Class Descriptions
MATH 090 Basic Math
MATH 094 Basic Algebra
MATH 098 Elementary Algebra
MATH 099 Intermediate Algebra
MATH 100 Mathematics for Early Childhood Educators
MATH 101 Technical Mathematics I
MATH 102 Technical Mathematics II
MATH& 107 Math in Society
MATH& 131 Math for Elementary Education I
MATH& 132 Math for Elementary Education II
MATH& 141 Precalculus I
MATH& 142 Precalculus II
MATH& 146 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
MATH 147 Precalculus for Business/Social Science
MATH& 148 Business Calculus
MATH& 151 Calculus I
MATH& 152 Calculus II
MATH& 153 Calculus III
MATH 205 Linear Algebra
MATH 238 Differential Equations
MATH& 254 Calculus IV
MATH 090 Basic Math 5 Credits
Operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and signed integers. Also includes percents, proportions, measurement, basic geometry, applications, problem-solving strategies, and writing about mathematics. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score on the Arithmetic Test or recommendation from ABE.
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MATH 094 Basic Algebra 5 Credits
An introduction to algebra including operations with signed numbers, solving basic linear equations, graphing linear relationships, problem solving, positive properties of exponents, and addition and subtraction of polynomials. Prerequisite: MATH 090 with a "C" or better or appropriate placement test score required.
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MATH 098 Elementary Algebra 5 Credits
Review of operations with signed numbers and solving basic linear equations. Graphing linear relationships, the equation of a line, systems of equations, properties of exponents, operations on polynomials, and solving quadratic equations by factoring. Prerequisite: MATH 090 with a "C" or better or MATH 094 or appropriate placement test score required.
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MATH 099 Intermediate Algebra 5 Credits
Simplifying and solving rational, radical and quadratic expressions and equations. Linear, quadratic, and exponential, functions with their graphs and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 096 or MATH 098 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate placement test score required.
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MATH 100 Mathematics for Early Childhood Educators 5 Credits
A course for early childhood educators focusing on math concepts appropriate for young children. Topics include patterns, sequencing, classifying, number systems and computation, functions, geometry, measurement, and basic concepts from statistics and probability. Interactive, activity-based methods are used guided by national and state mathematics education standards. Emphasizes conceptual understanding, connections among topics, and communication of mathematical thinking. Prerequisite: MATH 094 or appropriate placement test score.
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MATH 101 Technical Mathematics I 5 Credits
Theory and applications of mathematics used in technical fields with emphasis on problem solving strategies, measurement, algebra, geometry, unit conversions and the metric system. Prerequisite: MATH 094 with a miminum grade of "C" or MATH 098 with a minimum grade of "C" or appropriate placement test score.
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MATH 102 Technical Mathematics II 5 Credits
Emphasis on right triangle trigonometry and oblique triangle applications involving the Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, and vectors. Algebraic concepts, such as Pythagorean Theorem and vectors, integrated with applications of geometry, trigonometry, and physics. Formulas for area, perimeter, and volume are applied to composite shapes and optimization problems. Prerequisite: MATH 098 (Grade “C” or better).
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MATH& 107 Math in Society 5 Credits
An introduction to methods of thought in mathematics. Surveys the history of mathematics to reveal the multi-cultural and international nature of mathematics. Other topics chosen from: Problem-solving strategies, logic, sets, number theory, geometry, probability and statistics, functions and graphs, axiomatic systems. This course was formerly known as MATH 107, Math for LIberal Arts. Prerequisite: MATH 099.
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MATH& 131 Math for Elementary Education I 5 Credits
For prospective or practicing elementary teachers focusing on the mathematics underlying modern elementary school math. Topics include: number systems, models for operations, problem-solving techniques, algebraic thinking, appropriate technology and a variety of instructional approaches. Emphasizes deep conceptual understanding of content, connections among topics, communication of mathematical ideas and the developmental progression of topics. Prerequisite: MATH 099 or appropriate math placement test score and eligible for ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101.
