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MATHEMATICS

MAC 1105 College Algebra (3 credits)

A review of algebraic techniques and operations and the study of equations and inequalities; linear, quadratic and rational functions; absolute value, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; applications.  Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MAT 1033 or an appropriate placement score.

MAC 1114 Trigonometry (3 credits)

Study of the trigonometric functions and angles and real numbers; identities and formulas; solutions of triangle; graphs of trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; vectors; exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometric equations; and complex numbers in trigonometric form.  Prerequisite: MAC 1105.

MAC 1140 Precalculus (3 credits)

The study of algebraic principles and properties including radicals, exponents, complex numbers, absolute values, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations and other relations and functions; graphs of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; roots of higher degree polynomials; systems of equations and inequalities; linear programming; matrices and determinants; conics, applications, sequences and series; the Binomial Theorem.  Prerequisite: MAC 1105 or satisfactory score on an accepted placement test.

MAC 2311 Calculus 1 (4 credits)

First of the three-course Integral Calculus sequence including function review; analytic geometry; limits and continuity; differentiation and integration of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions; the Fundamental Theorem; and applications in maxima and minima, curve sketching, related rates and economics.  Prerequisite: MAC 1140 and 1114 or permission of the instructor.

MAC 2312 Calculus 2 (4 credits)

Continuation of MAC 2311 with emphasis on the definite integral with applications; the differential and integral calculus of trigonometric functions; techniques of integration; infinite series; polar coordinates with applications and conic sections in both polar and cartesian coordinate systems.  Prerequisite: MAC 2311 and MAC 1114.

MAC 2313 Calculus 3 (4 credits)

A continuation of Calculus 2 with emphasis on vectors and geometry in space, differentiation and integration of functions of two or three variables, vector analysis, and first-order differential equations.  Prerequisite: MAC 2312.

MAP 2302 Elementary Differential Equations (3 credits)

The study of first order differential equations, higher-order linear differential equations, systems of linear differential equations, the Laplace transform, numerical methods, and applications.  Prerequisite: MAC 2312.

MAT 0002 Developmental Arithmetic (3 credits)

Study of fractions, decimals, whole numbers, geometric figures and their measures.  This course would prepare the student for Elementary Algebra, MAT 0024.  Lab Fee

MAT 0024 Elementary Algebra (3 credits)

Study of operations on real numbers, solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable, operations on polynomials, including factoring, integer exponents, radicals, graphing techniques, and applications.  This course should prepare the student for Intermediate Algebra, MAT 1033.  Lab Fee.  Prerequisite: MAT 0002 with a grade of C or higher, or appropriate placement test scores.

MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra (3 credits)

This course includes a review of linear and absolute value equations and inequalities, factoring polynomials, the study of quadratic equations and inequalities, rational exponents and their properties, radicals, complex numbers, rational expressions and equations, graphing linear functions and interpreting graphs, solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, an introduction to functions, function notation, function operations, and composite functions and applications.  Prerequisite: Completion of MAT 0024 with a grade of C or higher or appropriate placement test score.

MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts 1 (3 credits)

Study includes: sets and Venn diagrams; systematic counting principles; permutations and combinations; probability; descriptive statistics; logic; geometry and measurements; history of mathematics.  Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MAT 1033 or an appropriate placement score.

MGF 1107 Mathematics for Liberal Arts 2 (3 credits)

The study of numbers and number systems; elementary number theory; linear and quadratic relations; functions; graphs and their applications; financial mathematics; history of mathematics.  Students will participate in collaborative investigations relating to the major topics of study.  Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MAT 1033 or an appropriate placement score.

STA 2023 Elementary Statistics (3 credits)

Introductory descriptive and inferential statistics involving vocabulary; probability; z, t, and f tests for one or two populations; chi-square test; correlation and regression for bivariate data; and one way analysis of variance.  Prerequisite: A grade of C of higher in MAC 1105 or appropriate scores on an accepted placement test AND REA 0002 with a C or better or appropriate placement test scores.

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