Mathematics Course Descriptions

Mathematics Course Descriptions

MATH 1010 Math for Liberal Arts* Syllabus
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours
An introductory mathematics course for non-science majors emphasizing applications. Topics include problem solving, sets, logic, algebra, probability, statistics, consumer mathematics, and finance. Prerequisite: DSPM 0850
* This course is part of the general education core.

MATH 1130 College Algebra* Syllabus
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours
A traditional college algebra course for non-science majors. Topics include rational and exponential expressions, the concept of functions and their inverses, linear functions and equations including equations with radicals and absolute values, quadratic functions and equations, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, graphs of basic functions, systems of equations, and inequalities. Prerequisite: DSPM 0850
* This course is part of the general education core.

MATH 1130 Expanded College Algebra* Syllabus
3 Credits, 3 Lecture Hours
An enhanced college algebra course for non-science majors. Topics include rational and exponential expressions, the concept of functions and their inverses, linear functions and equations including radical and absolute value equations, quadratic functions and equations, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, graphs of basic functions, systems of equations and inequalities.This course is available only to those students who are required to take DSPM 0850. Corequisite: MATH 0850 Math DSP Lab. Prerequisites: DSPM 0800 with a grade of “C” or equivalent skills and by instructor permission.
* This course is part of the general education core

MATH 0850 Math DSP Lab Syllabus
1 Credit Hour, 2 Lab Hours
A computer lab class to be taken in conjunction with MATH 1130 Expanded College Algebra. Two hours of computer labs will cover required DSPM 0850 supplemental material in algebra topics, such as fundamental operations of factoring, solving linear and quadratic equations, rational expressions and equations, exponents and radicals, linear inequalities, linear systems, and graphing linear and quadratic equations. Corequisite: MATH 1130 Expanded College Algebra. Prerequisite: DSPM 0800 with a grade of “C” or equivalent skills and by instructor permission

MATH 1410 Math for Elem Education I Syllabus
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours
An introductory first course in math for elementary education which is restricted to students majoring in Elementary or Early Childhood Education. Topics include tools for problem solving, sets and operations on sets, functions, logic, numeration system, algebra-based study of properties of and operations with whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers. Prerequisite: DSPM 0850

MATH 1420 Math for Elem Education II Syllabus
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours
A continuation of MATH 1410 and the second course in math for elementary education, which is restricted to students majoring in Elementary or Early Childhood Education. Topics include introductory elements of probability and statistics and the basic concepts of Euclidean geometry and coordinate geometry including congruence, similarity, measurements, areas, and volumes. Prerequisite: MATH 1410

MATH 1530 Probability/Statistics* Syllabus
(Non-Calculus)
(Formerly MATH 1510)
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours
An introduction to basic concepts and formulas for both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include the nature of data, uses and abuses of statistics, methods of sampling, summarizing data, pictures of data, counting techniques, measures of central tendency, measures of variation, measures of position, understanding probability, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, fundamentals of hypothesis testing for both one and two samples, ANOVA, linear regression, and a brief introduction to nonparametric statistics. Prerequisite: DSPM 0850
* This course is part of the general education core.

MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics* Syllabus
(Formerly MATH 1610)
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours
An introduction to mathematical topics applicable to a variety of academic areas. Topics include problem solving, set theory, logic, systems of equations, linear programming, finance, counting methods, and probability. Prerequisite: DSPM 0850
* This course is part of the general education core.

MATH 1710 Precalculus I* Syllabus
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours
A traditional college algebra or first course in precalculus. Topics include functions/inverses and their graphs, inequalities, linear equations and functions, quadratic equations and functions, radical expressions and equations, polynomial functions, rational expressions and functions including complex and partial fractions, exponential and logarithmic functions, complex numbers, matrices, determinants, systems of equations, sequences and series, and applications. Prerequisite: DSPM 0850
* This course is part of the general education core.

MATH 1720 Precalculus II* Syllabus
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours
A traditional college trigonometry or second course in precalculus. Topics include the trigonometric functions of the general and acute angles, right and oblique triangles, related angles, degree/radian measure, trigonometric equations, inverse trigonometric functions, graphs of the trigonometric functions, identities, vectors, complex numbers in polar form, the polar coordinate system, conic sections, parametric equations, and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 1710
* This course is part of the general education core.

MATH 1730 Precalculus* Syllabus
(formerly MATH 1085)
5 Credits, 5 Class Hours
A single introductory course for the preparation for calculus. Topics include an overview of elementary algebra, elementary geometry, introduction to trigonometric functions and inverses, vectors, introduction to complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, solving various types of equalities and inequalities, quadratic equations and functions, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, systems of linear equations, and determinants. Prerequisite: DSPM 0850
* This course is part of the general education core.

