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MATH 0500 - Fundamentals of Mathematics - 3 Credits In-House*
This course provides students with a thorough foundation in the topics of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, percents, geometric figures and measurement. (Offered in lab and lecture formats.) Lecture: 3 hours
MATH 0600 - Elementary Algebra - 3 Credits In-House*
This course in basic algebra introduces the real number system, properties for solving linear equations and inequalities, formula re-arrangement, properties of and operations with polynomials, basic factoring, quadratic equations, operations with rational expressions, roots and radicals, graphs of linear equations and the Pythagorean Theorem. (Prerequisite: MATH 0500) (Offered in lab and lecture formats.) Lecture: 3 hours
MATH 0700 - Geometry - 3 Credits In-House*
This course is designed for students with no previous exposure to the subject or who are in no need of review. Focus is on traditional topics of Euclidean geometry with proofs and constructions. If time permits, additional material on logic or analytic geometry may be presented. (Prerequisite: MATH 0600) Lecture: 3 hours
MATH 1200 - College Algebra - 3 Credits
Designed for students who plan eventually to study quantitative business analysis or calculus, this course covers functions and graphs; systems of equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; polynomial and rational expressions; radical, exponential and logarithmic forms. (Prerequisite: MATH 0600; not recommended for those receiving a grade below “B” in MATH 0600) (Offered in lab and lecture formats.) Lecture: 4 hours
MATH 1210 - College Trigonometry - 3 Credits
Designed for students who plan eventually to study calculus, this course deals with trigonometry from an analytical approach. Topics include relations and functions in general, the trigonometric functions and their inverses, graphs, solutions of triangles, vectors, trigonometric identities and equations and applied problems. (Offered in lab and lecture formats.)(Prerequisite: MATH 1200) Lecture: 4 hours
MATH 1420 - Introduction to College Mathematics - 3 Credits
Covering the development of the real number system and the fundamental concepts of algebra and geometry, this course is suitable for prospective elementary-school teachers or anyone desiring an introduction to college mathematics. (Prerequisite: MATH 0500) Lecture: 3 hours
MATH 1430 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students - 3 Credits
This course deals with the fundamentals of logic, set theory, probability and statistics. (Prerequisite: MATH 0600 or MATH 1420) (Offered in lab and lecture formats.) Lecture: 3 hours
MATH 1450 - Development of the Number System - 3 Credits
Topics covered in this course include: ancient numeration systems, bases, modulo arithmetic; set theoretical and historical development of our number system including natural numbers; integers; rational, irrational, imaginary and complex numbers (with operations and computation within each system); groups and fields; and elementary number theory (basic proofs, divisibility rules, Pythagorean studies, Fermat and Mersenne numbers.) Note: Recommended for future teachers. (Prerequisite: MATH 1430) Lecture: 3 hours
MATH 1470 - Topics in Mathematics - 3 Credits
This course is designed primarily for the liberal-arts student who does not plan to pursue any continuing mathematics program. Each semester, different sections focus on different topics and are announced in the CCRI Course Bulletin. The depth of the material is similar to that of MATH 1450. Note: This course may be repeated for credit with a change of topic. (Prerequisite: MATH 1430) Lecture: 3 hours
MATH 1472 - History of Mathematics - 3 Credits
This course traces the development of mathematical thought through history. Topics include: mathematicians, primitive number systems and algorithms, early formulas for area and volume, proofs of theorems, pi, the golden ratio, the development of advanced mathematics, the computer, calculus, network theory and non-Euclidean geometries. Note: Recommended for future teachers. (Prerequisite: MATH 1430) Lecture: 3 hours
MATH 1475 - Statistics for the Social Sciences - 3 Credits
Statistical procedures required for the analysis of data are explored using data acquired from such fields as medicine, social work, biology, education and business and employing statistical packages as a tool. (Prerequisite: MATH 1430) Lecture: 3 hours
MATH 1510 - Scientific Programming - 3 Credits
