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mathematics. Library research required.<br />

Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra (MA<br />

100). (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring<br />

mA 102—statistics<br />

This is a frst course in statistics and data<br />

analysis. Topics in descriptive statistics,<br />

probability and probability distributions<br />

and inferential statistics will be covered.<br />

NOTE: The TI-83/84 Plus calculator is<br />

required. Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra<br />

(MA 100). (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring<br />

mA 103—Business mathematics<br />

Studies the application of basic principles of<br />

mathematics to practical business situations.<br />

Prerequisite: Mathematics Fundamentals<br />

(MA 090). (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring<br />

mA 104—finite mathematics<br />

An applications-oriented course covering<br />

the non-calculus portions of mathematics<br />

needed by students majoring in business,<br />

management, economics, and life or<br />

social sciences. Topics include straight<br />

lines and linear functions, systems of<br />

linear equations and matrices, linear<br />

programming, mathematics of fnance,<br />

Markov chains and the Theory of Games.<br />

NOTE: The TI-83/84 Plus calculator is<br />

required. Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra<br />

(MA 100). (3 semester hours) E/O Spring<br />

mA 105—math for elementary<br />

teachers<br />

This course is designed for students<br />

transferring into elementary education<br />

programs. This course provides<br />

prospective elementary school teachers<br />

with a clear and broad understanding of<br />

the major mathematical concepts and<br />

skills commonly taught in elementary<br />

math classes. The emphasis will be on<br />

problem solving as it relates to the number<br />

system. Probability and statistics are also<br />

introduced. NOTE: Does not satisfy any<br />

mathematics requirement. Prerequisite:<br />

Elementary Algebra (MA 100). (3<br />

semester hours) Spring<br />

COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2012-2013 CATALOG<br />

mA 108—Technical mathematics<br />

This course is intended for students<br />

enrolled in a technical program. Topics<br />

include: Units of Measurement, Equations<br />

and Inequalities, Graphs, Quadratic<br />

Functions, Exponential Functions, and<br />

Right Triangle Trigonometry. All topics are<br />

approached from the applied perspective.<br />

NOTE: The TI-83/84 Plus calculator is<br />

required. Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra<br />

(MA 100). (3 semester hours) Fall<br />

mA 110—<strong>College</strong> Algebra<br />

This is a reform math course. Students<br />

will work in collaborative groups on<br />

activities in which the mathematics arises<br />

from context. Real life data is interpreted<br />

numerically, symbolically and graphically.<br />

Topics include: Linear, quadratic, rational<br />

and exponential functions. NOTE: The<br />

TI-83/84 Plus calculator is required.<br />

Prerequisite: Elementary Algebra (MA<br />

100). (4 semester hours) Fall/Spring<br />

mA 111—Precalculus<br />

This is a study of functions that model<br />

real-world behavior. Linear, exponential,<br />

logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial<br />

and rational functions are studied.<br />

This course serves as a foundation for<br />

students going on to Calculus. NOTE:<br />

The TI-83/84 Plus calculator is required.<br />

Prerequisite: MA 110 with a course grade<br />

of C or better. (4 semester hours) Fall/<br />

Spring<br />

mA 112—Calculus for Business<br />

Applications of differential and integral<br />

calculus to the analysis of marginal cost<br />

and revenue, effect of taxation, revenue<br />

from taxation, profts, inventory control,<br />

capital budgeting, producer and consumer<br />

surplus. NOTE: The TI-83/84 Plus<br />

calculator is required. Prerequisite: MA<br />

111 with a course grade of C or better. (3<br />

semester hours) Spring<br />

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