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MATH100: Survey of Mathematics
Credits: 3
MATH 100 is a survey of important concepts in algebra, logical structure, numerical systems, financial mathematics, and probability and statistics, designed to acquaint non-specialists with examples of mathematical reasoning, and to develop an appreciation and understanding of their historical development and of the relationship of mathematics to the modern world.
Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in MATH 75X or qualification for MATH 100; and qualification for ENG 22 or qualification for ESOL 94., Coreq: -


MATH103: College Algebra
Credits: 3
MATH 103 extends topics introduced in the elementary algebra sequence and prepares students for precalculus. Instruction includes units on algebraic simplification of polynomial, rational, exponential, and radical expressions, as well as solving equations and inequalities involving absolute value, polynomial, rational, exponential, and radical expressions, and the graphing of lines and parabolas. The topic of functions is introduced early and integrated throughout the subject matter of the course.
Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in MATH 82 or qualification for MATH 103., Coreq: -


MATH111: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
Credits: 3
MATH 111 gives prospective elementary education majors the depth of understanding necessary to teach mathematics in the elementary classroom. Topics will include numbers, operations on sets, patterns, functions and algebra. Emphasis will be on understanding, communication, problem solving, representing mathematical ideas, and reasoning and proof.
Prereq: Qualification for ENG 100; and a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 75X or qualification for MATH 100., Coreq: -


MATH112: Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
Credits: 3
MATH 112 gives prospective elementary education majors the depth of understanding necessary to teach mathematics in the elementary classroom. Topics will include representations of and operations on the natural numbers, integers, rational numbers and real numbers, and properties of those operations. Emphasis will be on communication, connections to other parts of mathematics, problem solving, representations, and reasoning and proof.
Prereq: A grade of C or higher in MATH 111., Coreq: -


MATH115: Introduction to Statistics and Probabilities
Credits: 3
MATH 115 offers a study of elementary probability and statistics, including standard deviation, calculations and inferences about means and proportions, normal distributions and linear correlation. This course applies these mathematical theories to everyday life, exploring the reasonableness and limitations of statistical results from qualitative and quantitative data.
Prereq: Credit in MATH 75X or credit in MATH 82 or qualification for MATH 100 or qualification for MATH 103 or qualification for MATH 111 or qualification for MATH 115 or qualification for a higher-level mathematics course; and qualification for ENG 22 or qualification for ESOL 94 or qualification for ENG 100 or qualification for ESL 100 or qualification for a higher-level English course., Coreq: -


MATH132: 2 Statway II
Credits: 3
MATH 132 students study statistical methods integrated with algebraic tools in order to prepare students to analyze processes encountered in society and the workplace. The MATH 132 course provides an introduction to algebra and descriptive statistics utilizing an integrated approach.
Prereq: A grade of C or higher in MATH 32., Coreq: -


MATH135: Precalculus: Elementary Functions
Credits: 3
MATH 135 investigates linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic functions and related topics. MATH 135 is the first part of the precalculus sequence in mathematics.
Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in MATH 103 or appropriate placement score., Coreq: -


MATH140: Precalculus: Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry
Credits: 3
MATH 140 studies trigonometric functions, analytic geometry, polar coordinates, vectors, and related topics. This course is the second part of the precalculus sequence.
Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in MATH 135 or KCC Placement Test recommendation of MATH 140., Coreq: -


MATH215: Applied Calculus I
Credits: 4
MATH 215 teaches basic calculus concepts; differentiation, differential equations and integration with applications directed primarily to the life sciences. Some applications to computer science are included.
Prereq: A grade of C or higher in MATH 140 or qualification for MATH 205 or qualification for MATH 241., Coreq: -


MATH241: Calculus I
Credits: 4
MATH 241 focuses on limits and continuity, techniques and applications of differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, and an introduction to integration.
Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in MATH 140 or qualification for MATH 205 or qualification for MATH 241., Coreq: -


MATH242: Calculus II
Credits: 4
MATH 242 is the second course in the calculus sequence, which focuses on techniques of integration and on integrals of specific functions and their applications. MATH 242 explores infinite series.
Prereq: A grade of “C” or higher in MATH 205 or a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 241 or a grade of “C” or higher in an equivalent course., Coreq: -


MATH243: Calculus III
Credits: 4
MATH 243 prepares students for Calculus IV. Topics include differential calculus on functions of several variables, polar coordinates functions and vector valued functions.
Prereq: A grade of C or higher in MATH 206 or a grade of C or higher in MATH 242., Coreq: -


MATH244: Calculus IV
Credits: 4
MATH 244 is the fourth course in the calculus sequence, which focuses on multiple integrals, line and surface integrals and applications, and an introduction to ordinary differential equations.
Prereq: A grade of C or higher in MATH 231 or a grade of C or higher in MATH 243., Coreq: -


MATH32: Statway I
Credits: 4
MATH 32 consists of statistical methods integrated with algebraic tools to prepare students to analyze processes encountered in society and the workplace. The course provides an introduction to algebra and descriptive statistics utilizing an integrated approach. MATH 32 is the first course in a two course sequence.
Prereq: -, Coreq: -


MATH75X: Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
Credits: 4
MATH 75X prepares students for MATH 100, MATH 111, and MATH 115. Course topics include ratio and percent, unit conversion, graphs, data interpretation, basic algebra, solving linear equations, and working with formulas with special emphasis on pattern recognition and problem solving. Students looking to switch from a non-STEM pathway to a STEM pathway may also use this course as a prerequisite for MATH 82.
Prereq: -, Coreq: -


MATH78: College Math Companion
Credits: 1
MATH 78 provides students concurrently enrolled in MATH 100 or MATH 115 with support with special emphasis on pattern recognition and problem solving. Course topics are tailored to the concurrent course and may include ratio and percent, unit conversion, graphs, data interpretation, basic algebra, solving linear equations, and working with formulas.
Prereq: Qualification for MATH 78., Coreq: MATH 100 or MATH 115.


MATH82: Algebraic Foundations
Credits: 4
MATH 82 prepares students for MATH 103. MATH 82 covers elementary algebra topics. Topics include linear equations and inequalities, graphing, linear systems, properties of exponents, operations on polynomials, factoring, rational and radical expressions and equations, quadratic equations, and applications.
Prereq: Credit in MATH 75X or a grade of C or higher in MATH 75X or qualification for MATH 82 or qualification for a higher-level mathematics course., Coreq: -


MATH88: College Algebra Companion
Credits: 2
MATH 88 provides students with supplemental algebra instruction that directly supports the topics covered in MATH 103 (College Algebra). Course topics are tailored to MATH 103 and may include linear equations and inequalities, graphing, linear systems, properties of exponents, operations on polynomials, factoring, rational and radical expressions and equations, quadratic equations, and applications. This is a C/NC course.
Prereq: Qualification for MATH 88., Coreq: MATH 103.