Description of Mathematics
MAT 090 Basic Mathematics Skills |
3 credits |
This course is designed for students with little or no
background
in mathematics. Major topics include the following: whole
numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, proportions, basic
statistics (finding mean and reading graphs, charts and tables)
and an introduction to algebra. Technology tools are utilized in
this course. All students are required to participate in a unified
comprehensive final exam to be administered during final exam
week and achieve a “C” or better on this exam (or appropriate
placement on the placement exam) in order to move on to the
next level of math courses. F/S/SU
MAT 090 S6
W 7:00-9:50
PM 301QSB
TBA |
MAT 095 Beginning Algebra |
3 credits |
This course covers all basic operations of real numbers,
linear and
literal equations, graphing lines (using tables, x and y-intercepts),
the arithmetic of polynomial expressions including properties of
exponents, solving and graphing linear inequalities, perimeters
and areas of basic figures, scientific notation and intrasystem
metric conversions. Technology tools are utilized in this course. All
students are required to participate in a unified comprehensive
final exam to be administered during final exam week and achieve
a “C” or better on this exam (or appropriate placement on the
placement exam) in order to move on to the next level of math
courses.
MAT 095 Prerequisite: MAT 090 with a “C” or better on the MAT
090 departmental final exam or placement by the Computerized
Placement Test. F/S/SU
MAT 095 S1
MW
12:00-1:15 PM 301QSB
TBA |
MAT 099 Intermediate Algebra |
3 credits |
This course covers major topics in the study of algebra.
Students
learn to factor polynomials (common factor, grouping, difference
of squares and trinomials), perform arithmetic operations on
rational expressions and complex fractions, and solve rational,
quadratic (by factoring and formula) and literal equations.
The course also covers applications including the use of the
Pythagorean theorem, understanding the definition of radical
expressions, simplifying radical expressions containing numerical
and variable radicands, graphing linear equations using slope-intercept
concepts, and solving 2x2 systems of linear equations
by graphing and elimination. Technology tools are utilized in
this course. All students are required to participate in a unified
comprehensive final exam to be administered during final exam
week and achieve a “C” or better on this exam (or appropriate
placement on the placement exam) in order to move on to the
next level of math courses.
Prerequisite: MAT 095 with a “C” or better on the MAT 095
departmental final exam or placement by the Computerized
Placement Test. F/S/SU
MAT 099 S1
TR
10:30-11:45 AM 302QSB
TBA |
MAT 100 College Algebra |
3 credits |
This course continues the areas of study presented in
Intermediate
Algebra with more advanced treatment. Students perform
arithmetic operations on rational expressions; solve equations with
fractions; factor expressions; simplify complex fractions; simplify
exponential expressions, roots, radicals, and rational exponents;
solve linear systems using several techniques; use the midpoint
and distance formulas; recognize and graph the equation of a
circle; solve linear and absolute value inequalities; solve quadratic
equations by completing the square and by using the quadratic
formula; solve equations containing radicals or absolute values;
and perform arithmetic operations on radical expressions and
complex numbers.
Prerequisite: “C” or better on the MAT 099 departmental final
exam, or Placement by the Computerized Placement Test. F/S/SU
MAT 100 S6
W 7:00-9:50
PM 305QSB
TBA |
MAT 111 Mathematics for Educators I |
3 credits |
This course focuses on the critical Mathematical concepts
necessary
for students who are pursuing an Early Childhood Education
and/or GS Elementary Education degree. Students construct
and apply problem solving techniques to solve problems, apply
arithmetical operations on integers, rational numbers and decimals,
and develop an understanding of mathematical relationships
using equations, draw conclusions based upon geometric pattern
and interpret data. Students construct geometric patterns and
graphical data into algebraic equations; construct a geometric
or graphical model given an algebraic equation. Students use
measurement instruments, units, and procedures for problems
involving length, area, angles, volume, mass, and temperature.
Prerequisite: MAT 099 with a “C” or better on the MAT 099
department final exam or placement by the Computerized
Placement Test. Restricted to General Studies- Elementary
Education Transfer Option and ECE Program students. F/S/SU
MAT 111 S1
S 12:30-3:20
PM 305QSB
TBA |
MAT 122 Statistics |
3 credits |
MAT 122 Statistics 3 credits
This course covers the essentials of statistics. Students learn
descriptive and inferential statistics; charts (histograms, frequency
polygons, ogives, and pie charts); measures of central tendency
(mean, median, mode, and weighted mean); and measures of
dispersion (range, variance, and standard deviation). Additional
areas of study include discrete and continuous random variables;
basic probability theory; the binomial distribution and its
application in binomial experiments; standard and non-standard
normal distributions; the Central Limit Theorem; confidence
intervals for means, proportions, and variances; linear correlation
and regression; and the one sample hypotheses test for mean
(large and small sample), proportions, and variances.
Prerequisite: MAT 099 with a “C” or better on the MAT 099
department final exam or placement by the Computerized
Placement Test. F/S/SU
MAT 122 S6
W 4:00-6:50
PM 305QSB
TBA |