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MTH 213 FUND OF ELEMENTARY MATH III •( 4 credits) One of three courses in the mathematics cluster for prospective elementary and middle school teachers. Develops the understanding of basic mathematical concepts necessary for teaching mathematics in grades K-8. Covers basic geometry topics including shapes and their properties; symmetry; angle measure; measurement of length, area and volume; congruence and similarity; Pythagorean Theorem; and coordinate geometry. Prerequisite: MTH 095 Intermediate Algebra; Required: MTH 097 Practical Geometry or equivalent.
MTH 231 ELEMENTS OF DISCRETE MATH •( 4 credits) The first course in discrete mathematics for mathematics and computer science majors. Topics include elementary logic, mathematical proof, mathematical induction, functions and sequences, basic set theory, matrix algebra, relations and Boolean algebras. Prerequisite: MTH 112 Trigonometry or equivalent and MTH 251 Differential Calculus
MTH 232 ELEMENTS OF DISCRETE MATH •( 4 credits) The second course in discrete mathematics for mathematics and computer science majors. Topics include basic matrix linear algebra, combinatorics, graph theory and algorithms. Prerequisite: MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics
MTH 241 CALCULUS FOR BIO / MGMNT / SOC SCI •( 4 credits) Introduces calculus as applied to business, the social sciences and life sciences. It uses an intuitive development of the calculus of polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions, extrema theory and applications. Prerequisite: MTH 111 College Algebra
MTH 243 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS •( 4 credits) An introductory statistics course emphasizing interpretation of statistical results. The course focuses on sampling procedures, experimental design, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistical techniques to analyze survey and experimental data from a wide range of fields including health care, biology, psychology, physics and agriculture. Includes basic concepts in graphical interpretation of one and two variable data, probability, probability distributions( binomial, normal, t-Distribution, and chi-square), confidence intervals for means and proportions, and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: MTH 111 College Algebra or equivalent.
MTH 245 MATH FOR BIO, MGMT, SOC SCIENCE •( 4 credits) A survey course of discrete mathematics for non-physical science majors. Topics include systems of inequalities, linear programming, probability and probability distributions, and an introduction to descriptive statistics. The course emphasizes problem solving through the use of computer spreadsheets. Prerequisite: MTH 111 College Algebra.
MTH 251 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS •( 5 credits) The first course in the calculus sequence for students majoring in mathematics, science and engineering. Limits and derivatives are approached using graphical, numeric, and symbolic methods. Linear approximations, related rates, curve sketching and optimization are among the applications of differentiation covered in this course. Prerequisite: MTH 112 Trigonometry or equivalent.
MTH 252 INTEGRAL CALCULUS •( 5 credits) The second course in the calculus sequence for students majoring in mathematics, science and engineering. Topics include techniques of integration, numerical integration, improper integrals, applications of integration, and an introduction to differential equations. Prerequisite: MTH 251 Differential Calculus.
MTH 253 CALCULUS •( 5 credits) The third course in the calculus sequence for students majoring in mathematics, science and engineering. Topics include sequences and series of real and complex functions, matrix algebra, linear dependence and independence, eigen values and eigenvectors. Prerequisite: MTH 252 Integral Calculus.
MTH 254 CALCULUS •( 4 credits) The fourth course in the calculus sequence for students majoring in mathematics, science and engineering. Topics include vectors in 2 and 3- space, graphs, contour maps and equations of multivariable functions and partial derivatives, directional derivatives, optimization of services, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, multiple integrals and their applications. Prerequisite: MTH 252 Integral Calculus or equivalent.
MTH 255 VECTOR CALCULUS •( 4 credits) An intermediate treatment of multivariate calculus with a vector approach. Provides the mathematical skills for courses in advanced calculus, fluid mechanics and electromagnetic theory. Prerequisite: MTH 254 Calculus.
MTH 256 APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS •( 4 credits) Beginning course in differential equations for students majoring in mathematics, sciences or engineering. Covers ordinary differential equations, series solutions, systems of first order differential equations, and Laplace transforms. Prerequisite: MTH 254 Calculus or equivalent.
MTH 265 STAT FOR SCIENTIST & ENGINEERS •( 4 credits) Covers probability and inferential statistics applied to scientific and engineering problems. Includes random variables, expectation, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, correlation and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: MTH 252 Integral Calculus.
MTH 280 CWE MATH( 2-14 credits) Designed to give students practical experience in supervised employment related to mathematics. Students identify job performance objectives, work a specified number of hours during the term, and attend a related CWE seminar. Note: Credits are based on identified objectives and number of hours worked. Prerequisite: CWE coordinator approval.
MTH 299 SPECIAL TOPICS: MATHEMATICS( 1-3 credits) Allows the student to investigate, with supervision from a faculty member, a topic of his or her interest at an individualized pace. Credits and the projects will be determined jointly by the instructor and the student.
MUS: MUSIC
MUS 101 MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS ‣( 3 credits) Introduction to the basics of music reading and writing from the very beginning. Studies basic music theory, scales, chord recognition, music analysis, interval relationships, and an introduction to composing one’ s own music.
MUS 105 INTRODUCTION TO ROCK MUSIC ‣( 3 credits) Examines the relationship between rock music and society, emphasizing the musical and lyrical significance of rock music as contemporary social commentary. Students will identify anfd analyze a variety of complex practices, values and beliefs defined both culturally and historically through music including meanings of difference and change.
MUS 108 MUSIC CULTURES OF THE WORLD ‣( 3 credits) Survey of the world’ s music with attention to musical styles and cultural contexts. Included are the musical and cultural histories of Ociania, Indonesia, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.