MATHMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE 102
Required Courses for the Mathematics Minor (5 courses): A minor in mathematics consists of two required courses and three electives at the appropriate level.
One course from the Calculus sequence: MATH 151 Calculus I MATH 152 Calculus II MATH 253 Calculus III One course from the following two courses: MATH 241 Linear Algebra MATH 260 Discrete Structures Electives above the 150 level to total 5 courses in mathematics. At least one elective should be at or above the 300 level. MATH 210 and 211 will not count toward the minor. Course Descriptions: A student must earn at least a grade of C- in all prerequisites before taking a course. MATH 104. Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 1.0 course credit An introduction to various types of mathematical problems and problem solving techniques. Topics covered will introduce interesting and useful topics that portray the breadth and beauty of mathematics such as the mathematics of voting, fair division, Euler circuits, symmetry, patterns, and probability. This course will not count toward the Mathematics Major or Minor. MATH 106. Elementary Statistics 1.0 course credit A study of the methods of describing and analyzing data and an introduction to statistical inference with applications. Topics include mean and variance, data displays, normal distribution, correlation and regression, and test of significance for means and proportions. Students take either MATH 106 or 207 as recommended by their major program. Students cannot take Math 106 after successfully finishing Math 207. MATH 141. Elementary Functions 1.0 course credit A pre-calculus study of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: Three years of college preparatory mathematics. MATH 151. Calculus I with Lab 1.0 course credit A study of the calculus of functions of a single variable. Prerequisite: Either MATH 141 or a Math ACT score of 26+ or the satisfactory performance on the compass placement exam. MATH 152. Calculus II 1.0 course credit Continuation of MATH 151. Prerequisite: MATH 151 or one year of high school calculus with permission of the instructor. MATH 171. Problem Solving with Programming 1.0 course credit An introduction to mathematical problem solving using programming tools. Topics will include algorithm development using pseudocode and graphic methods, the top-down approach to problem solving, modularity, and structured program design. Students will become familiar with several programming languages suitable for mathematical programming. No previous programming experience is required. MATH 207. Statistics for the Sciences 1.0 course credit An introduction to statistical methods with examples and problems aimed toward the sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, experimental design, probability, basic statistical inference. Chi-square analysis, analysis of variance, correlation, and regression. Students cannot take Math 106 after successfully finishing this course. Prerequisite: Competent mathmatical skills.
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2014–2015