic Calculus & Modeling 4 Credits
Topics include differentiation and integration of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic
functions and methods of numerical integration. Topics from business modeling, such
as economic applications and case studies, will be explored with computer simulations, computer
labs, or calculators. A graphing calculator is required. Spring and Fall Prerequisite(s):
High school algebra I and algebra II and precalculus and satisfactory placement scores; or
MATH 1130 or 1730
◆ Meets Pellissippi State and Tennessse Board of Regents minimum degree requirements. ★ Transfers as equivalent course to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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