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MATHEMATICS (DESCRIPTIONS AND PREREQUISITES) |
| In courses numbered 121 and higher, students are expected to have a calculator capable of exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric computations. In courses numbered 122 and higher, meaningful computer activities using or illustrating principles from these courses will be included. Waiver of Mathematics Prerequisites: Students wishing to show competencies equivalent to MATH 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 121, 122, 124, or 140 may do so by taking the appropriate portion of the COMPASS assessment. Arrangements may be made at the KCC Testing and Assessment Center in the Lane-Thomas Building. |
| MATH 97 |
Mathematics Clinic |
1-3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS pre-algebra assessment score of at least 15. After diagnosis, through testing and/or consultation with the mathematics instructor in charge of the clinic, a study plan will be developed for the student’s needs or problems. The clinic instructor is available to provide individual help for the students. Lab Fee |
| MATH 98 |
Mathematics Clinic |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS pre-algebra assessment score of at least 15. After diagnosis, through testing and/or consultation with the mathematics instructor in charge of the clinic, a study plan will be developed for the student’s needs or problems. The clinic instructor is available to provide individual help for the students. [48-16-64] Lab Fee |
| MATH 99 |
Pre-Algebra |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS pre-algebra assessment score of at least 32 or a grade of “G” or “P” in MATH 97 or 98. An introduction to integers and rational numbers; order of operations; variable and algebraic expressions; linear equations; graphing; application problems; proportions; geometric formulas; and basic computation of polynomials. [48-16-64] Lab Fee |
| MATH 100 |
Pre-Algebra |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS pre-algebra assessment score of at least 32 or a grade of “G” or “P” in MATH 97 or 98. An introduction to integers and rational numbers; order of operations; variable and algebraic expressions; linear equations; graphing; application problems; proportions; geometric formulas; and basic computations of polynomials. Lab Fee |
| MATH 101 |
Beginning Algebra |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS pre-algebra assessment score of at least 50, or COMPASS algebra assessment score of at least 20, or “P” grade in MATH 97 or 98, or a grade of “C” or better in MATH 99 or 100. A review of arithmetic, operations on integers and rational numbers and geometric formulas; solutions of linear equations and inequalities; graphs of linear equations and linear systems; polynomials and factoring; rational expressions and equations; and radical expressions and equations. Lab Fee |
| MATH 110 |
Applied Algebra I |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: ASSET numerical skill assessment score of 37-43, or COMPASS pre-algebra assessment score of at least 28, or COMPASS algebra assessment score of less than 34, or “P” grade in MATH 97 or 98, or a grade of “C” or better in MATH 99 or 100. Intended for students who have not had one unit of high school algebra, or it has been five or more years since the student has taken high school algebra. A review of arithmetic, fundamentals of algebra including absolute values, operations with positive and negative numbers, algebraic expressions, operation with polynomials and algebraic fractions, solution of linear equations, fractional equations, and introduction to graphing. Laboratory experiences will be used in this class to show direct application. [48-16-64] Lab Fee |
| MATH 111 |
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS algebra assessment score of at least 40 or a grade of “C” or better in MATH 101. This course is designed for students majoring in elementary education and to give mathematical understandings and skills necessary to teach in elementary schools. Logical developments and structure are emphasized throughout. Topics included are sets, natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, numeration systems, calculator applications, and selected topics from number theory. Students are recommended to have a scientific calculator. Specifications will be discussed by the instructor. Lab Fee |
| MATH 112 |
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a grade of “C” or better. This course is the second of a two-course sequence that is designed to develop the mathematical understandings and skills required to teach effectively in elementary schools. Logic, formal reasoning, and the use of mathematics software are emphasized throughout. Topics include statistics, probability, geometric shapes, congruence, geometric construction, and measurement. Students are recommended to have a scientific calculator. Specifications will be discussed by the instructor. Lab Fee |
| MATH 118 |
Applied Algebra/Trigonometry I |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS algebra assessment score of at least 35 or a grade of “C” or better in MATH 101 or 110, or TEMA 110. This course includes the following topics: scientific notation, review of basic algebra, solution of linear equations, graphing of algebraic functions, introduction to trigonometry, solution of right triangles, vectors, graphs of trigonometric functions, solution of oblique triangles. Laboratory experiences will be used in this course to show direct applications. Students are required to have a graphing calculator. Specifications will be made by the instructor. [48-16-64] Lab Fee |
| MATH 119 |
Applied Algebra/Trigonometry II |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in MATH 118. This course is a continuation of MATH 118 and includes the following topics: complex numbers, trigonometric identities, solution of trigonometric equations, solving systems of linear equations, rational expressions, solution of rational equations, solution of quadratic equations, logarithmic and exponential functions. Students are required to have a graphing calculator. Specifications will be made by the instructor. [48-16-64] Lab Fee |
