Mathematics (MATH)
MATH 103. College Algebra
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Qualifying placement score or completion of ASC 93 with a grade of a C or better.
Typically Offered: FASPSU
Solutions of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing functions and relations, polynomial and rational functions, systems of equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions.
MATH 104. Finite Mathematics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Qualifying placement score or completion of ASC 93 with a grade of C or better.
Typically Offered: FALLSPR
This course addresses areas that have application in the economic, behavioral, social, and life sciences. Topics include linear modeling, systems of linear equations and inequalities; matrix operations; linear programming; mathematics of finance; combinatorics, probability, and expected value; and descriptive statistics. Appropriate use of mathematical technology will be integrated throughout the course.
MATH 105. Trigonometry
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Math 103.
Typically Offered: FALLSPR
Functions of the general angle, graphs of the trigonometric functions, inverse functions, identities, trigonometric equations, and applications.
MATH 107. Pre-Calculus
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Qualifying placement score or completion of ASC 93 with a grade of C or better.
Typically Offered: FALLSPR
Selected topics from algebra and trigonometry with special emphasis on how they apply to the study of calculus. Topics covered include solutions of equations and inequalities, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and circular functions and their graphs.
MATH 110. Math in Society
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Qualifying placement score or completion of ASC 93 with a grade of a C or better.
Typically Offered: FASPSU
This course covers a broad range of mathematics that a person would encounter in their daily life. Topics include statistical interpretation, data visualization, probability, growth models, finance, politics and voting, logic and sets, and the intersection of mathematics and the arts. Throughout, appropriate use of mathematical technology will be emphasized.
MATH 137. Applied Algebra
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Qualifying placement score or completion of ASC 91 with a grade of C or better.
Typically Offered: FASPSU
An intermediate algebra course for students enrolled in technology programs. Topics include properties of real numbers, algebraic expressions, factoring, formula manipulation, graphing, linear equations, quadratic equations, solving systems of equations, simultaneous equations, exponents, radicals and logarithmic equations. NOTE: This course satisfies general education requirements for the AAS, diploma and certificate, but not for the AA and AS degrees. Refer to the online catalog for updated placement information.
MATH 146. Applied Calculus I
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 103 or MATH 104.
Typically Offered: FALLSPR
Limits, continuity, differentiation, integration and differential equations are included with many examples drawn from business, economics, management, life and social sciences.
MATH 147. Applied Calculus II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 146.
Typically Offered: FALLSPR
This course will emphasize the applications of calculus. The concepts and content include definite integrals, introductory differential equations, infinite sequences and series, and probability and applications.
MATH 165. Calculus I
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Math 107; or MATH 103 and MATH 105; or qualifying placement score.
Typically Offered: FASPSU
Review of analytic geometry, limits and continuity, derivatives of functions of one variable with applications, L'Hopital's rule, antidifferentiation, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, numerical integration, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions.
MATH 166. Calculus II
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: MATH 165.
Typically Offered: FASPSU
Applications of the definite integral, areas, volumes of solids of revolution, surface areas, centroids, techniques of integration, parametric equations, polar equations, improper integrals, and tests of convergence for sequences and series.
MATH 208. Discrete Mathematics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 103 or qualifying placement score.
Typically Offered: SPRING
Study of sets, relations, functions, graph theory, Boolean algebra, combinatorics, logic and induction with particular emphasis on their application to computer science.
MATH 210. Elementary Statistics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Qualifying placement score or completion of ASC 93 with a grade of C or better.
Typically Offered: FASPSU
An introduction to statistical methods of gathering, presenting and analyzing data. Topics include probability and probability distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and linear regression and correlation.
MATH 220. Probability and Statistics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 166 or concurrent enrollment in MATH 166.
Typically Offered: SPRING
Study of basic probability theory including probability functions for both discrete and continuous data. Sampling distributions, point and interval estimations, hypothesis testing and regression and correlation theory are also explored with emphasis placed on applications of each method.
MATH 227. Applied Linear Algebra
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 166 or concurrent enrollment in MATH 166.
Typically Offered: FALL
Vectors and matrices, systems of linear equations and inequalities, mappings, determinants, linear programming and the simplex method.
MATH 265. Calculus III
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: MATH 166.
Typically Offered: FALLSPR
Vectors and the geometry of space, functions of several variables with applications, lines and planes in space, gradient vectors and directional derivatives, multiple integration with applications, divergence and curl, line and surface integrals.
MATH 266. Introduction to Differential Equations
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 265.
Typically Offered: SPRING
Study of first and second order differential equations, linear differential equations, Laplace transforms, systems of equations, approximate solutions by numerical methods, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Special emphasis is given to applications in a variety of fields.
MATH 277. Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: MATH 103.
Typically Offered: FALL
Sets, divisibility, primes, number systems, number bases other than ten, number theory and problem solving. This class is designed specifically for elementary education majors.
MATH 278. Math for Elementary Teachers II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 277.
Typically Offered: SPRING
A mathematics content course for prospective elementary school teachers that integrates the understanding of content and development of processes. Topics include real numbers, proportional reasoning, elementary algebra, geometry and probability. Appropriate use of calculators, computers and manipulatives are used in the course.