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LIT 218 Literature and Film 3 cr.
This course explores the complex interplay
between film and literature. Selected novels,
short stories, and plays are analyzed in relation
to film versions of the same works in order to
gain an understanding of the possibilities—
and problems—involved in the transposition
to film.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 (or ENG 101
with permission)
3/0/0
LIT 220 Shakespeare 3 cr.
This course focuses on Shakespeare’s life and
times and the study of a selection of his plays:
historical, comedic, and tragic.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or permission
3/0/0
Mathematics
MTH 055 Pre-Algebra 4 cr.*
This developmental course focuses on skills
needed to prepare students for algebra. It
includes the operations of integers, exponents,
order of operations, understanding variables,
and solving equations. It also introduces
operations of rational numbers in the form of
signed fractions and decimals as well as
problem solving in terms of perimeter and
area.
*Credits do not apply toward graduation.
4/0/0 FA/SP/SU
MTH 075 Elementary Algebra 4 cr.*
This developmental course is designed for
students who have not taken a full year of
high school algebra or who require a review of
certain topics in elementary algebra. It focuses
on signed numbers, polynomial expressions
and their operations, rational algebraic
expressions, factoring, the solving and
graphing of first degree equations in one
variable, and systems of linear equations
(algebraic and graphic solutions).
*Credits do not apply toward graduation.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated competency in
arithmetic skills covered in MTH 055
4/0/0 FA/SP/SU
MTH 095 Intermediate Algebra 4 cr.*
This course is designed for students who have
mastered elementary algebra. It focuses on
linear and absolute value equations; inequalities;
functions; rational exponents; radicals;
complex numbers; solving and graphing of
quadratic equations and inequalities; and
solving systems of linear equations and
inequalities.
*Credits do not apply toward graduation.
Prerequisite: MTH 075 or equivalent skills
4/0/0 FA/SP/SU
MTH 104 Business Mathematics 3 cr.
This course provides the mathematical
foundation for all of the business career
curricula. Arithmetic concepts are reviewed
and applied to payroll, depreciation, interests,
discounts, negotiable instruments, taxes,
stocks and bonds, mathematics of merchandising,
and computer mathematics. It uses
and stresses business formulas, equations,
and tables.
Prerequisite: MTH 075 or equivalent skills
3/0/0 FA/SP
MTH 107 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr.
This is a first course in basic statistical
concepts. It focuses on frequency distributions
of empirical data, calculations of descriptive
statistics, probability distributions, confidence
intervals, hypothesis testing, chi square,
regression, and correlation.
Prerequisite: MTH 075 or equivalent skills
Note: Students may receive credit for either
MTH 107 or MTH 143, but not credit for
both courses.
3/0/0 FA/SP/SU
MTH 111 Trigonometry 3 cr.
Course content includes definitions of the
functions of an angle, development and use
of the usual formulas, identities, solutions of
triangles, trigonometric equations, inverse
functions, radian measure, and applied
problems. Emphasis will be on the analytic
phases of trigonometry rather than
numerical solutions.
Prerequisite: MTH 095 or two years of
high school algebra
3/0/0
MTH 112 College Algebra 3 cr.
This course prepares students for upper level
college mathematics courses. It focuses on
graphs and transformations of functions;
inverse and combinations of functions; solving
linear and absolute value equations;
polynomial equations; quadratic equations;
and polynomial, rational, exponential, and
logarithmic functions and their graphs.
Prerequisite: MTH 095 or two years of
high school algebra
3/0/0
MTH 113 Modern College Mathematics I 3 cr.
This course satisfies the mathematics
requirements for students in non-science
fields. It emphasizes sets, logic, numeration
and mathematical systems, whole numbers,
integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers,
and elements of number theory.
Prerequisite: MTH 075 or equivalent skills
3/0/0 FA/SP
MTH 118 Calculus I and
Analytic Geometry 4 cr.
This course focuses on selected content from
plane analytic geometry; limits and continuity;
derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric,
logarithmic, and exponential functions;
extrema; differentials; antiderivatives; definite
integrals; and applications. Graphic and
symbolic calculation software is provided
and applied to selected topics.
Prerequisite: MTH 111 and MTH 112, or MTH
130 or permission
4/0/0 FA/SP/SU
MTH 119 Calculus II and
Analytic Geometry 4 cr.
This course focuses on differentiation of
inverse trigonometric functions and
application of implicit and logarithmic differentiation.
It also emphasizes the completion of
the Basic Integration Formulas, techniques of
integration, improper integrals, parametric
equations, sequences, and series. Application
of integration include area and volumes of
solids of revolution. Symbolic calculation
software is provided and applied to selected
topics.
Prerequisite: MTH 118
4/0/0 FA/SP/SU
MTH 130 Precalculus 4 cr.
This course is the analytic study of elementary
relations and functions including linear,
quadratic, higher order polynomial,
exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric.
Upon successful completion of this course,
the student is expected to begin the formal
study of calculus.
A graphing calculator is required.
Prerequisite: MTH 095 or equivalent skills
4/0/0 FA/SP/SU
MTH 141 Elementary Quantitative Methods
for Management 3 cr.
This course satisfies the mathematics
requirement for business and social science
majors in transfer programs. It focuses on
linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic
functions and their graphs; matrices; linear
systems; and linear programming, including
simplex method.
Prerequisite: MTH 095 or equivalent skills
3/0/0
MTH 142 Calculus: Techniques
and Applications 3 cr.
This course satisfies the mathematics
requirement for business and social science
majors in transfer programs. It focuses on
topics from applied calculus: limits, derivatives,
maxima and minima, anti-derivatives, and the
definite integral. It emphasizes developing the
calculus skills necessary to solve problems of
management and the social sciences.
Prerequisite: MTH 111 and MTH 112,
or MTH 130 or MTH 141 or permission
3/0/0
To access outlines for these course descriptions, please visit http://www.bcc.edu/pages/476.asp
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