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geometry, systems of linear equations, and
inequalities and applications are introduced.
MAT 109 Survey of Algebra
4Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 065 or equivalent
Requirement: A scientific calculator
This course is intended for students who have
recently completed one year of high school
algebra or MAT 100. Topics include the set of
real numbers, extensive treatment of exponents,
radicals, first- and second-degree equations
in one variable, functions, linear systems,
quadratic equations and graphs.
MAT 114 Career Mathematics
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 090 with a grade of C or
better or assessment
This course is designed for career technical
students who need to study particular mathematical
topics. Topics may include arithmetic
review, calculator usage, algebra, geometry,
trigonometry, graphs and finance. These are
presented on an introductory level and the
emphasis is on applications. The specific topics
covered are selected to meet the needs of
the student enrolled in the course.
MAT 139 Technology Lab for
Algebra
1Credit
Prerequisite:MAT 065 or Placement test
This course is intended for students who have
little or no background in using a graphing
calculator. Topics include basic arithmetic,
finding solutions to linear equations and linear
inequalities, graphing linear and quadratic
equations, solving systems of linear equations
by graphing and matrices and programming.
MAT 160 College Algebra (Core)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 109 with a grade of “C”
or better or equivalent
Requirement: A graphing calculator
This course is an in-depth study of functions
and their applications. The course includes a
brief review of intermediate algebra, analytic
geometry, exponential and logarithmic functions
and linear and nonlinear systems of
equations. Selected additional topics may
include theory of equations, conic sections,
sequences, and series or combinatorics.
MAT 161 College Trigonometry
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 160 or permission of
instructor
Requirement: A graphing calculator
Delivery Method: Traditional Classroom, Self
Directed
This is a traditional prerequisite course to the
calculus sequence. Topics include trigonometric
functions (with graphs and inverse functions),
identities and equations, solutions of
triangles, complex numbers and other topics.
MAT 166 Pre-Calculus
5 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 160 with a minimum
grade of “B” or permission of instructor.
Requirement: A graphing calculator
This is a fast-paced review course in college
algebra and college trigonometry intended for
those planning to take the calculus sequence.
Topics include a review of algebraic manipulations;
polynomial, exponential, logarithmic,
inverse and trigonometric functions and their
graphs; trigonometric identities and equations,
conic sections and complex numbers. If students
require a slower-paced approach, students
are encouraged to take MAT 160 and
MAT 161.
MAT 170 Finite Mathematics
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 109 (Intermediate
Algebra)
This course is primarily for business, life science
or social science majors.Topics include
functions, matrix algebra, linear programming,
financial formulas, and an introduction
to probability and counting techniques.
Emphasis is on applications. This course may
include other topics such as statistics when
time permits.
MAT 171 Survey of Calculus (Core)
4 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 160 or MAT 170 with a
grade of “C” or better, or the equivalent
Requirement: A graphing calculator
This course introduces calculus and
analytic geometry with an emphasis on applications
designed for business, life science
and/or social science majors. Topics include
limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals of
algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions.
MAT 175 Introduction to Statistics
(Core)
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 109 or equivalent
Requirement: A scientific calculator
This course includes data presentation and
summarization, introduction to probability
concepts and distributions, statistical inference-estimation,
hypothesis testing, comparison
of populations, correlation and
regression.
MAT 201 Calculus I (Core)
5 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 160 and MAT 161 with a
grade of “C” or better; or equivalent
Requirement: A graphing calculator
This course introduces two-dimensional calculus
and analytic geometry. Topics include
limits, continuity, derivatives and applications
of derivatives, indefinite and definite integrals
and applications of integrals.
MAT 202 Calculus II (Core)
5 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 201 with a grade of “C”
or better or equivalent
Requirement: A graphing calculator
This course is a continuation of MAT 201.
Topics include techniques of integration, polar
coordinates, analytic geometry, improper integrals,
sequences and infinite series.
MAT 204 Calculus III with Special
Topics
5 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 202 with a grade of “C”
or better
Requirement: A graphing calculator
This course completes the undergraduate calculus
sequence. Topics include multi-dimensional
calculus, vectors, vector-valued functions
and multi-dimensional calculus (including
partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line
integrals and applications).
MAT 255 Linear Algebra
3 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 204 with a grade of C or
better or permission from the instructor.
Requirement: A graphing calculator
This course includes an introduction to the
theory of vector spaces, linear transformations,
matrix representations, eigenvalues and
eigenvectors. (Spring only)
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