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Lamar State College Port Arthur
2017-2018 Catalog
KINE 1321 Coaching/Sports/Athletics I . 3:2:2
Study of the history, theories, philosophies, rules,
and terminology of competitive sports. Includes
coaching techniques.
KINE 1337 Introduction to Recreation .. 3:3:0
Fundamental theory and concepts of recreational
activities with emphasis on programs, planning, and
leadership.
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 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
include introductory treatments of sets and logic,
financial mathematics, probability and statistics
with appropriate applications. Number sense,
proportional reasoning, estimation, technology, and
communication should be embedded throughout the
course. Additional topics may be covered.
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 Mathematics for Teachers I
(Fundamentals of Mathematics I) ............. 3:3:0
This course is intended to build or reinforce a
foundation in fundamental mathematics concepts
and skills. It includes the conceptual development of
the following: sets, functions, numeration systems,
number theory, and properties of the various
number systems with an emphasis on problem
solving and critical thinking.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314 or course equivalent.
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
(Quantitative Reasoning) .......................... 3:3:0
Intended for Non STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics) majors. Topics
MATH 1351 Mathematics for Teachers II
(Fundamentals of Mathematics II) ............ 3:3:0
This course is intended to build or reinforce a
foundation in fundamental mathematics concepts
and skills. It includes the concepts of geometry,
measurement, probability, and statistics with an
emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 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
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