Academic Catalog - Mathematics

MAT 025 / MAT 0200 – Algebraic Literacy Support 1 Credit
Supports skill development in students registered in MAT 055 / MAT 0300 Algebraic Literacy. Topics covered in this course include those defined in MAT 055 / MAT 0300 and/or any prerequisite skills needed by the student.
(Contact hours – 15)
Corequisite: MAT 055 / MAT 0300 – Algebraic Literacy

MAT 050 / MAT 0250– Quantitative Literacy 4 Credits
Develops number sense and critical thinking strategies, introduces algebraic thinking, and connects mathematics to real world applications. Topics in this course include ratios, proportions, percent, measurement, linear relationships, properties of exponents, and math learning strategies. This course prepares students for math for liberal arts, statistics, integrated math, and college level career math courses.
(Contact hours – 60)

MAT 055 / MAT 0300 – Algebraic Literacy 4 Credits
Develops algebraic skills necessary for manipulating expressions and solving equations. Topics in the course include radicals, complex numbers, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, quadratic equations, absolute value equations, systems of linear equations in two variables, related applications, and linear inequalities. This course prepares students for MAT 121 / MAT 1340 College Algebra and MAT 123 / MAT 1320 Finite Math.
(Contact hours – 60)

MAT 080 / MAT 0710 – Special Topics: Support Lab for MAT 120/ MAT 1240 1 Credit
Test scores are not high enough for MAT 120 need to co-enroll in MAT 080.
(Contact hours – 15)

MAT 081 / MAT 0711 – Special Topics 0-12 Credits 

MAT 085 / MAT 0715 – Special Topics: Support Lab for MAT 135/ MAT 1260 1 Credit
Test scores are not high enough for MAT 135 / MAT 1260 need to co-enroll in MAT 085 / MAT 0715.
(Contact hours – 15)

MAT 092 / MAT 0020 – Quantitative Lab 1 Credit
Supports skill development for students registered in Math for Liberal Arts, Introduction to Statistics, or Integrated Math . Topics covered in this course include those defined in these courses and/or any prerequisite skills needed by the student. Students with NGAccuplacer scores QAS 230-239 or TradAccuplacer scores EA 80-84, who are advised into MAT 120 / MAT 1240, MAT 135 / MAT 1260, or MAT 155 / MAT 1220 are required to co-enroll in this course.
(Contact hours – 22.5)

MAT 093 / MAT 0030 – Algebra Lab 1 Credit
Supports skill development in students registered in MAT 121 / MAT 1340 College Algebra or MAT 123 / MAT 1320 Finite Math. Topics covered in this course include those defined in MAT 121/123 / MAT 1340/1320 and/or any prerequisite skills needed by the student. Students with NGAccuplacer AAF scores 235 to 244 who are advised into MAT 121 / MAT 1340 or 123 / MAT 1320 are required to co-enroll in this course.
(Contact hours – 22.5)

MAT 0340 – College Algebra Support 2 Credits
Supports skill development necessary for success within College Algebra. (Contact hours – 15-45) Corequisite: MAT 121 / 1340

MAT 0341 – College Algebra Support Lab 1 Credit
Supports skill development necessary for success within College Algebra. (Contact hours 22.5)

MAT 080 / MAT 0710 – Special Topics 0-12 Credits 

MAT 102 / MAT 1100 – Skilled Trades & Industrial Math 2 Credits
Provides a review of general mathematics, introductory algebra, systems of measurements, and methods of solving problems related to skilled trades and general industrial repair. It is designed for students in the repair industry. Topics may include algebra, geometry, graphs, measurement, and conversion between various systems of measurement.
(Contact hours – 30)
Prerequisites: MAT 050 / 0250 Quantitative Literacy or MAT 055 / 0300Algebraic Literacy or appropriate placement scores

MAT 103 / MAT 1120 – Math for Clinical Calculations 3 Credits
Covers the mathematical calculations needed for enteral and parenteral medication administration. It is designed for students in the health disciplines. Topics include measurements, conversion between various systems of measurements, and methods of solving problems related to drug dosage and medication administration.
(Contact hours – 45)
Prerequisite: MAT 050 / MAT 0250 or MAT 055 / 0300 or appropriate placement score

MAT 107 / MAT 1140 – Career Math 3 Credits
Covers material designed for career and technical students who need to study particular mathematical topics. Topics include measurement, algebra, geometry, statistics, and graphs. These are presented at an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications.
(Contact hours – 45)
Prerequisites: MAT 050 / 0250 Quantitative Literacy or MAT 055 / 0300Algebraic Literacy or appropriate placement scores

MAT 112 / MAT 1160 – Financial Mathematics 3 Credits
Covers the fundamentals of financial mathematics. Topics include pricing, taxes, insurance, interest, annuities, amortization, and investments. (Contact hours – 45)
Prerequisite: MAT 050/ 020 or MAT 055 / 0300or appropriate placement score

MAT 155 / MAT 1220 – Integrated Math I: GT-MA1 3 Credits
Engages students in the concepts underlying elementary level mathematics. The course emphasizes critical thinking and applications. Topics include the structure of number systems, an analysis of numerical operations, set properties, numerical and geometric patterns, and a variety of problem solving skills. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. (Contact hours – 45)
Prerequisite: MAT 050 / MAT 0250 or MAT 055 / MAT 0300 or appropriate placement score 

