MTH 133. Intermediate Algebra. 3 hours credit, spring A study of fundamental algebraic operations, polynomials, graphing, pairs of linear equations, roots and radicals, ratios and proportions, and their applications. Designed to prepare the student for college algebra and to satisfy the math requirements for medical technology, other allied health-related disciplines, home economics and similar programs. A student may not earn credit for this course after passing MTH 163, or MTH 184. MTH 145. Math in the Real World. 3 hours credit, fall, spring A practical course introducing basic concepts of logic, set theory, finance, functions, statistics and probability as they relate to events commonly encountered. This course will meet the General Education requirements for all students who are not required to take College Algebra or Calculus for their chosen degree. MTH 163. Functions and Modeling. 3 hours credit, fall, spring A study of linear, exponential, logarithmic and polynomial functions and their graphs with emphasis on modeling, rates of change, and data analysis as applied to the natural sciences, business, the behavioral sciences, and social issues. Prerequisites: MTH 133 or two years of high school algebra with a grade of B or better; minimum ACT Math score of 22 or SAT Math score of 520. MTH 173. College Algebra. 3 hours credit A study of sets, relations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants, theory of equations, sequences, permutations, and combinations, the binomial theorem and introduction to the theory of probability. Prerequisite: at least two units of high school algebra with B’s or better, or MTH 133 with a C or better. MTH 181. Trigonometry. 1 hour credit, fall Covers the standard trigonometric functions, their inverses, identities, relationship to the unit circle, along with basic applications such as the laws of sine and cosine. Prerequisite: MTH 133 with a C or better, or 2 years of high school algebra with B’s or better. MTH 184. Pre-Calculus. 4 hours credit, fall Study of linear, polynomial, power, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; systems of equations and inequalitites, matrices, and determinants. Covers the standard trigonometric functions, their inverses, identities, relationship to the unit circle, along with basic applications such as the laws of sine and cosine. Prerequisites: MTH 133 with a C or better, or 2 years of high school algebra with B’s or better. MTH 213. College Geometry. 3 hours credit, odd years, spring An extension of high school geometry. Includes construction, foundations, and methods of proof in Euclidean geometry and solid geometry. Prerequisite: High School Geometry. MTH 214. Analytic Geometry and Calculus I. 4 hours credit, fall Plane analytic geometry, differentiation of algebraic functions, applications of derivatives, integration and its applications. Prerequisite: MTH 163 or 184, or two years of high school algebra with B’s or better and one unit of Trigonometry. Co-requisite: for those weak in trigonometry take MTH 181 Trigonometry. MTH 223. Elements of Statistics. 3 hours credit, fall Elementary probability theory, measures of central tendency and variability, discrete probability distributions, normal distribution, sampling theory, estimation theory, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation and chi square distribution. This course is designed for business and social science majors, rather than science or mathematics majors. Prerequisite: MTH 163 or MTH 184. MTH 224. Analytic Geometry and Calculus II. 4 hours credit, spring A continuation of MTH 214, which is prerequisite. More analytic geometry, differentiation and integration of trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions, methods of integration, vectors in the plane, indeterminate forms, improper integrals and polar coordinates. MTH 243. Introduction to Mathematical Thought. 3 hours credit, odd years, fall A course to prepare the serious mathematics student for the more advanced courses in abstract algebra, and analysis. This course is designed to bridge the gap between applied mathematics courses and proof oriented abstract mathematics courses. The course will emphasize the logical skills required for mathematical proof. Prerequisite: MTH 224.
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