Course Descriptions
MAT 172A
Precalculus Trigonometry Lab 0 2 1 This course is a laboratory for MAT 172. Emphasis is placed on experiences that enhance the materials presented in class. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems, apply critical thinking, work in teams, and communicate effectively. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Corequisite:
MAT 175
MAT 175A
MAT 172
Precalculus 4 0 4 This course provides an intense study of the topics which are fundamental to the study of calculus. Emphasis is placed on functions and their graphs with special attention to polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, and analytic trigonometry. Upon completion, students should be able to solve practical problems and use appropriate models for analysis and prediction. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics. Prerequisites:
Placement Test Score or Take One Set: Set 1: DMA 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, and 080; RED 090 or DRE 098 Set 2: MAT 080 or higher; RED 090 or DRE 098
Corequisite:
MAT 175A
Precalculus Lab 0 2 1 This course is a laboratory for MAT 175. Emphasis is placed on experiences that enhance the materials presented in the class. Upon completion, students should be able to solve problems, apply critical thinking, work in teams, and communicate effectively. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Corequisites:
MAT 223
Applied Calculus 2 2 3 This course provides an introduction to the calculus concepts of differentiation and integration by way of application and is designed for engineering technology students. Topics include limits, slope, derivatives, related rates, areas, integrals, and applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the use of calculus and technology to solve problems and to analyze and communicate results. Prerequisites:
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MAT 175
MAT 122
BCCC General Catalog 2013-2014
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