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MAT 031

Developmental Mathematics Basics

Developmental Mathematics basics  is intended for students who need assistance in basic arithmetic skills.  Based on assessment of student needs, instruction includes performing the four arithmetic operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents.  Application skills are emphasized. Grade is not computed in GPA calculation. Non-degree credit.  Corequisite: COL 103.

MAT 032

Developmental Mathematics

Developmental Mathematics includes a review of arithmetic skills, and focuses on the study of measurement and geometry, basic algebra concepts, and data analysis.  Application skills are emphasized. Grade is not computed in GPA calculation. Non-degree credit.  Corequisite: COL 103.

MAT 101

Beginning Algebra

This course includes the study of rational numbers and their applications, operations with algebraic expressions, linear equations and applications, linear inequalities, graphs of linear equations, operations with exponents and polynomials, and factoring. Prerequisite: MAT 032 or appropriate placement scores.

MAT 102

Intermediate Algebra

This course includes the study of linear systems and applications, quadratic expressions, equations, functions and graphs, and rational and radical expressions and functions.  Prerequisite: MAT 101 or appropriate placement scores.

MAT 110

College Algebra

This course includes the following topics: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; determinants; and solutions of higher degree polynomials. Prerequisite: MAT 102 or appropriate placement scores.

MAT 111

College Trigonometry

This course included the following topics:  circular functions; trigonometric identities; solution of right and oblique triangles; solution of trigonometric equations; polar coordinates; complex numbers, including DeMoivre's Theorem,; vectors; conic sections; sequences; and series.  Prerequisite: MAT 110.

MAT 120

Probability and Statistics

This is a college transfer course in which the following topics are presented:  introductory probability and statistics, including organization of data, sample space concepts, random variables, counting problems, binomial and normal distributions, Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals, and test hypothesis for large and small samples; types I and II errors; linear regression; and correlation.  Prerequisite: MAT 102 or same placement scores as MAT 110.

MAT 122

Finite College Math

This is a college transfer course that includes the following topics:  logic; sets; Venn diagrams; counting problems; probability; matrices; systems of equations; linear programming, including the simplex method and applications; graphs; and networks. Prerequisite: MAT 110.

MAT 130

Elementary Calculus

This course includes the following topics: differentiation and integration of polynomials; rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; and interpretation and application of these processes.  Prerequisite: MAT 110.

MAT 140

Analytic Geometry and Calculus I

This course includes the following topics: derivatives and integrals of polynomials; rational, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric functions; curve sketching; maxima and minima of functions; related rates; work; and analytic geometry.  Prerequisite: MAT 111.

MAT 155

Contemporary Mathematics

This course includes techniques and applications of the following topics: elementary number theory; algebra; geometry; measurement; graph sketching and interpretations; and descriptive statistics.  Prerequisite: MAT 101 or appropriate placement scores. 

MAT 170

Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry I

This course included the following topics: elementary algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and applications.  Prerequisite: Appropriate placement scores.