Bulletin - John Jay College Of Criminal Justice - CUNY

Courses Offered
MAT 204 Discrete Structures
3 hours, 3 credits
The course introduces fundamental ideas in discrete structures,
serving as a basis for subsequent courses in computer information
science. Topics include sets, functions and relations, the Pigeonhole
Principle, basic counting methods, elementary logic, mathematical
induction, recursion, trees and graph theory.
MAT 241 Calculus I
3 hours, 3 credits
The basic concepts of limit, continuity and derivative are presented.
Differentiation and integration of algebraic functions are developed.
Applications are made to related rates, problems of maxima and
minima, and to finding areas and volumes.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, and MAT 141 or placement examination
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and MAT 105 or the equivalent
MAT 205 Probability
3 hours, 3 credits
Designed to set the foundations for frequency analysis and statistical
inference. Topics in probability functions, densities and
distributions.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, and MAT 108 or MAT 141
MAT 220 Survey of the Concepts of Operations
Research (Same course as FIS 220 and PSC 220)
3 hours, 3 credits
An introduction to operations research as it applies to model
formulation in problems of management science, criminal justice, fire
science and public service systems. Several topics will be surveyed
from an elementary point of view in order to develop an appreciation
and understanding of a quantitative approach to the resolution of
management-oriented problems.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and MAT 108 or MAT 141
MAT 221 Operations Analysis for Public Systems
3 hours, 3 credits
Detailed examination of recent research involving the application of
operations research to public systems such as law enforcement, fire
science, air traffic control, library research, hospital operations.
Opportunity is provided to develop and discuss student projects.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and MAT 220
MAT 242 Calculus II
3 hours, 3 credits
Applies the concepts of Calculus I to transcendental functions.
Introduces l’Hôpital’s method for dealing with indeterminate forms.
Taylor series and general infinite series are discussed with respect to
convergence and divergence.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and MAT 241
MAT 243 Calculus III
3 hours, 3 credits
Application of the techniques of elementary calculus to three
dimensions, including vector calculus, surface area and arc length.
Other topics discussed are the use of improper integrals in the form of
Laplace integrals for solving ordinary differential equations,
differentiation and the integration of infinite series.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and MAT 242
MAT 260 Data Processing
3 hours, 3 credits
This course provides the student with basic knowledge of personal
computers and their use in the modern workplace. Non-technically
trained individuals learn how to organize their data for efficient
computer use and to decide which practical options are available visà-vis
specific computer systems. Students learn to use word
processing packages, spreadsheets and databases in a modern
networked computing environment.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and 3 credits of mathematics. No previous
computer course is required.
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