Academic Catalog

MATH-Mathematics (MATH)

MATH-062N:  Beginning Algebra  
Contact Hours: Lecture - 64, Lab - 0, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 4
This transitional studies course introduces critical elements of algebra for linear equations and inequalities. Coursework progresses from order of operations and combining like terms through addition and multiplication rules for solving linear equations. Students then apply these rules to inequalities. Graphing in two variables is introduced, as are exponents, polynomials and polynomial operations. The minimum requirement to pass this course is 80 percent, and grades of "C" and "D" are not assigned. The final grade earned in this course is not used in GPA calculations, and credit hours earned are not applicable to credit hours required for graduation.
Prerequisite: Eligibility to enroll in the course is based on placement results
MATH-105N:  Contemporary Mathematics  
Contact Hours: Lecture - 48, Lab - 0, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 3
This introductory course focuses on topics such as sets, financial mathematics, probability and statistics with appropriate applications. This course will include topics in Number Theory, Graphs applied in Algebra and Applications of Math in Science and Clinical Courses.
Prerequisite: None
MATH-114N:  Algebra for College Students  
Contact Hours: Lecture - 64, Lab - 0, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 4
This course focuses on topics such as basic treatment of algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations and inequalities, polynomial operations, positive and negative integral exponents, factoring, systems of linear equations, radical and rational expressions, quadratic equations and various application problems. The minimum requirement to pass this course is 80 percent and grades of "C" and "D" are not assigned.
Prerequisite: Eligibility to enroll in the course is based on placement results or successful completion of MATH-062N
MATH-225N:  Statistical Reasoning for the Health Sciences  
Contact Hours: Lecture - 48, Lab - 0, Clinical - 0
Semester Hours: Theory 3
This course focuses on statistical reasoning used to evaluate data with an emphasis on the healthcare field. Descriptive statistics are used
to understand sample data and inferential concepts are incorporated by using data to draw conclusions about populations. Statistical literacy
designed to help facilitate understanding and analyzing information in today's technological world is emphasized.
Prerequisite: MATH-105N or MATH-114N