Mathematics Courses
A free course intended for students who placed into MTH 070. The Pre-Algebra Bridge is designed to assist in improving placement scores by focusing on college study skills, test taking skills, and key mathematical concepts. Topics include whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions. At the end of the Bridge program, you will retake the placement exam and have the opportunity to place higher.
A free course intended for students who placed into MTH 080 or MTH 094.The Fundamental Concepts in Mathematics Bridge is designed to assist in improving placement scores by focusing on college study skills, test taking skills, and key mathematical concepts. Topics include solving linear and absolute value equations and inequalities graphing on the Cartesian Coordinate system, slope and equations of lines, graphing linear inequalities, solving systems of equations with graphing, rules of exponents, and multiplication/division of polynomials. MTH 040 utilizes a departmental workbook and a computer learning management system. At the end of the Bridge program, you will retake the placement exam and have the opportunity to place higher.
Pre-Algebra is an entry-level course for students in preparation for the Introductory/Intermediate algebra sequence or Fundamental Concepts in Math. Topics to be covered include: arithmetic operations on the set of whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers, including decimals, exponents, and percents, solving linear equations, various applications in problem-solving, the coordinate system, and basic graphing.听 Placement in Pre-Algebra is determined by a student's score on the math placement test and/or the student's mathematical background. When successfully completed (grade C or better), the course satisfies the college's prerequisite for
Introductory Algebra, Fundamental Concepts in Math, and Business Mathematics. Prerequisite: None
A developmental mathematics course designed to prepare students for a variety of coursework in college level mathematics. Students will expand their backgrounds in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and mathematical reasoning. Topics to be covered include arithmetic operations and properties, unit analysis, algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, graphing, and applications involving linear equations, area, perimeter, rate, ratio, and percents.
This course is for students who wish to take Intermediate Algebra but do not have the appropriate placement. This course will focus on building skills needed for Intermediate Algebra through just-in-time remediation, study skills, and additional opportunities for active learning with the content of Intermediate Algebra.听
This course is for students who wish to take听Contemporary Math but do not have the听appropriate placement. This course will focus on听building skills needed for Contemporary Math听through just-in-time remediation, study skills,听additional opportunities for active learning with听the content of Contemporary Math.听
This course is for students who wish to take Statistics听but do not have the appropriate placement. This course will focus on building skills needed for Statistics听through just-in-time remediation, study skills, and additional opportunities for active learning with the content of Statistics.听
A developmental mathematics course designed to prepare students for coursework in college level mathematics. Students will gain a background in algebra, geometry, and mathematical reasoning.听 Topics to be covered include introductions to linear equations, the Cartesian coordinate system, statistics, geometry, functions, unit analysis, and听mathematical听reasoning.听 Application based problems and learning will be infused throughout the course.听Not intended for transfer.
A course exploring the applications of mathematics and statistics to business and finance. Topics include, discounts, markups and markdowns, unit cost, earnings, income tax, organizing data with graphs and charts, measures of center and variation, present and future value using both simple and compound interest, depreciation, and inflation. Please note that this is intended as a terminal course; completion of this course would not qualify students for higher level mathematics.
A course exploring the applications of mathematics to technical and industrial applications. Topics include applications of algebraic functions including linear and quadratic equations, geometric reasoning, (congruence, similarity, area, volume, etc.) trigonometry (angles, ratios of right angles, Law of Sines and Cosines), and statistics (measures of center and dispersion, probability, and graphs). Please note that this is intended as a terminal course; completion of this course would not qualify students for higher level mathematics.
Intermediate Algebra is designed to prepare students for College Algebra. Topics covered include: systems of linear equations and inequalities, absolute value equations and inequalities, polynomial operations, factoring (including sum and difference of cubes), solving quadratics using factoring and the quadratic formula,听graphing quadratic equations, rational expressions and equations, and radical expressions and equations.
This course is designed to explore applications of mathematics specific to visual art, design, music, and the theatre. Topics include ratios and perspective, 2D and 3D geometry, harmonic intervals, tiling, fractals, and infographics. Please note that this is intended as a terminal course; completion of this course will not qualify students for higher level mathematics.
Contemporary Mathematics provides students with a broad survey of topics in mathematics. Students learn problem solving strategies and reasoning, with topics in algebraic modeling, finance, voting methods, probability, statistics, and geometry.
Statistics is an introductory course for students whose college and career paths require knowledge of the fundamentals of the collections, analysis, and interpretation of data. Topics include the presentation of interpretation of univariate and bivariate data using graphical and numerical methods, probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, linear regression, an understanding of good practice in study design, statistical inference, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Emphasis is placed on the development of statistical thinking, simulations and the use of technology.
College Algebra (Precalculus A) is the first of two courses intended to prepare students for fields of study that would require a high level of algebraic reasoning or Calculus. Topics include the foundational principles of functions, the analysis of functions, and algebraic reasoning. This is a STEM path course.
Trigonometry is the second of two courses intended to prepare students for fields that require a high level of algebraic reasoning or Calculus. This course includes the trigonometry component of a precalculus course. Topics include geometric reasoning and trigonometry.
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Survey Calculus is an introductory study of the techniques of differential and integral calculus. The focus of the course will be on functions and the applications of the calculus to the life, social, and managerial sciences, with particular emphasis on business applications. Trigonometry is not used.
A first course in a sequence of courses including analytic geometry, differential calculus, and integral calculus. This series is recommended for majors in engineering, the physical sciences, and mathematics. Topics include: properties of real numbers, introduction to analytic geometry, functions, limits, continuity, the derivative, differentiation of functions, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, and the definite integral.
A continuation of MT 1605 including the following topics: applications of the definite integral, logarithmic and exponential functions, hyperbolic and trigonometric functions, techniques of integration, approximate integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, polar coordinates, conic sections, vectors, parametric equations, sequences, and series.
A continuation of MTH 210听including the following topics: vectors and surfaces in three-dimensional space, solid analytic geometry, differential calculus of functions of several variables, and multiple integration.
Topics studied in this course will include systems of linear equations, matrices, vector and vector spaces, inner products, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
An introduction to statistical methods in engineering and the physical sciences dealing with basic probability, distribution theory, confidence intervals, significance tests, and sampling.
A study of separable variables, homogeneous equations, exact equations, integrating factors, linear differential equations, LaPlace transform, and applications.
A specialized program of study directly related to the department's area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.
Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at 91原片.
