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MATU 085 Basic Math - Pre Algebra Presents a study of College Algebra and Analytic Geometry with an
This course was designed for students who need to build skills in emphasis on mathematical modeling. The student will analyze functions
Basic Math and Prealgebra. The course covers all the essential topics in depth including transformations, inverses and compositions, while
needed to be successful in Algebra. Topics include basic operations paying particular attention to quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential
with integers and real numbers, fractions, decimals, exponents, order and logarithmic functions and their graphs. Other topics include complex
of operation, conversion of units, percents, radicals, linear equations, numbers, the binomial theorem, arithmetic and geometric sequences,
radicals, mathematical modeling, data interpretation and statistics, area, series, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants,
perimeter and volume of geometric figures, and the coordinate plane. partial fractions, algebraic equations and inequalities, conic sections and
This course is only offered through the School of Extended Education. 3 probability. The student will solve applications and modeling problems
credits. related to the above topics. Upon completion, students should be able to
solve practical problems and use appropriate models for analysis. This
MATU 090 Elementary Algebra
course is designed to prepare students for Calculus. This course is only
This course was designed for students without any algebraic
offered through the School of Extended Education. 3 credits.
background. The course covers all the essential topics needed to be
successful in Intermediate Algebra. Topics include algebraic techniques MATU 102 Trigonometry
on real numbers, order of operation, exponents, absolute value, factoring, Prerequisite: MATU 101.
inequalities, polynomials, rational expressions and equations, radical
This course provides a study of the relationships between angles and
expressions and equations, linear and quadratic equations, graphs of
sides of triangles, relationships between central angles and coordinate
linear equations, graphs of inequalities, linear systems, systems of
points on a circle, right triangles, circular functions, degree/radian
inequalities, and mathematical modeling. Upon completion, students
measures of angles, trigonometric functions of angles, inverse functions,
will be able to solve real world applications and use appropriate models
identities, graphic representations of trigonometric functions, law of
for analysis. This course is only offered through the School of Extended
sines and cosines, trigonometric equations, solutions of right and
Education. 3 credits.
oblique triangles, vectors, complex numbers, and polar coordinates. Upon
MATU 098 Plane Geometry completion, students will be able to solve practical problems and use
Prerequisite: MATU 090. appropriate models for analysis. This course is only offered through the
School of Extended Education. 4 credits.
This course was designed to prepare students in the understanding of
properties and applications in Euclidean geometry. Extensive use of MATU 103 Applied Mathematics
definitions, postulates and theorems are used throughout this course This course presents contemporary and historical topics in mathematics
to write proofs using deductive reasoning. Critical thinking skills are and discusses their use in modern business, science, social science, and
used in solving real world applications. Topics include angles, parallel other applications. Students will explore mathematical concepts in a
and perpendicular lines, congruence, similar triangles, properties real-world context. These concepts include problem-solving methods,
and applications of right triangles, introduction to trigonometry, set theory, graph theory, number theory, algebraic modeling, probability,
constructions, transformations, polygons, circles, area, perimeter, surface statistics, voting methods, fair division, economics, and finance topics. 3
area, volume, and three dimensional space. This course is only offered credits.
through the School of Extended Education. 3 credits. MATU 104 Pre-Calculus Mathematics I
MATU 099 Intermediate Algebra Prerequisite: MATU 099.
Prerequisite: successful completion of basic algebra or equivalent.
Presents topics such as functions and transformations, linear and
This course focuses on topics such as linear, quadratic, exponential, and quadratic functions and inequalities, matrices and determinants,
logarithmic functions and equations; rational expressions and equations, exponential and logarithmic functions. This course is only offered
solving systems of equations in two to three unknowns, matrices and through the School of Extended Education. 3 credits.
determinants, and conic sections. This course is only offered through the MATU 112 Business Calculus
School of Extended Education. 3 credits. Prerequisite: MATU 101 and MATU 102 or MATU 104.
MATU 115 Calculus I MATU 206 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I
Prerequisite: MATU 104. MATU 206 helps students develop an understanding of math concepts
and techniques to teach them to elementary level students. This is
This Calculus I course is designed for science and math majors, premed the first course in a two-course series. Specific attention is placed
students, and MBA students and covers the following topic areas: limits, on the Elementary Subject Matter Program Standards for the area of
continuity, derivatives from definition, derivatives from graphs, rules of mathematics (first two domains of the California teacher preparation
differentiation, Mean Value Theorem, applications of differentiation, basic standards for mathematics): Domain 1-Number Sense and Domain
differential equations, optimization, L''Hopital''s Rule, curve sketching, 2-Algebra and Functions. This course also helps build a connection
Riemann integration, both parts of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus between the learning process, teaching/learning math, and the Common
and basic applications of integration. This course is only offered through Core. 3 credits.
the School of Extended Education. 4 credits.
