MAT - Mathematics

Emphasizes algebraic skill development such as linear and quadratic equations, rational exponents, radicals and systems of equations. Designed to prepare students for college level mathematics.

Topics covered include number theory, geometries, introductory calculus, and introductory probability and statistics. Emphasis on developing student's skills with comprehending, gaining familiarity and working with mathematical concepts.

College Algebra emphasizes problem solving techniques using algebraic concepts. The focus of the course is directed toward exploring how algebra is used in the social and physical sciences. Topics covered include fundamental concepts of algebra, equations, and inequalities, functions and graphs, systems of linear equations, exponential and logarithmic equations, composition and inverse functions.

Foundations of Mathematics offers a broad survey of mathematical topics stressing mathematical principle over an in-depth analysis. Topics covered include an introduction to problem solving and critical thinking, set theory, logic, consumer mathematics, counting methods and the fundamentals of probability, voting and apportionment, and an introduction to graph theory.

Precalculus offers an intuitive approach to the algebraic and trigonometric concepts used in calculus. Topics covered include functions and their graphs, zeros of polynomials, solving exponential and logarithm equations, analytic trigonometry, and trigonometric application.

Designed to enhance mathematical skills and knowledge, as well as the pedagogical approach. Emphasis on mathematical content and methods of presentation. Students learn to communicate mathematical ideas, organize and analyze information, solve problems readily and construct logical arguments.

Discrete Mathematics is an introductory course into mathematical structures that are primarily discrete as opposed to continuous. Such topics to be covered include logic, relations, basic set theory, graph theory, languages, and finite state machines.

Introduction to Statistics offers the student an intuitive introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics covered include data organization, averages and variation, elementary probability theory, binomial and normal probability distributions, Central Limit Theorem, estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation. Course Prerequisite: Satisfactory assessment placement score or MAT 10443 Intermediate Algebra.

Focuses on basic mathematics skills, business mathematics applications and problem solving strategies. Concepts include properties of real numbers, fundamental operations of rational numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, numerical and graphical descriptions of data, basic probability and logical thinking.

The Calculus I course is the first semester of a three semester track that offers an intuitive approach to the major concepts and techniques of single-variable calculus. Topics covered include limits, continuity, derivatives of elementary functions and their application, extrema, optimization, basic integration and their application, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, the l'Hospital's rule. Prerequisite: A C or better in MAT 11143 Precalculus or consent of instructor.

The Calculus II course is the second semester of a three semester track that offers an intuitive approach to the major concepts and techniques of single-variable calculus. Topics covered include techniques of integration, integration applications, first-order linear and first-order separable differential equations, sequences, series, convergence tests, power series, and the calculus of parametric and polar equations. Prerequisite:A C or better in MAT 21044 Calculus I or consent of instructor.

Course is a review of arithmetic fundamental concepts. Skills covered include whole numbers and fractions, decimals, elementary algebra, word problem solving, data analysis, simple geometric concepts, and mean, median and mode.

Course is a review of arithmetic fundamental concepts. Skills covered include ratio and proportions, real numbers/integers, word problem solving, data analysis, basic algebraic constructs, geometric spatial concepts, and mean, median and mode.

Linear Algebra is a developmental course on the abstraction of vector spaces and linear transformations. Topics to be covered include vector spaces, linear transformations, systems of linear equations, matrices and their properties, determinants, quadratic forms, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, the Gram-Schmidt process, and the Jordan canonical form. Prerequisite: A C or better in MAT 21044 Calculus I or consent of instructor.

College Geometry gradually introduces the student of mathematics to formal proof using geometric properties. The course explores problem solving strategies using geometry, formal synthetic Euclidean geometry, and informal non-Euclidian geometrics. Prerequisite: A C or better in MAT 21044 Calculus I or consent of instructor.

History of Mathematics is an online reading course for education majors and anyone with an interest in mathematics and mathematicians that have helped shape our world today. The reading examines how diverse cultures and history from antiquity to the eighteenth century have shaped the development of mathematical thought and how these mathematical ideas have influenced history and society.

