Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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MTH 010 - Basic Math 4.00 credits
Whole number and integer arithmetic. Develops skills with mathematical operations using whole numbers, integers, fractions, and decimals. Recommended: If available, students enrolling in this class are strongly encouraged to co-enroll in a section of CGS 010.
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MTH 020 - Prealgebra 4.00 credits
This course will cover ratios, rates, proportion, percent, measurement, and introduces the concepts of basic statistics, charts, and graphs. In addition the basic concepts of elementary algebra will be covered. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required.
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MTH 051 - Fractions & Rational Numbers 1.00 credits
Purpose of this elective course is self-improvement in fraction and rational number skills. The following topics are covered: Meaning of fractions, simplification and building of equivalent fractions, operations with rational numbers, changing fractions to decimals, and applications of rational numbers. Scientific calculator is optional. Completion of MTH 010 and/or knowledge of signed numbers is recommended.
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MTH 052 - Math Review for Higher Placement 1.00 credits
Students will use computer software to cover material from MTH 010 to MTH 095. This class will meet three hours per week in a computer lab. Class attendance is mandatory. Goals and pace with be set for the individual student by the instructor. Successful completion requires the student to place at least one level higher in the developmental math sequence. Prerequisite: Placement in MTH 010, MTH 020, or MTH 070. Recommended: Recent placement into MTH 010, MTH 020, or MTH 070 with remaining access to MyMathTest placement test.
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MTH 060 - Introductory Algebra I 4.00 credits
The following topics are covered: Signed numbers, order of operations, fundamental properties of algebra, solutions of linear equations, the two-coordinate graphing plane, point plotting, graphing of linear equations, and basic geometric, statistical formulas, and problem solving. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Results will be communicated in oral and written form. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MTH 020 or placement by entrance exam.
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MTH 065 - Introductory Algebra II 4.00 credits
The following topics are covered: Solving systems of equations, rules of exponents, order of operations, solutions of linear and quadratic equations, arithmetic operations of polynomials, factoring of polynomials, graphing of linear equations, and problem solving. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Results will be communicated in oral and written form. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MTH 060 or instructor consent.
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MTH 070 - Elementary Algebra 4.00 credits
The following topics are covered: Fundamental properties of algebra, solutions of linear and quadratic equations, order of operations, rules of exponents, arithmetic operations of polynomials, factoring of polynomials, the two-coordinate graphing plane, point plotting, graphing of linear equations, and basic geometric and statistical formulas and problem solving. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Results will be communicated in oral and written form. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MTH 020 or placement by entrance exam.
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MTH 095 - Intermediate Algebra 4.00 credits
The following topics are covered: Fundamentals of algebra, factoring of polynomials, solving quadratics using various techniques, simplifying of rational expressions, solving rational equations, simplifying of radical expressions, solving radical equations, definition of functions, evaluation of functions, and graphing of quadratics. Word problems will be included throughout the course. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Results will be communicated in oral and written form. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisites for MTH 095 can be met by any of the three following methods: Successful completion of MTH 060 and MTH 065, or successful completion of MTH 070 or placement by entrance exam.
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MTH 098 - Intro to Quantitative Literacy 4.00 credits
The following topics are covered: Integers, order of operations, solving algebraic equations, creating and reading graphs of multiple types, unit conversions, ratios, proportions, and percent, pattern recognition and creation, formula use and manipulation, and measurements of center and variation for data sets. Application problem solving will be included throughout the course. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Results will be communicated in oral and written form. This is a survey course in mathematics for students in the liberal arts and other non-science majors. Upon successful completion of the course, students may take MTH 105. Prerequisites: MTH 020 or placement by entrance exam into MTH 070 or higher.
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MTH 099 - Special Studies: Math 1.00 credits
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of math not usually covered in depth in other MTH courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in MTH.
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MTH 105 - Math in Society 4.00 credits
Math in Society is a rigorous mathematics course designed for liberal arts and humanities majors. The course provides a solid foundation in quantitative reasoning, symbolic reasoning, and problem-solving techniques needed to be a productive, contributing citizen in the 21st century. Successful completion of MTH 095 or MTH 098, or placement by entrance exam into collegiate level math, and WRI 095.
