Mathematics

Courses

MATH 0090: Learning Support Math I

Credits 3

This course uses the modular approach to emphasize in-depth arithmetic skills, basic and intermediate algebra skills. Topics include number theory, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio/proportion, measurement, geometry, application problems, introduction to real numbers, algebraic expressions, solving linear equations, graphs of linear equations, polynomial operations, polynomial factoring, inequalities, rational expressions and equations, linear graphs, slope, systems of equations, radical expressions and equations, and quadratic equations, and applications involving previously listed topics. Students progress at their own pace to master each module.

Prerequisites

NextGen ACCUPLACER arithmetic score of less than 229

MATH 0098: Elementary Algebra

Credits 3

Emphasizes basic algebra skills. Topics include introduction to real numbers and algebraic expressions, solving linear equations, graphs of linear equations, polynomial operations, and polynomial factoring.

Prerequisites

Appropriate entrance arithmetic or algebra placement test score.

NextGen ACCUPLACER arithmetic score of less than 229

 

MATH 1012: Foundations of Mathematics

Credits 3
Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Prerequisites

minimum NextGen ACCUPLACER Arithmetic score of 229.

MATH 1013: Algebraic Concepts

Credits 3
Emphasizes concepts and operations which are applied to the study of algebra. Topics include basic mathematical concepts, basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts.
Prerequisites

minimum NextGen ACCUPLACER Arithmetic score of 229 & minimum NextGen ACCUPLACER Algebra score of 220.

MATH 1100: Quantitative Skills & Reasoning

Credits 3
Emphasizes algebra, statistics, and mathematics of finance. Topics include fundamental operations of algebra, sets and logic, probability and statistics, geometry, and mathematics of finance.
Prerequisites

minimum ACCUPLACER Algebra score of 245.

MATH 1101: Mathematical Modeling

Credits 3
Emphasizes functions using real-world applications as models. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra; functions and graphs; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions and models; systems of equations; and optional topics in algebra.
Prerequisites

minimum NextGen ACCUPLACER Algebra score of 245.

MATH 1103: Quantitative Skills & Reasoning

Credits 3
This course focuses on quantitative skills and reasoning in the context of experiences that students will be likely to encounter. The course emphasizes processing information in context from a variety of representations, understanding of both the information and the processing, and understanding which conclusions can be reasonably determined. Students will use appropriate technology to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding. Topics covered in this course include: sets and set operations, logic, basic probability, data analysis, linear models, quadratic models, exponential and logarithmic models, geometry, and financial management.
Prerequisites

minimum Next Gen ACCUPLACER Algebra score of 245.

Corequisites

None.

MATH 1111: College Algebra

Credits 3
Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts. Topics include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, and systems of equations; optional topics include sequences, series, and probability or analytic geometry.
Prerequisites

minimum NextGen ACCUPLACER Algebra score of 245.

MATH 1112: College Trigonometry

Credits 3

Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using trigonometric concepts. Topics include trigonometric functions, properties of trigonometric functions, vectors and triangles, inverse of trigonometric functions and graphing of trigonometric functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, and complex numbers.

MATH 1113: Precalculus

Credits 3

Prepares students for calculus. The topics discussed include an intensive study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs. Applications include simple maximum and minimum problems, exponential growth and decay

Prerequisites

MATH 1111 or minimum NextGen ACCUPLACER Algebra score of 245.

MATH 1127: Introduction to Statistics

Credits 3
Emphasizes the concepts and methods fundamental to utilizing and interpreting commonly used statistics. Topics include descriptive statistics, basic probability, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing chi square tests, and linear regression.
Prerequisites

minimum NextGen ACCUPLACER Algebra score of 245.

MATH 1131: Calculus I

Credits 4

Topics include the study of limits and continuity, derivatives, and integrals of functions of one variable. Applications are incorporated from a variety of disciplines. Algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions are studied.

Prerequisites

MATH 1113 or minimum NextGen ACCUPLACER Algebra score of 245.

MATH 1132: Calculus II

Credits 4

This course includes the study of techniques of integration, application of the definite integral, an introduction to differential equations, polar graphs, and power series.

Prerequisites

MATH 1133: Calculus III

Credits 4

This course includes the study of functions defined on regions in two or three dimensional space and that have values in one, two, or three dimensional space. Topics include partial derivatives, vector fields and analysis, multiple integrals, and applications of these topics.