MATH 1830 Concepts of Calculus* Syllabus
(formerly Calculus for Business/Biology)
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours
An introduction to calculus without a requirement for trigonometry with applications from business, economics, life sciences, and health sciences. Topics include a survey of limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, related rates, maximum-minimum problems, and exponential growth and decay. Prerequisite: MATH 1710 or MATH 1130
* This course is part of the general education core.

MATH 1840 Calculus for Technology Syllabus
(formerly MATH 1095)
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours
An introductory calculus course requiring some trigonometry and emphasizing technical applications. Topics include a survey of limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, related rates, maximum-minimum problems, and exponential growth and decay. Prerequisites: MATH 1720 or MATH 1730

MATH 1910 Calculus & Analytic Geom I* Syllabus
4 Credits, 4 Class Hours
An introductory first course in the traditional three-course calculus sequence. Topics include plane analytical geometry, function theory including limits and continuity, the differential and integral calculus of algebraic and trigonometric functions of one independent variable, curve sketching, maxima and minima, related rates, areas under and between curves, and volume. Prerequisites: MATH 1720 or MATH 1730
* This course is part of the general education core.

MATH 1920 Calculus & Analytic Geom II Syllabus
4 Credits, 4 Class Hours
A continuation of MATH 1910 and the second course in the traditional three-course calculus sequence. Topics include a study of the differential and integral calculus of exponential and logarithmic functions of one independent variable, further exploration of the trigonometric functions, further applications of the definite integral, integration techniques, infinite series, parametric equations, and polar coordinates. Prerequisite: MATH 1910

MATH 2110 Calculus & Analytic Geom III Syllabus
4 Credits, 4 Class Hours
A continuation of MATH 1920 and the third course in the traditional three-course calculus sequence. Topics include solid analytical geometry, the calculus of more than one independent variable, surfaces and curves in space, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems, vectors and vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 1920

MATH 2120 Differential Equations Syllabus
3 Credits, 3 Class Hours
An introductory first course in differential equations. Topics include linear first-order differential equations, applications, homogeneous linear differential equations, second-order linear equations, systems of differential equations, and the Laplace Transform method. Prerequisite: MATH 1920

