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Page | 941350 Fundamentals of Mathematics I ........................................................................................................................... 3:3:0Concepts 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 designedspecifically for students who seek middle grade (4-8) teacher certification. Course also may be appropriate for earlychildhood education majors.Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or its equivalent.1351 Fundamentals of Mathematics II .......................................................................................................................... 3:3:0Concepts of geometry, probability and statistics as well as applications of the algebraic properties of real numbers toconcepts of measurement with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. The course is designed forstudents who seek middle grade (4-8) teacher certification and is a required part of the approved field of studycurriculum for middle grades certification. The course also may be appropriate for early childhood education majors.Prerequisite: MATH 1314, MATH 1350 or the equivalent.2305 Discrete Mathematics ........................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0Introduction to combinatorial and finite mathematics required in the study of computer science. Topics includespecial functions, such as truncation, floor and ceiling, number theory, matrix algebra, summation notation, logic andBoolean algebra, probability, combinatorics, graph theory, difference equations and recurrence relations.Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or its equivalent.2312 Precalculus Mathematics ...................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0Fundamentals of algebra, trigonometry and analytic geometry. Prepares students for MATH 2313 and 2413.Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or departmental approval.2413 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I ........................................................................................................................ 4:4:0Functions, limits, derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, curve sketching,related rates, maximum and minimum problems, definite and indefinite integrals with applications.Prerequisite: MATH 2312 or its equivalent.2414 Calculus Analytic Geometry II .............................................................................................................................. 4:4:0Methods of integration, differential equations, polar coordinates and vector analysis.Prerequisite: MATH 2413 or its equivalent.Physics Courses (PHYS):Credit:Lec:Lab1401 General Physics I .................................................................................................................................................. 4:3:3Designed for physical or natural sciences majors. Emphasis on understanding and applying basic physical laws.Topics may include mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism.Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 1314 with a “B” or better, or MATH 2312 with a “C” or better.1402 General Physics II ................................................................................................................................................ 4:3:3A continuation of PHYS 1401. Topics may include mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism.Prerequisite: PHYS 1401.1405 Conceptual Physics ............................................................................................................................................... 4:3:3Conceptual level survey of topics in physics for non-science majors. Introduces the basic interactions of nature withemphasis on thermodynamics and heat transfer. Counts as a laboratory science toward graduation.1407 Conceptual Physics ............................................................................................................................................... 4:3:3Conceptual level survey of topics in physics intended for non-science majors. Counts as a laboratory science towardgraduation.1411 Introduction to Astronomy .................................................................................................................................... 4:3:3An introductory course in astronomy for non-science majors. Topics may include the solar system, stars and stellarevolution, and galaxies.1412 Introduction to Astronomy II ................................................................................................................................ 4:3:3A continuation of PHYS 1411, an introductory course for non-science majors. Topics may include the solar system,stars and stellar evolution, and galaxies.1415 Physical Science I ................................................................................................................................................. 4:3:3A course for non-science majors. Topics may include astronomy, chemistry, geology, meteorology or physics.1417 Physical Science II ................................................................................................................................................ 4:3:3A course for non-science majors. Topics may include astronomy, chemistry, geology, meteorology or physics.2425 Calculus Based Physics I ...................................................................................................................................... 4:3:4Mechanics, vibration and heat.Prerequisite: Departmental approval.2426 Calculus Based Physics II ..................................................................................................................................... 4:3:4Electricity, magnetism, sound waves and optics.Prerequisites: PHYS 2425 and departmental approval.