Phoenix College Catalog 2009-10

298 | Phoenix College 2009–2010 CATALOG
Course Descriptions
MAT151
College Algebra/Functions
4 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture
Analysis and interpretation of the behavior
and nature of functions including polynomial,
rational, exponential, logarithmic, power,
absolute value, and piecewise-defined
functions; systems of equations, modeling
and solving real world problems. Additional
topics may include matrices, combinatorics,
sequences and series, and conics.
Prerequisites: Grades of "C" or better in
MAT120, MAT121, MAT122, equivalent, or
satisfactory score on District placement
exam. Course Note: May receive credit for
only one of the following: MAT150, MAT151,
MAT152, or MAT187.
MAT156
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Focuses on numbers and operations.
Algebraic reasoning and problem solving
integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in
MAT142 or MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152
or equivalent, or satisfactory score on
District placement exam.
MAT157
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Focuses on measurement, geometry,
probability and data analysis. Appropriate
technologies, problem solving, reasoning,
and proof are integrated throughout the
course. Prerequisite: MAT156 or
equivalent.
MAT182
Plane Trigonometry
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
A study of measures of angles, properties of
graphs of trigonometric functions,
fundamental identities, addition and halfangle
formulas, inverse trigonometric
functions, solutions of trigonometric
equations, complex numbers and properties
of triangle solution. May receive credit for
only one of the following: MAT182 or
MAT187. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or
better in MAT150, or MAT151, or MAT152,
or equivalent, or concurrent registration in
MAT150, or MAT151, or MAT152, or
satisfactory score on District placement
exam.
MAT187
Precalculus
5 credit(s) 5 period(s) lecture
A precalculus course combining topics from
college algebra and trigonometry. Preparation
for analytic geometry and calculus. May
receive credit for only one of the following:
MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, or MAT187.
Prerequisites: Grade of "B" or better in
MAT120, MAT121, or MAT122, or equivalent,
or satisfactory score on a placement test.
Course Note: Strongly recommended that
students have some knowledge of
trigonometry.
MAT206
Elements of Statistics
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Basic concepts and applications of statistics,
including data description, estimation and
hypothesis tests. Prerequisites: (A grade of
"C" or better in MAT140 or MAT141 or
MAT142) or (A grade of "C" or better in
MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152) or
equivalent, or satisfactory score on District
placement exam.
MAT213
Brief Calculus
4 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture
Introduction to the theory, techniques and
applications of the differential and integral
calculus of functions with problems related
to business, life, and the social sciences.
Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in
MAT150, or MAT151, or MAT152, or MAT187
or equivalent, or satisfactory score on
District placement exam.
MAT218
Mathematical Analysis for Business
4 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture
An introduction to the mathematics required
for the study of business. Includes
multivariable optimization, Lagrange
multipliers, linear programming, linear
algebra, probability, random variables,
discrete and continuous distributions.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in
MAT212 or MAT213.
MAT220
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
5 credit(s) 5 period(s) lecture
Limits, continuity, differential and integral
calculus of functions of one variable.
Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in
(MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152 and
MAT182) or MAT187 or equivalent or
satisfactory score on district placement
exam. Course Note: Students may receive
credit for only one of the following: MAT220
or MAT221.
MAT225
Elementary Linear Algebra
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Introduction to matrices, systems of linear
equations, determinants, vector spaces,
linear transformations and eigenvalues.
Emphasizes the development of
computational skills. Prerequisites: Grade
of "C" or better in MAT212 or MAT220, or
MAT221, or equivalent.
MAT230
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
5 credit(s) 5 period(s) lecture
Techniques of integration for both proper
and improper integrals with applications to
the physical and social sciences, elements
of analytic geometry, and the analysis of
sequences and series. Prerequisites: Grade
of "C" or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or
equivalent. Course Note: Student may
receive credit for only one of the following:
MAT230 or MAT231.
MAT240
Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
5 credit(s) 5 period(s) lecture
Multivariate calculus including vectors,
vector- valued functions, partial
differentiation, multiple integration, and an
introduction to vector fields. Prerequisites:
Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231.
Course Note: Student may receive credit
for only one of the following: MAT240 or
MAT241.
MAT261
Differential Equations
4 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture
Ordinary differential equations with
applications including Laplace transforms
with numerical methods. Prerequisites:
Grade of "C" or better in MAT230, or
MAT231, or equivalent.
MGT – Management
MGT119
Introduction to Credit Unions
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Introduction to credit unions, their structures,
legal authority for existence, regulation and
insurance, and role in business/society.
Prerequisites: None.
MGT120
Credit Union Operations
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Overview of credit union operations including
member services, credit granting,
collections, marketing, financial counseling
laws, and regulations as they apply to credit
union operations. Prerequisites: MGT119
or departmental approval.
MGT/BTO148
Office Ethics and Culture
2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
Ethical issues and standards in the office;
making ethical choices. Relationships and
attitudes in the office. Office politics
Prerequisites: None.