Mathematics

Courses

MATH0900: Essential Mathematics

Credits 3
Whole numbers, fractions and mixed numbers, decimals, ratio, proportion, percent, measurement, geometry, introduction of algebra, solving equations, and statistics. This is a credit/no credit course. Receiving credit for this course prepares the student to take MATH1100 or MATH2240. Credit for courses numbered below 1000 is not transferable.

MATH1100: Liberal Arts Mathematics

Credits 3
Students will explore mathematical ideas and logical reasoning. This class will look at mathematical applications in life which may include topics such as statistics, fair voting schemes, prime numbers, and modular arithmetic. Students will also develop their own insights and theorems through the exploration of mathematical patterns. The content of the class may vary each semester. The course satisfies the general education mathematics competency requirement. The course is designed for non-science majors. Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of MATH0900, or ACT Math score of 21 or higher, or SAT Math score of 570 or higher, or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 74 or higher, or Accuplacer QRAS score of 250 or higher.

MATH1300: College Algebra

Credits 3
Topics include polynomial arithmetic, synthetic division, zeroes of polynomials, systems of linear equations, matrices and matrix multiplication. This course prepares students to take MATH1400 and MATH2510. Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class.
Prerequisites
ACT Math score of 23 or higher, or SAT Math score of 600 or higher, or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 117 or higher, or Accuplacer College Level Math score of 50 or higher, or Accuplacer QRAS or AAF score of 265 or higher, or instructor approval., or instructor's approval.

MATH1400: Trigonometry

Credits 3
Topics include the study of the trigonometric functions, plane trigonometry, and analytic trigonometry. This course prepares students to take MATH2510. Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class.
Prerequisites
MATH1300 (a grade of C or better), or an ACT Math score of 26 or higher, or an SAT Math score of 670 or higher, or an Accuplacer College Level Math score of 60 or higher, or Accuplacer AAF score of 285 or higher, or instructor's approval

MATH2010: Fundamental Mathematical Structures I

Credits 3
Includes problem solving and mathematical reasoning, sets, relations and functions, numeration, the system of whole numbers, integers and rational numbers, and number theory. Laboratory activities are included. Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class.
Prerequisites
EDUC1100 or EDUC1125 and enrollment in a program leading to an elementary or secondary teaching certificate; ACT Math score of 21 or higher, or SAT Math score of 570 or higher, or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 74 or higher, or Accuplacer QRAS score of 250 or higher.

MATH2020: Fundamental Mathematical Structures II

Credits 3

Includes probability and statistics, basic geometric concepts and measurement, constructions, congruence, similarity and transformations. Laboratory activities are included.

Prerequisite Courses
MATH2010
Prerequisites

Prerequisite course or Instructor's approval

MATH2240: Elementary Statistics

Credits 3

Introduction to statistical terminology and basic concepts, including common uses and misuses of statistics. Topics include experimental design, sampling, descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, probability, and tests of significance. This is a valuable course for students in all majors. This course satisfies the general education mathematics competency requirement.

Prerequisites

ACT Math score of 21 or higher, or SAT Math score of 570 or higher, or Accuplacer Elementary Algebra score of 74 or higher, or Accuplacer QRAS score of 250 or higher, or credit for MATH0900, or instructor's approval.

MATH2310: Discrete Mathematics

Credits 3

An introduction to graph theory, logical operators, mathematical induction, enumeration and Boolean algebra. Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class.

Prerequisites

MATH1300 with a grade of C or better

MATH2510: Calculus I

Credits 4
Limits, derivatives (including trigonometric functions), integration and applications of the derivative, l'Hopital's Rule, area. AAF Accuplacer margin for error is already built in (1-2 questions can be missed and still achieve a 300). Students need to verify they have the prerequisites the first day of class.
Prerequisites
MATH1400 (a grade of C or better); ACT Math score of 28 or higher, or SAT Math score of 710 or higher, or Accuplacer College Level Math score of 103 or higher, or Accuplacer AAF score of 300 or higher, or instructor's approval.

MATH3320: Linear Algebra

Credits 3

A study of vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, determinants and systems of equations. Special attention is given to the connection between linear transformations and matrices.

Prerequisite Courses
MATH1300
MATH2510

MATH3570: Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools

Credits 2

This course explores strategies for teaching math in secondary schools. A major focus of the class will be moving secondary students through enactive, iconic, and symbolic representation for concepts in the five major areas of math: algebra, functions, geometry, statistics/probability, and number/quantity. Other topics will include standards alignment, technology integration, and assessment. (See EDUC7657) Field Experience: 20 to 40 hours depending on endorsement areas.