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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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