1998-1999 - The University of Scranton

MATH 005
Algebra 3 credits
A study of algebra including factoring, exponents,
radicals, graphing, and linear and quadratic equations.
Enrollment is restricted to Dexter Hanley
College students who are limited in algebra skills.
Permission of the Dean of the Dexter Hanley
College is required in order to enroll in this course.
Credits count only as free elective.
MATH 101-102
(Q)Mathematics Discovery 3 credits each
Fundamental ideas of mathematics are used to
encourage an appreciation of the influence of
mathematics in our society. Topics exploring various
aspects of mathematical reasoning and modeling
are selected by the instructor in the effort to
bring the excitement of contemporary mathematical
thinking to the nonspecialist. Not open to students
with credit for or enrolled in any mathematics
course numbered above 102.
MATH 103
(Q)Pre-Calculus Mathematics 4 credits
An intensified course covering the topics of algebra,
trigonometry, and analytic geometry. Not
open to students with credit for or enrolled in
MATH 109 or any calculus course.
MATH 104
(Q)Mathematics for
Elementary Teachers 3 credits
Development of the mathematical skills needed for
teaching mathematics at the elementary level.
Concepts, processes, and applications of elementary
mathematics. Open only to elementary education,
special education and early childhood education
majors.
MATH 106
(Q)Quantitative Methods I 3 credits
Topics from algebra including exponents, radicals,
linear and quadratic equations, graphing, functions
(including quadratic, exponential and logarithmic),
and linear inequalities. Not open to students with
credit for or enrolled in MATH 103 or MATH
109.
MATH 107
(Q)Quantitative Methods II 3 credits
(Prerequisite: Math 106 or equivalent) Topics from
differential calculus including limits, derivatives,
curve sketching, marginal cost functions and maximum-minimum
problems. Integration. Not open to
students with credit for or enrolled in MATH 114.
MATH 108
Quantitative Methods III 3 credits
(Prerequisite: Math 107 or 114) Topics from integral
calculus including the definite and indefinite
integral, techniques of integration, and multivariable
calculus. Not open to students with credit for
or enrolled in MATH 221.
MATH 109
(Q)Quantitative Methods in the 4 credits
Behavioral Sciences
The mathematics necessary for elementary statistics:
algebraic rules, logic, equations,
functions,and linear regression. Particular attention
paid to lines, parabolas, reciprocals, square roots,
logarithms and exponentials. Intended for students
from psychology and related disciplines. Not open
to students with credit for or enrolled in Math 103.
MATH 114
(Q)Analysis I 4 credits
(Prerequisite: MATH 103 or equivalent) The
beginning of a twelve credit sequence covering the
topics of calculus and analytic geometry. Limits,
differentials, integration. Fundamental Theorem.
MATH 142
(Q)Discrete Structures 4 credits
A study of symbolic logic, sets, combinatorics,
mathematical induction, recursion, graph theory
and trees. Intended for mathematics, computer science,
and computer information systems majors,
but open to other qualified students.
MATH 184-284-384-484
Special Topics 1-4 credits each
Topics, prerequisites, and amount of credit will be
announced prior to preregistration.
MATH 202
History of Math 3 credits
Important mathematical discoveries in their historical
context; the works of some prominent mathematicians
and the practical significance of their
accomplishments.
MATH 204
(Q)Special Topics of Statistics 3 credits
Study of the computational aspects of statistics;
hypothesis testing, goodness of fit; nonparametric
tests; linear and quadratic regression, correlation
and analysis of variance. Not open to students who
have credit for or are enrolled in an equivalent statistics
course (e.g. PSYC 210), MATH 312 or
MATH 314.
MATH 221
Analysis II 4 credits
(Prerequisite: MATH 114) Topics include: applications
of the definite integral, Transcendental
functions, methods of integration, improper integral,
parametric equations, polar coordinates, and
indeterminate forms.
MATH 222
Analysis III 4 credits
(Prerequisite: MATH 221) Topics include: infinite
series, vectors, solid analytic geometry, multivariable
calculus, and multiple integration.
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