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Catalog Description
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Who should take this course
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| 011 Intermediate Algebra (Level 4) 2 credits.
An accelerated review of the fundamental algebraic and computational skills used in certain science courses and all math courses.
Credits are not applicable to the 125
required for graduation. Fall semester.
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Students who need to review basic algebra and computational techniques. |
| 105* Mathematics for Liberal Studies (Level 3)
4 credits. An introduction to mathematical structures and applications designed to help students understand the historical and
contemporary role of mathematics in everyday life. The course includes a substantial review of algebraic concepts,
and topics from other areas such as logic, set theory, number systems, probability, graph theory and matrix algebra.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 011 or placement.
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Students who intend to take only one mathematics course and do not need to take Calculus or Probability and Statistics for their intended major.
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| 110* College Algebra and Trigonometry (Level 3) 4 credits. This course emphasizes algebraic and trigonometric concepts and their applications in the modern world, helping students prepare for further mathematical studies. The algebra of real numbers and the basics of trigonometry
are studied in detail. Systems of equations, conic sections and sequences of real numbers are covered. Prerequisite: Mathematics 011 or placement.
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Students whose intended major requires Ma 121, but who have either not had a course in trigonometry or need extensive review of algebra and trigonometry.
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| 117* Concepts of Calculus (Level 3)
4 credits. Designed to give students in the biological, social and management sciences a firm working knowledge of calculus. The approach is intuitive, with emphasis on applications. Topics include differentiation, curve sketching, optimization, logarithmic and exponential functions, and integration.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 011 or placement. Note: Students who have received credit for Mathematics 121 may not enroll in this course.
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Students whose intended major requires either Ma 117 or Ma 121, and who desire a working knowledge of calculus with emphasis on applications.
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| 121* Calculus I (Level 2)
4 credits. A thorough introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of the differential and integral calculus of elementary functions, including a study of limits and continuity. Applications to the physical, biological and social sciences are studied in detail.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 110 or placement. Note: Students who have received 4 credits for Mathematics 117 receive 2 credits for this course.
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Students whose intended major requires Ma 121 and who have some basic knowledge in algebra and trigonometry. A TI92 or TI89 or TI Voyage 200 graphing calculator is required.
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| 122 Calculus II (Level 1)
4 credits.A continuation of Mathematics 121 involving the calculus of the trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic and rational functions. Analytic geometry in the plane, parametric equations, polar coordinates, sequences and series are included, and an in-depth study of integration is completed.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 121.
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Students who took AP calculus and scored 4 or better on the AP Calculus AB Exam and whose intended major requires Ma 122. A TI92 or TI89 or TI Voyage 200 graphing calculator is required.
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| 222* Calculus III (Level 1) 4 credits. A continuation of Mathematics 122, completing the topics of the calculus sequence, including three-dimensional analytic geometry, vectors and vector valued functions, calculus of functions of several variables. Prerequisite: Mathematics 122.
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Students who took AP calculus and scored 4 or better on the AP Calculus BC Exam and whose intended major requires Ma 222. A TI92 or TI89 or TI Voyage 200 graphing calculator is required.
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| 251* Probability and Statistics (Level 2)
4 credits. Covers the basic principles of descriptive statistics, experimental design and statistical inference. The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to statistical thinking and methodology, and their use in the natural and social sciences. This course includes an introduction to the use of the statistical software SPSS. Prerequisite: Mathematics 011 or placement.
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Students whose intended major requires Ma 251. Students with a desire to learn the fundamentals of probability and statistics.
Note: AP credit will be granted to students who score 4 or higher on the AP Statistics exam.
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| 252 Statistical Methods in Research (Level 1)
3 credits. The study of statistical techniques used for analyzing a variety of problems arising in the physical and life sciences, as well as business, economics, and the social sciences. Emphasis will be given to the use of regression analysis for modeling phenomena. Other major topics will include analysis of variance, chi square tests for analyzing count data, and nonparametric procedures. The statistical computer software SPSS will be used, and students will pursue a research project that
requires the completion of a statistical analysis culminating in the writing
of a research report. Prerequisite: Mathematics 251.
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Students majoring in Occupational Therapy or other disciplines who desire to learn how to apply statistical techniques in various fields.
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