Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

MATH 125. Finite Mathematics for
Business and Economics. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra
(or equivalent).
Contains an introduction to the concepts of functions
and graphing, with focus on linear, quadratic,
exponential and logarithmic functions.
Applications contain simple linear models, linear
systems, optimization with quadratic functions
and problem solving in finance, such as compound
interest and annuities. Calculators and/or
EXCEL will be used in problem solving. Will not
satisfy requirements for a major in mathematics.
This course has been approved for Core Curriculum
credit in Mathematical Sciences.
MATH 126. Business Calculus. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: Four years of high school mathematics.
An introduction to calculus with particular emphasis
on applications in business and economics.
Topics include functions, limits and continuity, differentiation,
exponential functions and logarithms,
anti-derivatives and the integral. Students who
wish to strengthen their mathematics skill before
taking MATH 126 are advised to enroll in MATH
125. Will not satisfy requirements for a major in
mathematics. Students who have received credit
for MATH 121 or for MATH 151 may not also receive
credit for MATH 126. This course has been
approved for Core Curriculum credit in Mathematical
Sciences.
MATH 132. Honors Applications of
Mathematics. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: Honors Academy membership.
An introduction to the application of mathematical
ideas for Honors students. Topics vary. This
course can be taken more than once with different
topics. This course has been approved for Core
Curriculum credit in Mathematical Sciences.
MATH 135. Fundamentals of Geometry. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: MATH major or permission of
instructor.
Introduces core concepts and principles of
Euclidean geometry, with some attention also
given to non-Euclidean geometry. Emphases
are placed on the use of spatial visualization
and geometric modeling to explore and analyze
geometric shapes, structures, and their properties
from both formal and informal perspectives.
Course content adheres to the National Council
of Teachers of Mathematics and Standards and
the Virginia Standards of Learning where they
can appropriately be applied. Students who have
earned credit for MATH 109 may not subsequently
earn credit for MATH 135.
MATH 137. College Algebra. (3)
Three hours lecture.
A systematic approach to the concepts of algebra.
Topics include basic properties of numbers
systems, equations and inequalities, systems of
equations, functions and graphs, polynomials and
rational functions, exponentials and logarithms.
Will not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor
in mathematics. Credit for MATH 137 will not be
granted after a student has received credit for any
of the following: MATH 126, 138, 151, 152, 251,
252 or the equivalent transfer course. Students who
have earned credit for MATH 104 may not subsequently
earn credit for MATH 137. This course has
been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Mathematical
Sciences.
MATH 138. Precalculus Function
Analysis. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: A minimum of two years of high
school algebra (or equivalent).
Basic concepts of functions and related real
number algebra and graphing, especially polynomial,
exponential and logarithmic functions.
Will not satisfy requirements for a major in mathematics.
This course has been approved for Core
Curriculum credit in Mathematical Sciences.
MATH 140. Trigonometry and Analytic
Geometry. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: Adequate algebra skills necessary.
Fundamental concepts of plane trigonometry and
of plane analytic geometry. Trig functions, trig
identities, solving triangles, analytic geometric
proofs, conics, parametric equations. Will not satisfy
requirements for a major in mathematics.
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