Bulletin - John Jay College Of Criminal Justice - CUNY

Courses Offered
social and cultural norms, as well as questions of citizenship,
statesmanship, sovereignty, national identity, and international
community. Drawing on skills acquired in the concentration, students
will participate in contemporary debates in literature and law, and
produce a final paper that includes original research. This course is
required for seniors in the Literature and Law concentration of the
English major.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 201, LIT 305, senior standing
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER
SCIENCE
MAT 100 Introduction to Basic Mathematical Skills
3 hours, no credit
A comprehensive study of the fundamental principles of arithmetic
including operations with fractions, decimals, percents and signed
numbers. Verbal problems as well as an introduction to the elements
of algebra are included. Required for students needing additional
preparation in mathematics before admission to MAT 103 or MAT
105.
Prerequisite: Placement examination
MAT 103 Elements of Modern Mathematics I
3 hours, 1 credit
Designed for students needing compensatory and remedial work with
essentially the same content as MAT 105. Students required to take
MAT 103 retake the placement examination and may take MAT 104
or MAT 105.
The grades of P and A are the only authorized passing grades.
Prerequisite: Placement examination
MAT 104 Paced Modern Mathematics
4 hours, 3 credits
This course gives a systemic treatment of the foundations of college
algebra. Topics include complex numbers, systems of linear
equations and inequalities, functions, the theory of equations,
logarithms and exponential functions. The student will improve
problem solving skills by applying the concepts learned to
applications. Students will be required to use an online homework
software package. This course is a 4 hour alternative version of MAT
105 and is designed for students who do not place into MAT 105.
Prerequisite: Placement examination
MAT 105 Modern Mathematics
3 hours, 3 credits
A systematic treatment of the foundations of college algebra. Topics
include complex numbers, systems of linear equations and
inequalities, functions, the theory of equations, logarithms and
exponential functions, and related applications.
Prerequisite: Placement examination
MAT 108 Social Science Mathematics
3 hours, 3 credits
Recommended for students interested in the role of mathematical
models in the quantification of the social sciences. Emphasis on
mathematical skills and topics basic to the understanding of
probability, linear programming, the power index, learning models,
statistics, etc.
Prerequisite: Placement examination or MAT 104 or MAT 105
MAT 141 Pre-Calculus
3 hours, 3 credits
Recommended for Forensic Science majors. Topics include a study
of the conic section, systems of linear equations, determinants, twodimensional
vector geometry functions and limits.
Prerequisite: Placement examination, or MAT 105 or the equivalent
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