Mathematics

MTH/BUS 106 FINANCE MATHEMATICS                                 3 CR

This course reviews basic mathematics and then moves on to introduce key business topics such as payroll, bank services, business discounts and mark-ups, consumer loans, taxes and insurance, and financial statements.  Students will learn the basic mathematical applications of percentages and simple and compound interest, use of a financial calculator and time value of money, present and future value. (Fall, Spring)

MTH  111       Pre-Algebra        3 cr

Properties of integers, fundamental algebraic operations, exponents, linear equations and inequalities are covered in this course.  This course is designed for those students with a sound grasp of arithmetic but little or no previous algebra experience.  (Fall, Spring)

MTH  112       Intermediate  Algebra        4 cr

This course bridges the gap between Prealgebra and College Algebra.  Topics covered will include real numbers, linear equations, graphing linear equations and inequations, systems of equations, polynomials, rational expressions and equations, and quadratic equations.  (Fall, Spring) Prerequisites: Compass placement of 37 or above.

MTH  113       Basic  Statistics           3 cr

This course provides students with an overview of basic applied statistical concepts and methods in various science disciplines.  Topics include tabular, graphical, and numerical summary measures; measures of location and dispersion; probability and probability distributions; sampling and sampling distribution, and hypothesis testing.  (Fall, Spring) Prerequisites: Compass placement score of 37 or above, or permission of instructor.

MTH  146       College Algebra        4 cr

This course prepares students to take calculus and other advanced college-level mathematics and science courses.  Topics covered will include solving and graphing linear equations, linear inequalities, and functions; quadratic equations; exponential and logarithmic functions; absolute value; complex numbers; and systems of equations. (Spring) Prerequisites: Compass placement score of at least 75, or completed MTH 112 with a grade of at least C-, or permission of instructor. 

MTH /BUS  225       APPLIED STATISTICS        3 cr

Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to social science situations. Includes tabular, graphical, and numerical summary measures; probability distributions; sampling and sampling distributions; hypothesis testing; analysis of variance; and regression/correlation analysis.

MTH  230             CALCULUS I        5 CR   

This course will be an introduction to differential calculus with emphasis on applications in other disciplines. We will begin with a review of coordinate geometry, linear and quadratic functions. This includes: a review of power, exponential, and logarithmic functions with application to mathematical models. Initial applications of the derivative will include linear approximation and marginal analysis. More advanced differential techniques will include the chain rule, implicit differentiation and derivatives of logarithmic and exponential functions. The course will conclude with further applications of the derivatives in graphical analysis, curve sketching, and general optimization considerations. (Fall)

MTH   231      CALCULUS AND ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY        5 CR

This course will be an introduction to differential calculus and plane analytical geometry. We will begin with a review of advanced algebraic topics including: function notation, composition of functions, exponential and inverse functions, and parametric expressions. The concept of limits will lead to the basic definition of the derivative with emphasis on problem solving. The fundamental differentiation rules will be explored including: polynominal, exponential, trigonometric, and logarithmic functions. The product, chain and quotient rules will be discussed as well as implicit differentiation. Applications of differentiation will cover maximum and minimum values, curve fitting, as well as other optimization problems. (Spring)      

MTH  250       Selected Studies        1-4 cr

Topics will reflect particular competencies of the faculty, and will consider the needs and requests of the student.  (Fall, Spring)

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