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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Math 90 | Math 104 | Math 105 | Math 120 | Math 226 | Math 227 | Math 228 | Math 270 | Math 231 | Math 132 | Math 50 | Math 50L | Math 60 | Math 70 | Math 71 | Math 12 | Math 10

  • M ATH 90 - INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (4 Units):

    This course covers a review of the real number system, an introduction to complex numbers, the solution of first degree, quadratic and systems of equations. Polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and radicals, graphs of functions and relations (both linear and nonlinear) and exponential and logarithmic functions are also covered.

  • M ATH 104 - TRIGONOMETRY (3 Units):

    This course covers trigonometric functions, solutions of triangles, identities, inverse trigonometric functions, half angles, multiple angles, trigonometric equations and oblique triangles.

  • M ATH 105 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA (4 Units):

    This course covers a review of the real number system, real number exponents, and factoring polynomials. The course also covers equations and inequalities, solutions to systems of equations and inequalities, solutions to equations and inequalities involving absolute value, graphing relations and functions, matrices, determinants, matrix algebra. Complex numbers, the real and complex zeros of polynomials the zeros of exponential, rational and radical functions, the conic sections, sequences, mathematical induction and the binomial theorem are also covered.

  • M ATH 120 - INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS (3 Units):

    This course covers basic statistical techniques, including design and analysis for both parametric and non-parametric data. Descriptive statistics included are measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion. Graphical techniques of illustrating data are covered. Probability and its application to inferential statistical procedures. Inferential statistics included are estimation and hypothesis testing, chi-square, analysis of variance and regression. Applications are drawn from a variety of fields.

  • M ATH 226 - CALCULUS I (5 Units):

    This course covers limits and continuity, differentiation, integration, the fundamental theorem of calculus, applications of differentiation and integration.

  • M ATH 227 - CALCULUS II (5 Units):

    This course covers the calculus of logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, integration techniques, L'Hospital's rule, improper integrals infinite series, conic sections, parametric equations and polar coordinates.

  • M ATH 228 - CALCULUS III (5 Units):

    This course covers vectored and the geometry of space, vector-valued functions, the calculus of functions of several variables, multiple integrals, Green's theorem, divergence theorem, Stoke's theorem and applications.

  • M ATH 270 - DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (3 Units):

    This course covers elementary differential equations. Solutions of first order differential equations, linear differential equations with constant coefficients, simultaneous linear systems, series solutions, the Laplace transformation and applications.

  • M ATH 231 - LINEAR ALGEBRA (3 Units):

    This course covers systems of linear equations, matrix operations, determinants, vectors, and vector spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors and linear transformations. With orthogonality, inner product spaces and numerical methods if time permits.

  • M ATH 132 - IDEAS OF MATHEMATICS (3 Units):

    This course covers sets and their application to permutations and combinations, the binomial theorem, correspondence, countability, finite probability measures, and the expectation. Also topics in geometry (Euclidean and non-Euclidean, tessellations and fractals) or beginning calculus (derivative and antiderivative of simple polynomial functions) are covered.

  • M ATH 50 - BEGINNING ALGEBRA (4 Units):

    This course covers a review of arithmetic operations with whole, decimal, fractional and signed numbers, exponential notation, percentages, and order of operations. Algebraic expressions, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, polynomial operations and polynomial factoring, rational and radical expressions and equations, quadratic equations and solutions to quadratic equations are also covered.

  • M ATH 50L (1 Unit):

    This is a laboratory-enhanced study concurrent with math 50 for students participating in the Student Support Services Program. A practical course supplementing instruction of topics covered in math 50 mentioned above.

  • M ATH 60 - GEOMETRY (4 Units):

    This course covers Euclidean plane geometry and the development of logical thinking; it also develops visualization skills, including congruence, similarity, parallel lines, circle properties and constructions.

  • M ATH 70 - Building Mathematical Experiences for Children K - 8 (3 Units):

    This course covers the sequence of topic acquisition, motivating concepts, disguising repetition, project development, group appropriate activities, evaluation techniques and building mathematical material.

  • M ATH 71 - Guided Discovery Practicum (2 Units):

    This course is a laboratory course that provides opportunity to those interested in teaching elementary school, or being a teacher's aide in mathematics, to gain experience preparing and presenting guided experiences for students of elementary age.

  • M ATH 12 - PRE-ALGEBRA (3 Units):

    This course covers arithmetic operations with whole, decimal fractional and signed numbers, basic plane and solid geometry, exponential notation, percent notation, order of operations. Algebraic expressions, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, polynomial operations and polynomial factoring are also covered.

  • M ATH 10 - BASIC MATH SKILLS (3 Units):

    This course covers the basic operations applied to whole numbers, fractions (including mixed numbers) and decimals. Prime factorization , least common multiple, ratio and proportion, similar triangles, averages, graphs and tables, square roots, the Pythagorean theorem, measurement, operations on signed numbers and solutions of simple linear equations are also covered.