Mathematics (MA)
15200 College Algebra , 3 credits, typically offered in Fall, Spring, and
Summer
This is a course in college algebra for students who do not need the technical
skills required for those who are planning to continue with calculus. There will
be an emphasis on applied problems and graphing techniques. Topics covered: real
numbers , linear functions, solving linear equations and systems of linear
equations, absolute value equations and inequalities, rational expressions,
complex numbers, proportions solving quadratic equations, exponential and
logarithmic functions, circle and parabola equations, and the mathematics of
finance including compound interest and annuities. Students receiving an “A” or
“B” in MA 152 may continue with MA 154. Prerequisite: demonstrated competence in
intermediate algebra.
15300 Algebra and Trigonometry I , 3 credits,
typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Exponents and radicals ; algebraic and fractional expressions. Equations and
inequalities, systems of linear equations. Polynomial, exponential, and
logarithmic functions. Not open to students with credit in MA 15900. Not
available for credit toward graduation in the School of Science.
Statistics (STAT)
11300 Statistics and Society, 3 credits, typically offered in Fall, Spring,
and Summer
Introduction to statistical ideas and their impact on public policy and the
sciences. Sample surveys, design of experiments, measurement, analysis of data,
simulating probabilities, concepts of inference. Application to current issues
and controversies. Not available for credit toward graduation in the School of
Science.
30100 Elementary Statistical Methods , 3 credits,
typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Introduction to statistical methods with applications to diverse fields.
Emphasis on understanding and interpreting standard techniques. Data analysis
for one and several variables , design of samples and experiments, basic
probability, sampling distributions , confidence intervals and significance tests
for means and proportions, correlation and regression. Software is used
throughout. Credit cannot be given for more than one of STAT 30100, 30500,
35000, 43300, 50100, 50300, and 51100. Prerequisite: college algebra.
