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Home Economics Courses (HECO):
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1322 Nutrition & Diet Therapy ..................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0
Study of the chemical, physical, and sensory properties of food; nutritional quality; and food use and diet
applications. (Cross-listed as BIOL 1322)
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading and math required.
Mathematics Courses (MATH):
Prerequisites for any college-level mathematics course are:
*MATH 1332
- Successful completion of MATH 0332, THEA Math score of 230 or higher or
- ASSET test score of 38 or above on the elementary algebra exam or 39 on the COMPASS algebra exam
*MATH 1314 or 1316
- Successful completion of MATH 0332, SAT Math score of 500 or higher;
- THEA Math score of 270 or above or COMPASS score of 50 or higher, or satisfactory ASSET score
- MATH 1325, 1342, 2305 or 2312
- Successful completion of MATH 1314
*MATH 1350 or 1351
- Successful completion of MATH 1314
- MATH 2413 or 2376
- Successful completion of MATH 2312
- MATH 2414
- Successful completion of MATH 2413
* Denotes “B” or Better Course
Each student must provide evidence of prerequisite fulfillment by the third class day.
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1314 College Algebra ..................................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0
In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems
of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conics may be included.
Prerequisite: MATH 0332 or satisfactory score on approved test.
1316 Trigonometry ........................................................................................................................................................ 3:3:0
Study of trigonometric functions, identities, inverse functions, trigonometric equations, graphs and applications of
trigonometry. Recommended for students who did not take high school trigonometry.
Prerequisite: MATH 1314
1325 Elements of Analysis for Business Applications ................................................................................................... 3:3:0
Introduction to calculus. The derivative, applications of the derivative, techniques of differentiation, exponential and
natural logarithmic functions and introduction to the integral calculus.
Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or equivalent.
1332 College Mathematics I .......................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0
Sets, the systems of whole numbers, the system of integers, elementary number theory, the system of rationales and
the system of real numbers.
Prerequisite: MATH 0332 or a passing score on an approved placement test.
1333 College Mathematics II ......................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0
Equations, inequalities, graphs, functions, geometry, counting methods, probability and statistics.
Prerequisite: MATH 1332 or MATH 1314.
1342 Elementary Statistical Methods ........................................................................................................................... 3:3:0
Non-calculus based introduction to statistics. Statistical measures of data, statistical description of data, elementary
probability, random variables, binomial and normal distribution, estimation, testing hypotheses.
Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or its equivalent.
1350 Fundamentals of Mathematics I ........................................................................................................................... 3:3:0
Concepts of sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory and properties of the natural numbers, integers,
rational and real number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. This course is designed
specifically for students who seek middle grade (4-8) teacher certification. Course also may be appropriate for early
childhood education majors.
Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or its equivalent.
1351 Fundamentals of Mathematics II .......................................................................................................................... 3:3:0
Concepts of geometry, probability and statistics as well as applications of the algebraic properties of real numbers to
concepts of measurement with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. The course is designed for
students who seek middle grade (4-8) teacher certification and is a required part of the approved field of study
curriculum for middle grades certification. The course also may be appropriate for early childhood education majors.
Prerequisite: MATH 1314, MATH 1350 or the equivalent.