Undergraduate Courses
Mathematics Courses
MAT 101 - Concepts of Elementary School Mathematics I
Topics include sets and logic, numeration systems, number theory, rational numbers and decimals. Fulfills GE 1; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Notes: Open only to childhood, early and dual education majors. Not open to mathematics majors.
MAT 102 - Concepts of Elementary School Mathematics II
Topics include elementary probability, statistics, geometry and measurement. Prerequisite: MAT 101. Fulfills GE 1; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Notes: Open only to childhood, early and dual education majors. Not open to mathematics majors.
MAT 105 - Mathematics in Modern Society
The use of basic mathematical concepts from algebra and geometry to analyze problems in modern society. Topics may include voting systems, fair division, interpreting statistics, scheduling, routing, linear programming, population growth, patterns and symmetry. Prerequisite: Two units of Regents high school mathematics. Fulfills GE 1; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 111 - Algebra for College Students
Linear, quadratic and other algebraic equations, proportion and variation, inequalities, linear systems, introduction to functions. Applications are drawn from problems in arithmetic, geometry, data analysis, linear regression and linear programming. Prerequisite: Two units of Regents high school mathematics. Not open to students with credit for any higher-numbered mathematics course. Fulfills GE 1. (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 115 - Elementary Functions
Polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, conic sections and applications. Prerequisite: MAT 111 or three units of Regents high school mathematics. Fulfills GE 1; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Notes: Not open to students with credit for any calculus course.
MAT 121 - Calculus A
Functions, graphs and rates of change. Derivatives and applications of derivatives. Mathematical modeling, including exponential growth. Appropriate technology will be used for visualization and experimentation. Prerequisite: MAT 115 or four years of high school mathematics. Fulfills GE 1; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Notes: Not open to mathematics majors or students with credit for MAT 135.
MAT 122 - Calculus B
Antiderivatives and the definite integral. Techniques of integration. Calculus of several variables, including LaGrange multipliers. Mathematical modeling and applications with emphasis on the physical, social and life sciences. Appropriate technology will be used for visualization and experimentation. Prerequisite: MAT 121. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Notes: Not open to mathematics majors or students with credit for MAT 236.
MAT 129 - Special Topics in Mathematics
Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. Fulfills: LASR. (1 to 4 cr. hr.)
MAT 135 - Calculus I
Limits, continuity, derivatives and applications of derivatives. Integration, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, integration by substitution, applications of integrations. Graphing calculators will be used. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT 115, preparation for calculus or four years of high school mathematics including trigonometry and/or pre-calculus. Fulfills GE 1; LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Notes: Not open to students with credit for MAT 121.
MAT 201 - Statistical Methods
Basic concepts of probability, descriptive and inferential statistics including central tendency, variability, correlation, regression, parametric tests. Also listed as COM 230, PSY 201, ECO 221. Fulfills GE 1; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Notes: Mathematics majors may take course only as free elective.
MAT 224 - Discrete Mathematics
An introduction to the methods of set theory, symbolic logic, combinatorics, and functions and mappings. Topics include matrix operations, techniques of proof, and applications in sequences, relations and graph theory. Fulfills GE 1; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 229 - Special Topics in Mathematics
Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. Fulfills: LASR. (1 to 4 cr. hr.)
MAT 236 - Calculus II
Inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, techniques of integration, sequences and series, MacLaurin and Taylor series, parametric equations, plane curves, polar coordinates and conic sections. Graphing calculators and computer algebra systems will be used. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in either MAT 121 or MAT 135. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Notes: Not open to students with credit for MAT 122.
MAT 237 - Calculus III
Vectors in two and three dimensions, dot and cross products, equations of lines and planes, the calculus of vector functions. Functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiple integration and applications, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, vector analysis. Graphing calculators and computer algebra systems will be used. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MAT 236. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
MAT 272 - Linear Algebra
Linear systems, matrix algebra, vector spaces, with emphasis on Euclidean n-spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonality, and selected applications. Prerequisite: A grade of C or above in MAT 224; and a grade of C or above in either MAT 121 or MAT 135. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 329 - Special Topics in Mathematics
Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. Fulfills: LASR. (1 to 4 cr. hr.)