MAT 156 / MAT 1230 – Integrated Math II: MA1 3 Credits
Engages students in the concepts underlying elementary level mathematics. The course emphasizes critical thinking and applications. Topics include probability, statistics, measurement, Euclidean geometry, and algebraic methods. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. (Contact hours – 45)
Prerequisite: MAT 050 / MAT 0250 or MAT 055 / MAT 0300 or appropriate placement score  

MAT 120 / MAT 1240 – Math for Liberal Arts – GT-MA1 4 Credits
Highlights connections between mathematics and the society in which we live and is intended for liberal arts majors. Topics include set theory and logic, mathematical modeling, probability and statistical methods, and consumer mathematics. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category.
(Contact hours – 60)
Prerequisites: MAT 050 / 0250 Quantitative Literacy or MAT 055 / 0300Algebraic Literacy or appropriate placement scores

MAT 121 / MAT 1340 – College Algebra- GT-MA1 4 Credits
Focuses on a variety of functions and the exploration of their graphs. Topics include: equations and inequalities, operations on functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and non-linear systems, and an introduction to conic sections. This course provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) pathways. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category.
(Contact hours – 60)
Prerequisite: MAT 055 / 0300 Algebraic Literacy or appropriate placement scores

MAT 122 / MAT 1420 – College Trigonometry – GT-MA1 3 Credits
Explores trigonometric functions, their graphs, inverse functions and identities. Topics include: trigonometric equations, solutions of triangles, trigonometric form of complex numbers, and polar coordinates. This course provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) pathways. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category.
(Contact hours – 45)
Prerequisite: MAT 121 / MAT 1340 College Algebra: MA1 or appropriate test score

MAT 123 / MAT 1320 – Finite Mathematics – GT-MA1 4 Credits
Covers topics including functions, matrix algebra, linear programming, and an introduction to probability and counting techniques. Emphasis is on applications. This course may include other topics such as statistics when time permits. This course is primarily intended for business, life science, or social science majors. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category.
(Contact hours – 60)
Prerequisite: MAT 055 / MAT 0300 Algebraic Literacy or appropriate placement scores

MAT 125 / MAT 1400 – Survey of Calculus – GT-MA1 4 Credits
Includes derivatives, integrals, and their applications, with attention restricted to algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions for business, life science and/or social science majors. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category.
(Contact hours – 60)
Prerequisite: MAT 121 / MAT 1340 or equivalent or appropriate placement score

MAT 135 / MAT 1260 – Introduction to Statistics – GT-MA1 3 Credits
Introduces descriptive and inferential statistics, with an emphasis on critical thinking and statistical literacy. Topics include methods of data collection, presentation and summarization, introduction to probability concepts and distributions, and statistical inference of one and two populations. This course uses real world data to illustrate applications of a practical nature. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Contact hours – 45)
Prerequisite: MAT 050 / 0250 Quantitative Literacy or MAT 055 / 0300Algebraic Literacy or appropriate placement scores

MAT 166 / MAT 1440 – Pre-Calculus: GT-MA1 5 Credits
Extends algebraic concepts and explores the subject of trigonometry. Topics include: polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometric identities, and applications. This course provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) pathways. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category.
(Contact hours – 75)
Prerequisite: MAT 121 / MAT 1340 College Algebra: MA1

MAT 201 / MAT 2410 – Calculus I – GT-MA1 5 Credits
Introduces single variable calculus and analytic geometry. It includes limits, continuity, derivatives, and applications of derivatives as well as indefinite and definite integrals and some applications. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category.
(Contact hours – 75)
Prerequisite: MAT 122 / MAT 1420 or MAT 166 / 1440 or appropriate placement score

MAT 202 / MAT 2420 – Calculus II – GT-MA1 5 Credits
Continues the study of single variable calculus which will include techniques of integration, analytic geometry, improper integrals, convergence of infinite numerical series and power series. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category.
(Contact hours – 75)
Prerequisite: MAT 201 / MAT 2410 Calculus I: MA1

MAT 203 / MAT 2430 – Calculus III- GT-MA1 4 Credits
Focuses on the traditional subject matter of multivariable Calculus. Topics include vectors, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, analytic geometry, multiple integrals, line integrals and applications. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category.
(Contact hours – 60)
Prerequisite: MAT 202 / MAT 2420 Calculus II:MA1

MAT 220 / MAT 2500 – Introduction to Proof and Reasoning 3 Credits
Introduces logic, mathematical writing, and formal mathematical proofs. This course includes techniques of proofs, quantifiers, sets, functions, and relations.
(Contact hours – 45)
Pre-requisite: MAT 202 / MAT 2420 Calculus II:MA1

MAT 255 / MAT 2540 – Linear Algebra 3 Credits
Introduces linear algebra and emphasizes techniques of problem solving and introductory proofs. This course includes linear systems, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.
(Contact hours – 45)
Prerequisite: MAT 202 / MAT 2420 Calculus II: MA1

MAT 265 / MAT 2560 – Differential Equations – GT-MA1 3 Credits
Explores techniques of problem solving and applications. Topics include first, second, and higher order differential equations, series methods, approximations, systems of differential equations, and Laplace transforms. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category.
(Contact hours 45)
Prerequisite: MAT 202 / MAT 2420 Calculus II: MA1

MAT 266 / MAT 2562 – Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4 Credits
Explores ordinary differential equations with an introduction to select topics in linear algebra. Course covers first and second order differential equations, series solutions, Laplace transforms, linear algebra, eigenvalues, first order systems of equations, and numerical techniques for solving differential equations.
(Contact hours – 60)
Pre-requisite: MAT 202 /MAT 2420 Calculus II: MA1

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