COURSE DESCRIPTIONS |
Course
# |
Name/Description |
Credits |
MTH 001 |
Pre-College Math Lab: Survey course to review basic mathematical concepts: operations
with rational numbers and integers; algebraic equations to solve
word problems; area and perimeter of plane geometric figures; ratios,
percents, and proportions; base ten and other numeration systems.
|
0 |
MTH 110 |
Mathematical Explorations I: Number relationships and
operations; algebraic relationships and functions; estimation and
problem-solving strategies.
Prereq: Passing score in MTH 001 or ACT Math 17 |
3 |
MTH 111 |
Mathematical Explorations II: Geometry, measurement, data
analysis, statistics, probability; and problem solving strategies. Prereq:
Min of C in MTH 110 or ACT Math 18 and 1 year high school Algebra |
3 |
| MTH 120 |
MTH
120 Intermediate
Algebra: Real numbers; algebraic expressions; functions; linear equations
and in equalities; exponents and radicals; quadratic equations.
Prereq: Min of C in MTH 110 or ACT math 20 or 1 year of high
school algebra |
3 |
| MTH 130 |
Precalculus: Polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions;
graphing and applications. Prereq:
MTH 120 2 years high school Algebra and 1 year high school
Geometry |
3 |
| MTH 201 |
Calculus: Functions; models; limits and continuity; rates of change; derivatives
and applications. Prereq:
MTH 130 or 3 years of college preparatory mathematics including
Trigonometry |
4 |
| MTH 202 |
Calculus
II: Integrals; applications of integrations; transcendental functions;
integration techniques. Prereq:
MTH 201 |
4 |
| MTH 203 |
Calculus
III: Differential equations; parametric equations; polar coordinates;
infinite sequences and series. Prereq:
MTH 202 |
4 |
| MTH 206 |
Applied
Finite Mathematics: Straight lines; linear functions and equations; matrices; linear
programming; mathematics of finance; sets and counting. Prereq:
MTH 120 or 2 years of college preparatory mathematics |
3 |
| MTH 271 |
Probability
and Statistics: Elementary probability theory; frequency, normal and binomial distributions;
sample and population mean, variance, and standard and statistical inference.
Prereq:
MTH 100 or 2 years of college preparatory mathematics |
3 |
| MTH 280 |
Special
Topics: Presentation, as need dictates, of one or more topics in mathematics
at a lower biennium level. |
1-3 |
| MTH 290 |
Independent
Reading: Reading and study of mathematical topic at a lower biennium level.
|
1-3 |
| MTH 300 |
Foundation
of Mathematics: Transition to abstract mathematics;
topics include sets; logic; methods of proof; axiomatic systems. Prereq:
MTH 202 or concurrent |
3 |
| MTH 301 |
Modern
Geometry: Inductive and deductive reasoning; Euclid's postulates;
isometrics;
translations; hyperbolic space; projective geometry and duality.
Prereq:
MTH 300 or 2 years of college preparatory mathematics |
3 |
| MTH 302 |
Number
Theory: Integers; divisibility; prime numbers; congruencies; Diophantine
equations. Prereq:
MTH 300 or 2 years of college preparatory mathematics |
3 |
| MTH 305 |
Discrete
Mathematics: Logic and proofs, sets, sequences, strings, relations; algorithms;
combinatorics; recurrence relations; graph theory. Prereq:
MTH 130 or MTH 206 |
3 |
| MTH 370 |
Linear
Algebra: Linear, vector spaces, and inner product spaces; linear transformations
and matrices; linear equations and determinants; eigenvectors and
eigen values. Prereq:
MTH 201 |
3 |
| MTH 400 |
History
of Mathematics: Historical developments of mathematics to the 18th century; selected
topics from 18th, 19th, and 20th Century mathematics developments.
Prereq:
MTH 201 or concurrently |
3 |
| MTH 410 |
Abstract
Algebra: Groups, rings, and fields. Prereq:
MTH 300 |
3 |
| MTH 443 |
MTH
443 Curriculum
and Methods Mathematics (EA-A): Curriculum and course development; remediation and enrichment;
lesson planning; problem modeling and solving strategies; use of
calculations and computers in the classroom; emphasis on NCTM Standards.
Prereq:
EDU 262 or equivalent |
2 |
| MTH 453 |
Student
Teaching Mathematics (EA): Teaching experience in mathematics in an approved middle level
school under the direction of a master teacher. |
1-12 |
| MTH 454 |
Student
Teaching Mathematics (A): Teaching experience in mathematics in an approved secondary school
under the direction of a master teacher. |
1-12 |
| MTH 459 |
Career
Intern Experience in Mathematics: Work experience in a mathematics or related field under the direction
of a faculty member and a field supervisor. Prereq:
Junior Standing |
3-12 |
| MTH 480 |
Special
Topics: Presentation, as need dictates; of one or more topics in mathematics
at an upper biennium level. |
1-3 |
| MTH 490 |
Independent
Study: Reading and study of mathematical topics at an upper biennium level.
|
1-3 |
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