This course offers instruction in scientific programming using a current programming language. Problems, both numerical and non-numerical, are programmed and solved by use of a main frame and/or personal computers. (Prerequisite: MATH 1200 or 1700) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 1 hour
MATH 1550 - Statistical Analysis I - 3 Credits
An introduction to elementary statistics, this course covers methods used in the collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of data. Topics include frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion and sampling, with emphasis on estimation and hypothesis testing. (Prerequisite: MATH 1200 or 1700) Lecture: 4 hours
MATH 1560 - Statistical Analysis II - 3 Credits
This course includes a study of simple and multiple linear regression, curvilinear regression, correlation analysis, basic designs of experiments, analysis of variance and an introduction to the concepts of time series and index numbers. A statistical package is used in the development and application of topics. (Prerequisite: MATH 1550) Lecture: 3 hours
MATH 1600 - Business Mathematics - 3 Credits
This course deals with the application of elementary mathematics to various areas of business and retail mathematics, including simple interest, bank discount, compound interest, commercial discounts, Markup and markdown. (Prerequisite: MATH 0500) Offered in lab and lecture formats. Lecture: 3 hours
MATH 1620 - Mathematics of Finance - 3 Credits
This course studies in-depth the topics of simple interest, bank discount, compound interest and annuities, including amortization and sinking funds. (Prerequisite: MATH 0600 or 1600) Lecture: 3 hours
MATH 1670 - Quantitative Business Analysis I - 3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to develop the quantitative methods needed to solve various problems in business and economics. Topics include functions and graphs, systems of linear equations, linear programming, matrices and determinants, logarithmic and exponential functions and the mathematics of finance. (Prerequisite: MATH 1200) Lecture: 3 hours
MATH 1680 - Quantitative Business Analysis II - 3 Credits
Differential and integral calculus are developed with special emphasis on practical applications to business and economics. (Prerequisite: MATH 1670) Lecture: 3 hours
MATH 1700 - Algebra for Technology - 3 Credits
Topics considered in this course include linear equations and their graphs, systems of linear equations, quadratic equations, algebraic fractions, exponents, radicals and logarithms. (Prerequisite: MATH 0600) Offered in lab and lecture formats Lecture: 4 hours
MATH 1710 - Trigonometry for Technology - 3 Credits
This course covers application of the trigonometric functions and their graphs, the solution of triangles, vectors, complex numbers, trigonometric identities and equations and applied geometric problems. (Prerequisite: MATH 1700) Offered in lab and lecture formats. Lecture: 4 hours
MATH 1900 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics - 4 Credits
Functions and their graphs are discussed with particular attention paid to polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Determinants, matrices, complex numbers and analytic geometry are also studied. (Prerequisite: MATH 1200 and 1210) Offered in lab and lecture formats. Lecture: 4 hours
MATH 1910 - Calculus I - 4 Credits
Topics considered in this first course of differential and integral calculus include limits and continuity, first and higher-order derivatives with applications (including curve sketching), the differential and definite and indefinite integrals with applications (including areas and volumes.) (Prerequisite: MATH 1900) Lecture: 4 hours
MATH 1920 - Calculus II - 4 Credits
This course covers the calculus of logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic functions. Some methods of integration are covered, including integration by parts and numerical methods. L’Hospital’s rule, improper integrals, infinite series and the calculus in polar coordinates also are introduced. (Prerequisite: MATH 1910) Lecture: 4 hours
MATH 2910 - Calculus III - 4 Credits
This course covers the calculus of three-dimensional space, including partial derivatives, multiple integrals and the calculus of vector-valued functions. (Prerequisite: MATH 1920) Lecture: 4 hours
MATH 2990 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics - 4 Credits
This course covers first-order ordinary differential equations, second-order linear differential equations, Laplace transforms and power series solutions. A unit on applied linear algebra is also included. (Prerequisite: MATH 2910) Lecture: 4 hours