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		Mathematics Course Descriptions MATH 1010 Math for Liberal Arts* Syllabus 3 Credits, 3 Class Hours An introductory mathematics course for non-science majors emphasizing applications. Topics include problem solving, sets, logic, algebra, probability, statistics, consumer mathematics, and finance. Prerequisite: DSPM 0850 * This course is part of the general education core. MATH 1130 College Algebra* Syllabus 3 Credits, 3 Class Hours A traditional college algebra course for non-science majors. Topics include rational and exponential expressions, the concept of functions and their inverses, linear functions and equations including equations with radicals and absolute values, quadratic functions and equations, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, graphs of basic functions, systems of equations, and inequalities. Prerequisite: DSPM 0850 * This course is part of the general education core. MATH 1130 Expanded College Algebra* Syllabus 3 Credits, 3 Lecture Hours An enhanced college algebra course for non-science majors. Topics include rational and exponential expressions, the concept of functions and their inverses, linear functions and equations including radical and absolute value equations, quadratic functions and equations, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, graphs of basic functions, systems of equations and inequalities.This course is available only to those students who are required to take DSPM 0850. Corequisite: MATH 0850 Math DSP Lab. Prerequisites: DSPM 0800 with a grade of “C” or equivalent skills and by instructor permission. * This course is part of the general education core MATH 0850 Math DSP Lab Syllabus 1 Credit Hour, 2 Lab Hours A computer lab class to be taken in conjunction with MATH 1130 Expanded College Algebra. Two hours of computer labs will cover required DSPM 0850 supplemental material in algebra topics, such as fundamental operations of factoring, solving linear and quadratic equations, rational expressions and equations, exponents and radicals, linear inequalities, linear systems, and graphing linear and quadratic equations. Corequisite: MATH 1130 Expanded College Algebra. Prerequisite: DSPM 0800 with a grade of “C” or equivalent skills and by instructor permission MATH 1410 Math for Elem Education I Syllabus 3 Credits, 3 Class Hours An introductory first course in math for elementary education which is restricted to students majoring in Elementary or Early Childhood Education. Topics include tools for problem solving, sets and operations on sets, functions, logic, numeration system, algebra-based study of properties of and operations with whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers. Prerequisite: DSPM 0850 MATH 1420 Math for Elem Education II Syllabus 3 Credits, 3 Class Hours A continuation of MATH 1410 and the second course in math for elementary education, which is restricted to students majoring in Elementary or Early Childhood Education. Topics include introductory elements of probability and statistics and the basic concepts of Euclidean geometry and coordinate geometry including congruence, similarity, measurements, areas, and volumes. Prerequisite: MATH 1410 MATH 1530 Probability/Statistics* Syllabus (Non-Calculus) (Formerly MATH 1510) 3 Credits, 3 Class Hours An introduction to basic concepts and formulas for both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include the nature of data, uses and abuses of statistics, methods of sampling, summarizing data, pictures of data, counting techniques, measures of central tendency, measures of variation, measures of position, understanding probability, binomial and normal distributions, central limit theorem, confidence intervals, fundamentals of hypothesis testing for both one and two samples, ANOVA, linear regression, and a brief introduction to nonparametric statistics. Prerequisite: DSPM 0850 * This course is part of the general education core. MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics* Syllabus (Formerly MATH 1610) 3 Credits, 3 Class Hours An introduction to mathematical topics applicable to a variety of academic areas. Topics include problem solving, set theory, logic, systems of equations, linear programming, finance, counting methods, and probability. Prerequisite: DSPM 0850 * This course is part of the general education core. MATH 1710 Precalculus I* Syllabus 3 Credits, 3 Class Hours A traditional college algebra or first course in precalculus. Topics include functions/inverses and their graphs, inequalities, linear equations and functions, quadratic equations and functions, radical expressions and equations, polynomial functions, rational expressions and functions including complex and partial fractions, exponential and logarithmic functions, complex numbers, matrices, determinants, systems of equations, sequences and series, and applications. Prerequisite: DSPM 0850 * This course is part of the general education core. MATH 1720 Precalculus II* Syllabus 3 Credits, 3 Class Hours A traditional college trigonometry or second course in precalculus. Topics include the trigonometric functions of the general and acute angles, right and oblique triangles, related angles, degree/radian measure, trigonometric equations, inverse trigonometric functions, graphs of the trigonometric functions, identities, vectors, complex numbers in polar form, the polar coordinate system, conic sections, parametric equations, and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 1710 * This course is part of the general education core. MATH 1730 Precalculus* Syllabus (formerly MATH 1085) 5 Credits, 5 Class Hours A single introductory course for the preparation for calculus. Topics include an overview of elementary algebra, elementary geometry, introduction to trigonometric functions and inverses, vectors, introduction to complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, solving various types of equalities and inequalities, quadratic equations and functions, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, systems of linear equations, and determinants. Prerequisite: DSPM 0850 * This course is part of the general education core. MATH 1830 Concepts of Calculus* Syllabus (formerly Calculus for Business/Biology) 3 Credits, 3 Class Hours An introduction to calculus without a requirement for trigonometry with applications from business, economics, life sciences, and health sciences. Topics include a survey of limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, related rates, maximum-minimum problems, and exponential growth and decay. Prerequisite: MATH 1710 or MATH 1130 * This course is part of the general education core. MATH 1840 Calculus for Technology Syllabus (formerly MATH 1095) 3 Credits, 3 Class Hours An introductory calculus course requiring some trigonometry and emphasizing technical applications. Topics include a survey of limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, related rates, maximum-minimum problems, and exponential growth and decay. Prerequisites: MATH 1720 or MATH 1730 MATH 1910 Calculus & Analytic Geom I* Syllabus 4 Credits, 4 Class Hours An introductory first course in the traditional three-course calculus sequence. Topics include plane analytical geometry, function theory including limits and continuity, the differential and integral calculus of algebraic and trigonometric functions of one independent variable, curve sketching, maxima and minima, related rates, areas under and between curves, and volume. Prerequisites: MATH 1720 or MATH 1730 * This course is part of the general education core. MATH 1920 Calculus & Analytic Geom II Syllabus 4 Credits, 4 Class Hours A continuation of MATH 1910 and the second course in the traditional three-course calculus sequence. Topics include a study of the differential and integral calculus of exponential and logarithmic functions of one independent variable, further exploration of the trigonometric functions, further applications of the definite integral, integration techniques, infinite series, parametric equations, and polar coordinates. Prerequisite: MATH 1910 MATH 2110 Calculus & Analytic Geom III Syllabus 4 Credits, 4 Class Hours A continuation of MATH 1920 and the third course in the traditional three-course calculus sequence. Topics include solid analytical geometry, the calculus of more than one independent variable, surfaces and curves in space, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems, vectors and vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 1920 MATH 2120 Differential Equations Syllabus 3 Credits, 3 Class Hours An introductory first course in differential equations. Topics include linear first-order differential equations, applications, homogeneous linear differential equations, second-order linear equations, systems of differential equations, and the Laplace Transform method. Prerequisite: MATH 1920 [Return to Course Descriptions Index] [Return to Catalog Table of Contents]