Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-2017 Catalog Revised 9-13-16
KINE 1338 Concepts of Physical Fitness.................................................................... 3:2:2
Concepts and use of selected physiological variables of fitness, individual testing and consultation, and the organization of sports and fitness programs.
KINE 2156 Taping & Bandaging.............. 1:1:0
Fundamental taping and bandaging techniques used in the prevention and care of athletic injuries.
KINE 2356 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries....................................................... 3:3:0
Prevention and care of athletic injuries with emphasis on qualities of a good athletic trainer, avoiding accidents and injuries, recognizing signs and symptoms of specific sports injuries and conditions, immediate and long-term care of injuries, and administration procedures in athletic training.
( MATH) Mathematics
MATH 1314 College Algebra.................... 3:3:0 In-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conics may be included. Prerequisite( s): MATH 0332 or TSI math score of 350 or higher.
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry.............. 3:3:0
In-depth study and applications of trigonometry including definitions, identities, inverse functions, solutions of equations, graphing, and solving triangles. Additional topics such as vectors, polar coordinates and parametric equations may be included. Prerequisite( s): MATH 1314.
MATH 1325 Calculus for Business & Social Sciences..................................................... 3:3:0
This course is the basic study of limits and continuity, differentiation, optimization and graphing, and integration of elementary functions, with emphasis on applications in business, economics, and social sciences. Prerequisite( s): MATH 1314 or course equivalent.
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics I( Math for Liberal Arts Majors I)................ 3:3:0
Topics may include introductory treatments of sets, logic, number systems, number theory, relations, functions, probability and statistics. Appropriate applications are included. Prerequisite( s): MATH 0332 or TSI math score of 350 or higher.
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods...................................................... 3:3:0
Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended. Prerequisite( s): MATH 1314 or an equivalent course
MATH 1350 Fundamentals of Mathematics I.................................................................... 3:3:0
Concepts of sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory and properties of the natural numbers, integers, rational and real number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. This course is designed specifically for students who seek middle grade( 4-8) teacher certification. Course also may be appropriate for early childhood education majors. Prerequisite( s): MATH 1314 or course equivalent.
MATH 1351 Fundamentals of Mathematics II................................................................... 3:3:0
Concepts of geometry, probability and statistics as well as applications of the algebraic properties of real numbers to concepts of measurement with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. The course is designed for students who seek middle grade( 4-8) teacher certification and is a required part of the approved field of study curriculum for middle grades certification. The course also may be appropriate for early childhood education majors. Prerequisite( s): MATH 1314 andMATH 1350.
MATH 2305 Discrete Mathematics........... 3:3:0
A course designed to prepare math, computer science, and engineering majors for a background in abstraction, notation, and critical thinking for the mathematics most directly related to computer science. Topics include: logic, relations, functions, basic set theory, countability and counting arguments, proof techniques, mathematical induction, combinatorics, discrete probability, recursion, sequence and recurrence, elementary number theory, graph theory, and mathematical proof techniques. Prerequisite( s): MATH 2413.
MATH 2312 Pre-Calculus.......................... 3:3:0
In-depth combined study of algebra, trigonometry, and other topics for calculus readiness. Prerequisite( s): MATH 1314.
MATH 2413 Calculus I............................... 4:4:0
Limits and continuity; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definition of the derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to maximizing or minimizing a function;
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