UG Course Descriptions

Introduction to the four basic language skills: speaking, writing, listening, reading. Emphasis on pronunciation and the fundamental elements of verb and sentence structure. Laboratory work required. (Offered every fall)

Survey course for students majoring in non-science fields. Concepts and applications of problem solving, set theory, logic, properties of numbers, application of number systems, algebra, and personal finance.

Survey course for students majoring in non-science fields. Concepts and applications of measurement, geometry, probability, statistics, voting and apportionment, and graph theory.

Introduction to algebraic concepts and language. The fundamental concepts of algebra are explored through development of mathematical models, interpretation of graphs, and solving of real-world problems. Topics include: linear equations and inequalities; polynomials and factoring; rational expressions; radical expressions; quadratic equations; and function notation. Designed for students who need to refresh their mathematical background prior to entering MATH 203-204.

For education students, this course is an overview of the mathematical topics commonly taught in elementary and middle schools, including: numbers and operations; algebra; geometry; measurement; and data analysis and probability. In addition to the mathematical topics in the course, classroom discussions will focus on pedagogical methods.

Exploration and application of mathematical concepts including: roman numerals, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percentages, conversions, and various calculation methods within the context of nursing. The material is taught from a problem-solving perspective.

For education students, this course is an overview of the mathematical topics commonly taught in elementary and middle schools, including: numbers and operations; algebra; geometry; measurement; and data analysis and probability. In addition to the mathematical topics in the course, classroom discussions will focus on pedagogical methods.

Focus on the study and analysis of data and functions through the interpretation of real-world examples. Course content includes reading, displaying, and interpreting data; gaining a graphic, symbolic, and numeric understanding of the algebra of functions including compositions, transformations, and inverses; understanding the differences between the basic functions including linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; and transforming data into equations through regression analysis. Use of spreadsheet technology will be integrated. (Requires competency in content covered in MATH 106.)

Continues the content of MATH 203 with an emphasis on developing, using, and interpreting mathematical models. Course content includes: solving systems of equations and inequalities including the use of matrices and linear programming; developing a deeper understanding of the basic functions including linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; and applying arithmetic and geometric sequences and series to real-world examples. Use of spreadsheets and other technology will be integrated. (Prerequisite: MATH 203 or equivalent; grade C required)

Applies mathematics to retail concepts. It demonstrates mathematics as a language that quantifies retail concepts so that the concepts are measurable. The measurable concepts are then analyzed to assist in the decision making process. Topics covered include: sales elements, retail pricing and re-pricing, markup equations, inventory, dollar planning and control, and profit.