Math Courses
NOTE REGARDING MATH COURSES: Students without adequate placement to enroll in MATH 1314, MATH 1324, MATH 1332, MATH 1342 can gain admission to the course by earning a C or better in MATH 0420 or MATH 0425, depending on the pathway. Students wishing to enroll in MATH 13xx must satisfy one of the following: 1. Have passed the stated prerequisite course or an equivalent transfer course with a C or better 2. Have placed into the course with an adequate ACT or SAT Math score or through the TSI.
MATH 0420 | Introductory Algebra
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 64
Description: The course supports students in developing skills, strategies, and reasoning needed to succeed in mathematics, including communication and propriate use of technology. Topics include the study of numeracy and the real number system; algebraic concepts, notation, and reasoning; quantitative relationships; mathematical models; and problem solving. This course is designed for students who plan to take MATH 1314, MATH 1324 or MATH1342. This course will not count toward a degree and is not intended for transfer. 4 lecture hours each week.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math
MATH 0425 | Math Foundations
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 64
Description: This course surveys a variety of mathematical topics needed to prepare students for college level statistics or quantitative reasoning for algebra-based courses. Topics include: numeracy with an emphasis on estimation and fluency with large numbers; evaluating expressions and formulas; rates, ratios, and proportions; percentages; solving equations; linear models; date interpretations including graphs and tables; verbal, algebraic and graphical representations of functions; exponential models. This course will not count toward a degree and is not intended for transfer. Four lecture hours each week. Successful completion (C or better) will fulfill TSI requirements for non-Algebra based courses.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math
MATH 1000 | Math Prep
Credit Hours: 0
Description: Adult Education/TSI Math
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Business & Technology
MATH 1314 | College Algebra
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conics may be included.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math
MATH 1324 | Math For Business And Social Science
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: The application of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics, and the social sciences are addressed. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; and probability, including expected value.
Prerequisites: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for mathematics or co-enroll in NCBM 0224
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math
MATH 1325 | Calculus For Business/Social Science
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: This course is the basic study of limits and continuity, differentiation, optimization and graphing, and integration of elementary functions, with emphasis on applications in business, economics, and social sciences. This course is not a substitute for MATH 2413, Calculus I.
Prerequisites: Must have passed MATH 1324 (Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences) or MATH 1314 (College Algebra), or an equivalent transfer course with a C or better
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math
MATH 1332 | Contemporary Math
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: Intended for non-STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors. Topics include introductory treatments of sets and logic, financial mathematics, probability and statistics with appropriate applications. Number sense, proportional reasoning, estimation, technology, and communication should be embedded throughout the course. Additional topics may be covered.
Prerequisites: Meet TSI college readiness standards for mathematics or co-enroll in NCBM 0132
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math
MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended.
Prerequisites: Meet TSI college readiness standard for mathematics or co-enroll in NCBM 0142
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math
MATH 1350 | Mathematics for Teachers I
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: This course is intended to build or reinforce a foundation in fundamental mathematics concepts and skills. It includes the conceptual development of the following: sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory, and properties of the various number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking.
Prerequisites: MATH 1314/1414 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math
MATH 1351 | Mathematics for Teachers II
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: This course is intended to build or reinforce a foundation in fundamental mathematics concepts and skills. It includes the concepts of geometry, measurement, probability, and statistics with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking.
Prerequisites: MATH 1314/1414 with a grade of C or higher
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math
MATH 2320 | Differential Equations
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: Ordinary differential equations, including linear equations, systems of equations, equations with variable coefficients, existence and uniqueness of solutions, series solutions, singular points, transform methods, and boundary value problems; application of differential equations to real-world problems. This course is only offered in the spring.
Prerequisites: Must have passed MATH 2414 (Calculus II) or an equivalent transfer course with a C or better
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math
MATH 2412 | Pre-Calculus
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 64
Description: In-depth combined study of algebra, trigonometry, and other topics for calculus readiness.
Prerequisites: MATH 1314 (College Algebra) or equivalent
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math
MATH 2413 | Calculus I
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 64
Description: Limits and continuity; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definition of the derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to maximizing or minimizing a function; the chain rule, mean value theorem, and rate of change problems; curve sketching; definite and indefinite integration of algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions, with an application to calculation of areas.
Prerequisites: MATH 2412 (Pre-Calculus Math) (4 SCH version) or equivalent preparation
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math
MATH 2414 | Calculus II
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 64
Description: Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; parametric equations and polar coordinates; techniques of integration; sequences and series; improper integrals.
Prerequisites: Must have passed MATH 2413 (Calculus I) or an equivalent transfer course with a C or better
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math
MATH 2415 | Calculus III
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 64
Description: Advanced topics in calculus, including vectors and vector-valued functions, partial differentiation, Lagrange multipliers, multiple integrals, and Jacobians; application of the line integral, including Green’s Theorem, the Divergence Theorem, and Stokes’ Theorem.
Prerequisites: Must have passed MATH 2414 (Calculus II) or an equivalent transfer course with a C or better
Corequisites: None
School: School of Science & Math
NCBM 0132 | Pre-Contemporary Mathematics
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 16
Contact Hours: 16
Description: Non-Course Competency-Based Pre-Contemporary Mathematics. The NCBM supports students in developing skills, strategies, and reasoning needed to succeed in MATH 1332, contemporary mathematics mathematics, including communication and appropriate use of technology. Topics include the study of numeracy and the real number system; algebraic concepts, notation, and reasoning; quantitative relationships; mathematical models; and problem solving. This NCBM cannot be used as credit toward an associate degree and is not intended for transfer.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: MATH 1332
School: School of Science & Math
NCBM 0142 | NCB Statistics Foundation
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 16
Contact Hours: 16
Description: The Non-Course Competency-Based Statistics Foundations supports students developing knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in MATH 1342, statistics, including communication and appropriate use of technology. Topics include the study of numeracy and the real number system; algebraic concepts, notation, and reasoning; quantitative relationships; mathematical models; and problem solving. This NCBM cannot be used as credit twoard an associate degree and is not intended for transfer.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: MATH 1342
School: School of Science & Math
NCBM 0214 | NCB Pre-College Algebra
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 32
Description: The Non-Course Based Pre-College Algebra supports students developing knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in MATH 1314, College Algebra. Topics include the study of relations and functions, inequalities, algebraic expressions and equations (absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational), with a special emphasis on linear and quadratic expressions and equations. This NCBM cannot be used as credit toward an associate degree and is not intended for transfer.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: MATH 1314
School: School of Science & Math
NCBM 0224 | NCB Pre-Business Math
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 32
Description: This Non-Course Competency-Based Pre-Business Math course emphasizes the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in MATH 1324. A study of relations and functions, inequalities, algebraic expressions and equations (absolute value, polynomial, radical, rational), with a special emphasis on linear and quadratic expressions and equations. This NCBM cannot be used as credit toward an associate degree and is not intended for transfer.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: MATH 1324
School: School of Science & Math