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| 100 Intermediate Algebra | This course prepares students for Mathematics 101 by emphasizing concepts and skills
contained in an intermediate algebra course. Students will strengthen their
backgrounds in algebraic manipulation and equation-solving, and will study systems
of linear equations and absolute values as preparation for more advanced
mathematics courses. Does not fulfill the mathematics general education requirement. Credit Hours: 3
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| 101 Precalculus | This course examines functions and relations from numerical, symbolic, graphical, and
descriptive points of view. Algebraic and transcendental functions such as polynomial,
rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric will be the
primary focus. Labs designed to reinforce prior material through collaborative work
and introduce applications of functions will be interspersed throughout the course.
Supplementary topics include conic sections, polar coordinates, and complex
numbers. Does not fulfill the mathematics general education requirement. Prerequisites: MATH 100, or 3 years of college preparatory high school mathematics. Credit Hours: 3
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| 103 Mathematics within a Liberal Arts Tradition | This course examines the discipline of mathematics from a variety of interrelated
perspectives. These perspectives include historical, philosophical, and cultural origins
of the discipline; the nature of the discipline; and applications of the discipline to the
natural and social sciences as well as to everyday life. Fulfills the mathematics general
education requirement. Credit Hours: 3
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| 105 Statistics for the Social Sciences | This course examines concepts necessary for proper application and interpretation of
statistical methods. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability and probability
distributions, inferential statistics, and an advanced topic (e.g., chi-square analysis).
Use of appropriate technology complements the instruction. Fulfills the mathematics
general education requirement. Credit Hours: 3
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| 109 Math Concepts for Teachers I | This course is a study of sets, logic, proof, systems of numeration, mathematical systems,
development of the number system, and problem-solving applications. Fulfills the
mathematics general education requirement. Prerequisites: MATH 109, three years of college preparatory high school mathematics. Credit Hours: 3
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| 110 Math Concepts for Teachers II | This course examines topics in algebra, geometry, probability, statistics, calculators,
computers, and problem-solving applications. Prerequisites: MATH 110, three years of college preparatroy high school mathematics. Credit Hours: 3
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| 111 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | This course examines functions, limits, derivatives, graphs, applications of the
derivative, and the integral. Fulfills the mathematics general education requirement. Prerequisites: MATH 101, or four years of college prparatory high school mathematics. Credit Hours: 4
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| 112 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | This course examines applications of integration; logarithmic, exponential,
trigonometric, and hyperbolic functions; techniques of integration; and infinite
sequences and series. Fulfills the mathematics general education requirement. Prerequisites: MATH 111. Credit Hours: 4
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| 141 Finite Mathematics | Finite Mathematics is a subject which blends application with theory in (primarily) a
discrete setting. Topics include financial mathematics models, linear system solution
processes and utilization of matrices for applications in economics (Leontief models)
and optimization (linear programming); enumeration techniques for applications in
probability and Markov Chains; logic and recursion for applications in graph theory.
