MAT: Mathematics

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MAT-102 Intermediate Algebra

4 credits—This course will prepare the student for College Algebra and Trigonometry or other equivalent course work. Topics include properties of real numbers, linear and quadratic equations, graphs of polynomial functions, systems of equations, polynomial and rational expressions, inequalities, integral and rational exponents, radicals, and complex numbers.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-060 or MAT-063. Or equivalent placement score.

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $936.00

MAT-110 Math for Liberal Arts

3 credits—This is a one semester, liberal arts mathematics course that satisfies the minimum general education requirement for math. The course is designed to impart math skills which are helpful in everyday life as well as to expose students to areas of mathematics they may not have seen before. Topics include problem-solving skills, set theory, algebra, consumer mathematics, probability, and statistics. Other topics may be included.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of D- in MAT-060 or MAT-063. Or equivalent placement score.

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00

MAT-112 Math for Elementary Teachers I

3 credits—Math for Elementary Teachers I is the first of two mathematics courses for students who want to pursue a major in elementary education or early childhood teacher licensure. This course will use a variety of problem-solving skills while exploring many aspects of the real number system. Algebraic and concrete mathematical models will be incorporated in strategies used to solve problems.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-060 or MAT-063. Or equivalent placement score.

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00

MAT-118 Math for Elementary Teachers II

3 credits—This course complements the content of MAT-112 Math for Elementary Teachers I. Emphasis is on problem-solving and applications. Topics include probability, statistics, and algebraic equations and graphs.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-112.

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00

MAT-121 College Algebra

4 credits—This course provides an intensified study of algebraic techniques and prepares students for future study in mathematics. The central theme is the concept of functions, their properties, graphs and applications. Functions studied include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-102. Or equivalent placement score.

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $936.00

MAT-128 Precalculus

4 credits—This one-semester pre-calculus course is intended for the student with a solid algebra background who intends to take calculus. It is also beneficial (but not required) for the student to have a background in trigonometry. The course will emphasize functions using an analytical, numerical, and graphical approach. The student will study linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions along with their applications.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate Placement Test Scores: ACT Math Score of 25 OR Compass Score of 51-100 in the College Algebra Domain or 31-50 in the Trigonometry Domain.

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $936.00

MAT-134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry

3 credits—The second course of a two-semester pre-calculus sequence. Topics include trigonometry and applications, vectors, analytic geometry, and polar and parametric equations.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-121. Or equivalent placement score.

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00

MAT-156 Statistics

3 credits—This course is a study of descriptive statistics including graphical representation, central tendency, correlation and regression, intuitive treatment of probability and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-060 or MAT-063. Or equivalent placement score.

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $702.00

MAT-210 Calculus I

4 credits—The first in a calculus sequence, this course covers topics including functions and their graphs, limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, and integrals.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-128 or MAT-134. Or appropriate placement scores: ACT 27; COMPASS TRIGONOMETRY 51-100.

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $936.00

MAT-216 Calculus II

4 credits—A continuation of MAT-210, this course covers topics including integration techniques, applications of integration, infinite series, conic sections, parametric and polar equations.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-210.

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $936.00

MAT-219 Calculus III

4 credits—This course covers topics including integration and differentiation techniques related to vectors, vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, multiple integration, and vector analysis.

Lecture Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in MAT-216

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $936.00

MAT-924 Honors Project

1 credits—This course involves in-depth independent research on an approved topic under supervision of a faculty member. Upon project's completion, results will be shared with community of peers and faculty.

May be taken for up to 3 credits.

Lecture Hours: 16

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00

MAT-928 Independent Study

1 credits—This course provides students with an opportunity to pursue or investigate a topic of interest that does not fit within the framework of regular course offerings. An independent study self-directed learning agreement must be discussed with and submitted to a faculty advisor prior to registration. This course may be repeated for credit with different content. Course can be taken for 1–3 credits.

Lecture Hours: 16

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00

MAT-949 Special Topics

1 credits—Special Topics expands the curriculum by allowing students to enroll for up to three credits in a specific course or program area. Subject matter may be an in-depth extension of the particular area and is developed by the teaching faculty to meet unique interests and needs of the students. This course may not duplicate another one already in the catalog. This course may be repeated for credit with different content. This course can be taken for 1–3.

Lecture Hours: 16

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2025–2026 Course Cost: $234.00