Mathematics
Courses
MTH 095 Basic Mathematics (4 CR)
Provides the most fundamental support for students who need to develop skills in the arithmetic of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, signed numbers and metric measurement.
MTH 098 Pre-Algebra (4 CR)
Review of arithmetic of positive and negative integers, fractions, decimals, percentages. Covers measurement and geometric calculations and basic algebraic concepts include simplifying expressions and solving simple equations.
Prerequisite: MTH 095*
MTH 120 Beginning Algebra (4 CR)
Study variables and variable expressions, integers, laws of exponents, equations (linear, quadratic, rational, radical and absolute value), linear inequalities, linear systems, coordinate graphing and problem solving.
Prerequisite: MTH 098*
MTH 131 Intermediate Algebra (4 CR)
Emphasizes simplifying expressions, solving equations, and graphing functions, including linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic. Problem solving and mathematical modeling are integrated throughout. Appropriate technology includes a graphing calculator.
Prerequisite: MTH 120*
MTH 133 Introduction to Probability & Statistics (3 CR) (Same as CIS 205 & PSY 143)
Introduction to basic descriptive statistics, probability theorems, frequency distributions and functions, binomial and normal probability distributions and functions, probability density functions, hypothesis testing, statistical inference, Chi-square analysis, linear regression and correlation.
Prerequisite: MTH 131*
MTH 140 Pre-Calculus (5 CR)
Major emphasis is on the concept of functions. Study polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, their properties, graphs, and related equations and applications. Additional topics include systems of equations, matrices, conic sections, sequences and series, and probability. A graphing calculator is required and used extensively.
Prerequisite: MTH 131*
MTH 145 Finite Mathematics (4 CR)
This course is for students whose programs do not require trigonometry or the calculus sequence. The topics that will be included are linear, exponential, quadratic, polynomial and logarithmic functions and models; systems of linear equations; linear regression; mathematics of finance and financial modeling; matrices, linear programming; permutations; combinations, probability theory; probabilistic simulations; decision theory; descriptive statistics; and Markov chains.
Prerequisite: MTH 131*
MTH 151 Calculus I (4 CR)
First calculus course for business, mathematics, engineering and science students explores introductory plane analytic geometry, the derivative, the integral and their applications for algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Graphing calculator required.
Prerequisite: MTH 140*
MTH 154 Calculus II (5 CR)
Explore the following topics: methods and applications of the derivative and integral for inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, indeterminate forms, series, polar and parametric representation of functions, matrices, determinants, solution of systems of equations and vectors. Graphing calculator required.
Prerequisite: MTH 151*
MTH 210 Foundations of Mathematics (3 CR)
Provides background material for students preparing to teach at the elementary level. Emphasizes the structure and properties of the number system. Covers concepts, models and algorithms for whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals and percents. Some additional hours of on-site field work required.
Prerequisite: MTH 131*
MTH 211 Foundations of Mathematics II (3 CR)
The course will provide the second semester of math content for elementary education majors. It is a continuation course for MTH 210, Foundations of Mathematics I.
Prerequisite: MTH 210
MTH 251 Calculus III (4 CR)
Solid analytical geometry is integrated throughout this course covering the calculus of vector valued functions, multivariable functions, and vector fields with applications. Also covers linear algebra topic of vector spaces. Graphing calculator required.
Prerequisite: MTH 154
MTH 254 Differential Equations (4 CR)
Explore solutions of first order differential equations, linear differential equations with constant coefficients, variation of parameters, series solutions, Laplace transforms, eigenvectors and eigenvalues and application to solution of systems of linear first order equations. Graphing calculator required.
Prerequisite: MTH 154
