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Mathematics

MTH020 Basic Mathematics

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Includes fundamentals of addition, subtraction, Multiplication, and division in problems involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, and geometric measurements and formulas. Emphasizes analysis and solution of application problems.

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MTH052 Introduction to Algebra and Geometry

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces basic algebraic, geometric, and twodimensional graphing techniques and applications. The course is designed primarily for students in specific vocational or technical programs.

Prerequisite: grade C or better in MTH020 or consent of instructor.

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MTH053 Introduction to Trigonometry with Geometry

3 class hrs/wk, 3 cr.

Introduces basic trigonometric and geometric techniques beyond those covered in MTH052, as well as applications of these techniques. Includes Pythagorean theorem, similar triangles, volumes of common geometric fi gures, and right and oblique triangle trigonometry.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH052 or equivalent.

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MTH060 Introductory Algebra

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Gives students with no algebra background a strong, fundamental background in beginning algebra. Covers signed numbers, elementary algebraic expression manipulation, and equation solving. Describes concepts using verbal, numerical, graphic, and symbolic forms. Scientifi c calculator required.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH020 or equivalent.

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MTH062 Business Applications Using Mathematics

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Covers application of mathematics to the world of business. Includes applications involving securities, profi t distribution, overhead allocation, business statistics, simple interest, notes and bank discounts, compound interest, multiple payment plans, annuities, depreciation, single discount equivalents, Markup, markdown, inventory valuation, and financial statement analysis with ratios. Uses Manual, hand-held calculator, and spreadsheet computational tools.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH060 or higher or equivalent; and CIS101 or CA118B1 or CIS125E or equivalent; or consent of instructor.

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MTH070 Elementary Algebra

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Covers linear equations, linear systems, linear inequalities, and quadratic equations in verbal, numerical, graphical, and symbolic forms. Also covers negative exponents, scientifi c notation, and dimensional analysis. Explores topics using a graphing calculator as well as traditional approaches.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH060 or equivalent.

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MTH075 Applied Geometry

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Covers the basic concepts of points, lines, planes, angles, triangles, congruence, similarity, and polygons, all from an intuitive point of view. Uses applied problems involving these concepts. Offers an individualized course that may be started and completed at any time during the term.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH060 or equivalent.

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MTH076 Applied Geometry

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Presents basic concepts of perimeter, circumference, arc length, central and inscribed angles, areas of polygons, areas of circles and sectors, surface area of solids, and volumes of various solids. Includes applied problems involving these fi gures. Offers an individualized course that may be started and completed any time during the term.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH075 or equivalent.

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MTH078 Applied Trigonometry

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Covers defi nitions of the trigonometric ratios of sine, cosine, and tangent, and how they apply to right triangles. Includes applications involving right triangles. Reviews the concepts of angles, triangle similarity, and the Pythagorean theorem. Offers an individualized course that may be started and completed at any time during the term.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH070, MTH075, and MTH076 or equivalent.

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MTH079 Applied Trigonometry

1 class hr/wk, 1 cr.

Covers trigonometric ratios of obtuse angles, law of sines, law of cosines, vectors, and radian measure. Includes applied problems involving these concepts. Offers an individualized course that may be started and completed at any time during the term.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH078 or equivalent.

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MTH081 Technical Mathematics 1

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Offers the first course of a two-term technical Mathematics sequence designed to meet the needs of technology students from various disciplines and lay the groundwork for applying mathematical concepts and problem solving in the technical fi elds of engineering, drafting, mechanical design, forestry, and electronics. Covers fundamental algebra concepts, graphing, ratio, proportions and variation, basic right angle trigonometry, statistics and empirical methods, operations with linear, quadratic and rational expressions, and solutions of linear, quadratic and rational equations. Emphasizes using mathematics and technology to solve applied problems.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH070 or equivalent.

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MTH082 Technical Mathematics 2

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Offers the second course of a two-term technical Mathematics sequence designed to meet the needs of technology students from various disciplines and provide the mathematical skills for solving applied problems in the technical fi elds of engineering, drafting, mechanical design, forestry, and electronics. Covers trigonometric functions, oblique triangles, vectors, solutions of trigonometric equations and graphing of trigonometric functions, exponents and radicals, complex numbers, logarithmic and exponential functions, and their applications.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH081.

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MTH095 Intermediate Algebra

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Introduces the study of functions with emphasis on power, linear, quadratic, exponential, and rational functions. Uses a variety of methods including logarithms to solve equations.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH070 or equivalent.