Financial Mathematics offers a conceptual introduction to the fundamental concepts of interest theory and financial derivatives. Topis covered include present and accumulated values for various cash flows as a basis for reserving, valuation, pricing, asset liability management, investment income, capital budgeting, contingent cash flows, options, hedging strategies, and no-arbitrage derivations.

Transition to Higher Mathematics emphasizes the enhancement of the student's ability to write and comprehend mathematical proof. The course takes a rigorous look at standard methods of proof and their validity. Prerequisite: A C or better in both MAT 20043 Discrete Mathematics and MAT 21144 Calculus II.

The Calculus III course is the third semester of a three semester track and offers an intuitive approach to major concepts and techniques of mulit-variable calculus. Topics to be covered include differential and integral calculus of functions of several variables, partial differentiation, LaGrange multipliers, vector fields, line integrals, linear second-order differential equations and associated applications. Prerequisite: A C or better in MAT 21144 Calculus II or consent of instructor.

Mathematical Statistics I is the first half of a solid undergraduate treatment of statistical theory. Emphasis is placed on probability as it applies to inferential statistics. Topics to be covered include basic probability theory, conditional probability, Bayes' Theorem, univariate probability distributions (including binomial, negative binomial, negative binomial, geometric, hypergeometric, Poisson, beta, exponential, gamma, and normal), multivariate probability distributions, functions of random variables, expectation, moment generating functions, and simple linear regression. Prerequisite: A C or better in MAT 21144 Calculus II or consent of the instructor.

Mathematical Statistics II is the second half of a solid undergraduate treatment of statistical theory. Emphasis is placed on inferential statistics. Topics to be covered include survey sampling, descriptive statistics, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, two-sample issues, analysis of variance, and analysis of categorical data. Prerequisite: A C or better in MAT 31143 Mathematical Statistics I or consent of instructor.

Differential Equations explores various techniques for finding solutions to first- and second-order differential equations. Topics covered include first-order differential equations, first-order systems, linear systems, nonlinear systems, Laplace Transforms, and the Runge-Kutta numerical method. Prerequisite: A C or better in MAT 21144 Calculus II

Explores how Euclidean plane geometry is related to mathematics in general. Emphasis on geometry as logical system based on postulates and undefined terms. The fifth postulate of Euclid is covered from a historical perspective and from attempts to prove thefifth postulate follow the modern Non-Euclidean geometries.

Actuaries in the U.S. and Canada achieve professional status by passing a set of examinations and other requirements prescribed by the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) or the Society of Actuaries (SOA). This capstone Actuarial Seminar course requires the student register for and successfully complete one of the first two preliminary exams: the P/1 Probability Exam or the FM/2 Financial mathematics Exam. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Provides foundation for understanding descriptive and inferential statistics, applications and statistical research.

Abstract Algebra offers an introduction to the theory and concepts of the basic algebraic structures of groups, rings, and fields. Basic homomorphism theorems for groups and rings are also included. Prerequisite: A C or better in MAT 20043 Discrete Mathematics and MAT 22043 Linear Algebra.

Examines ring, module and fields. Culminates with a survey of Galois theory.

Introduces numerical techniques and algorithms fundamental to scientific computer work including discussion of error, roots of equations, interpolation, systems of equations, numerical integration and methods of solution of ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite: MAT 21144 Calculus II.

Advanced Undergraduate Topic introduces the student of mathematics to university instruction of an advanced undergraduate mathematics course. Which course offered will be determined by mutual consent of instructor and students with interest at point of offering. Prerequisite: A C or better in MAT 30243 Transition to Higher Mathematics and instructor consent.

Topics include open set, closed set, topology, topological space, continuous function, connected space, compact space and classification of 2-d surfaces.

Introduction to Real Analysis develops the theory of calculus carefully and rigorously from basic principles, giving the student of mathematics the ability to construct, analyze and critique mathematical proofs in analysis. Prerequisite: A C or better in MAT 30243 Transitions to Higher Mathematics.

Capstone course required of all mathematics majors. Integrative Seminar in Mathematics examines the student's overall knowledge of undergraduate mathematics at time of program completion. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.