A foundation level course to provide students with essential mathematical skills for college programs which require basic algebra skills. Topics include basic operations with decimals, fractions and integers, percent applications, proportions, algebraic expressions, an introduction to solving linear equations, graphing linear equations and the metric system. (Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters)
*Institutional credit only
MA 101 Introduction to Algebra (3)
This course provides a study of solving first degree equations and inequalities. Other topics include: graphing linear equations and inequalities, solving word problems, scientific notation, and adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing monomials and polynomials. (Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters) Prerequisite: MA 099 or High School Algebra
MA 110 College Algebra (3)
A pre-calculus level algebra course. Topics include: solving system of equations that contain either two or three variables; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing monomials and polynomials; using scientific notation to solve more complex problems; factoring polynomials; simplifying rational expressions; and solving linear equations and inequality expressions that contain absolute values. (Fall and Spring Semesters) Prerequisite: MA 101
MA 120 Statistics I (3)
An introduction to Statistics with modern applications to Sociology, Business, Economics, Ecology, Health Science and Psychology. Topics include: descriptive statistics, central tendency, percentile rank, Z-Scores, probability, probability distribution, correlation and regression analysis. (Fall and Spring Semesters)
MA 130 Calculus I (4)
This is a study of differential and integral calculus with analytic geometry. Various types of functions with their derivatives, applications including curve plotting, maxima and minima problems, and related rates. Integration problems, including the area between two curves and the trapezoidal rule. (Fall Semester) Prerequisite: MA 110 or comparable High School coursework.
MA 230 Calculus II (4)
This course includes the transcendental functions; methods of integration with applications to volumes, polar coordinates, vectors and parametric equations, and infinite series. (Spring Semester) Prerequisite: MA 130.