Mathematics

This course reviews fundamental mathematical skills in preparation for introductory college algebra. Course topics include the study of real numbers including integers, fractions and decimals; algebraic expressions; linear equations and an introduction to graphing on the coordinate plane. Near the end of the course, students will complete a comprehensive, departmental final exam to assess their preparedness to move on to MAT 100 Introductory Algebra. Students must earn a CN or better to pass the course.

This course covers basic algebraic skills essential to the study of mathematics. Course topics include linear expressions, equations, and inequalities; systems of linear equations; quadratic expressions and equations; polynomial and rational expressions; radical expressions and equations; and graphing on the coordinate plane. Applications to various fields of study will be explored. Near the end of the course, students will complete a comprehensive, departmental final exam to assess their preparedness to move on to a college-level math course. This course counts as free-elective credit only. Students must earn a C-or better to take MAT 104 College Algebra with Trigonometry I or MAT 105 Technical Mathematics I.

In this course, mathematical and statistical reasoning are explored through topics in everyday life. Students will integrate quantitative literacy with mathematical concepts such as percents, probability, mathematical modeling, and statistical thinking. Concepts are investigated with hands-on activities using medical, environmental, and financial examples. Near the end of the course, students will complete a comprehensive, departmental final exam. This is the second of two courses that follow the Quantway curriculum. The Quantway sequence of courses is intended for non-STEM (math, science, computer science and technology) students and non-business students. After successful completion of this course, students can take MAT 161 - Elementary Statistics. 

This is the first course in a two-semester sequence of intermediate algebra and trigonometry with technical applications. Course topics include operations in the real number system, units of measurement and approximate numbers, functions and graphs, first-degree equations, lines and linear functions, systems of linear equations, right triangle trigonometry, geometry (perimeters, areas, volumes of common figures), rules of exponents, polynomial operations, factoring, operations on rational expressions, quadratic equations, and binary and hexadecimal notation. The use of a graphing calculator is required for this course to further the exploration of these topics and their applications. Near the end of the course, students will complete a comprehensive, departmental final exam to assess their preparedness to move on to MAT 205 Technical Mathematics II.

This is the second course in a two-semester sequence of intermediate algebra and trigonometry with technical applications. Course topics include operations on exponents and radicals, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, radians, trigonometric functions of any angle, sinusoidal functions and graphing, oblique triangles, vectors, complex numbers and their applications, inequalities, ratio and proportion, variation, and (optional) an introduction to statistics. If time permits, a brief intuitive approach to calculus will be covered. The use of a graphing calculator is required for this course to further the exploration of these topics and their applications. Near the end of the course, students will complete a comprehensive, departmental final exam.