mathematics
MAT 121 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (4)
Four lecture.
Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or
successful completion of TRM 091.
Extends and strengthens concepts covered in Introduction to Algebra,
including linear equations , inequalities and functions, systems of
linear equations, operations on polynomials , rational expressions
and functions, quadratic equations, inequalities, and functions, and
an introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions.
MAT 142 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS (3)
Three lecture.
Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or
completion of MAT 121 with a grade of “C” or better.
Applications of basic college-level mathematics to real -life problems.
Concepts, language and history of mathematics contributions to
Western society also covered. Appropriate for students whose major
does not require College Algebra or Pre -calculus.
MAT 151 COLLEGE ALGEBRA (4)
Four lecture.
Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or
completion of MAT 121 with a grade of “C” or better.
A more extensive and rigorous course in algebra. Emphasis in this
course is on functions and relations. Systems of equations, inequalities
and matrices are also covered.
MAT 160 MATH FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I (3)
Three lecture.
Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or
completion of MAT 142 or MAT 151 with a grade of “C” or
better.
Mathematical principles and processes underlying current and
evolving programs of mathematics instruction in elementary schools
for the grades K-8. The focus is on problem solving, logic , set theory,
number systems and arithmetic.
MAT 161 MATH FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II (3)
Three lecture.
Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or
completion of MAT 160 with a grade of “C” or better.
Mathematical principles and processes underlying current and
evolving programs of mathematics instruction in elementary schools,
grades K-8. The focus is on geometry, measurement, statistics, and
probability.
MAT 181 PLANE TRIGONOMETRY (3)
Three lecture.
Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or
completion of MAT 151 with a grade of “C” or better.
A study of trigonometric functions , inverse functions, identities and
graphs and their applications to right and oblique triangles, vectors,
complex numbers, and polar and parametric equations.
MAT 201 FINITE MATHEMATICS (3)
Three lecture.
Prerequisite: Completion of MAT 151 with a grade of “C” or
better.
Topics include systems of linear equation, matrices, linear
programming, combinations and permutations, probability, statistics,
Markov processes, and mathematical models.
MAT 211 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS (3)
Three lecture.
Prerequisite: Completion of MAT 142 or MAT 151 with a
grade of “C” or better.
Investigates the basic concepts and techniques of descriptive and
inferential statistics, including summaries and displays of data,
measures of central tendency, variation and dispersion, probability
and probability distributions , estimates and sample sizes, hypothesis
testing, correlation, regression and statistical decision-making using
critical thinking skills.
MAT 212 BRIEF CALCULUS (3)
Three lecture.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 151.
A study of elementary topics in differential and integral calculus
of elementary functions with applications in business and social
science.
MAT 221 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (4)
Four lecture.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 181.
A study of the differential and integral calculus of elementary
functions, with applications to geometry mechanics.
MAT 231 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II (4)
Four lecture.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 221.
A study of calculus including techniques of integration, applications
of the definite integral, Analytic Geometry, polar coordinates ,
indeterminate forms, and improper integrals, Taylor polynomials
and sequences and series.
MAT 241 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III (4)
Four lecture.
Prerequisite: Completion of MAT 231 with a grade of “C” or
better.
A study of vectors, the geometry of space, vector- valued functions ,
functions of several variables, partial differentiation, gradients,
multiple integration and vector analysis.
MAT 260 INTRODUCTION TO
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (4)
Four lecture.
Prerequisite: Completion of MAT 241 with a grade of “C” or
better.
Solutions of first order differential equations, nth-order linear
equations, systems of linear differential equations, series solutions
of second- order linear equations, Laplace transforms, nonlinear
differential equations and stability .
