Mathematics Courses

MAT 100 FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS
An introductory mathematics course including topics basic to the foundations of algebra: rational numbers and integers; equations, ratio, proportion, and percents; and problem solving. Three credit hours. This course is required for and limited to all students who place within the specified range on the placement test. Offered every semester (d & e).

MAT 110 INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA
A study of the structure of algebra, including numbers and their properties, exponents, equations and inequalities, polynomials, functions, and graphs. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: MAT 100 or placement. Offered every semester (d & e).

MAT 112 MATHEMATICS FOR THE SCIENCES
This course emphasizes the mathematical concepts and skills used in the science fields. Topics covered include fractions, percentage, the metric system, dimensional analysis, scientific notation, unit conversions, equations, graphs, and logarithms. Three credit hours. Offered every semester (d).

MAT 114 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
An in-depth study of algebra with a focus on real-world applications, graphing, and problem solving that assumes proficiency with the techniques of basic algebra. Topics include: linear, quadratic, higher degree (n>2) polynomial, exponential, rational, and radical functions; solving systems of linear equations; and development of the interest formula with applications to credit cards and investments. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: MAT 110 or placement. Course may not be taken out of sequence. Offered every semester (d & e).

MAT 115 PRE-CALCULUS
This course combines pertinent topics from intermediate algebra and trigonometry that are necessary as fundamentals to master subsequent course study in calculus. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: MAT 114 or placement. Course may not be taken out of sequence. Offered Spring semester (d); offered Fall semester (e).

MAT 125 CONCEPTS IN MATHEMATICS
This course introduces a range of topics from mathematics: set theory, numeration systems, number theory, geometry, and probability and statistics. It is designed for prospective elementary school teachers and for students seeking a broader understanding of the field of mathematics.
Three credit hours. Prerequisite: Completion of MAT 110 or higher placement. Offered Spring semester (d & e).

MAT 201 STATISTICS AND SOCIETY
An introduction to data collection and interpretation, measurement, variability, survey and experiment design, statistical summarization, and statistical inference. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: Completion of MAT 110 or higher placement. Offered every semester (d & e).

MAT 216 SURVEY OF INTRODUCTORY CALCULUS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
This course introduces the techniques of differential and integral calculus and illustrates these ideas with practical applications from the social, managerial, and life sciences with special emphasis on business and economics. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: MAT 115 or placement. Course may not be taken out of sequence. Offered Fall semester in even numbered years (d); offered Fall semester in odd numbered years (e).

MAT 250 OPERATIONS ANALYSIS AND MODELING
This course is an introduction to the modeling of certain operational features common to business and information systems management. The focus will be on scheduling models, allocation models, queuing models, and inventory models. The models will provide mathematical information which can be used in the decision-making processes needed to solve large-scale problems. Emphasis is on problem formulation and experimentation with "naive" methods of solution; microcomputer software will be used to solve problems representative of the real world. Three credit hours. Prerequisites: Completion of MAT 114 or higher placement; and CIS 115 or CIS 120. Offered Spring semester in even numbered years (d); offered Spring semester in odd numbered years (e).

MAT 298 SPECIAL TOPIC IN MATHEMATICS
(Topic to be specified each semester course offered.)

MAT 398 SPECIAL TOPIC IN MATHEMATICS
(Topic to be specified each semester course offered.)

MAT 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MATHEMATICS