PREPARATORY COURSES:
64050 Basic Algebra: (0 CU, 3 RU) Review of Elementary Algebra offered in a self-paced, supported independent study format utilizing computerized tutorials. Covers properties of real numbers, signed numbers, operations with polynomials, integer exponents, roots, first and second degree equations, absolute value, factoring, rational expressions, graphing, systems of equations, quadratic functions. Preparation for College Algebra. Not open to students under GE III. Successful completion of this course assigns MPL 2. Prerequisites: PI card. (Must attend an orientation session during the first week of classes in HUM 305 to receive PI card)
64151 College Math: (3 CU) Preparation for Math GE III courses for students not intending to pursue programs in Math, Science, or Business. Integrates topics from Algebra, Introductory Geometry, Statistics, and Probability. Focuses on word problems and applications. Does not prepare students for Precalculus. Successful completion of this course assigns MPL 3.
64152 College Algebra: (3 CU)Preparation for Precalculus. Factoring; multiplying, and dividing algebraic expressions; coordinate geometry; complex numbers; functions and functional notation; polynomials; exponents; logarithms; and inequalities. Successful completion of this course assigns MPL 4. Prerequisite: MPL 2
64152 & 64093 College Algebra Extended Format: (3 CU + 3 RU) This course is offered for students with MPL 1 who want to pursue programs in Math, Science or Business. Course meets 6 hours per week and includes an intensive review of Elem. Algebra. Successful completion of this course assigns MPL 4.
64140 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 1(3 CU) First course in two-semester sequence (64240 follows) required for all Childhood and Early Childhood Education majors. Course covers problem solving, numeration, number theory, relations, functions, integers, rational & real numbers, statistics, probability, and the use of a calculator. Does not raise MPL. Prerequisite: MPL 3 and major in Childhood or Early Childhood Ed. Program.
GE III MATH Courses (for students with MPL 3 or 4)
(Only courses approved for GE III are listed, not all courses will be offered every semester. New courses will be added each semester. Students should be advised to check the Schedule of Classes each semester to get an updated listing of approved courses.)
64181 Pre-Calculus (3 CU) Provides background needed for success in Calculus. Topics include brief review of Algebra; binomial theorem; remainder and factor theorems; complex numbers; graphing techniques; systems of equations; exponential, logarithmic, and rational functions; trigonometry. Required for those with an MPL of 4 who need Calculus for their majors (Physical and Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics), but may also be used by any student with an MPL of 4 to satisfy the MATH category. Prerequisite: MPL 4.
64182 Graphs and Optimization: (3 CU)Optimization problems that arise in scheduling, routing and management will be solved by translating them into problems about finite graphs and then studying mathematical techniques of graph theory. Does not raise the MPL. Meets GE III MATH requirement. Prerequisite: MPL 3.
64183 Intro. To Mathematical Modeling: (3 CU) Course is designed for students entering fields of study which do not have a strong emphasis on mathematical techniques. Focuses on applying mathematical techniques to a broad range of fields. Students will gain an appreciation for the power and utility of mathematics in solving everyday problems. Topics chosen from introductory statistics & probability, consumer mathematics, coding schemes, election theory, fair division, decision making, game theory. Additional topics may be added or substituted by the instructor. Does not raise the MPL. Meets GE III MATH requirement. Prerequisite: MPL 3.
64240 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 2 (Formerly Geometry: A Modern Intro):(3 CU) Second course of a two-semester sequence required for Childhood and Early Childhood Education majors; covers problem solving, logic, analysis of geometric shapes and solids, measurement, congruence, similarity, constructions, coordinate geometry, transformations, and the use of the calculator. Prerequisite: C or better in Math for El. Ed Teachers (64140) and MPL 3.
64241 Intro to Statistics: (3 CU) Descriptive statistics, measure of central tendency and dispersion, population parameters and sample statistics, use of probability distributions for statistical inference, binomial and normal distributions, introduction to hypothesis testing. Designed for non-mathematics majors. Not open to students who have taken 64381 or 64382. Prerequisites: MPL 4
Courses that meet the GE III MATH requirement offered by other departments:
(Only courses approved for GE III are listed, not all courses will be offered every semester. New courses will be added each semester. Students should be advised to check the Schedule of Classes each semester to get an updated listing of approved courses.)
20309 - Statistics for Business and Economics I (3 CU) Statistical analysis of economic and business problems with emphasis on statistical inference. Rigorous treatment of probability theory and probability and sampling distributions. Estimation and hypothesis testing of (population) parameters are emphasized. Prerequisites: MPL 4
71201 Symbolic Logic (3 CU) Techniques for determining the correctness of statements and arguments. Topics include: truth-functional and quantificational logic. Prerequisites: MPL 4
80275 - Psychological Statistics (4 CU) Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical procedures commonly used in psychological research. Includes correlations, interval estimation, hypothesis testing with z and t tests. Prerequisites: MPL 3
87307 - Social Statistics (3 CU) Statistical analysis of sociological data with computer applications. Prerequisites: 87306 and MPL 3.
