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Mathematics Course Descriptions

MTH 1 Developmental Mathematics
1 credit

Designed to bridge the gap between a weak mathematical foundation and the knowledge necessary for the study of mathematics courses in technical, professional, and transfer programs. Topics may include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Lecture 1 hour per week.

MTH 2 Arithmetic
4 credits
Covers arithmetic principles and computations including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, measurement, graph interpretation, geometric forms, and applications. Develops the mathematical proficiency necessary for selected curriculum entrance. Credits not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 4 hours per week.
MTH 3 Algebra I
5 credits
Covers the topics of Algebra I including real numbers, equations and inequalities, exponents, polynomials, Cartesian coordinate system, rational expressions, and applications. Develops the mathematical proficiency necessary for selected curriculum entrance. Credits not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisites: A placement recommendation for MTH 03 and Arithmetic or equivalent. Lecture 5 hours per week.
MTH 4 Algebra II
5 credits
Expands upon the topics of Algebra I including rational expressions, radicals and exponents, quadratic equations, systems of equations, and applications. Develops the mathematical proficiency necessary for selected curriculum entrance. Credits not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisites: A placement recommendation for MTH 04 and Algebra I or equivalent. Lecture 5 hours per week.
MTH 103-104 Applied Technical Mathematics I-II
3 credits each
Presents a review of arithmetic, elements of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Directs applications to specialty areas. Prerequisites: A placement recommendation for MTH 103 and one unit of high school mathematics or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 115-116 Technical Mathematics I-II
3 credits each
Presents algebra through exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, vectors, analytic geometry, and complex numbers. Prerequisites: A placement recommendation for MTH 115 and Algebra I and Geometry, or Algebra I and Algebra II, or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 121 Fundamentals of Mathematics I
3 credits
Covers concepts of numbers, fundamental operations with numbers, formulas and equations, graphical analysis, binary numbers, Boolean and matrix algebra, linear programming, and elementary concepts of statistics. Prerequisites: A placement recommendation for MTH 121 and one unit of high school mathematics or equivalent. (Intended for occupational/technical programs.) Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 126 Mathematics for Allied Health
3 credits
Presents scientific notation, precision and accuracy, decimals and percents, ratio and proportion, variation, simple equations, techniques of graphing, use of charts and tables, logarithms, and the metric system. Prerequisites: A placement recommendation for MTH 126 and one unit of high school mathematics or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 150 Topics in Geometry
3 credits
Presents the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and introduces non-Euclidean geometries and current topics. Prerequisites: A placement recommendation for MTH 150 and Algebra I and Geometry or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 152 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts II
3 credits
Presents topics in functions, combinations, probability, statistics and algebraic systems. Prerequisites: A placement recommendation for MTH 152 and Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 158 College Algebra
3 credits
Covers the structure of complex number systems, polynomials, rational expressions, graphing, systems of equations and inequalities and functions, quadratic and rational equations and inequalities. Prerequisites: A placement recommendation for MTH 158 and Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 163 Precalculus I
3 credits
Presents college algebra, matrices, and algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisites: A placement recommendation for MTH 163 and Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 163 and MTH 166.) Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 164 Precalculus II
3 credits
Presents trigonometry, analytic geometry, and sequences and series. Prerequisite: MTH 163 or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 164 and MTH 166.) Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 166 Precalculus and Trigonometry
5 credits
Presents college algebra, analytic geometry, trigonometry, and algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisites: A placement recommendation for MTH 166 and Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 163-164 and MTH 166.) Lecture 5 hours per week.
MTH 173 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
5 credits
Presents analytic geometry and the calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including the study of limits, derivatives, differentials, and introduction to integration along with their applications. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisites: A placement recommendation for MTH 173 and four units of high school mathematics including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Trigonometry or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for more than one of MTH 173, MTH 175, or MTH 273.) Lecture 5 hours per week.
MTH 174 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
4 credits
Continues the study of analytic geometry and the calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including rectangular, polar, and parametric graphing, indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and power series along with their applications. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisite: MTH 173 or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for more than one of MTH 174, MTH 176 or MTH 274.) Lecture 4 hours per week.
MTH 240 Statistics
3 credits
Presents an overview of statistics, including descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, and correlation and regression. Prerequisites: A placement recommendation for MTH 240, Algebra I and II or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 240 and MTH 241.) Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 270 Applied Calculus
3 credits
Introduces limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions, techniques of integration, and partial differentiation. Prerequisite: MTH 163 or MTH 166 or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 270 and MTH 271.) Lecture 3 hours per week.
MTH 277 Vector Calculus
4 credits

Presents vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and topics from the calculus of vectors. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisite: MTH 174 or equivalent.  Lecture 4 hours per week.

MTH 279 Ordinary Differential Equations
4 credits
Introduces ordinary differential equations. Includes first order differential equations, second and higher order ordinary differential equations with applications. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisite: MTH 174 or equivalent. Lecture 4 hours per week.

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