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MTH 02 ARITHMETIC (1-5 CR.)

Covers arithmetic principles and computations including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, measurement, graph interpretations, geometric forms, and applications. Develops the mathematical proficiency necessary for selected curriculum entrance. Credits not applicable toward graduation. Variable hours per week.
 

MTH 03 ALGEBRA I (1-5 CR.) 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.
Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 03 and Arithmetic or equivalent. Credits not applicable toward graduation. Variable hours per week.
 
MTH 04 ALGEBRA II (1-5 CR.) 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. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 04 and Algebra I or equivalent. Credits not applicable toward graduation. Variable hours per week.
 
MTH 06 DEVELOPMENTAL GEOMETRY (1-5 CR.) Covers topics in Euclidean geometry including similarity and congruency, plane and solid figures, right triangles, parallel and perpendicular lines, constructions, and applications. Develops the mathematical proficiency necessary for selected curriculum entrance. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 06 and Algebra I or equivalent. Credits not applicable toward graduation. Variable hours per week.
 
MTH 105-106 SURVEY OF TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS
I-IN (2 CR.) (2 CR.)

Reviews arithmetic and introduces measurement, basic algebra, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 105 and one unit of high school mathematics or equivalent. Lecture 2 hours per week.
 

MTH 126 MATHEMATICS FOR ALLIED HEALTH (2 CR.) Teaches 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 algebra or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
 
MTH 141 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS (3 CR.) Provides instruction, review, and drill in percentages, cash and trade discounts, markup, payroll, sales property and other taxes, simple and compound interest, bank discounts, loans, investments, and annuities. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 141 and one unit of high school mathematics or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
 
MTH 151 MATHEMATICS FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS I (3 CR.) Presents topics in sets, logic, numeration systems, geometric systems, and elementary computer concepts. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 151 and Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
 
MTH 152 MATHEMATICS FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS II (3 CR.) Presents topics in functions, combinatorics, 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 157 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (3 CR.) Presents elementary statistical methods and concepts including descriptive statistics, estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression, and categorical data analysis. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 157 and MTH 240 or MTH 157.) Prerequisites: Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry and a placement recommendation for MTH 157. Lecture 3 hours per week.
 
MTH 163 PRECALCULUS I
(3 CR.)
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.
 
MTH 164 PRECALCULUS II
(3 CR.)
Presents trigonometry, analytic geometry, and sequences and series. Prerequisites: MTH 163 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
 
MTH 273 CALCULUS I (4 CR.) Presents topics in differential calculus of one variable including the theory of limits, derivatives, differentials, definite and indefinite integrals and applications to algebraic and transcendental functions. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 273 and four units of high school mathematics including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and Trigonometry or equivalent. Lecture 4 hours per week.
 
MTH 274 CALCULUS II (4 CR.) Covers vectors in three dimensions, definite integrals, methods of integration, indeterminate forms, partial differentiation, and multiple integrals. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisites: MTH 273 or equivalent. Lecture 4 hours per week.


   
     
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