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MTH105 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Surveys the application of mathematics as a problem-solving tool in the real world. Includes business, consumer, ecology, and city planning applications using probability, statistics, geometry, graph theory, linear programming, and game theory.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH095 or equivalent.

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MTH111 College Algebra

5 class hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Studies functions and related inequalities using a graphing calculator. Focuses on polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and related piecewise defi ned functions. Includes a study of the complex number system, the algebra of functions, and the applications of functions in sequences and series. High-order linear systems will be solved using a calculator.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in High School Algebra 2 or MTH095.

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MTH112 Trigonometry

5 class hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Offers a pre-calculus course covering trigonometric functions. Includes conic sections, vectors, parametric equations, and polar coordinates. Emphasizes applications and the use of a graphing calculator.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH111 or MTH075 (or High School Geometry).

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MTH211 Foundations of Elementary Mathematics

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Introduces the fi rst course of a three-course sequence designed for liberal arts students, especially prospective elementary teachers. Emphasizes problem solving and covers basic concepts about whole numbers, integers, sets, and number theory. Uses Manipulatives to deepen conceptual understanding

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH095 or equivalent.

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MTH212 Foundations of Elementary Mathematics

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Offers the second course of a mathematics sequence designed for prospective elementary teachers. Covers basic concepts about rational numbers, real numbers, statistics, and probability. Uses Manipulatives to deepen conceptual understanding

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH211 or equivalent.

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MTH213 Foundations of Elementary Mathematics

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Presents the third course in a mathematics sequence designed for prospective elementary teachers. Covers topics in geometry. Utilizes computer programs and manipulatives to deepen conceptual understanding.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH212 or equivalent.

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MTH231 Discrete Mathematics

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Introduces logic, sets, functions, algorithms, Matrices, graph theory, and trees, with applications. Offers the first course for computer science and Mathematics majors.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH111 or equivalent.

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MTH232 Discrete Mathematics

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Applies fundamentals from MTH231 to tree theory, advanced counting techniques, relations, and Boolean algebra. Offers a second course for computer science and mathematics majors.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH231 or equivalent.

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MTH241 Elementary Calculus

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Emphasizes techniques of calculus in applied problem solving. A one-term terminal course with an intuitive approach to diff erential and integral calculus. Intended for non-math majors.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH111 or equivalent.

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MTH243 Probability and Statistics 1

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Introduces descriptive statistics. Covers data analysis, regression and correlation, counting and probability, common probability distributions, sampling, confidence intervals, and one-sample hypothesis testing.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH111 or equivalent.

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MTH244 Probability and Statistics 2

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Offers a second course open to all majors covering testing two-sample problems, linear regression and correlation, chi-squared goodness of fit tests, and one-way and two-way analysis of variance.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH243 or equivalent.

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MTH251 Differential Calculus

5 class hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Prepares students for further study in mathematics, sciences, engineering, and other technical areas. Covers rates of change and derivatives with applications; the defi nite integral in modeling sums of products such as distance, area, and average function value; and an intuitive development of the fundamental theorem of calculus. Graphing calculator required.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH112 or equivalent.

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MTH252 Integral Calculus

5 class hrs/wk, 5 cr.

Covers applications of defi nite integrals, constructing functions from their rates of change and techniques of integration. Introduces diff erential equations. Graphing calculator required.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH251 or equivalent.

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MTH253 Series Calculus and Linear Algebra

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Combines topics from linear algebra and infinite series. Includes Taylor and Fourier Series with applications and systems applications using determinants and matrices. Graphing calculator required.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH252 or equivalent.

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MTH254 Vector Calculus 1

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Explores functions of many variables, such as curves and surfaces in three-dimensional space, vectors, rates of change of functions of several variables, and optimization in multivariable models. Also explores multivariable integration with spherical and cylindrical coordinates. Offers the fi rst of two courses in multivariable calculus.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH252 or equivalent.

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MTH255 Vector Calculus 2

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Explores vector fields, motion in space, Green’s theorem, Stokes’ theorem, the divergence theorem, surface areas, and line and surface integrals, along with their related topics, including divergence, curl, and flux. Offers the second course in multivariable calculus.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH254 or equivalent.

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MTH256 Applied Differential Equations

4 class hrs/wk, 4 cr.

Covers solutions of linear and first-order, nonlinear differential equations. Includes Laplace transforms and convolutions. Graphing calculator required.

Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MTH254 or equivalent.

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