Mathematics

Courses

MA 090: Mathematics Fundamentals

Semester Hours 0

This course is designed for students who need to master basic arithmetic computations, concepts and applications in order to advance to other math courses for their major area of study. Topics include operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percent. There will be an emphasis on introductory algebra.

MA 091: Co-Algebra

Semester Hours 0

This co-requisite course, linked with MA 110 (College Algebra), is designed for students who need to master basic algebra computations, concepts, and applications in order to advance to other math courses for the major area of study. Topics include evaluating and solving word problems, polynomials and algebraic functions, including factoring; and graphing and systems of linear equations. Grading is Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). Be advised that dropping or withdrawing from one of the linked courses requires dropping or withdrawing from both courses.

MA 092: Co-Statistics

Semester Hours 0

This co-requisite course, linked with MA 102 (Statistics), is designed to prepare students for a college-level statistics course. Topics include basic mathematical calculations with fractions, decimals, and percentages. There will be an emphasis on data collections, descriptive statistics, basic probability, and the use of the TI-83/84 graphing calculator. Grading is Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). Be advised that dropping or withdrawing from one of the linked courses requires dropping or withdrawing from both courses.

MA 098: Pre-Statistics

Semester Hours 0

This course is designed to prepare students for a college-level Statistics class. Topics include basic mathematical calculations with fractions, decimals, and percents. There will be an emphasis on data collection, descriptive statistics, basic probability, and the use of the TI-83-84 graphing calculator.

MA 100: Pre-Algebra

Semester Hours 0

This course is designed for students who need to master basic algebraic computations, concepts and applications in order to advance to other math courses for their major area of study. Topics include evaluating and solving word problems; polynomials and algebraic functions, including factoring; and graphing and systems of linear equations.

MA 102: Statistics

Semester Hours 3
This is a first course in statistics and data analysis. Topics in descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions and inferential statistics will be covered.

MA 103: Business Mathematics

Semester Hours 3
Studies the application of basic principles of business mathematics to provide skill in calculating and solving practical business and financial mathematical problems. Mathematics relating to retailing, manufacturing, banking, and consumers will be covered. Some algebra skills will be taught and used within the context of business mathematics problems.

MA 105: Math for Elementary Teachers I

Semester Hours 3
This course is designed for students transferring into elementary education programs. This course provides prospective elementary school teachers with a clear and broad understanding of the major mathematical concepts and skills commonly taught in elementary math classes. The emphasis will be on problem solving as it relates to the number system. Probability and statistics are also introduced.

MA 110: College Algebra

Semester Hours 4
This is a reform math course. Students will work in collaborative groups on activities in which the mathematics arises from context. Real life data is interpreted numerically, symbolically and graphically. Topics include: linear, quadratic, rational and exponential functions. This course cannot be taken as a pre-requisite for Precalculus.

MA 111: Precalculus

Semester Hours 4

This is a study of functions that model real world behavior. Linear, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial and rational functions are studied. This course serves as a foundation for students going on to Calculus. MA 110 may not be taken as a prerequisite for this course.

MA 113: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

Semester Hours 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the statistical procedures used in social science research. Using a combination of hands-on activities, lecture, and discussion, students will learn how to select appropriate statistical tests and how to conduct data analyses. Upon completion of the course, students will have developed an understanding of statistical terminology, descriptive and inferential statistics, and the ethics of reporting.

MA 114: Math for Elementary Teachers II

Semester Hours 3
Second course of a two-semester sequence covering problem solving, logic, analysis of geometric shapes and solids, measurement, congruence, similarity, constructions, coordinate geometry, transformations, calculator and measurement, and conversions in English and metric systems.

MA 117: Algebra and Trigonometry

Semester Hours 4

This is a study of linear, exponential, logarithmic, radical, quadratic, polynomial, rational, and trigonometric functions and equations with an emphasis on real world applications. This course serves as a foundation for students going on to Precalculus.

MA 122: Calculus I

Semester Hours 4
This is the first course in the study of the concepts and procedures of Calculus. Topics include: Limits, The Derivative, Applications of the Derivative, and the Definite Integral.

MA 123: Calculus II

Semester Hours 4
A continuation of MA 122. Topics include the integral, applications of the definite integral, differential equations, Taylor expansions.