Mathematicsmathematics, and growth and form. (GE 1)Prerequisite: C- or better in MAT 102 or mathplacement testMAT 114 is not recommended for students who desireto progress towards the study of calculus. MAT 114does not fulfill the 6-8 credits in math required in theA.S. degree.MAT 121—College Algebra3 cr. (Fall/<strong>Spring</strong>/Summer)College Algebra is the first course for students whoplan to continue on toward the study of Calculus.Topics include: a thorough treatment of the conceptof function and their graphs, linear and quadraticfunctions, polynomial and rational functions, inversefunctions, exponential and logarithmic functions,conic sections, and the binomial formula. (GE 1)Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 102 or mathplacement testMAT 122—College Trigonometry3 cr. (Fall/<strong>Spring</strong>/Summer)College Trigonometry is the second course forstudents who plan to continue on toward the study ofCalculus. Topics include trigonometric functions,graphing techniques, right triangle applications,trigonometric identities, inverse functions, obliquetriangles, two-dimensional vectors, and complexnumbers in trigonometric form. (GE 1)Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 121MAT 125—Introduction to Statistics3 cr. (Fall/<strong>Spring</strong>/Summer)This course examines the general elements andprinciples of statistics used in the fields of education,consumerism, quality control, allied health, physicalsciences, & social sciences. Course is broken into twoparts; descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.Topics include: methods of summarizing andpresenting data; measures of center, spread, andposition; probability; binomial probabilitydistribution; normal probability distribution; t-test;chisquare test; confidence intervals, hypothesistesting; and linear regression. (GE 1)Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 102 or placementon math assessment of MAT 121 or higherMAT 131—Pre-Calculus4 cr. (Fall/<strong>Spring</strong>/Summer)A course designed to review advanced techniques inalgebra and trigonometry that are necessary for thestudy of calculus. The major areas of study are:algebra, manipulations, analytic geometry,exponentials, trigonometry, transforms and problemsolving. Former title Essentials for Calculus. (GE 1)MAT 131 is not open to students who have completedMAT 121 or MAT 122.Prerequisite: math placement testMAT 134—Mathematical Reasoning andProof3 cr. (<strong>Spring</strong>)Special Topics Course—Mathematical Reasoningand Proof is designed for students who plan tocontinue their studies in mathematics, mathematicseducation or science. This course will foster the abilityto read and write mathematically correct proofs.Using some of the classic proofs and mathematicalpatterns, the course familiarizes the student withmany of the foundational topics of mathematics aswell as some of the current areas of research. Thecourse includes Euclidean Geometry, MathematicalInduction, Strict Arithmetic Proof, and ElementaryNumber Theory Proofs, among others. The coursealso explores the develpments in mathematics thatgave rise to Computer Science.Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 131, MAT 122 orcollege placement testMAT 136—Introduction to Discrete Mathematics3 cr. (<strong>Spring</strong>)Discrete mathematics deals with the analysis ofdiscontinuous (separate, distinct, unconnected)phenomena. This branch of mathematics providesmuch of the underlying methodology for the use ofcomputers. This branch of mathematics hasapplications in the fields of engineering, physicalsciences, economics, behavioral sciences, healthsciences, and computer science. Topics coveredinclude: Sets, sequences, functions, prime numbers,elementary logic (proofs), relations (Matrices),induction and recursion, counting and anintroduction to graphs and trees.Prerequisite: C- or better in MAT 121MAT 205—Calculus 14 cr. (<strong>Spring</strong>/Fall/Summer)Analytic geometry topics are introduced as needed tocarry out the orderly development of the calculus.Topics include algebraic functions andtransformations, trigonometric functions andidentities, limits, continuity, derivatives, implicitdifferentiation, related rate problems, Rolles' Theoremand Mean Value Theorem, curve sketching (relativemin/max, concavity, points of inflection, limits atinfinity, horizontal asymptotes), applications ofdifferentiation, differentials, antidifferentiation, thedefinite integral, sigma notation, and FundamentalTheorem of Calculus. (GE 1)Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 122, or MAT 131or math placement testMAT 206—Calculus 24 cr. (<strong>Spring</strong>/Fall/Summer)A continuation of the calculus which builds on thebasic concepts of derivatives and integration toinclude calculus of exponentials, logarithms,trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric204 www.sunyorange.edu <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2011</strong>
Mathematics - Medical Laboratory Technologyfunctions and hyperbolics, the area of a regionbetween two curves, solids of revolution, applicationproblems, integration, Trapezoidal rule, Simpson'sRule, L'Hopital's Rule, Taylor and Maclaurinpolynomials, sequences and series, and power series,.Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 205MAT 207—Calculus 34 cr. (Fall/<strong>Spring</strong> evening)Covers three areas of discourse: vector analysis,partial differentiation and multiple integration. Thestudy of vectors includes conic sections, analysis ofvectors in two and three space as well as theirdevelopment as vector functions. Partialdifferentiation includes such topics as directionalderivatives, gradients, tangent planes, surfaceextremes, and exact differentials. Multiple integrationis used for volumes, surface area, moments, Green'stheorem and line integrals.Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 206MAT 211—Linear Algebra3 cr. (Fall/Summer)Designed primarily for students planning tospecialize in mathematics, computer science, orengineering. Topics include: vectors in R 2 and R 3systems of linear equations, determinants andmatrices, vector spaces, linear independence and basis,linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors,and diagonalizations.Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 205MAT 214—Differential Equations and Series4 cr. (<strong>Spring</strong>)The following differential equations topics arecovered: equations of first order, linear equations ofthe second order, operators, successiveapproximations, interpolation, numerical integration,and Partial Differential Equations. Series topicsinclude Fourier's Series, Gamma and BesselFunctions, and Laplace Transforms.Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 207Medical LaboratoryTechnology(Laboratory Technology Department)NOTE: Students must comply with all policies,procedures, and regulations of the internship/fieldworksite. Failure to do so will result in immediate removalfrom the internship site and automatic failure of thecourse.NOTE: A grade of C (2.0) or better is required in allMLT—series courses for progression in the programand graduation with an A.A.S. degree in MedicalLaboratory Technology. Completion of this A.A.S.degree is a requirement for national certification andNYS lecinsure examinations.Completed physical examinations and drug testingmust be on file at the college before the student ispermitted to enter the clinical affiliate. Students areresponsible for their own transportation to and from theclinical affiliate.MLT 110 fulfills the liberal arts science requirement(without laboratory component) for the associatedegrees. MLT 101 (with laboratory) can be applied tothe liberal arts science requirement for associatedegrees or the Medical Laboratory Technologyprogram.MLT 101—Fundamentals of Medical Physiologyfor MLT Majors 13 lect., 2 lab., 4 cr. (Fall)Overview of the ten systems of the human body inhealth and disease with emphasis on cardio-vascularand respiratory physiology of the human. Laboratoryexercises relate structure to function. Humanmaterials and models are used. [R-1]MLT 102—Fundamentals of Medical Physiologyfor MLT Majors 23 lect., 2 lab., 4 cr. (<strong>Spring</strong>)Examination of function of selected organs inhealth and disease. In-depth studies of renal,gastrointestinal and endocrine physiology of thehuman. Laboratory exercises relate system structurewith organ function. Human materials and modelsare used. [R-1]Prerequisite: MLT 101MLT 103—lmmunology2 lect., 1 lab., 2 cr. (Fall)The immune system; its components, and theirfunctions. Antigen-antibody reactions, cell-mediatedimmunity, the complement system, and pathologicalconditions are discussed. [R-1]<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2011</strong>www.sunyorange.edu205