MATU 207 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II
MATU 116 Calculus II MATU 207 helps students develop an understanding of math concepts
Prerequisite: MATU 115. and techniques to teach them to elementary level students. This is
the second course in a two-course series. Specific attention is placed
Presents a continuing study of integration techniques, applications to
on the Elementary Subject Matter Program Standards for the area of
physics and engineering, improper integrals, transcendental functions,
mathematics (final two domains of the California teacher preparation
first order differential equations, series and sequences, parametric
standards for mathematics): Domain 3-Measurement and Geometry and
equations and polar coordinates. Each topic is taught geometrically,
Domain 4-Statistics, Data Analysis, and Probability. This course also
numerically, and algebraically. This course is only offered through the
helps build a connection between the learning process, teaching/learning
School of Extended Education. 4 credits.
math, and the Common Core. 3 credits.
MATU 117 Calculus III
MATU 211 Linear Algebra
Prerequisite: MATU 115 and MATU 116.
Prerequisite: MATU 117.
Presents a study of differentiation and integration of functions of several
This course includes the study of vectors in the plane and space,
variables, parametric curves and surfaces, and the calculus of vector
systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces,
fields. Topics are inclusive of, but not limited to, multivariable vector
linear transformations, inner products, eigenvalues, eigenvectors,
functions, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, surfaces and hyper
diagonalization, matrix decomposition, and the Spectral Decomposition
surfaces, parametric equations, multiple integrals using several different
theorem. This course is only offered through the School of Extended
coordinate systems, line integrals, Green's Theorem, the Divergence
Education. 4 credits.
Theorem and Stokes Theorem. This course is only offered through the
School of Extended Education. 4 credits. MATU 220 Methods of Proof in Mathematics
Prerequisite: MATU 117.
MATU 203 Introduction to Statistics
Prerequisite: MATU 099 or higher. This course is an introduction to abstract mathematics, with an
emphasis on the techniques of mathematical proof (direct, contradiction,
This course presents an introduction to statistics and its practical
conditional, contraposition). Topics to be covered include logic, set
applications. Topics include methods of sampling, graphical
theory, relations, functions and cardinality. This course is only offered
representation of data, descriptive statistics, elementary probability
through the School of Extended Education. 4 credits.
principles, discrete and continuous random variables, probability
distributions, Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis MATU 251 Discrete Mathematics
testing, correlation and regression, goodness-of-fit, and contingency Prerequisite: MATU 101 or MATU 104.
tables. Students will explore the use of data analysis and statistical
This course was designed for students in math and computer science.
methods in the disciplines of business, health sciences, education, and
Logic is emphasized in this course, and topics include proof and theory
social sciences. Computer software for statistical analysis of application
(including inductive and deductive proofs), propositional and predicate
problems is required. 3 credits.
logic, set theory, algorithms (including recursion), trees, relations and
MATU 204 Introduction to Statistics & Probability functions, counting and probability, and elements of the theory of directed
Prerequisite: MATU 099. and undirected graphs (including Dijkstra's shortest path algorithm).
Additionally, an introduction to complexity of algorithms and recurrence
A study of descriptive and inferential statistics and its applications
relations are included. Upon completion, students will be able to solve
to the fields of economics, business, ecology, psychology, education,
real world problems and use appropriate models for analysis. This course
mathematics and applied science. Topics are inclusive of, but not
is only offered through the School of Extended Education. 4 credits.
limited to, the analysis and classification of data, numerical summary
measures, probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, MATU 310 Abstract Algebra
statistics and their sampling distribution, the Central Limit Theorem, Prerequisite: MATU 220 and MATU 211.
point estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing with one and
An introduction to the principles and concepts of modern Abstract
two samples, correlation and regression, Chi-Test and the F-Distribution,
Algebra. Topics include groups, rings, and fields, isomorphisms, and
Analysis of Variance, and Nonparametric Tests. Upon completion,
homomorphisms with applications to number theory, the theory of
students will be able to solve real world problems and use appropriate
equations, and geometry. This course is only offered through the School
models for analysis. This course is only offered through the School of
of Extended Education. 4 credits.
Extended Education. 3 credits.
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