Mathematics Courses

Numbers in parenthesis are credit hours/semester and actual hours/week in class.

Where special course fees are required in addition to tuition, they are noted at the end of the individual course description. These fees are subject to change without prior notice.

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MTH 085 - Basic Mathematics (3, 3)

This course is designed for students whose background is insufficient for General Mathematics. Topics include basic operations with whole numbers, place value and rounding, order of operations, prime and composite numbers, prime factorization, and applications.

MTH 091 - General Mathematics (3, 3)

This course is designed for students with little mathematics background. Review of basic operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percent, ratio and proportion and the metric system. Solving word problems is emphasized. Informal geometry and an introduction to statistics will be covered if time permits. This course is available online.

MTH 093 - Pre-Algebra (3, 3)

Prerequisite: MTH 091 with a grade of "C" or above, or qualifying score on the Placement test

Pre-algebra is a course designed to prepare students for algebra. Topics include a review of arithmetic operations and mathematical principles, signed numbers, exponents, polynomial operations, solving equations, informal geometry, and elementary graphing. This course is available online.

MTH 095 - Elementary Algebra (4, 4)

Prerequisite: MTH 093 with a grade of "C" or above, or qualifying score on the Placement test

Elementary concepts of algebra will be covered, including solving linear equations and inequalities, polynomial operations and factoring, graphing linear equations, systems of equations, solving quadratic equations by factoring and appropriate word problems. This course is available online.

MTH 096 - Elementary Geometry (3, 3)

Prerequisite: MTH 093 with a grade of "C" or above, or a qualifying score with Placement into MTH 095 or better

An introductory course in geometry. Topics covered include Euclidean axioms and theorems, proofs, points and lines, quadrilaterals and other polygons, circles, area and perimeter, and similarity

MTH 100 - Intermediate Algebra (4, 4)

Not intended as a college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra and qualifying score on the Placement test or MTH 095 with a grade of "C" or above

This course is a continuation of elementary algebra. Topics include functions and graphs, rational expressions, radicals, quadratic equations and functions, complex numbers, inequalities, and appropriate applications. This course is available online.

MTH 103 - Fundamentals of Mathematics (3, 3)

Prerequisite: MTH 095 with a grade of "C" or above, or a qualifying score on the Placement test

Topics include numeration systems, sets, the real number system, variables, graphing, logic, probability, descriptive statistics, and geometry.

MTH 106 - Technical Mathematics I, Algebra and Trigonometry  (IAI:MTM901) (5, 5)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the Placement test, or MTH 096 and MTH 100 with grades of "C" or above

Applications to technologies stressed. Review of algebra and geometry; linear equations; graphs; exponents and radicals; exponential and logarithmic functions; study of trigonometry, including trigonometric functions and graphs of trigonometric functions; triangle solutions and vectors. A graphing calculator is required, TI-83 or 84 preferred.

MTH 111 - Technical Mathematics II, Analytic Geometry and Calculus (5, 5)

Prerequisite: MTH 106 or MTH 165 and MTH 167 with grades of "C" or above

Theory and development of higher degree equations, determinants, sequences and series; analytic geometry fundamental with applications of coordinate systems; basic statistics; introduction to calculus; emphasis on application to different technologies. A graphing calculator is required.

MTH 115 - General Education Mathematics  (IAI: M1904) (3, 3)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: MTH 100 with a "C" or above or qualifying score on the Placement test AND successful completion of high school geometry or MTH 096

This course, for non-science majors, is designed to provide a strong background and an appreciation for advanced mathematics. Four of the following topics (geometry, counting techniques and probability, graph theory, logic/set theory, mathematics of finance, game theory, linear programming, and statistics) will be studied in depth. Problem solving skills will be developed; a scientific calculator will be required. This course is available online.

MTH 126 - Fundamentals of Statistics  (IAI: M1902) (3, 4)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: MTH 100 with a grade of "C" or above or a qualifying score on the Placement test and successful completion of high school geometry or MTH 096

An introductory course designed to provide students with an understanding of reasoning involved in a statisticians approach to a wide variety of problems. The student will be given hands-on experience with data collection and analysis. This course is intended as a general education mathematics course, and is not intended for business and mathematics majors. Graphing calculator is required, TI-83 or 84 preferred.

MTH 131 - Shop Mathematics I (3, 3)

Prerequisite: MTH 093 with a grade of "C" or above or a qualifying score on the Placement test

Review of shop arithmetic; machine shop algebra; applications geometry; logarithms, metric system; metric conversions, and calculators.

MTH 132 - Shop Mathematics II (3, 3)

Prerequisite: MTH 131

Advanced machine shop mathematics calculations, handbooks, tables, trigonometry, logarithms, and calculators.

MTH 145 - Math Concepts and Structures I (4, 4)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: MTH 100 with a grade of C or above or a qualifying score on the Placement test and successful completion of high school geometry or MTH 096

An introductory content-oriented course for elementary school teachers: NOT a methods course. Topics include problem solving, set theory, numeration systems, number theory, ratio and proportion, integers, rational numbers and the real number system, functions and their graphs. The understanding of algorithms is emphasized. A scientific calculator is required.

MTH 146 - Math Concepts & Structures II  (IAI: M1903) (4, 4)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: MTH 145 with a grade of "C" or above and successful completion of high school geometry or MTH 096

A continuation of MTH 145. Topics include probability, statistics, informal geometry, measurement, congruency and similarity, Euclidean constructions, and coordinate geometry. An exploration into LOGO will be covered if time permits. A scientific calculator is required.