| MATH 121 |
Intermediate Algebra |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS algebra assessment score of at least 40 or a grade of “C” or better in MATH 101. Topics included are subsets of the number of the system, the number line, relations and functions, graphs of linear equations and linear inequalities, linear systems of equations, polynomials, rational expressions and equations, exponents and radicals, complex numbers, polynomial equations, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, and applications. Students are required to have a scientific calculator. Specifications will be made by the instructor. |
| MATH 122 |
Trigonometry |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS algebra assessment score of at least 71 or a grade of “C” or better in MATH 121. This course is a study of trigonometric functions, their inverses and graphs, identities, equations, radian measure, and solution of triangles. Students are required to have a graphing calculator. Specifications will be made by the instructor. [48-16-64] Lab Fee |
| MATH 124 |
College Algebra |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS algebra assessment score of at least 71 or a grade of “C” or better in MATH 121. This course is designed for those desiring a study of college algebra prior to studying trigonometry. A study of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; inequalities; systems of equations; progressions; permutations and combinations; binomial theorem; probability; proportions and variation; mathematical induction; elementary theory of equations; elementary matrices and vectors; and introductory plane analytical geometry. Students planning to study calculus will need MATH 122 first. Students are required to have a graphing calculator. Specifications will be made by the instructor. Lab Fee |
| MATH 128 |
Finite Mathematics with Applications |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS algebra assessment score of at least 71 or a grade of “C” or better in MATH 121. A study with applications of set theory, linear functions, matrices, systems of linear equations and inequalities, linear programming, counting principles, probability concepts, statistics, and probability distribution. Students planning to study calculus should elect MATH 140 in preference to MATH 128. Students are required to have a graphing calculator. Specifications will be made by the instructor. Lab Fee |
| MATH 130 |
Statistics |
3 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS algebra assessment score of at least 71 or a grade of “C” or better in MATH 121. A study of basic descriptive statistics, introduction to probability, probability distributions, sampling theory, hypothesis testing, analysis distributions, sampling theory, analysis of variance, and linear correlation and regression. Students are required to have a graphing calculator. Specifications will be made by the instructor. Lab Fee |
| MATH 135 |
Math for Liberal Arts |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS algebra assessment score of at least 40 or a grade of “C” or better in MATH 101. This is a liberal arts mathematics course primarily intended for students who are not majoring in business or science. Emphasis is on the communication of mathematical ideas, problem solving, applications, and the historical nature of mathematics. Specific topics for this course are selected from the following areas: logic and reasoning, set theory, numeration systems, probability and statistics, number theory, graph theory, algebra and geometry, and the mathematics of finance and investment. Students are recommended to have a calculator capable of exponential and logarithmic computations. Specifications will be discussed by the instructor. Lab Fee |
| MATH 140 |
Preparation for Calculus |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS college algebra assessment score of at least 43 or a grade of “C” or better in MATH 122. Topics in this course include: introductory plane geometry, algebraic functions and their graphs, introduction to theory of equations, combinations and binomial theorem, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, and arithmetic and geometric sequences. Students are required to have a graphing calculator. Specifications will be made by the instructor. Lab Fee |
| MATH 141 |
Calculus I |
5 CR |
| Prerequisite: COMPASS college algebra assessment score of at least 60 or a grade of “C” or better in MATH 140. Topics in this course include: limits, differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions, the definite integral, fundamental theorem of calculus, and applications. Students are required to have a graphing calculator. Specifications will be made by the instructor. Lab Fee |
| MATH 142 |
Calculus II |
5 CR |
| Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in Math 141. A study of the techniques of integration, limits, series, and applications. Students are required to have a graphing calculator. Specifications will be made by the instructor. Lab Fee |
| MATH 241 |
Calculus III |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in MATH 142. Vector calculus, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and applications. Students are required to have a graphing calculator. Specifications will be made by the instructor. Lab Fee |
| MATH 242 |
Differential Equations and Linear Algebra |
4 CR |
| Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in MATH 241. A study of elementary differential equations, including an introduction to LaPlace transforms and applications, and systems of linear equations, including eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Students are required to have a graphing calculator. Specifications will be made by the instructor. Lab Fee |
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