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Key to Course Descriptions
Abbreviations
(C) City Campus
(N) North Campus
(S) South Campus
F Fall
S Spring
F/S Fall and Spring
SS Summer Session
F+ Offered every other Fall
S+ Offered every other Spring
N Non-Credit |
Course Descriptions by Curriculum
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Mathematics | | | | MT-001 | | BASIC MATHEMATICS | | A developmental course designed to improve the confidence, study habits, and basic skills necessary for subsequent mathematics or related course work. Topics will include whole numbers (exponents, primes, factors); rational numbers (ratios, proportions); decimals (percents, square roots); measurements (US and metric); simple geometry and formulas, integers; operations with simple algebraic expressions; basic calculator skills; equations and word problems related to each topic. This course does not apply toward an associate degree. F/S (C, N, S). | | | | MT-003 | | BASIC MATHEMATICS REVIEW | | A developmental course designed to give a brief overview of arithmetic skill and to prepare students for elementary algebra. Topics will include: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios & proportions, percents, integers, simple linear equations, and basic calculator skills. Word problems will be related to each topic. This course does not apply toward an associate degree. F/S (C, N, S). | | | | MT-006 | | ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA | | MT 006-007 is a two-semester sequence intended for developmental students who have no previous elementary algebra experience. This sequence is intended to prepare students for degree-credit mathematics courses. Topics will include operations with real numbers, operations with algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, word problems, exponent rules, factoring, special products, and basic calculator skills. This course does not apply toward an associate degree. Prerequisite: MT 001 or MT 003 or appropriate college equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code.* F/S (C, N, S) | | | | MT-007 | | ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA | | A second course in a two-semester sequence intended to prepare developmental students for degree mathematics courses. Topics include word problems, operations with rational expressions, graphing, systems of equations, quadratic equations, operations with radicals, and basic calculator skills. This course does not apply toward an associate degree. Prerequisite: MT 006 or appropriate college equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code.* F/S (C, N, S) | | | | MT-013 | | ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA I II | | A developmental course designed to refresh arithmetic skills while developing basic algebraic skills in preparing for required mathematics courses. Arithmetic and elementary equations will be continuously reviewed as the following algebraic topics are presented: Operations with real numbers, operations with algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, simple word problems, graphing, systems of equations, quadratic equations, operations with radicals, and basic calculator skills. This course does not apply toward an associate degree. Pre-requisite: MT 001 or MT 003 or appropriate college equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code.* F/S (C, N, S) | | | | MT-110 | | THE METRIC SYSTEM | | This course is intended to familiarize the general public as well as technical students with the metric system. Topics covered will include North American system, metric system, conversions from one system to another, and conversions within the metric system. Units of area, volume, weight, mass, temperature, work, and power will be discussed along with consumer and technical applications. Prerequisite: MT 006 or appropriate college equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code.* F/S (S) | | | | MT-111 | | MATH OF DOSAGE | | This course is intended for those members of the health professions who have the responsibility for the preparation and administration of medications. Topics covered will include ratio and proportions, metric system, apothecary and household system, conversions within each system, conversions from one system to another, dosage calculations of oral and parenteral drugs for adult and pediatric patients, and preparation of solutions. Prerequisites: MT 006 or appropriate college equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level 100 appropriate mathematics level code. F/S (C,N,S). | | | | MT-112 | | SURVEY OF MATH | | A one-semester course whose objective is to further develop an interest in mathematics. This course introduces sets, logic, probability, statistics, and at least one topic from the following areas: consumer mathematics, geometry, algebra, and computer concepts. Students will be expected to use elementary algebra skills in solving problems. Pre-requisite: MT 007 or MT 013 or appropriate college equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code.