EvCC Class Catalog 2015-16

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MATH 138 Applied College Algebra 5

(Q, NS) Equations and inequalities; graphs and functions; linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; solving equations and systems of equations; matrices; linear programming and simplex method; mathematics of finance. For students of business, social science or some life sciences (Not intended for math, science, or engineering majors.) Graphing calculator required. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 098, ESL 098, or IELP 098 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101) and completion of MATH 092 or 099 (or equivalent) with a grade of C (2.0) or higher OR placement into MATH 138 via an assessment OR permission of a math instructor. MATH& 141 Precalculus I: College Algebra

5

(Q, NS) A college level algebra course for all students needing general preparation beyond intermediate algebra. The first of a two-course sequence for students intending to take calculus beginning with MATH& 151. Principles of functions and graphs; theory of polynomial equations; graphs of polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions and applications; conics, foci and applications; non-linear systems; determinants and Cramer’s Rule. The online version of this class requires on-campus orientation and exams; dates to be scheduled. Out-of-area students can arrange for test proctors. Prerequisites: MATH 092, or MATH 099, or equivalent with a grade of C (2.0) or higher OR placement into MATH& 141 via a math assessment OR permission of a math instructor. MATH& 142 Precalculus II: Trigonometry

5

(Q, NS) A college level trigonometry course. The second course in a two-course sequence for students who intend to take calculus beginning with MATH& 151. Right triangle trigonometry and applications; general angle and real number trigonometry and applications; identities, inverses and trigonometric equations; introduction to polar coordinates and parametric equations; vectors and applications. Prerequisites: MATH& 141 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher OR placement in MATH& 142 via an assessment test score OR permission of a math instructor. MATH& 144 Precalculus 1 and 2: Review

5

(Q, NS) A refresher course in college algebra and trigonometry. Primarily intended for students who plan on taking the calculus sequence beginning with MATH& 151. Analysis of functions. Polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions with applications. Conic sections. Introduction to vectors. Prerequisites: One year of high school precalculus or college equivalent; or instructor permission.

MATH& 151 Calculus I

5

MATH& 152 Calculus II

5

MATH& 153 Calculus III

5

MATH& 163 Calculus 3

5

MATH& 254 Calculus IV

5

MATH 260 Linear Algebra

5

5

(Q, NS) First course in calculus sequence. Limits, continuity, differentiation and antidifferentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions with applications. For majors in engineering, science, mathematics and others requiring more than one quarter of calculus. Prerequisites: MATH& 142 or MATH& 144 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher OR placement in MATH& 151 or higher via an assessment OR permission of a math instructor.

(Q, NS) Second course in calculus sequence. Integration of algebraic and transcendental functions and applications of definite integration, including areas, volumes, work, hydrostatic force and centers of mass; polar coordinate calculus and parametric equations. Numerical techniques and improper integrals. For majors in engineering, science, mathematics and others requiring more than one quarter of calculus. Prerequisites: MATH& 151 or equivalent with a grade of C (2.0) or higher OR permission of a math instructor.

(Q, NS) Third course in calculus sequence. Infinite numerical series, power series, conic sections, polar coordinates, parametric equations, vectors in two and three dimensions, lines and planes. For majors in engineering, science, mathematics and others requiring more than two quarters of calculus. Prerequisites: MATH& 152 or equivalent with a grade of C (2.0) or higher OR permission of a math instructor.

(Q, NS) Third course in calculus sequence. Infinite numerical series, power series and Taylor polynomials; vectors in two and three dimensions; lines and planes; partial differentiation with applications; double integrals in rectangular and polar coordinates with applications. For majors in engineering, science, mathematics and others requiring more than two quarters of calculus. Prerequisites: MATH& 152 or equivalent with a grade of C (2.0) or higher OR permission of a math instructor.

(Q, NS) Continuation of basic calculus sequence for students who need preparation in multivariate calculus. Partial differentiation, multiple integration, vector calculus, vector analysis to include the theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes. Prerequisites: MATH& 153 or MATH& 163 or equivalent with a grade of C (2.0) or higher OR permission of a math instructor.

MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics

5

(Q, NS) Introductory course. Analysis of statistical studies, descriptive methods, probability, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, correlation. For students in any major. Prerequisites: MATH 092, or MATH 098, or MATH 099, or equivalent with a grade of C (2.0) or higher OR placement into MATH& 146 via a math assessment.

(Q, NS) Theory and applications. Matrices, matrix operations. Linear systems, determinants, Euclidean vector spaces and subspaces, linear transformations and changes of bases, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, applications. Prerequisites: MATH& 153 or MATH& 163 or equivalent with a grade of C (2.0) or higher OR permission of a math instructor.

MATH& 148 Business Calculus

5

MATH 261 Differential Equations

(Q, NS) One-quarter short course in calculus. Limits and continuity, differentiation and applications, exponential and logarithmic functions, integration and applications, functions of several variables. For students in business, biological sciences, social sciences, or disciplines requiring only one introductory quarter of calculus. Students who need more than one quarter should enroll in MATH& 151. Prerequisites: MATH 138 or MATH& 141 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher OR placement in MATH& 148 or higher via an assessment OR permission of a math instructor.

(Q, NS) Introductory course in ordinary differential equations. Existence and uniqueness theorems, methods of solutions of first order linear and non-linear equations, basic theory and solutions of higher order linear equations, series solutions, systems of equations, Laplace transformations and techniques; applications. Prerequisites: MATH& 163 or MATH& 254 or equivalent with a grade of C (2.0) or higher OR permission of a math instructor.


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