Fulfills the mathematics general education requirement. Prerequisites: MATH 100, or 3 years of high school mathematics including 2 years of algebra. Credit Hours: 3
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| 151 Statistics | This course examines measures of central tendency and variability, graphic
representation, binomial and normal distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis
testing, regression, and correlation. This course is a non-calculus treatment primarily
for students in the exact sciences or in business. Fulfills the mathematics general education requirement. Prerequisites: MATH 101, or Mathematics 141 or equivolent, MATH 111, recommended. Credit Hours: 3
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| 210 Discrete Structures | This course covers set theory, logic, algebraic structures, relations and functions,
combinatorics, graphs and trees, boolean algebras, and algorithms. Fulfills the
mathematics general education requirement. Prerequisites: MATH 112, or permission of instructor. Credit Hours: 3
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| 211 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | This course covers conic sections, polar coordinates, vectors in two and three
dimensions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and applications. Prerequisites: MATH 112. Credit Hours: 4
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| 280 Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Grades K-9 | In this course, students will study and implement a variety of pedagogical methods
for teaching and learning of mathematics. Students will analyze sample mathematical
learning activities and create their own learning tasks to satisfy criteria including
mathematical significance, problem-solving, communication, and connections within
mathematics and among other disciplines. Issues including the role of technology,
equity and diversity, and assessment will be addressed. Prerequisites: MATH 109, MATH 110, junior standing, successfuly completion of the Basic Skills Test, and at least one education course. Credit Hours: 3
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| 301 Linear Algebra | This course covers vector spaces, theory of matrices, linear transformations,
determinants, and quadratic forms. Prerequisites: MATH 211. Credit Hours: 3
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| 302 Abstract Algebra | This course is a study of mathematical structures such as groups, rings, integral
domains, and fields. Factorization and congruence theories for integers and
polynomials also are examined. Prerequisites: MATH 210. Credit Hours: 3
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| 310 Differential Equations | This course covers ordinary differential equations of first and second order, linear
equations, operators, transforms, nonlinear equations, power series solutions,
numerical methods, and applications. Prerequisites: MATH 211. Credit Hours: 3
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| 311 Real Analysis | This course examines the foundations of real number system, sequences and series,
convergence, axiomatic development of limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, line,
and surface integrals. Prerequisites: MATH 211. Credit Hours: 3
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| 321 Geometry | This course covers geometric transformations, advanced Euclidian geometry, non-
Euclidian geometries, projective geometry, and foundations of geometry. Prerequisites: MATH 210. Credit Hours: 3
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| 341 Numerical Analysis | This course examines solutions of non-linear equations, systems of equations, and
differential equations. Other topics include interpolation, approximation, and
numerical integration. This course is identical to Computer Science 341. Prerequisites: MATH 210, CPSC 112. Credit Hours: 3
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| 351 Probability and Statistics | This course examines discrete and continuous probability distributions, mathematical
expectations, moment generating functions, multivariate distributions, estimation,
hypothesis testing, regression, and correlation. Prerequisites: MATH 112. Credit Hours: 3
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| 370 Topics in Advanced Mathematics | This course focuses on an advanced topic in mathematics determined by student demand.
Possible topics include number theory, complex variables, measure theory, point-set
topology, and second courses in abstract algebra, real analysis, and probability and
statistics. Prerequisites: MATH 370, junior or senior standing in the mathematics program. Credit Hours: 3
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| 380 Teaching Mathematics in Grades 6-12 | This course deals with methods and materials of teaching mathematics in grades 6-12.
Students study topics such as instructional strategies, objectives and planning,
individual difference, problem-solving, content and organization, curriculum trends,
teaching aids, evaluating, and professional organizations. Prerequisites: EDUC 203, junior standing and at least 12 hours in mathematics. Credit Hours: 3
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| 381 Methods and Strategies for Teaching Probability and Statistics | This course focuses on issues of pedagogy and technology used in the teaching and
learning of probability and statistics. Students will be expected to design a unit plan,
daily lessons, and projects that address statistical concepts and utilize appropriate
technological tools and a variety of classroom learning environments. Prerequisites: MATH 105, completion of or concurrent enrollment in mathematics 105, 151 or 351, EDUC 380, completion of and/or enrollment in Education 380 and/or Mathematics 380 is recommended. Credit Hours: 1
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| 399 Independent Study | Topics are selected from students’ major interests. Prerequisite: permission of
department. Credit Hours: 2
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| 400 Field Education | Credit Hours: 2
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| 401 Senior Seminar | This seminar provides an opportunity for students to reflect on the concepts,
contextual, foundational, and worldview issues, and applications studied in past
coursework. The seminar emphasizes how these issues will impact their lives beyond
the College. Presentations, both in-class and off-campus, attended by students and
made by students, are a key component of the course. Prerequisites: MATH 111, senior class standing and prior completion of at least six required courses in the major (excluding cognate course requirements).. Credit Hours: 1
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