* F/S (C,N,S) | | | | MT-116 | | ALGEBRA IN THE REAL WORLD | | This course is intended to enable students to view mathematics as part of their life experience by solving real-world problems using a modeling and function approach. This course is especially suitable for liberal arts/general studies, social science and humanities majors and the many majors which only require a math elective such as Communication Arts. Major topics include: an introduction to functions from a verbal, numeric, algebraic and graphical approach; an investigation of elementary functions (linear, exponential, logarithmic, and quadratic) through modeling and analyzing real data; and an applications approach to building and solving systems of linear equations. A specific graphing calculator is recommended and will be used throughout the course. This course may be used as an alternative to MT 112 or as a bridge to MT 125. It will not replace the MT125/126 sequence as a prerequisite for calculus. Prerequisite: MT 007 or MT 013 or appropriate college equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code.* F/S (S) | | | | MT-118 | | MATH/ELEM TEACHERS I | | This course is restricted to students ultimately seeking a degree in Elementary Education. Topics will include: Problem-solving principles and strategies, models and interpretations of operations with whole numbers, integers, rational numbers and decimals, number theory, numeration and computation, introduction to functions, and problem solving. Prerequisite: MT 007 or MT 013 or appropriate college equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code.* F/S (C,N,S). | | | | MT-119 | | MATH/ELEM TEACHERS II | | This course is restricted to students ultimately seeking a degree in Elementary Education. This is the second course of a two semester sequence. Topics will include: Basic Probability and Statistics, Basic Geometry, Measurement and Graphing. Prerequisite: MT 118 or appropriate college equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code. F/S (C,N,S). | | | | MT-121 | | TECHNICAL MATH I | | The first course in a two-semester sequence of intermediate algebra and trigonometry with technical applications. Topics included are: The trigonometry functions, vectors, units of measurement and approximate numbers, fundamental concepts of algebra, functions and graphs, systems of linear equations, determinants, factoring and fractions, quadratics, basic operations with complex numbers, and geometry (areas and perimeters of common plane figures, volumes and surface areas of common solids). The scientific calculator will be used throughout the course. Prerequisites: MT 007 or MT 013 or appropriate college equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code. * F/S (C, N, S) | | | | MT-122 | | TECHNICAL MATH II | | The second course in a two-semester sequence of intermediate algebra and trigonometry with technical applications. Topics included are: trigonometric functions of any angle, oblique triangle, graphs of trigonometric functions, exponents and radicals, exponential and log functions, variation, inequalities, introduction to statistics. The scientific calculator will be used throughout the course. Prerequisite: MT 121 or equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code. * F/S (C, N, S) | | | | MT-125 | | COLLEGE MATH I | | The first course in a two-semester sequence of intermediate algebra and trigonometry. The sequence is preparatory for an introductory or survey level of calculus. Topics included will be real number systems, fundamental algebraic operations, special products and factoring, algebraic fractions, linear equations, functions, graphs, and straight lines, system of linear equations, exponents and radicals, variation, exponential and logarithmic functions, and basic quadratic equations. Prerequisite: MT 007 or MT 013 or appropriate college equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code. * F/S (C, N, S) | | | | MT-126 | | COLLEGE MATH II | | A study of trigonometry and analytic geometry. Topics included will be fundamental trigonometry, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, inverse trigonometric functions, oblique triangles, complex numbers, analytic geometry, systems of quadratic equations, and inequalities. Prerequisite: MT 125 or equivalent, and appropriate mathematics level code. * F/S (C, N, S) | | | | MT-143 | | INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS I | | This four-credit course includes concepts and computer skills which are valuable in a variety of life and work applications, as well as in more advanced coursework. This course will include topics from descriptive and inferential statistics: graphing, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability frequency distributions, Central Limit Theorem, the normal distribution, sampling concepts, estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression, correlation, introduction to an operating system, utilization of a statistical software package, interpretation of computer output, and explaining and interpreting statistical analysis. Prerequisite: MT 007 or MT 013 or appropriate college equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code. * F/S (C, N, S) | | | | MT-144 | | INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS II | | This course is designed to continue the study of statistics with computer applications. Topics will include sampling techniques, inferences about standard deviations, conditional probability, goodness of fit, nonparametric methods of inference, linear, non-linear and multiple regression, correlation, and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: MT 143 or equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code. * F/S (N, S) | | | | MT-167 | | DISCRETE MATHEMATICS | | This course is intended for computer science students and as a general mathematics elective for other students. Topics include logic, sets, relations, functions, recursion, mathematical