Mathematics Program

This support course focuses on the foundational skills and concepts needed to be persistent and successful in MTH 105. Students will receive appropriate support as needed in arithmetic, algebra, problem solving, geometry, technology, and study skills. Prerequisite: none. Co-Requisite: MTH 105.

An exploration of present-day applications of mathematics focused on developing numeracy. Major topics include quantitative reasoning and problem-solving strategies, probability and statistics, and financial mathematics; these topics are to be weighted approximately equally. This course emphasizes mathematical literacy and communication, relevant everyday applications, and the appropriate use of current technology. Prerequisites: MTH 20 or placement into a course for which MTH 20 is a prerequisite or Corequisite: MTH 105Q can be taken simultaneously with MTH 105.

This co-requisite course focuses on the foundational mathematical skills and concepts needed to be successful in MTH 111Z: Precalculus I Functions. Students will be able to review basic functions with factoring, square roots, exponents, fractions, and graphing on a coordinate plane along with simplifying expressions and solving equations as they relate to those found in algebra. This course also informs students of ways they can receive support in the areas of technology, time management, and study skills. Prerequisite: None. Co-Requisite: MTH 111Z

A course primarily designed for students preparing for trigonometry or calculus. This course focuses on functions and their properties, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, piecewise-defined, and inverse functions. These topics will be explored symbolically, numerically, and graphically in real-life applications and interpreted in context. This course emphasizes skill building, problem solving, modeling, reasoning, communication, connections with other disciplines, and the appropriate use of present-day technology.

A course primarily designed for students preparing for calculus and related disciplines. This course explores trigonometric functions and their applications as well as the language and measurement of angles, triangles, circles, and vectors. These topics will be explored symbolically, numerically, and graphically in real-life applications and interpreted in context. This course emphasizes skill building, problem solving, modeling, reasoning, communication, connections with other disciplines, and the appropriate use of present-day technology.

Surveys mathematical topics for those interested in the presentation of mathematics at the K-9 levels. Topics emphasized are problem solving, patterns, sequences, set theory, logic, numeration systems, number bases, arithmetic operations, and number theory. Various manipulative and problem solving strategies are used. Prerequisite: MTH 95 or higher, and WR 115 and RD 115 or equivalent placement test scores. Audit available.

Surveys mathematical topics for those interested in the presentation of mathematics at the K-9 levels. Various manipulatives and problem solving approaches are used to explore rational numbers (fractions, decimals, percents), integers, the set of irrational numbers, the set of real numbers, and simple probability and statistics. Prerequisite: MTH 211 and its prerequisite requirements. Audit available.

Surveys mathematical topics for those interested in the presentation of mathematics at the K-9 levels. Various manipulatives and problem solving approaches are used to explore informal geometry, transformational geometry, and measurement systems. Prerequisite: MTH 211 and its prerequisite requirements. Audit available.

Introduces elementary logic and set theory, functions, proof techniques, contradiction and contraposition, mathematical induction and recursion, elementary combinatorics, basic graph theory and minimal spanning trees. Prerequisites: MTH 111.

Includes limits, continuity, derivatives, and integrals. Investigates applications from science, business, and social science perspectives. Prerequisites: MTH 111.

This course explores limits, continuity, derivatives, and their applications for real-valued functions of a single variable. These topics will be explored graphically, numerically, and symbolically in real-life applications. This course emphasizes abstraction, problem-solving, modeling, reasoning, communication, connections with other disciplines, and the appropriate use of technology. Prerequisite: MTH 112 or equivalent.

This course explores Riemann sums, definite integrals, and indefinite integrals for real-valued functions of a single variable. These topics will be explored graphically, numerically, and symbolically in real-life applications. This course emphasizes abstraction, problem-solving, modeling, reasoning, communication, connections with other disciplines, and the appropriate use of technology. Prerequisite: MTH 251 or equivalent. ADDENDUM TO COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is the second course of four courses in the Calculus sequence.

This course explores real-valued sequences and series, including power and Taylor series. Topics include convergence and divergence tests and applications. These topics will be explored graphically, numerically, and symbolically. This course emphasizes abstraction, problem-solving, reasoning, communication, connections with other disciplines, and the appropriate use of technology. Prerequisites: MTH 252 or equivalent. ADDENDUM TO COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is the third course of four courses in the Calculus sequence.

This support course focuses on the foundational skills, concepts and communication needed to be persistent and successful in STAT 243Z. Students will receive appropriate support as needed in quantitative and reasoning skills, reading comprehension, problem solving, technology, and study skills. Prerequisite: None. Co-Requisite: STAT 243Z.

A first course in statistics focusing on the interpretation and communication of statistical concepts. Introduces exploratory data analysis, descriptive statistics, sampling methods and distributions, point and interval estimates, hypothesis tests for means and proportions, and elements of probability and correlation. Technology will be used when appropriate Recommend: College-level writing skills and completion of MTH 105Z before enrolling in STAT 243Z are both highly recommended.

Explores hypothesis testing, including z-tests, t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square. Examines linear regression and correlation. Investigates applications from science, business, and social science perspectives. Technology will be used when appropriate. Prerequisite: STAT 243Z. ADDENDUM TO COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is the second term of a two-term sequence (STAT 243Z and 244). This course is intended to provide an introduction to statistics in a data-based setting.