MAT 350 - Theory of Numbers
Elementary number theory; divisibility theory, congruences, residues, Diophantine equations. Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in MAT 224. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 354 - Numerical Analysis I
Techniques, applications of numerical analysis. Prerequisite: MAT 122 or 237. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 370 - Algebraic Structures I
Abstract algebra including groups, rings, fields. Prerequisite: A grade of C or above in MAT 272. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 375 - Geometry I
Axiom systems, foundations of Euclidean geometry, projective geometry. Prerequisite: A grade of C or above in MAT 224. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 420 - Intermediate Analysis
Basic concepts, including theory of functions, limits, integration, convergence. Prerequisite: A grade of C or above in MAT 224 and MAT 237. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 425 - Applied Mathematics in the Physical Sciences
Vector analysis, matrix operations, functions of a complex variable. Fourier series, integral transforms, with emphasis on applications. Prerequisites: MAT 227 or 237and PHY 202. Also listed as PHY 425. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 429 - Special Topics in Mathematics
Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. Fulfills: LASR. (1 to 4 cr. hr.)
MAT 430 - Differential Equations
Linear differential equations of first and second orders; total, partial differential equations. Prerequisite: MAT 236. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 446 - Probability and Statistics
Probability as mathematical system; discrete, continuous random variables and their distribution functions; topics in statistical inference, including estimation, hypothesis-testing. Prerequisite: A grade of C or above in MAT 227 or 237. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 480 - History of Mathematics
Backgrounds in origins, development of mathematics in various western cultures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or above in MAT 224 and either MAT 122 or 126 or 236. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 495 - Readings in Mathematical Literature
Semi-independent study directed by member of mathematics staff. Course may be repeated for a maximum of nine credit hours. Registration by special consent only. (3 cr. hr.)
Computer Science
MCS 186 - Introductory Programming
Simple data types, arithmetic statements , input/output statements , simple control structures and one-dimensional arrays. Also listed as PHY 186. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Adolescence Education
AED 391 - Introduction to Adolescence Education
Students will develop a coherent and comprehensive personal educational philosophy; analyze the role of education and teachers in society; demonstrate an understanding of teacher certification standards and requirements; evaluate teaching, lesson planning and implementation and cooperative skills; and develop a portfolio. The course includes 25 hours of field observation/teaching experience. (3 cr. hr.)
AED 392 - Methods I: Teaching Adolescence Mathematics
Developing practical materials for use in the mathematics classroom, aligning lesson plans with state and national learning standards, developing strategies for motivating students with diverse needs and learning styles, understanding how and when to use different teaching styles, and understanding the uses of technology in the classroom. The course includes 25 hours of field experience. Only open to adolescence education: mathematics (7-12) and adolescence education: physics and mathematics (7-12) majors. Not open to adolescence education: mathematics (7-12) wait-listed or adolescence education: physics and mathematics (7-12) wait-listed majors. Prerequisites: MAT 224 and 227 or 237, and a grade of C or better in either AED 391 or EDU 391. Fulfills: PRES. (3 cr. hr.)
AED 399 - Mathematics Practicum
For students serving as tutors and providing other assistance in 100-level college mathematics courses or in mathematics classes in grades 7-12. Course may be repeated for a maximum of three credit hours. Prerequisites: AED 391, MAT 224, MAT 227 or MAT 237 and permission of department chair. Grading: H, S, U grades are assigned. (1-2 cr. hr.)
AED 492 - Methods II: Field Experiences in Adolescence Mathematics
Students complete modules that are structured learning experiences related to teaching mathematics in grades 7-12. The course includes 50 hours of directed field experiences at the junior and senior high school level. Class meetings focus on discussion and assessment of individual field experiences. Prerequisite: MAT 480 and either AED 392 or EDU 442. (3 cr. hr.)
AED 493 - Student Teaching: Adolescence Mathematics I
Seven weeks of full-time student teaching supervised by college faculty. Prerequisite: AED 492. Grading: H, S, U grades are assigned. (7 cr. hr.)
AED 494 - Student Teaching: Adolescence Mathematics II
Seven weeks of full-time student teaching supervised by college faculty. Prerequisites: AED 492. Grading: H, S, U grades are assigned. (7 cr. hr.)