Course Descriptions
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Mathematics (MTH)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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COURSE DESCRIPTION KEY
Credit Hours:
1st number=credit hours, 2nd number=lecture hours per week,
3rd number=lab hours per week
Course
Availability: indicates the semester the course is
usually offered.
F = Fall
W = Winter S = Summer V = occasionally or on demand if
sufficient enrollment develops
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MTH 11700 Mathematics / Elementary Teachers I
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Credit Hours: 3
(3-0)
Course Availability: F
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A Mathematical course designed for prospective elementary teachers and for non-mathematics majors in the liberal arts curriculum. The course covers the modern concepts of mathematics taught in grades K-8. It places emphasis on set theory, problem-solving, numeration systems, operations on natural numbers and rational numbers, elementary number theory, and exercises using manipulatives. Prerequisite: ENG-10303. Corequisite: MTH12000. (Math Credit)
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MTH 12000 Intermediate Algebra
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Credit Hours: 4
(4-0)
Course Availability: F,W,S
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This course includes the study of the properties of real numbers, basic concepts of algebraic operations, solving and graphing linear and nonlinear functions, systems of equations, complex numbers, quadratic functions, factoring, rational expressions, and basic interpretations of tables and graphs of data. A graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: requisite COMPASS test scores or MTH-10100. (Math Credit)
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MTH 13000 College Algebra
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Credit Hours: 4
(4-0)
Course Availability: F,W
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This is a one semester course designed to prepare students for the study of calculus. The topics to be covered include review of the fundamentals of algebra, relations, functions, solutions, of first- and second degree equations and inequalities, systems of equations, determinants, binomial theorem, mathematical induction, polynomial functions and theory of equations, analytic geometry and conic sections, geometric and arithmetical sequences and series, and miscellaneous topics. Calculators will be used for selected topics. Prerequisite: MTH-12000 or requisite COMPASS test scores. (Math Credit)
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MTH 14000 Trigonometry
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Credit Hours: 3
(3-0)
Course Availability: F,W
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This course includes the study of functions and their graphs, trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, applications of trigonometric functions, parametric and polar functions, vectors, and analytic geometry. Prerequisite: MTH-12000. (Math Credit)
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MTH 20600 Application in Statistics
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Credit Hours: 4
(4-0)
Course Availability: F,W
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This is an introductory course in statistics for any field in which the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of numerical data are important. Topics include organization of data, types of distributions (binomial, normal, student t, chi-square), sampling, testing of hypotheses, confidence intervals, correlation, and regression. Additionally, the students will choose a project that will allow them to gain experience and demonstrate understanding of some of the statistical techniques or methods. A calculator is required. Computer software will be utilized. Prerequisite: MTH-12000 or higher. (Math Credit)
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MTH 21700 Mathematics/Elementary Teachers II
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Credit Hours: 3
(3-0)
Course Availability: W
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The second mathematical course designed for prospective elementary teachers and for non-math majors in the liberal arts curriculum. The course covers Decimals, percent, ratio/proportions, geometry (concepts and measurement), probability, statistics, introduction to Algebra, and exercises using manipulatives. Prerequisites: ENG-10303 and MTH-12000.
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MTH 22002 Calculus I
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Credit Hours: 4
(4-0)
Course Availability: F
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This is the first of a three-semester sequential course in analytic geometry and calculus. Topics include functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, and their applications. A graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: MTH-13000 and MTH-14000; or requisite COMPASS test scores. (Math Credit)
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MTH 22102 Calculus II
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Credit Hours: 4
(4-0)
Course Availability: W
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This course is a continuation of MTH-22002. Topics include applications of integration, techniques of integration, L’Hopital’s Rule, improper integrals, infinite series, conic section, plane curves, parametric equations, and polar coordinates. A graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: MTH- 22002. (Math Credit)
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MTH 22202 Calculus III
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Credit Hours: 4
(4-0)
Course Availability: V
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This course is a continuation of MTH-22102. Topics include vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, multiple integration, and vector analysis. A graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: MTH-22102. (Math Credit)
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MTH 23000 Differential Equations
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Credit Hours: 4
(4-0)
Course Availability: V
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This course includes the study of exact solutions of common types of first-order ordinary differential equations, linear equations of higher order, power series solutions, Laplace transforms, linear systems including matrix methods, graphical and numerical techniques, and applications of differential equations. Prerequisite: MTH-22102. (Math Credit)
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