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MTH 105M - Math in Society 5.00 credits
Math in Society is a rigorous mathematics course designed for students in Liberal Arts and Humanities majors. The course provides a solid foundation in quantitative reasoning, symbolic reasoning, and problem solving techniques needed to be a productive, contributing citizen in the 21st century. Successful completion of MTH 095 or MTH 098, or placement by entrance exam into collegiate level math, and WRI 095.
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MTH 111 - College Algebra 5.00 credits
The algebraic operations dealing with linear, quadratic, and polynomial equations and functions. Introduces graphs of functions, linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic, and develops the concepts of exponential and logarithmic functions. Develops skills in systems of equations. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Results will be communicated in oral and written form. Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 095 with a “C” or better or placement by entrance exam.
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MTH 112 - Elementary Functions 4.00 credits
The trigonometric ratios and their applications with special emphasis on identities, trigonometric equations, vectors, and complex numbers. Prerequisite: MTH 111 with grade “C” or better or equivalent.
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MTH 130 - CTE Mathematics 5.00 credits
MTH 130 is a follow-up course to Intermediate Algebra. The course will include algebraic expressions and solving for singular inequalities, graphing linear inequalities, ratio and proportions, operations on polynomials, solving quadratic equations, perimeter area and volume, theorems on triangle and circles and trigonometry fundamentals and definitions. Prerequisite: Placement testing or Math 070.
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MTH 199 - Special Studies: Math 3.00 credits
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of MTH not usually covered in depth in other math courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in MTH.
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MTH 211 - Foundations of Elementary Math I 4.00 credits
This course is for prospective K-8 teachers. Emphasizes Polya’s problem solving process, patterns and sequences, set theory, numeration systems, number bases, number theory, and modular arithmetic. Will also introduce teaching pedagogy and development of teaching materials. Prerequisite: MTH 095 with a ‘C’ or better or placement in MTH 111.
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MTH 212 - Foundations of Elementary Math II 4.00 credits
This course is for prospective K-8 teachers. Emphasizes proportions and algorithms of rational numbers (fractions, decimals, percent), integers, the sets of irrational and real numbers, and simple probability and statistics. Prerequisite: MTH 095 with a ‘C’ or better or placement in MTH 111.
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MTH 213 - Foundations of Elementary Math III 4.00 credits
This course is for prospective K-8 teachers. Emphasizes informal geometry, transformational geometry, and measurement systems. Prerequisite: MTH 095 with a ‘C’ or better or placement in MTH 111.
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MTH 243 - Statistics I 4.00 credits
Covers concepts of elementary probability, frequency distributions and their graphs, probability distributions, descriptive statistics, confidence interval estimation, and interpretation of statistical results. Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 095 or MTH 105 with a “C” or better or placement into MTH 111.
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MTH 244 - Statistics II 4.00 credits
Covers inferential statistics with an emphasis on applications. Topics include estimation of proportions and means for a population, inferences from chi-square distributions, one way and two way analysis of variance (ANOVA), the F distribution, time series analysis, regression and correlation, and hypothesis testing. Working knowledge of Excel required. Prerequisite: MTH 243 with a grade “C” or better, or instructor approval.
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MTH 251 - Calculus I 4.00 credits
Computation techniques for calculating the limit of a function. Computational techniques for calculating and applications of the derivative of a function. Prerequisite: MTH 112 with a grade “C” or better, or equivalent.
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MTH 252 - Calculus II 4.00 credits
Computational techniques for and applications of definite and indefinite integrals. Prerequisite: MTH 251 with a grade “C” or better, or equivalent.
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MTH 253 - Calculus III 4.00 credits
Vectors, differentiation, and integration of vector valued functions. Partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and their applications. This course introduces the calculus of several variables and multiple integration. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MTH 252 a grade of C or better.
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MTH 254 - Vector Calculus 4.00 credits
Vectors, differentiation, and integration of vector-valued functions. Partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and their applications. Prerequisite: MTH 252 with a grade “C” or better, or equivalent.
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MTH 299 - Special Studies: Math 3.00 credits
Special topics, activities, or projects in an area of MTH not usually covered in depth in other MTH courses. Offered for variable credit, based on the student’s accomplishments. Instructor permission is required prior to registration. Recommended: Prior study in MTH.
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