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  Course Course Title and Description  
  MTH 20
Basic Math (Arithmetic), 4 Cr.
Covers fractions, decimals, percents, integer, measurements to write, manipulate, interpret, and solve application and formula problems. Introduces concepts of basic statistics. A scientific calculator is required. The TI-30X II is recommended. Prerequisite: (ABE 0750 or placement into MTH 20) and (placement into RD 80 or ESOL 250).
 
  MTH 21C Percentages and Statistics, 1 Cr.
Use fractions, decimals, and percents to write, manipulate, interpret and solve applications and formulas. Introduce concepts of basic statistics, charts and graphs. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, symbolically, and in oral and written form. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisites: (ABE 0782 or placement into MTH 20) and (RD 80 or ESOL 250)
 
  MTH 22C Measurements, 1 Cr.
Use both English and Metric measurements, conversions, temperature, and to write, manipulate, interpret and solve application and formula problems. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, symbolically, and in oral and written form. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisite: ABE 0782 or placement into MTH 20) and (RD 80 or ESOL 250)
 
  MTH 23C
Geometry, 1 Cr.
Use geometric properties to write, manipulate, interpret and solve application and formula problems. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, symbolically, and in oral and written form. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisite: (ABE 0782 or placement into MTH 20) and (RD 80 or ESOL 250)
 
  MTH 24C
Pre-Algebra, 1 Cr.
Use integer arithmetic to write, manipulate, interpret and solve application and formula problems. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, symbolically, and in oral and written form. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisites: (ABE 0782 or placement into MTH 20) and (RD 80 or ESOL 250)
 
  MTH 25C
Fractions, 1 Cr.
Use fractions to write, manipulate, interpret and solve application and formula problems. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, symbolically, and in oral and written form. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisites: (ABE 0782 or placement into MTH 20) and (RD 80 or ESOL 250)
 
  MTH 26C
Decimals, 1 Cr.
Use decimals, to write, manipulate, interpret and solve application and formula problems. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, symbolically, and in oral and written form. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisites: (ABE 0782 or placement into MTH 20) and (RD 80 or ESOL 250)
 
  MTH 27C
Applications in Mathematics, 1 Cr.
Use fractions, decimals, percents, integer arithmetic, and measurements to write, manipulate, interpret and solve applications and formulas. Concepts will be introduced numerically, graphically, symbolically, and in oral and written form. Scientific calculator with fraction capabilities required. Prerequisites: (ABE 0782 or placement into MTH 20) and (RD 80 or ESOL 250)
 
  MTH 30 Business Mathematics I, 4 Cr.
Application of arithmetic to a variety of problems found in the business field, including simple and compound interest, annuities, payroll preparation, pricing, invoice preparation, trade discounts, taxes, and depreciation. Scientific calculator required. Prerequisites: MTH 20; (RD 80 or ESOL 250).
 
  MTH 60 Introductory Algebra - First Term, 4 Cr.
Introduction to algebraic concepts and processes with a focus on linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables. Applications, graphs, functions, formulas, and proper mathematical notation are emphasized throughout the course. A scientific calculator is required. The TI-30X II is recommended. Prerequisites: MTH 20 and RD 80 (or ESOL 250). Audit available.
 
  MTH 61
Introductory Algebra - Part I, 3 Cr.
Introduces algebraic concepts and processes with a focus on linear equations and inequalities in one variable. Applications, formulas, and proper mathematical notation are emphasized throughout the course. A scientific calculator is required. The TI-30X II is recommended. Must take both MTH 61 and MTH 62 to satisfy MTH 60 requirements. Prerequisite: MTH 20 AND (RD 80 or ESOL 250) Audit available.
 
  MTH 62
Introductory Algebra - Part II, 3 Cr.
Introduces algebraic concepts and processes with a focus on linear equations in two variables, functions, formulas, and proper mathematical notation are emphasized throughout the course. A scientific calculator is required. The TI-30X II is recommended. Must take both MTH 61 and MTH 62 to satisfy MTH 60 requirements. Must take both MTH 62 and MTH 63 to satisfy MTH 65 requirements. Prerequisite: (MTH 60 or MTH 61) AND (RD 80 or ESOL 250). Audit available.
 
  MTH 63
Introductory Algebra - Part III, 3 Cr.
Introduces algebraic concepts and processes with a focus on functions, polynomials, and quadratic equations. Application graphs, functions, formulas, and proper mathematical notation are emphasized throughout the course. A scientific calculator is required. The TI-30X II is recommended. Must take both MTH 62 and MTH 63 to satisfy MTH 65 requirements. Prerequisite: (MTH 60 or MTH 62) AND (RD 80 or ESOL 250). Audit available.
 