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MATH& 132 Math for Elementary Education II 5 Credits
Delves deeply into the mathematics elementary teachers are responsible for teaching at the K-8 levels in the areas of geometry, measurement and probability. Emphasizes deep conceptual understanding of content, multiple representations, and communication of mathematical ideas. Appropriate technology is incorporated. Recommended for prospective and practicing elementary school teachers. Prerequisite: MATH& 131 (2.0 or better).
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MATH& 141 Precalculus I 5 Credits
Elementary functions with an emphasis on polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential functions and logarithmic functions. This course was formerly known as MATH 121. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 099 or (MATH 120 or MATH 140 now retired) or appropriate test scores. Back To Top
MATH& 142 Precalculus II 5 Credits
Elementary functions with an emphasis on trigonometric functions and their applications, analytic geometry and polar cooridinates. This course was formerly known as MATH 122. Prerequisite: MATH& 141 (formerly MATH 121) with a "C" or better or placement test.
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MATH& 146 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 5 Credits
Introductory probability theory and statistical concepts including organization of data, sampling, descriptive and inferential statistics. Use of probability distributions in parameter estimation, hypothesis testing. Linear regression and correlation. This course was formerly known as MATH 108. Prerequisite: MATH 099 or appropriate testing.
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MATH 147 Precalculus for Business/Social Science 5 Credits
Properties and applications of elementary algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions relevant to business, economics and social sciences. Includes matrices, linear inequalities and mathematics of finance. Prepares student for MATH& 148 Business Calculus. This course was formerly known as MATH 156. Prerequisite: MATH 099 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement by testing.
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MATH& 148 Business Calculus 5 Credits
An introduction to calculus for students of business and social science. This course was formerly known as MATH 157, Calculus for Business and Social Science. Prerequisite: MATH 147 (formerly MATH 156) or MATH& 141 (formerly MATH 121).
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MATH& 151 Calculus I 5 Credits
Limits and derivatives of polynomial, rational, root, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions. Applications of the derivative. Introduction to antiderivatives. This course was formerly known as MATH 123. Prerequisite: MATH& 141 (formerly MATH 121) and MATH& 142 (formerly MATH 122).
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MATH& 152 Calculus II 5 Credits
Continuation of MATH&151. The definition, properties, and applications of definite and indefinite integrals. The calculus of inverse trigonometric functions. Techniques of integration. This course was formerly known as MATH 124. Prerequisite: MATH& 151 (formerly MATH 123).
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MATH& 153 Calculus III 5 Credits
Continuation of MATH& 152. Indeterminate forms, improper integrals and Taylor's formula. Sequences and series. Calculus in polar coordinates. This course was formerly known as MATH 125. Prerequisite: MATH& 152 (formerly MATH 124).
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MATH 205 Linear Algebra 5 Credits
An introduction to linear algebra for students of science and engineering. Includes vectors in the plane, in three dimensional space, and in-dimensions; matrices and systems of equations, determinants, vector spaces and linear transformations. Prerequisite: MATH& 142 (formerly MATH 122) and MATH& 151 (formerly MATH 123).
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MATH 238 Differential Equations 5 Credits
Existence and associated theorems and techniques for finding special and general solutions for first-order differential equations, second-order homogeneous and non-homogeneous equations with a general procedure for linear n'th-order equations. Initial value problems, numerical methods, and applications. Solution of 2 x 2 homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear systems by elimination. Introduction to laplace transform methods. Prerequisite: MATH& 152 (formerly MATH 124).
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MATH& 254 Calculus IV 5 Credits
An introduction to analytic geometry in three dimensions, and vector functions. The calculus of functions of two and three variables and vector functions. This course was formerly known as MATH 126, Multivariable Calculus. Prerequisite: MATH& 151 (formerly MATH 123) and MATH& 152 (formerly MATH 124).
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