Courses in Mathematics.
1 Semester Hour
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: MT 099 and EN 090 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level English and math.
Learn how to use your TI graphing calculator as an essential tool for graphing and analyzing functions, solving equations, using trigonometry, simplifying expressions, and more. A TI-83/84/86/89 calculator is a must for this course.
3 Semester Hours Prerequisite: EN 090, MT 090, and MT 096/MT 099 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level reading and math. A study of several topics in mathematics including probability and statistics, measurement systems, formula manipulation and equation solving, geometry, and consumer math with a focus on applications throughout the course.
3 Semester Hours Prerequisite: EN 090, MT 090, and MT 096/MT 099 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level reading and math courses. A study of linear and absolute value equations and inequalities in one and two variables; polynomial operations and graphing; linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions with application and graphing; and formula manipulation. This course is designed to prepare students for college algebra or career opportunities.
3 Semester Hours Prerequisite: EN 090, MT 090, and MT 096/MT 099 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level math and English. This course is designed for students planning a career in a technical field and focuses extensively on applications in those fields. Students will develop problem-solving skills through the study functions and graphs, trigonometric functions, linear equations in one variable, right triangle trigonometry, matrix algebra, and systems of linear equations.
3 semester Hours Prerequisite: MT 123 OR MT 124 OR MT 128 OR MT 130 OR a score of 23 or above on the math component of the ACT. A study of trigonometric functions and their applications including an exploration of right triangle trigonometry, circular functions, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, vectors, and polar coordinates.
3 Semester Hours Prerequisite: MT 096/MT 099 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level reading and math courses. Students will study applications of algebra related to allied health. Topics covered will include: the metric system with focus on unit conversions by proportionalities and dimensional analysis; representations of linear functions verbally, graphically, numerically, and algebraically; exponential growth and decay; logarithmic functions; analysis of proportionality of quantities and formula manipulation.
3 Semester Hours Prerequisite: MT 123 or a score of 23 or above on the math component of the ACT or minimum acceptable test score on in-house placement test. This course is designed to prepare students for calculus and other higher-level math courses. Topics covered will include: theory and applications of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; equations and inequalities systems of linear and nonlinear equations; matrices and determinants; and conic sections.
MT 137 Precalculus (F)
5 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 123 or a score of 23 or above on the math component of the ACT.
A study of algebraic and trigonometric functions and their applications including: an exploration or polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and circular functions and their graphs; right triangle trigonometry; trigonometric identities; vectors; polar equations; systems of linear and nonlinear equations; an introduction to sequences and series; matrix algebra; the binomial theorem and mathematical induction.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 123 or a score of 23 or above on the math component of the ACT.
A study of calculus applications including exploration of polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions as well as their limits, derivatives, and integrals.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 125 and MT 130, or MT 137.
A study of applications of calculus as it pertains to technical fields, including derivatives and integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions, graphical applications, integration methods, differential equations, and infinite series.
3 Semester Hours Prerequisite: EN 090, MT 090, and MT 096/MT 099 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level English and math. The course is designed to present statistical techniques and apply them to decisions, analysis, and forecasts. Stressed are the methods of collection, description, and summarization of the data as well as analysis and induction from the data.
5 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 125 and MT 130, or MT 137 or a score of 26 or above on the math component of the ACT.
A study of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Included is an exploration of limits and derivatives, differentiation, and integration with applications throughout. This course is recommended for math and/or science majors.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 229.
A study of integration methods, modeling with differential equations, infinite sequences and series, and partial derivatives with applications throughout. This course is recommended for math and/or science majors.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisites: MT 230.
A study of multiple integrals and vector calculus including vectors and vector functions with applications throughout. This course is recommended for math and/or science majors.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 231.
This course includes an in-depth treatment of first and second order ordinary differential equations with a focus on applications throughout the course. Applications covered will include Laplace transforms, partial differential equations, Fourier series, harmonic motion, mechanical and electrical applications, and boundary value problems.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 230.
A study of matrices, the algebra of matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, inner products, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors with applications throughout the course. This course is appropriate for engineering, math, and/or science majors.
1-3 Semester Hours Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair. Presents courses in Mathematics which the College expects to offer only once or occasionally in response to specific community needs. The course may consist of seminars, specialized or individual instruction, and/or research in an area related to Mathematics.