Courses
MTH 100 Basic College Mathematics (4 cr.)
Introduction to mathematics, whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percent, ratio and proportion, and applications arithmetic. Algebra: Operations on polynomials, factoring and fractions, equations and inequalities, graphing, exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, concepts in geometry and applications. (Prerequisite: Admission by placement exam or consent of the instructor/registrar)
MTH 101 General Education Mathematics (4 cr.)
Designed primarily for the student who does not plan to specialize in mathematics or related science. This course emphasizes fundamental fundamental concepts and applications of mathematics and applications of mathematics along with formal techniques. Topics discussed will be number bases and real numbers, intermediate algebra, geometry and right angle trigonometry, probability and statistics, and sets and logic. (Prerequisite: One year of elementary algebra)
MTH 103 College Algebra and Trigonometry (4 cr.)
For those who have a good background, but not a working knowledge, of algebra and trigonometry. Basic algebraic operations, inequalities, functions and representation, polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and applications, algebra of vectors, analytic geometry of the plane. (Prerequisite: Three years of high school mathematics including Algebra I and Algebra II)
MTH 110 Quantitative Methods (4 cr.)
Special attention given to applications in business and social sciences. Topics include matrix algebra, linear programming, mathemtics of finance, basic concepts of the calculus with applications. (Same as BUS 110. Prerequisite: Algebra I and Algebra II or Math 101)
MTH 201 Elementary Statistics (4 cr.)
An introduction to statistical methods, including : organization of data, graphical representation of data,measure of location and dispersion, elementary probability, theoretical frequency distribution, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, analysis of variance. This course is of particular interest to students majoring in business, education, social and biological sciences. (Prerequisite: Algebra I and Algebra II or MTH 101)
MTH 203 Calculus I (4 cr.)
For those who have sufficient back- ground in Algebra and trigonometry to use those skills as tools. Functions, continuity and limits, derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions, applications of derivatives, and the definite integral and applications. {Prerequisite: four years of high school mathematics or MTH 103)
MTH 204 Calculus II (4 cr.)
Extension of concepts of limit, derivative and integral to include log and exponential functions with applications. Techniques of integration, improper integrals, L'hospital's rule, infinite series, numerical integration and polar forms. (Prerequisite: MATH 203)
MTH 205 Calculus III (4 cr.)
Functions and geometry of several variables, partial differentiation, gradients and applications, multiple integration, introduction to vector analysis. (Prerequisite: MATH 204) (Adult evening program or demand)
MTH 206 Differential Equations (4 cr.)
First-order ordinary equations and applications, higher-order equations and applications, series solutions, systems of linear differential equations, approximate methods, Laplace transform. (Prerequisite: MATH 205) (Adult evening program or demand)
MTH 291-292 Independent Study
MTH 293-294 Directed Study
MTH 295-299 Internship
MTH 300 Discrete Mathematics (4 cr.)
An introduction to discrete structures. Material covered will include sets, propositions, proofs, functions and relations, equivalence relations, quantifiers, Boolean algebras, graphs. Co or prerequisite MTH 204 Offered in the Winter semester.
MTH 330 Linear Algebra (4 cr.)
An introduction to the theory and applications of linear algebra. Topics include vector spaces, matrices, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and inner product spaces. Prerequisite: MTH 300. Offered every other Fall semester.
MTH 340 Classical and Modern Geometry (4 cr.)
Selected topics from logical systems and basic laws of reasoning, foundations of Euclidean geometry, finite geometries, geometric loci, transformations, inversion, and non-Euclidean geometry to include, hyperbolic plane geometry, projective geometry, affine geometry, and computer geometry. Prerequisite: MTH 300. Offered every other Fall semester.