  MTH 65
Introductory Algebra - Second Term, 4 Cr.
Introduces algebraic concepts and processes with a focus on functions, linear systems, polynomials, and quadratic equations. Applications, graphs, functions, formulas, and proper mathematical notation are emphasized throughout the course. A scientific calculator is required. The TI-30X II is recommended. Prerequisites: (MTH 60 or MTH 62) and (RD 80 or ESOL 250) Audit available.
 
  MTH 70
Review of Introductory Algebra, 4 Cr.
Review of algebraic concepts and processes with a focus on linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables, functions, linear systems, properties of exponents, polynomials, and quadratic equations. Applications, graphs, functions, formulas, and proper mathematical notation are emphasized throughout the course. A scientific calculator is required. The TI-30X II is recommended. Prerequisites: (MTH 63 or MTH 65) and (RD 80 or ESOL 250) Audit available.
 
  MTH 75 Intro to Formal Geometry, 4 Cr.
Topics include: inductive and deductive reasoning, geometric constructions, line and angle properties, triangle properties, polygon properties, circles, transformations, area, volume, pythagorean theorem, similarity, and geometric proofs. Results communicated in oral and written form. Prerequisite: MTH 60.
 
  MTH 84 Introduction to LaTeX, 1 Cr.
Explores the power of LaTeX for use at school or home for mathematical documents and other applications. Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115, and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
 
  MTH 91
Intermediate Algebra, Part I, 2 Cr.
Functions are explored graphically and symbolically with an emphasis on function notation. Functions, equations and graphs involving linear rational, and absolute value expressions are investigated. Technology is integrated throughout. A graphing calculator is required: TI 89/92 plus or Voyage 200 recommended. Must take both MTH 91 and MTH 92 to satisfy MTH 95 requirements. Prerequisite: MTH 63, MTH 65 or MTH 70 and placement into WR 115. Audit available.
 
  MTH 92
Intermediate Algebra, Part II, 2 Cr.
Functions are explored graphically and symbolically with an emphasis on function notation. Functions, equations and graphs involving quadratic, rational, and radical expressions are investigated. Technology is integrated throughout. A graphing calculator is required: TI 89/92 plus or Voyage 200 recommended. Must take both MTH 91 and MTH 92 to satisfy MTH 95 requirements. Prerequisites: MTH 91 and placement into WR 115. Audit available.
 
  MTH 93
Intro TI Graphics Calculator, 1 Cr.
Introduces basic use of graphing calculators. Explores the power of graphing calculators' computer algebra systems. The TI-89 (or TI-92 or Voyage 200) or Casio ClassPad 330 graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: MTH 60 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
 
  MTH 95
Intermediate Algebra, 4 Cr.
Explores functions graphically and symbolically with an emphasis on function notation. Investigate functions, equations, and graphs involving quadratic, rational, radical, and absolute value expressions. Technology is integrated throughout. Graphing calculator required. TI-89 Titanium or Casio Classpad 330 recommended. Prerequisites: MTH 63, MTH 65 or MTH 70 and placement into WR 115. Audit available.
 
  MTH 105 Explorations in Mathematics, 4 Cr.
Students engage in the discovery and exploration of selected non-traditional topics in mathematics. Possible topics include mathematics of social choice, geometry, statistics, probability, and discrete mathematics. Technology will be used where appropriate. Students communicate results in oral and written form. Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 95 or equivalent placement test scores. Audit available.
 
  MTH 111
College Algebra, 5 Cr.
Explores relations and functions graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally. Examines exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, and rational functions. Investigates applications from a variety of perspectives. Graphing calculator required. TI-89 Titanium or Casio Classpad 330 recommended. Prerequisite: MTH 95, RD 115, and WR 115, or equivalent placement. Audit available.
 
  MTH 111H College Algebra: Honors, 5 Cr.
An honors version of College Algebra. Explores relations and functions graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally. Examines exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, and rational functions. Investigates applications from a variety of perspectives. Graphing calculator required. TI-89 Titanium or Casio Classpad 330 recommended. Prerequisite: MTH 95, RD 115, and WR 115, or equivalent placement.
 
  MTH 112
Elementary Functions, 5 Cr.
Investigates trigonometric functions, equations and identities. Examines right and oblique triangles, vectors, polar coordinates, parametric equations, and complex numbers. Explores topics graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally. Graphing calculator required. TI-89 Titanium or Casio Classpad 330 recommended. Prerequisite: (MTH 111 or MTH 111B or MTH 111C), RD 115, and WR 115, or equivalent placement. Audit available.
 
