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scores. Advanced placement without credit also may be granted on the
basis of consultation with the department faculty.
A Math Center sponsored by the department offers problem sessions and
tutoring for students enrolled in any of the department’s service courses.
Tutoring in mathematics also is available through the Academic Center
for Excellence.
Faculty
Charles H. Scheim, chair; Ronald M. Brzenk; Min Chung; Gary E. Stevens
Courses
106 Finite Mathematics (3 credits) An introduction to some modern
concepts of mathematics and to their use in mathematical models. Topics
include sets, algebra, systems of equations, linear programming, matrices,
probability and an introduction to statistics. Applications of these topics
to the social, behavioral, managerial and biological sciences are
considered. Cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been received
for Math 220. Only students placed at Level 2 or 3 on the algebra
placement test may enroll in this course. Prerequisite: permission of the
instructor. (MLC)
108 Statistics (3 credits) This course is an introduction to basic methods
in exploratory data analysis, experimental design and statistical inference.
Material covered has application to biology, economics, nursing, political
science, psychology, sociology and other fields. Cannot be taken for credit
if credit has already been received for Math 308. Prerequisite: at least
Level 2 on Math Placement Exam. (MLC)
110 Problem Solving with Recreational Mathematics (3 credits)
An introduction to strategies of problem solving using recreational
mathematics. Analysis of problems arising from logical puzzles, games,
card tricks and geometric puzzles will systematically introduce students to
a variety of problem-solving techniques and mathematical topics. Topics
may include logic, the pigeon hole principle, applications of algebra,
mathematical induction, number theory, graph theory and game theory.
Students will be encouraged to solve problems on their own using creative
strategies. Prerequisite: Level 4 or 5 on algebra placement test. (MLC)
120 Pre-Calculus Mathematics (3 credits) This course is intended to
provide the background necessary for the calculus sequence. Topics from
algebra, elementary functions and analytic geometry: algebraic
operations, functions, graphing inequalities, absolute value, quadratic
equations, trigonometry and conics. The course should be taken only by
students who intend to begin the calculus sequence (however, Math 120 is
not a prerequisite for Math 121). Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor or Level 3 or 4 on the algebra placement test. (MLC)
121 Single Variable Calculus (4 credits) This is a course in the basic
concepts of single-variable calculus. It includes functions and their
graphs, limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative and an
introduction to integration. Prerequisite: Level 5 on the algebra
placement test or at least a C in Math 120. (MLC)
200 Problem Solving with Calculus (3 credits) This is a problem
solving course where methods of first-year calculus are applied to selected
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