MaSc 50 Basic Mathematics--2 hours
      A review of operations on negative and positive whole numbers, decimals, and fractions; measurement and geometry; rates, ratios, proportions, and percents; basic descriptive statistics; and beginning algebra. Activities emphasize solving application problems and using the scientific calculator. Provides a review for the math competency exam.

MaSc 105 College Algebra--3 Hours
      A study of mathematical functions and models. Reviews linear, exponential, power, polynomial, rational, and periodic functions. Focuses on understanding and communicating the relationship between verbal descriptions, formulas, tables, and graphs. Emphasizes problem solving and application rather than the symbol manipulation that may be required in higher level math courses. A calculator is required. Prerequisite: one year of high school algebra.

MaSc 115 Precalculus Mathematics--3 hours
      A review of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Fulfills the mathematics requirements of many four-year liberal arts transfer programs. Designed to raise mathematical proficiency to the calculus entry level. A graphing calculator is required. A TI-82 or 83 is recommended. Prerequisite: MaSc 105 or high school Algebra II with a grade of A or B.

MaSc 116 Introduction to Mathematics--3 hours
      Designed to acquaint the student with the philosophy, nature, significance, and uses of mathematics from early times to present. Emphasizes the concept of mathematical systems. Required by four-year elementary education transfer programs and satisfies most four-year liberal arts transfer requirements. Prerequisites: basic algebra and geometry skills.

MaSc 141 Calculus I--4 hours
      Introduces the analysis of real valued functions. Topics include limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration of the various elementary functions. Emphasizes engineering applications. A graphing calculator is required. A TI-82 or 83 is recommended. Prerequisite: MaSc 115 or high school trigonometry.

MaSc 142 Calculus II--4 hours
      Continues MaSc 141. Topics include analytic geometry of the plane, techniques of integration, application of the definite integral, improper integrals, indeterminant forms, sequences, and infinite series. A graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: MaSc 141 or consent of instructor.

MaSc 210 Elementary Statistics--3 hours
      A study of the theoretical concepts and techniques of descriptive statistics, probability, and statistical inferences needed for understanding practical questions. Helps the student understand the relationship between statistics and the scientific method and how it applies to methods of inquiry. Enables the student to read and understand statistics presented in professional literature and to calculate and communicate statistical information to others.

MaSc 241 Calculus III--4 hours
      Generalizes single variable calculus to several variables. Topics include vector calculus, partial differentiation, multiple integration, line and surface integrals and polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems. Prerequisite: MaSc 142 or equivalent.

MaSc 242 Differential Equations--4 hours
      A study of first-order equations; higher-order equations including constant coefficients, undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters; systems of linear first-order equations; numerical methods; and Laplace transform methods. Prerequisite: MaSc 142 or equivalent.

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