2013 – 2014 - Barton College

204 Arts and Sciences: Science, Mathematics, and PsychologyNote 1: This course does not count toward fulfillment of the Computational Proficiency Requirement ofthe General College Core. This course is for institutional credit only; credit hours do not apply toward thegraduation requirement.Note 2: A grade of C- or higher is required in order to take the next course.MTH 120. Finite Mathematics. 3.Covers the techniques used in decision making in a diversity of disciplines. Emphasis is onapplications and problem solving by focusing on the process of mathematical modeling and onanalyzing the models. The use of a graphing calculator is required. Fall, Spring.Prerequisite: MTH 100 (with a grade of C- or higher) or Level II placement.Note: Satisfies the General College Core requirement in Computational Proficiency. Students who earncredit for MTH 130 may not also earn credit for MTH 120. Use of graphing calculator is required.MTH 130. College Algebra. 3.Covers properties and operations on real numbers, linear equations in one variable, operationson polynomials and quadratic equations, simplifying rational expressions, solving polynomial andrational equations, graphing equations and conic sections, functions and their graphs, solvingsystems of equations and inequalities, and exponential and logarithmic functions. Fall, Spring.Prerequisite: MTH 100 (with a grade of C- or higher) or Level II placement.Note: Satisfies the General College Core requirement in Computational Proficiency. Students who earncredit for MTH 130 may not also earn credit for MTH 120. Use of graphing calculator is required.MTH 150. Trigonometry and Advanced Algebraic Topics. 3.Course designed for the student having a good background in algebra and preparing forenrollment in calculus. Emphasis on fundamental concepts of sine, cosine, tangent, their graphicalrepresentations, and applications involving the trigonometric functions and vectors. Explorations ofsolutions of right and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities, and trigonometric equations. Also,exploration of advanced algebraic topics including complex number theory, matrix algebra, andanalytical geometry. Fall, Spring.Prerequisite: MTH 120 or 130, or Level III placement.Note: A student who has already received credit for MTH 170 may not enroll in this course.MTH 170. Calculus I, Differential Calculus. 4.A study of differential calculus of algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions, includinga brief introduction to antiderivatives. Fall only.Prerequisite: MTH 150 (or equivalent) or Level IV placement.