Course Descriptions

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MATH 31 - Pre-College Mathematics - 3.00 credits

This course reviews of basic mathematical operations including: operations of real numbers, fractions, proportions, percentages, elementary geometry, solutions of linear equations in one variable, manipulating formulas, properties of exponents, definition and basic operations with polynomials, and graphing linear equations in two variables.

MATH 88 - Statistics Support - 2.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 031 with a grade of S or appropriate placement score and concurrent enrollment in MATH 115. MATH 088 – Statistics Support is a one-semester co-requisite course for Math 115 – Statistics. Students must enroll concurrently in MATH 088 and MATH 115. MATH 088 offers foundational skills necessary for student success in MATH 115. The content of MATH 088 is directly aligned to the course objectives and content of MATH 115, but allows for flexibility to fit individual student needs. Enrollment in MATH 088 provides students an opportunity to receive immediate support. This class is graded on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory scale.

MATH 89 - Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling Support - 2.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 031 or higher with a grade of S (or C) or appropriate placement score and concurrent enrollment in MATH 119. Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling Support is a one-semester co-requisite course for Math 119 – Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling. Students must enroll concurrently in MATH 089 and MATH 119. MATH 089 offers foundational skills necessary for student success in MATH 119. The content of MATH 089 is directly aligned to the course objectives and content of MATH 119, but allows for flexibility to fit individual student needs. Enrollment in MATH 089 provides students an opportunity to receive immediate support.

MATH 95 - Algebra Principles - 5.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 31 with a grade of S or satisfactory score on the math placement test. This course introduces algebraic principles including: operations with polynomials, properties of exponents, rational expressions, rational exponents, radicals, solutions of linear inequalities, solutions of quadratic equations, solutions of rational equations, solutions of radical equations, solutions of linear systems of equations with applications, and the concept of a function.

MATH 99 - College Algebra Support - 2.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 95 with a C or higher or appropriate placement scores. College Algebra Support is a corequisite course for Math 120 - College Algebra and is an option for students who scored close to, but below the recommended placement score for college-level mathematics. Students must enroll concurrently in Math 99 and Math 120. Math 99 offers coaching on foundational skills necessary for student success in Math 120. The content of Math 99 is directly aligned to the course objectives and content of Math 120, but allows for flexibility to fit individual student needs. Enrollment in Math 99 provides students an opportunity to receive immediate support.

MATH 102 - Technical and Business Math - 3.00 credits

Prerequisites: MATH 31 with a grade of S or appropriate placement score. Applications of unit conversions, ratios, percents, algebra, geometry to basic electricity, mixture ratios, pressure, hydraulics, compression, comparing specifications. Applications of percents in consumer credit and personal finance.

MATH 103 - Technical Mathematics I - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 31 with a grade of S or satisfactory score on the math placement test. Algebraic expressions, linear equations and systems of linear equations, functions, exponents, graphical analysis, Quadratic equations, factoring common factors and difference of squares, unit conversions, percents, tolerances, clearance, and inference, mean, median, mode.

MATH 104 - Technical Mathematics II - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 31 or higher or by appropriate placement. Applied geometry including complex, multi-step problems, complex numbers, solutions of right and oblique triangles, ratio and proportion, radian measure, exponential and logarithmic functions (graphical approach) and practical applications.

MATH 115 - Statistics - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: Math 31 and co-enrollment in Math 88 or appropriate placement. Descriptive statistics, ungrouped and grouped data, elementary probability, discrete and continuous statistical inference, significance and distribution measures, regression and correlation analysis. (MOTR MATH 110)

MATH 119 - Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: Math 31 and co-enrollment in Math 89, or appropriate placement. The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive overview of the skills required to navigate the mathematical demands of modern life and prepare students for a deeper understanding of information presented in mathematical terms. Emphasis is placed on drawing conclusions, making decisions, and communicating effectively in mathematical situations that depend upon multiple factors. To that end, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve open-ended problems with multiple solutions. (MOTR MATH 120)

MATH 120 - College Algebra - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 95 with a grade of C or higher or appropriate placement test score. A study of various types of equations and inequalities, functions and their inverses, theory of higher degree equations, systems of equations, determinants, logarithms and exponentials, and applications. (MOTR MATH 130)

MATH 121 - Discrete Structures for Computer Science I - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 120 or higher with a minimum grade of C or appropriate placement test scores. This course covers the fundamentals of mathematical logic, proofs, set theory, relations, functions, and pseudocode. The concepts introduced will be applied to appropriate areas of computer science.

MATH 125 - Calculus for Business and Social Science - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 120 or higher with a grade of C or higher or appropriate placement test score. This course will investigate quadratic, polynomial, rational exponential, and logarithmic functions used in differential and integral calculus applications in business, economic and social science.

MATH 130 - Trigonometry - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 120 with a grade of C or better or appropriate placement test score. Plane geometry is strongly recommended. Angle based trigonometric functions and their inverses, multiple angle formulas, identities, conditional equations, radian measure, arc length, angular velocity, function graphing, and solution of triangles. Plane geometry is strongly recommended.

MATH 150 - PreCalculus - 5.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 95 with a grade of C or better or appropriate placement test score. A study of various types of algebraic equations and inequalities, functions and their inverses, theory of higher degree polynomial equations, systems of equations and inequalities, logarithms, exponentials, and applications. A study of trigonometric functions and their inverses, formulas and identities, conditional equations, radian measure, arc length, angular velocity, function graphing and solution of triangles. (MOTR MATH 150)

MATH 180 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I - 5.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 130 or 150. A study of plane analytic geometry, limits, continuity, the derivative for functions of a single variable, differentials, indefinite and definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and applications of the derivative and integral.

MATH 190 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II - 5.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 180. A study of the calculus of elementary transcendental functions; integration by parts, by trigonometric substitution, by partial fraction and by miscellaneous substitutions; improper integrals; L' Hospital's Rule; conic sections; the transformation of axes, infinite series, parametric and polar equations and their derivatives; and graphs, area, and arc length in polar coordinates.

MATH 210 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III - 5.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 190. A study of analytic geometry in three dimensions, functions of more than one variable and their calculus, directional and partial derivatives, vector functions and their calculus, two- and three-dimensional applications, multiple integrals, and line integrals.

MATH 230 - Differential Equations - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: MATH 190. Solution and application of ordinary differential equations including the nth order non-homogeneous linear cases. Laplace transform, and power series methods.