2011-12 Bulletin - Northwest Mississippi Community College

Mathematics (MAT)
MAT 1213. COLLEGE MATHEMATICS I (3 hours credit) This course is designed
to develop for the student the mathematical concepts and techniques for a program in
general education. The basic concepts of arithmetic and an introduction to the fundamentals
of elementary algebra are presented. The student may be counseled and/or
tested prior to enrollment in this course. Placement is also made with an Enhanced
ACT math score below 17.
MAT 1233. INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (3 hours credit) Topics include linear
equations and their graphs, inequalities and number line graphs, rational expressions,
factoring, exponents, radicals and polynomials. Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra
and demonstrated proficiency on placement test, MAT 1213 with grade of “C” or
higher or Enhanced ACT math score of 17 or 18.
MAT 1313. COLLEGE ALGEBRA (3 hours credit) This course includes a study of
inequalities, functions, linear and quadratic equations, circles and their graphs, applications,
polynomial and rational functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, and
systems of equations. Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra (Algebra I, II) and
Enhanced ACT math score of at least 19, two years of high school algebra and demonstrated
proficiency on a placement test or MAT 1233 with grade of “C” or higher.
MAT 1323. TRIGONOMETRY (3 hours credit) A study of trigonometric functions
and their graphs, functions of composite angles, fundamental relations, trigonometric
equations, radian measurement, solutions of right and oblique triangles, inverse
trigonometric functions and applications. Prerequisite: MAT 1313 with grade of “C” or
higher or Enhanced ACT math score of 20 or higher.
MAT 1343. PRE-CALCULUS (3 hours credit) A review of college algebra and
trigonometry in preparation for Calculus I. Topics include functions; solving equations;
logarithmic and exponential functions; trigonometric functions; solving trigonometric
equations. Prerequisite: MAT 1313 with grade of “C” or higher or Enhanced ACT
math score of 20 or higher.
MAT 1513. BUSINESS CALCULUS I (3 hours credit) A study of functions, limits,
continuity, derivatives, and their applications to business and economics. Prerequisite:
MAT 1313 with grade of “C” or higher or Enhanced ACT math score of 22 or higher.
MAT 1523. BUSINESS CALCULUS II (3 hours credit) A study of antiderivatives,
techniques of integration, applications of the definite integral, extrema, and applications
to business and economics. Prerequisite: MAT 1513 with grade of “C” or higher.
MAT 1613. CALCULUS I (3 hours credit) Includes limits, continuity, the definition
of the derivative, differentiation, applications, and antiderivatives. Prerequisite: Enhanced
ACT math score of 22 or higher and high school trigonometry or high school
pre-calculus, or MAT 1313 and MAT 1323 with grades of “C” or higher or MAT 1343
with a grade of “C” or higher.
MAT 1623. CALCULUS II (3 hours credit) This course includes a study of the definite
integral, differentiation and integration of transcendental functions, techniques of
integration, and applications. Prerequisite: MAT 1613 with grade of “C” or higher.
MAT 1723. REAL NUMBER SYSTEM (3 hours credit) Designed for elementary
and special education majors, this course includes set theory, numeration systems, foundations
of number theory, and properties and operations of real numbers. Prerequisite:
Enhanced ACT math score of 17 or higher and two years of high school algebra, MAT
1233 with grade of “C” or higher or demonstrated proficiency on a placement test.
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