Atlanta Campus Catalog 2011-2012 - Mercer University

applications of linear, quadratic, and rational equations, systems of linear inequalities andequations, radicals and radical equations, and elementary relations and functions.MATH 130. Topics in Precalculus(3 hours)Prerequisite: MATH 120 with a grade of C or better, or adequate mathematics proficiencytest score.This course examines polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions withapplications. Graphing calculator is required.MATH 150. Analytical Trigonometry(3 hours)Prerequisite: MATH 130.This course is a “functions” approach to the study of trigonometry. Trigonometric identitiesand equations, applications of trigonometry, the laws of sines and cosines, and polarand parametric equations will be examined. A graphic calculator is required.MATH 181. Calculus for the Social and Life Sciences(3 hours)Prerequisite: MATH 130 with a grade of C or better.This course examines basic functions and their graphs, limits, continuity, derivatives andtheir applications, differentiation techniques, and the exponential and logarithmic functions.A graphing calculator is required.MATH 220. Applied Statistical Methods(3 hours)Prerequisite: MATH 120, mathematics proficiency assessment score, or consent of programcoordinator.An introduction to basic descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include measures ofcentral tendency and variability; the binomial, normal, student’s t, and chi-square distributions;correlation techniques involving Pearson’s r. The emphasis is on applications ratherthan on mathematical theory.MATH 230. Introduction to Abstract Mathematics(3 hours)Prerequisite: MATH 181.Students will examine basic set theory, symbolic logic, and methods of proof, includingmathematical induction. Relations, partitions, partial orders, functions, and graphs willalso be considered.MATH 310. Linear Algebra(3 hours)Prerequisite: MATH 181 with a grade of C or better.An Introduction to Linear Algebra. Topics will include geometric vectors in two and threedimensions and their linear transformations, the algebra of matrices, determinants, solutionsof systems of equations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.MATH 410. History of Mathematics(3 hours)Prerequisites: Math 160 with a grade of C or better; Math 181 with a grade of C or better.An exploration of mathematical development across varying cultures from antiquitythrough modern times. Topics include early number systems, mathematics of ancient civilizations,classical mathematics, medieval and renaissance mathematics, modern mathematics,and women in mathematics.MUSIC (MUSC)MUSC 150. Music Appreciation(3 hours)This is a nontechnical course designed for those students who have had little or no musicaltraining but who desire a keener enjoyment which clearer understanding of the artform brings to everyday life.COLLEGE OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES / 129