  MTH 211
Foundations of Elementary Math I, 4 Cr.
Surveys mathematical topics for those interested in the presentation of mathematics at the K-9 levels. Topics emphasized are problem solving, patterns, sequences, set theory, logic, numeration systems, number bases, arithmetic operations, and number theory. Various manipulative and problem solving strategies are used. Prerequisite: MTH 95 or higher, and WR 115 and RD 115 or equivalent placement test scores. Audit available.
 
  MTH 212
Foundations of Elementary Math II, 4 Cr.
Surveys mathematical topics for those interested in the presentation of mathematics at the K-9 levels. Various manipulatives and problem solving approaches are used to explore rational numbers (fractions, decimals, percents), integers, the set of irrational numbers, the set of real numbers, and simple probability and statistics. Prerequisite: MTH 211 and its prerequisite requirements. Audit available.
 
  MTH 213
Foundations of Elementary Math III, 4 Cr.
Surveys mathematical topics for those interested in the presentation of mathematics at the K-9 levels. Various manipulatives and problem solving approaches are used to explore informal geometry, transformational geometry, and measurement systems. Prerequisite: MTH 211 and its prerequisite requirements. Audit available.
 
  MTH 241
Business Calculus, 4 Cr.
Includes limits, continuity, derivatives, and integrals. Investigates applications from science, business, and social science perspectives. Graphing calculator required. TI-89 Titanium or Casio Classpad 330 recommended. Prerequisite: (MTH 111 or MTH 111B or MTH 111C) and their prerequisite requirements. Audit available.
 
  MTH 243
Statistics I, 5 Cr.
Introduces displaying data with graphs, numerical descriptions of data, producing data, elementary probability, probability distributions, confidence intervals and significance testing. Investigates applications from science, business, and social science perspectives. Graphing calculator required. TI-89 Titanium or Casio Classpad 330 recommended. Prerequisite: (MTH 111, MTH 111B or MTH 111C), and placement into WR 121. Audit available.
 
  MTH 244
Statistics II, 4 Cr.
Topics include confidence interval estimation; tests of significance including z-tests, t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square; and inference for linear regression. Applications are investigated from science, business, and social science perspectives. TI graphing calculator with advanced statistical programs required and/or computer software, see instructor. Prerequisites: MTH 243 and its prerequisite requirements. Audit available.
 
  MTH 251
Calculus I, 4 Cr.
Includes limits, continuity, derivatives and applications of derivatives. Graphing calculator required. TI-89 Titanium or Casio Classpad 330 recommended. Prerequisites: MTH 112 or CMET 131; and their prerequisite requirements. Audit available.
 
  MTH 252
Calculus II, 5 Cr.
Includes antiderivatives, the definite integral, topics of integration, improper integrals, and applications of integration. Graphing calculator required. TI-89 Titanium or Casio Classpad 330 recommended. Prerequisites: MTH 251 and its prerequisite requirements. Audit available.
 
  MTH 253
Calculus III, 5 Cr.
Includes infinite sequences and series (emphasis on taylor series), an introduction to differential equations, and vectors in three space. Graphing calculator required. TI-89 Titanium or Casio Classpad 330 recommended. Prerequisites: MTH 252 and its prerequisite requirements. Audit available.
 
  MTH 254
Vector Calculus I, 5 Cr.
Includes multivariate and vector-valued functions from a graphical, numerical, and symbolic perspective. Applies integration and differentiation of both types of functions to solve real world problems. Graphing calculator required. TI-89 Titanium or Casio Classpad 330 recommended. Prerequisites: MTH 253 and its prerequisite requirements. Audit available.
 
  MTH 256
Differential Equations, 5 Cr.
Includes a variety of differential equations and their solutions, with emphasis on applied problems in engineering and physics. Differential equations software will be used. Students communicate results in oral and written form. Graphing calculator required. TI-89 Titanium or Casio Classpad 330 recommended. Prerequisites: MTH 253 and its prerequisite requirements. Audit Available.
 
  MTH 261
Applied Linear Algebra I, 5 Cr.
Surveys linear algebra with some applications. Includes linear systems, vectors, and vector spaces, including eigenspaces. Graphing calculator required. TI-89 Titanium or Casio Classpad 330 recommended. Prerequisites: MTH 253 and its prerequisite requirements. Audit available.
 
       
       

 

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