Lower Division Courses
MAT-105.1 Algebra 3.0 cr.
Fall. Intensive study of algebra, graphs and functions. The emphasis will be on gaining college level proficiency in algebra and understanding the graphs and properties of functions. Topics include linear, quadratic, radical, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Intended to prepare students for MAT-107, 110, 111, 112, 123, and 149. (One credit will count toward the Liberal Arts Core requirement in MATHEMATICS)
MAT-110 College Algebra & Trigonometry 4.0 cr.
Spring. Prereq: MAT-105 or permission. Topics include more work on systems of equations and quadratics along with inequalities, functions, graphing and trigonometry. Five hours per week. (MATHEMATICS)
MAT-111 Contemporary Mathematics 3.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq: MAT-105 or permission. A course designed to explore some of the great ideas in mathematics, and to discover the power of mathematical thinking in everyday life. Topics include counting techniques, infinity, geometry, shape and space, chaos and fractals, and decision science. (MATHEMATICS)
MAT-112 Introduction to Statistics 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq: MAT-105 or equivalent, or permission. An applications-oriented approach to the use of statistics. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, mean, standard deviations, probability and probability distributions, inferential statistics, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing and bivariate statistics. (MATHEMATICS)
MAT-123.1 Applied Mathematics 3.0 cr.
An applications-oriented course to review algebra. Subjects include solving equations, inequalities, functions, graphs, logarithms, exponentials and probability. Applications in business, economics and the social sciences.
MAT-124.1 Applied Calculus 3.0 cr.
A continuation of MAT-123 introducing both differential and integral calculus. Examples drawn from business, economics, biology, and the social and behavioral sciences.
MAT-149 Pre-Calculus Mathematics 2.0 to 5.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq: One year of high school mathematics beyond geometry and algebra 2 or permission. Intended primarily for students planning to major in mathematics, science or pre engineering. Approximately the first three-fifths of the course covers algebra, functions, inequalities, analytic geometry of lines and trigonometry. The last part of the course covers the material contained in the first part of MAT-151. Students may enroll for the first three-fifths of the course and earn 3 credits of credit, or for full course and earn 5 credits of credit. (Exception: Students who have taken and passed MAT-110 may not earn additional credit if they enroll for the first three-fifths of MAT-149, and may earn only 2 credits if they enroll for the whole course). (MATHEMATICS)
MAT-150 Calculus 2.0 cr.
Winter. Prereq: MAT-149. The contents of this course, combined with MAT-149, gives the student the equivalent of MAT-151. Upon completion of this course, students may enroll in MAT-152. (MATHEMATICS)
MAT-151-152 Analytic Geometry & Calculus 4.0 cr. each
Fall, spring. Prereq: Four years of high school mathematics or permission. A study of analytic geometry, function and their graphs, differentiation of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions, applications of the derivative, the integral and its applications, and introductory differential equations. MAT-152 is a continuation of MAT-151. (MATHEMATICS)
MAT-155 Mathematics and the Mesoamericans 2.0 cr.
Winter 2008. Prereq: Successful application and interview, MAT 105 or equivalent. Requires concurrent enrollment in GOG-155 and PHY-255 or permission. A course designed to explore some of the great ideas in mathematics relevant to the culture of the ancient Mesoamericans, and to discover the power of mathematical thinking in everyday life. Topics include counting techniques, number theory, geometry, and statistics. (MATHEMATICS)
MAT-212 Advanced Statistical Methods 3.0 cr.
Spring. Alt. years. Prereq: MAT-112 or equivalent. A continuation of MAT-112. Topics covered include analysis of variance, multiple regression, chi square and nonparametric statistics, time series, index numbers and decision theory. (MATHEMATICS)
MAT-223 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I 3.0 cr.
Prereq: MAT-105 or equivalent. Topics include number systems, arithmetic, geometry, and problem solving. The emphasis is on mathematics taught in the elementary classroom, using a variety of teaching techniques, methods, and hands-on materials including manipulatives, calculators and computers. This course does not fulfill the Liberal Arts Core requirement in mathematics.
MAT-224 mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 3.0 cr.
Prereq: MAT-223 or equivalent. A continuation of MAT 223 with an emphasis on mathematical concepts and algorithms. Additional topics include descriptive statistics. (MATHEMATICS)
MAT-251.1 Intermediate Calculus 4.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq: MAT-152 or permission. A continuation of MAT-152. Also includes an introduction to vectors and to the study of functions of several variables. (MATHEMATICS)
MAT-252 Discrete Mathematics 3.0 cr.
Fall. Alt. years. Prereq: MAT-152 or permission. Systems of linear equations, matrix operations, combinatorics, graph theory. (MATHEMATICS)
MAT-294 Independent Study 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq: Permission. Independent study of selected areas of mathematics not available in the regular curriculum. See independent study guidelines.
MAT-298 Lower Division Seminar 1.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq: Permission. Strongly recommended for those planning to major in mathematics and computer science. May be repeated for credit.