MTH 161 - Finite Mathematics  (IAI: M1906 IAI: MTM 901) (4, 4)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: MTH 165 with a grade of "C" or above, or a qualifying score on the Placement test and successful completion of high school geometry or MTH 096.

Designed for students not majoring or minoring in mathematics, this course will present an introduction to mathematical topics with applications to business, economics, social science and biology. Functions and graphs, sets, matrix theory and operations, systems of linear equations and inequalities, linear programming, counting techniques, probability and mathematics of finance will be covered. Markov chains and game theory may be covered, time permitting. A graphing calculator is required, TI-83 or 84 preferred.

MTH 165 - College Algebra (4, 4)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the Placement test, or MTH 100 with a grade of "C" or above and successful completion of high school geometry or MTH 096. Grade of "B" in MTH 100 is recommended

This course emphasizes a graphical approach to college algebra. Topics include linear, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; and matrices. Applications and data analysis will be emphasized. Graphing calculator required, TI-83 or 84 preferred.

MTH 167 - Plane Trigonometry (3, 3)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the Placement test or MTH 165 with a grade of "C" or above or MTH 100 with a grade of "B" and successful completion of high school geometry or MTH 096 and concurrent enrollment in MTH 165

This course is designed to prepare students for work in fields requiring trigonometry. The trigonometric functions are developed both geometrically and analytically. Topics include triangle solutions, vectors, identities, graphing, trigonometric equations, polar coordinates, and complex numbers. Emphasis is placed on applications of the trigonometric function. A graphing calculator is required, TI-83 or 84 preferred.

MTH 169 - Precalculus (5, 5)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the Placement test or MTH 165 with a grade of "C" or above (grade of "B" or above in MTH 165 is recommended)

An intensive course designed to prepare students for calculus. Topics include a review of function theory; trigonometry; conic sections; sequences and series; parametric equations; and introduction to limits. Applications will be emphasized. Graphing calculator required, TI-83 or 84 preferred.

MTH 170 - Discrete Mathematics  (IAI: CS915) (3, 3)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: MTH 161,165 or 169 with a grade of "C" or better

This course is an introduction to analysis of finite collections and mathematical foundations of sequential machines, computer system design, data structures and algorithms. Topics include sets, counting, recursion, graph theory, trees, nets, Boolean algebra, automata and formal grammars and languages.

MTH 180 - Calculus for Business and Social Science  (IAI: M1900) (4, 4)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: MTH 165 with a grade of "C" or above

This course is designed specifically for students in business and the social sciences with emphasis on applications of basic concepts rather than proof. Differentiation and integration of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions. Graphing calculator is required, TI-83 or 84 preferred.

MTH 190 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I  (IAI: M1900 IAI: EGR 901 IAI: MTH 901) (5, 5)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: Qualifying score on the Placement test or MTH 169 with a grade of "C" or above required (Grade of "B" or above in MTH 169 recommended)

Basic terminology, limits, derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions, antiderivatives, definite integrals, and applications. Graphing calculator required, TI-83 or 84 preferred.

MTH 200 - Introduction to Linear Algebra (3, 3)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: MTH 190 or MTH 180

Basic concepts of linear algebra and matrix theory. Emphasis on interpretation and development of computational tools. An introduction to abstract mathematical ideas. Topics include systems of linear equations, matrix operations, vectors and vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants and characteristic vectors. Graphing calculator required.

MTH 203 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II  ((IAI: M1900) (IAI: MTH 902) (IAI: EGR 902)) (5, 5)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: MTH 190 with a grade of "C" or above

More applications of the definite integral, derivatives and integrals involving exponential, logarithmic and inverse trigonometric functions, techniques of integration, infinite series, and conic sections. Graphing calculator is required, TI-83 or 84 preferred.

MTH 204 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III  (IAI: M1900 IAI: MTH 903 IAI: EGR 903) (5, 5)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: MTH 203 with a grade of "C" or above

Two and three dimensional vectors and vector operations, geometry of space, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, vector-valued functions and applications, multi-variable functions, partial differentiation and applications, multiple integration and solid analytic geometry, vector analysis including line integrals and surface integrals. Graphing calculator is required, TI-83 or 84 preferred.

MTH 205 - Differential Equations  (IAI: MTH912 IAI: EGR 904) (3, 3)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: MTH 203 with a grade of "C" or above

Methods for classifying and solving differential equations and systems of differential equations. Applications relevant to physics, engineering and mathematics may also be explored. This course provides a foundation for further work in mathematics. Graphing calculator required.

MTH 211 - Introductory Statistics  (IAI: M1902 IAI: BUS 901) (4, 4)

A college transfer course; consult the Transfer Center for more details.
Prerequisite: MTH 165 or MTH 161 with grades of "C" or above, or a qualifying score on the Placement test

Methods of collection, presentation and interpretation of quantitative general, business and economic data. Other topics include averages, measures of variation, probability, sampling, interval estimation, tests of significance, linear regression and correlation and computer application for the analysis of data. A graphing calculator is required, TI-83 or 84 preferred.  Fee.

To assure the correct initial placement into the proper math course, new students are required to take the COMPASS test prior to registration.

An internet component may be required for some sections of math. Contact the Math Department for more information.