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SM 140
Environmental Science
4 credits (AS)
In this course, the impact of human
activity on the environment is
discussed within the context of basic
ecological principles. Topics include
energy, population biology, resource
management and pollution. Lecture
and discussion material is combined
with field work conducted at local
natural areas. Fulfills the lab science
requirement. (Offered fall term)
SM 161
College Algebra
3 credits (AS)
This course features basic algebraic and
logarithmic concepts necessary to
prepare students for pre-calculus and
statistics. Topics include algebraic
fundamentals; rational expressions;
exponents and radicals; linear,
quadratic, polynomial, rational,
logarithmic and exponential functions;
introduction to function inverses;
system of equations; matrices.
Applications are stressed throughout.
(Offered fall and spring terms)
Prerequisite: SM 099 or equivalent through
placement testing or permission of the
instructor
SM 163
Contemporary Mathematics
3 credits (AS)
This course provides a practical
alternative to traditional mathematics.
The emphasis is on utility and
applications to contemporary
mathematical problems. Topics
investigated will be drawn from
management science; mathematics of
social choice; size, shape and symmetry;
and methods of data collection and
description. Applications are stressed
throughout.
(Offered fall and spring terms)
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Prerequisite: SM 099 or equivalent through
placement testing or permission of the
instructor
SM 164
Visual Mathematics
3 credits (AS)
This course familiarizes students
with fundamental properties of two
and three dimensional geometric
shapes and fosters an appreciation
for the usefulness of geometry, with
an emphasis on design through a
projects based approach. Topics
include: problem solving; geometric
shapes and measurement; perimeter,
area and volume; similarity;
coordinate and transformation
geometry; and Escher tessellations.
SM 165
Pre-Calculus
3 credits (AS)
This course provides students with a
thorough understanding of the
mathematical concepts and skills
needed as prerequisite for Calculus I.
Emphasis is placed on developing
mathematical reasoning and graphical
visualization skills, thus helping
students understand how the
mathematical concepts can be applied
to solve real world problems. Topics
studied include graphs, functions,
exponential and logarithmic functions,
trigonometric functions, and matrices.
(Offered fall and spring term)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
mathematics placement exam or equivalent or
permission of the instructor
SM 215
Equine Anatomy and Physiology
4 credits (CS/AS)
The course familiarizes students with
the skeletal structure, musculature and
internal systems of the horse, including
the nervous, circulatory, respiratory,