induction, counting methods, difference equations, series, and sequences. Prerequisite: MT 126 or equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code. * F (N) | | | | MT-171 | | ELEM OF CAL TECH APP | | A calculus course intended for the technical student. Topics will include analytic geometry, curve sketching, geometric analysis of the derivative, applications of the derivative, and applications of the integral. Prerequisite: MT 122 or MT 126 or equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code. * F/S (N, S) | | | | MT-175 | | SURVEY CALCULUS I | | Primarily designed for the nonengineering student who desires or requires calculus as a tool. This may include liberal arts, business, pre-med, pre-pharmacy, computer information systems, and others. Topics include the limit, continuity, and differentiability for algebraic functions; maxima and minima; introduction to integration; exponential and logarithmic functions and their differentiation and integration, and applications of differentiation and integration. Prerequisite: MT 126 or equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | MT-176 | | SURVEY CALCULUS II | | Continuation of MT 175. Topics include Differentiation and integration of trigonometric functions, other techniques of integration, improper integrals, functions of several variables, introduction to differential equations, and applications of calculus to the theory of probability. The optional topic involves Taylor polynomials and infinite series. Prerequisite: MT 175 or equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | MT-179 | | GRAPHING TECH w/CALCULUS APPL | | An introductory course in the use of a graphics calculator and a symbolic mathematical software package, emphasizing the understanding of the concepts of calculus. Calculator topics include graphing, limits, derivatives, roots and the definite integral. Software topics include graph plotting, differentiation and integration. Co-requisite: registration in MT 175 or MT 181. F/S (S) | | | | MT-180 | | PRE CALCULUS MATHEMATICS | | Solutions to equations and inequalities, behavior of polynomial, rational, transcendental, and other functions, sequences and series, 2 and 3 dimensional coordinate systems, vectors, and matrices. Topics in this course are essential for students who will enroll in the MT 181-182-283 sequence. Graphing calculators will be used throughout the course. Prerequisite: MT 126 or equivalent, and appropriate Mathematics level code. Level code is determined by Mathematics department placement test and/or successful completion of mathematics courses.* F/S (C,N,S) | | | | MT-181 | | CALC & ANALYT I | | Intended for mathematics, science, and engineering students, or anyone interested in seeing a rigorous approach to calculus. First in a four-semester sequence. Topics from analytic geometry, limits, the derivative and its applications, continuity, integration, and transcendental functions. Prerequisite: MT 180 or quivalent, and appropriate mathematics level code. Level code is determined by Mathematics Department placement test and/or successful completion of mathematics courses. F/S (C, N, S) | | | | MT-182 | | CALC & ANALYT II | | Second course in a four-semester sequence. Topics include techniques of integration, applications of integration, infinite sequence and series, polar coordinates and parametric equations. Prerequisite: MT 181 or equivalent, and appropriate mathematics level code. Level code is determined by Mathematics Department placement test and/or successful completion of mathematics courses.* F/S (C, N, S) | | | | MT-191 | | APPL OF DIGITAL COMP | | Introduction to a high-level programming language, root findings techniques, simultaneous linear equations, matrices and determinants and numerical integration. MT 181 or equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code.* F/S (C, N) | | | | MT-283 | | CALCULUS + ANALYTICAL GEO III | | Third course in a four-semester sequence. This course includes computer skills which are valuable in a variety of more advanced coursework, as well as in a variety of scientific applications. This course will include topics from linear algebra, vector functions, partial differentiation, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, multiple integration, vector fields, line integrals, Greens Theorem, Stokes Theorem, divergence and curl and utilization of a computer algebra system. Prerequisite: MT 182 or equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code.* F/S (C, N, S) | | | | MT-284 | | INTRO TO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION | | Fourth course in the calculus-differential equations sequence. A study of methods of solving certain first order linear and nonlinear differential equations, second and higher order linear differential equations, and systems of first order linear differential equations, as well as various applications of such equations. Techniques include series solutions and Laplace transforms. A computer algebra system will be utilized. Prerequisite: MT 182 or equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code.* F/S (C, N, S) | | | | MT-292 | | INTRO LINEAR ALGEBRA | | An introduction to linear algebra for students with a strong mathematics background. Matrices and systems of linear equation, vector spaces, determinants, linear transformations. Prerequisite: MT 182 or equivalent, and/or appropriate mathematics level code.* S (C, N, S) | | |
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