2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2001-2003 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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<strong>Arkansas</strong>-<strong>Monticello</strong><br />
MAED Courses<br />
(M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics Educ<strong>at</strong>ion)<br />
MAED 4663 Methods <strong>of</strong> Teaching M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Corequisites: MATH 3423<br />
Methods and str<strong>at</strong>egies <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics instruction <strong>at</strong> the<br />
secondary level.<br />
MATH Courses<br />
(M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics)<br />
Notes:1. Students whose ACT m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics scores<br />
fall below 19 will be assigned to a developmental<br />
m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics course.<br />
2. Students must receive a grade <strong>of</strong> “C” or higher<br />
to s<strong>at</strong>isfy the prerequisite for a m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics course.<br />
3. Students receiving a grade <strong>of</strong> “C” or higher in<br />
any m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics course will not be permitted to enroll<br />
for credit in any course which is a prerequisite.<br />
MATH 0143 Introduction to Algebra<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
A review <strong>of</strong> basic arithmetic oper<strong>at</strong>ions and algebraic<br />
oper<strong>at</strong>ions. Topics covered include the arithmetic <strong>of</strong><br />
fractions and decimals, algebraic manipul<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong><br />
polynomials, linear equ<strong>at</strong>ions, and factoring. This course<br />
cannot be used to s<strong>at</strong>isfy General Educ<strong>at</strong>ion requirements<br />
or for credit toward a M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics major or<br />
minor.<br />
MATH 0183 Intermedi<strong>at</strong>e Algebra<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: M<strong>at</strong>h 0143 or s<strong>at</strong>isfactory performance on a<br />
placement test<br />
This course is designed to prepare students to take a<br />
college level m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics course. Topics covered will<br />
include factoring, exponents, solution <strong>of</strong> linear and<br />
quadr<strong>at</strong>ic equ<strong>at</strong>ions, arithmetic <strong>of</strong> r<strong>at</strong>ional expressions,<br />
basic algebraic applic<strong>at</strong>ions, and graphing. This course<br />
cannot be used to s<strong>at</strong>isfy General Educ<strong>at</strong>ion requirements<br />
or for credit toward a M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics major or<br />
minor.<br />
MATH 1003 Survey <strong>of</strong> M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 0183 or s<strong>at</strong>isfactory performance<br />
on a placement test<br />
NOTE: This course cannot be used for credit toward a<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics major or minor.<br />
Techniques <strong>of</strong> problem solving, topics from set theory,<br />
number theory, logic, consumer m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, and<br />
probability and st<strong>at</strong>istics.<br />
Course Descriptions<br />
MATH 1033 Trigonometry<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Corequisite:MATH 1043<br />
Definition <strong>of</strong> the trigonometric functions, solution <strong>of</strong><br />
right and oblique triangles, trigonometric equ<strong>at</strong>ions, and<br />
identities.<br />
MATH 1043 College Algebra<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 0183 or s<strong>at</strong>isfactory performance<br />
on a placement test<br />
Functions, graphs, quadr<strong>at</strong>ic equ<strong>at</strong>ions, systems <strong>of</strong><br />
equ<strong>at</strong>ions, applic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> algebra, and m<strong>at</strong>rices.<br />
MATH 1073 Compact Calculus<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 1175, or MATH 1043 and MATH 1033<br />
NOTE: For those not planning to take MATH 2254.<br />
This course cannot be used for credit toward a<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics major or minor.<br />
Limits, continuous functions, the deriv<strong>at</strong>ive and integral<br />
with applic<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
MATH 1175 Precalculus<br />
5 credits: 5 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisites: A score <strong>of</strong> 22 or higher on the M<strong>at</strong>h ACT<br />
or MATH 0183 with a grade <strong>of</strong> “B” or higher.<br />
Provides the necessary background for students planning<br />
to take Calculus I or Compact Calculus. Topics include:<br />
problem solving; polynomial, r<strong>at</strong>ional, exponential,<br />
logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; parametric<br />
equ<strong>at</strong>ions; and, as time permits, linear systems. Preferred<br />
prerequisite for students planning to take calculus. Fall<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering.<br />
MATH 2243 Fundamental Geometric Concepts<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 1003, MATH 1043<br />
NOTE: This course cannot be used to s<strong>at</strong>isfy General<br />
Educ<strong>at</strong>ion requirements or for credit toward a<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics major or minor.<br />
Topics in plane and solid geometry appropri<strong>at</strong>e for<br />
elementary and middle school including measurement,<br />
construction, and the use <strong>of</strong> manipul<strong>at</strong>ives and<br />
technology. Annual Spring <strong>of</strong>fering.<br />
MATH 2255 Calculus I<br />
5 credits: 5 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisites: MATH 1175; or MATH 1043 and 1033<br />
Limits, deriv<strong>at</strong>ives, integrals, and applic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> both<br />
integrals and limits.<br />
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