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Course # Course Title Credits
MATH 020 Basic Mathematics II 4.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter

Reviews basic math up to algebra, equipping the student with everyday math skills, and preparing for success in later math courses.Prerequisites: Pass MATH 10, or suitable placement score.

MATH 025 Prealgebra 4.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Extends the study of fractions, decimals, ratio/proportion/percent, measurement, and integers in an algebra setting. Covers algebraic expressions and equations, and introduces graphing. Bridges the gap between the concrete operations of arithmetic and the abstract concepts of algebra for students needing additional preparation in order to succeed in the algebra sequence.Prerequisites: Pass MATH 20, or suitable placement score.

MATH 060 Beginning Algebra I 5.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

No familiarity with algebra is assumed, presents Introductory Algebra, Covers the use of applications, formulas, and reasoning skills to write, manipulate, interpret, solve and graph linear equations and systems, critical thinking, and problem solving techniques. Includes solving linear equations and inequalities (systems of linear equations), introduction to graphing (graphing calculator). Develops skills to communicate results in oral and written form.Prerequisites: pass MATH 25 with a C- or better, or suitable placement score.

MATH 063 Technical Math I 4.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter

This course is an applied Algebra course equivalent to MATH060, but designed to meet the needs of technical/vocational students. Topics include: Tools of Algebra, Formulas and Equations, Right Triangle and Quantitative Geometry.. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Pass MATH 25 with a "C-" or better, or suitable placement score.

MATH 070 Algebra Review 5.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Emphasizes critical thinking skills and integration of technology to solve problems. Includes Introductory Algebra Review, This course emphasizes algebraic skills, as well as problem solving and graphical techniques with the use of a graphing utility. Modeling with Linear Functions, Quadratic Functions, Modeling with Quadratic Functions, Solving Quadratic Equations with Tables, Graphs and Factors.Prerequisites: Complete MATH 060 with a C- or better, or suitable placement score.

MATH 093 Technical Math II 4.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

Introduces the study and application of linear, quadratic, power, exponential, and logarithmic expressions and functions. Working with real data, the mathematics of curve fitting will be developed making extensive use of the graphing calculator. This course concludes the developmental mathematics sequence.Prerequisites: Complete MATH 063 with a C- or better grade.

MATH 095 Intermediate Algebra I 5.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Emphasizes critical thinking skills and integration of technology to solve problems. Includes linear equations and systems of equations, quadratic equations, inequalities, rational equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, modeling and graphs of nonlinear models.Prerequisites: Complete MATH 070 with a C- grade or better. If enrolling based on placement score, then must co-requisite with MATH 103

MATH 103 Intro To Graphing Calculators 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Introduces graphing technology with an emphasis on mathematical applications. Presents graphing calculator skills which are normally acquired in Math 70 and 95. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: MATH 060.

MATH 105 Math In Society 4.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Math in Society is a rigorous mathematics course designed for students majoring in Liberal Arts and Humanities. The course provides a solid foundation in quantitative reasoning, symbolic reasoning, and problem solving techniques needed to be a productive contributing citizen in the 21st century. Some sections may have a no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Complete MATH 095, or MATH 098 with a "C-" or better, or suitable placement score. If enrolling based on placement score, then the student must co-req with MATH 103.

MATH 105 Z Math In Society 4.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall

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: Complete MATH 095, or MATH 098 with a "C-" or better, or suitable placement score. If enrolling based on placement score, then the student must co-req with MATH 103.

MATH 111 Z Precalculus I: Functions 4.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall

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.Prerequisites: Pass MATH 95 with a "C-" or better, or suitable placement score. Corequisites: If enrolling based on Placement score, then the student must co-req with MATH 103.

MATH 112 Z Precalculus II: Trigonometry 4.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall

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.Prerequisites: Pass MATH 111 with a "C-" or better, or suitable mathematics placement exam score.

MATH 113 Analysis/Geometry/Precalculus 4.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Studies pre-calculus, including matrices, determinants, sequences, series, probability, and analytical geometry.Prerequisites: Pass MATH 111 with a "C-" or better, or suitable placement score.

MATH 211 Fundamentals Of Elementary Math I 4.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall

Prepares the future elementary school teacher to teach math more effectively by giving them a deeper understanding of math. Covers problem solving, sets, numeration, whole numbers, and number theory.Prerequisites: Pass MATH 95 or MATH 96 with a "C-" or better, or suitable placement score.

MATH 212 Fundamentals Of Elementary Math II 4.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Winter

Prepares the future elementary school teacher to teach math more effectively by giving them a deeper understanding of math. Covers fractions, decimals, integers, real numbers, statistics and probability.Prerequisites: Pass MATH 95 or MATH 96 with a "C-" or better, or suitable placement score.

MATH 213 Fundamentals Of Elementary Math III 4.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Spring

Prepares the future elementary school teacher to teach math more effectively by giving them a deeper understanding of math, including geometry.Prerequisites: Pass MATH 95 or MATH 96 with a "C-" or better, or suitable placement score.

MATH 244 Intro To Probability and Statistic II 4.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter, Spring

Continues the study of statistics, covering inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, rank correlation, signed rant test, population proportions, Kruskal-Wallis test, Chi-Square, and non-parametric methods.Prerequisites: Pass MATH 243 with a "C-" or better.

MATH 251 Calculus I 5.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall

This is the first of three courses in Calculus. This first course covers the fundamental concepts. Explores differential calculus of single real variable functions, including limits, continuity and differentiation, maxima and minima, curve sketching, applications, and anti-differentiation.Prerequisites: MATH 112 with a C- or higher, or suitable placement score; MATH 113 strongly recommended

MATH 252 Calculus II 5.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring

This is the second course of a three-course set. This course explores integral calculus of single, real variable functions, including definite and indefinite integrals, and techniques and applications of integration. It also covers the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.Prerequisites: Pass MATH 251 with a C- or better.

MATH 253 Calculus III 5.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Spring

This is the third course in the set. This course covers parametric equations, differential equations, polar coordinates, sequences, series, and applications.Prerequisites: MATH 252 with a C- or higher