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Course Descriptions
MTH105 Introduction to Contemporary
Mathematics
4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
Topics include systems of linear equations, statistics,
mathematical modeling, problem solving, and logic. This
course is designed for students who have completed 1.5
to 2 years of high school algebra and a year of geometry,
who have a "non-science" major, and need to complete a
term of college-level mathematics.
Prerequisite: MTH95 with a “C” or better or appropriate
score on placement test.
MTH111 College Algebra
4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
A study of the concepts and principles considered in
precalculus. Topics include: rational expressions, solution
of equations and inequalities, analysis of functions
and their graphs, polynomial and rational functions and
their graphs, systems of linear equations, sequences
and series.
Prerequisite: MTH95 with a “C” or better or appropriate
score on placement test.
MTH112 Elementary Functions
4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
A study of the concepts and principles considered in
precalculus. Topics include: exponential and logarithmic
functions and their graphs; exponential and logarithmic
equations; trigonometric functions and their graphs;
trigonometric identities, equations, and formulas;
oblique-triangle trigonometry; complex numbers, and
DeMoivre’s theorem.
Prerequisite: MTH111 with a “C” or better or appropriate
score on placement test.
MTH198/298 Independent Study
1-4 credits (hrs to be arranged)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
MTH211 Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
A foundation in mathematics for elementary teachers.
Topics include: introduction to problem solving,
number systems, number theory, logic, sets, relations,
and functions.
Prerequisite: MTH95 with a “C” or better or appropriate
score on placement test.
MTH212 Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
A foundation in mathematics for elementary teachers.
Topics include: rational numbers, exponents,
decimals, and applications. Probability and statistics will
be introduced.
Prerequisite: MTH211 with a “C” or better.
MTH213 Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics III
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk)
A foundation in mathematics for elementary teachers.
Topics include Euclidean geometry, constructive
geometry, measurement, motion, and tessellation.
Prerequisite: MTH212 with a “C” or better.
MTH231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics I
4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
Topics include: propositional calculus (the logic of
compound statements), predicate calculus (the logic of
quantified statements), elementary number theory and
proof methods, sequences and mathematical induction,
set theory. The first course of a two-term sequence
strongly recommended for computer engineering,
computer science, and mathematics majors.
Prerequisite: MTH251 with a “C” or better.
MTH232 Elements of Discrete Mathematics II
4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
Topics include: functions, recursion, graphs of functions,
coordinate diagrams, order notation, efficiency of
algorithms, relations, partially and totally ordered sets,
(topological) graph and tree theory. The second course
of a two-term sequence strongly recommended for
computer engineering, computer science and
mathematics majors.
Prerequisite: MTH231 with a “C” or better.
MTH241 Calculus for Business and Social Science I
4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
Introduction to differential and integral calculus of
polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic
functions, with applications in the social and manager
sciences. The emphasis will be on an intuitive approach
and on the applications of differentiation.
Prerequisite: MTH111 with a “C” or better or appropriate
score on placement test.
MTH242 Calculus for Business and Social Science II
4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
Introduction to differential and integral calculus of
polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic
functions, with applications in the social and manager
sciences. The emphasis will be on an intuitive approach
and on the applications of integration.
Prerequisite: MTH241 with a “C” or better or appropriate
score on placement test.
MTH243/BA232 Introduction to Probability
and Statistics
4 credits (4 lec hrs/wk)
Introduces elementary statistics techniques to aid
decision-making in the business environment. Emphasis
is on statistical inference, probability, sampling,
estimation, and hypothesis testing.
Prerequisite: MTH95 with a “C” or better.
Southwestern Oregon Community College 2006-07 Catalog www.socc.edu Course Descriptions 187