MAT 090 Basic Algebra (3 Institutional Credit Hours)
This course is intended to develop those ideas, computational techniques, and methods of reasoning used in college mathematics, with an emphasis on algebra needed to formulate and solve first and second degree equations, constructing models using linear and quadratic functions; and concepts of coordinate geometry. Only for students entering Fall 1999 or later who have not passed either the Accuplacer Elementary Algebra Test or the College Level Math Test or for those students who entered before Fall 1999 who have not satisfied the Basic Mathematics Competency Requirement. Does not give degree credit. Three lecture hours per week.
MAT 108 Finite Mathematics (3 Credit Hours) DII
Prerequisite: Completion of the Basic Mathematics Competency Requirement.
This course will include sets, real numbers, inequalities, the straight line, functions, operations on matrices, systems of equations, inverse of a matrix, linear programming, the Simplex method, counting, permutations and combinations, sample spaces, and probability. Three lecture hours per week.MAT 110 Precalculus (3 Credit Hours) DII
Prerequisite: Completion of the Basic Mathematics Competency Requirement.
This course is intended to prepare the student for the study of Calculus. Topics include: properties of the real number systems; absolute values, inequalities; detailed study of linear and quadratic equations; polynomial and rational functions and their graphs; exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for MAT 202N.
MAT 120 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts (3 Credit Hours) DII
Prerequisite: Completion of the Basic Mathematics Competency Requirement.
This course is designed to give the liberal arts student, as well as other interested students, an introduction to some mathematical topics usually reserved for specialists. Topics are selected on the basis of their role in solving mathematical problems. Such topics include probability and descriptive statistics, graph theory, cryptography, game theory, chaos, and problems relating to the environment. Classroom lectures and discussions cover the basics theories. These are followed by writing assignments which form an essential component of the course. Not open to math majors without the permission of the Department Chairperson.
MAT 123 Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher I (3 Credit Hours) DII
Prerequisite: Completion of the Basic Mathematics Competency Requirement.
This course is designed for prospective elementary teachers. Those mathematical concepts which school teachers will be teaching are stressed. Topics include: Numeration systems, algorithms and estimation for the arithmetic operations on different sets of numbers, number theory, and probability concepts. Use of manipulatives and relevant technology including graphing calculators and computer software may be integrated into the course. Three lecture hours per week. No open to students who have received credit for MAT 123A.
MAT 124 Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher II (3 Credit Hours) DII
Prerequisite: Completion of the Basic Mathematics Competency Requirement.
This course is designed for prospective elementary teachers. Those mathematical concepts which school teachers will be teaching are stressed. Topics include: geometric figures and solids, congruence, similarity, constructions, measurement including perimeter, area, surface area and volume, geometric transformations, descriptive statistics. Use of manipulatives and relevant technology including graphing calculators and computer software may be integrated into the course. Not open to students who have received credit for MAT 223A. Three lecture hours per week.