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MAT 091. BEGINNING ALGEBRA
3 lec. 0 lab. 0 cr. hr. (3 credit equivalents)


Beginning Algebra is intended for students who need a foundation in, or to review the general topics related to Algebra. Topics covered include operations with fractions, signed numbers, solving equations, factoring, linear equations and polynomials. A grade of C or better is required for entrance into MAT 100, 109, 118 or 131.
Prerequisite: NOTE: Any student who has successfully completed the Math A Regents should not take MAT 091.

MAT 100. INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.


MAT 100 is intended for students who must bring their mathematics proficiency to the level necessary for entrance into MAT 110, 107 or 118. This course cannot be used to satisfy the mathematics requirement of the Associate in Art degree program. MAT 109 will fulfill the mathematics requirement for many students in Associate of Arts degree programs. Topics include: Functions, Linear Functions, Quadratic Functions, Exponential Functions, Combining Functions, Solving Equations, Systems of Linear Equations, Factoring and Graphing. A graphing calculator from the TI-83/84 family of calculators is required for this course.
Prerequisite: Course 1 or Math A regents with a minimum grade of 65 or MAT 091 with a grade of C or better.

MAT 107. MATH FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.


This course meets the Math requirement for students who are enrolled in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Science: Elementary Education, Pre-K-6, A.S. degree program and who plan to transfer to SUNY New Paltz. The emphasis is on problem-solving as it relates to the number system. Probability and statistics are also introduced.

Prerequisite: Math A Regents with a minimum grade of 85 or MAT 100 with a grade of C or better.

MAT 109. SURVEY OF MATHEMATICS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.


Satisfies the mathematics requirement of the Associate in Arts degree program in Humanities and Social Sciences. The historical and social implications of mathematics are developed, as well as mathematical methods. Topics include geometry, probability, statistics, algebras and modern mathematical systems. Use of a scientific calculator will be required.
Prerequisite: Course I or Math A Regents with a minimum grade of 65 or MAT 091 with a grade of C or better.

MAT 110. COLLEGE ALGEBRA
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.


This course satisfies the SUNY General Education mathematics requirement and is the prerequisite of Business Calculus Math125. Topics include a thorough review of rational expressions, factoring, exponents and radicals followed by techniques for solving equations and inequalities, graphing techniques and an introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions. A graphing calculator from the TI-83/84 family of calculators is required for this course. Not intended for science, technical or engineering students, or for students who intend to take MAT 185, 221, 222 or 223. This course is not intended for students who plan to take the engineering calculus sequence.
Prerequisite: Math A regents exam with a minimum grade of 85 or MAT100 or MAT131 with a grade of C or better.

MAT 116. EXPLORING APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICS

3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.
This course gives students the opportunity to explore mathematics through interesting, real life applications. Each semester students will select an area of study such as forensic science, the cellular phone industry, etc. Mathematics will be presented in class, as it is needed, within the context of the problem being explored. The emphasis of this course is on helping students get a better understanding of the links between mathematics and real life applications, as they strengthen their critical thinking and practical problem solving skills. Students will be required to do web research and will work collaboratively throughout the course.
Prerequisite: Math A Regents with a minimum grade of 65, or MAT
091 with a grade of C or better.

MAT 117. GEOMETRY FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.


This course is an elective for students in the elementary education programs (EDC and EDE). It emphasizes background information for the teaching of elementary school geometry. Topics include spatial visualization, measurement, coordinate geometry, similarity and congruence, and transformational geometry. Students learn mathematical theory and application, and experience the role of elementary school students through a variety of classroom activities and demonstrations.
Prerequisite: MAT107 with a grade of C or better.

MAT 118. ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.


Satisfies the mathematics requirement of the Associate in Arts degree program. Basic statistical procedures are developed. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, correlation and regression, contingency tables and nonparametric methods.
Prerequisite: Math A regents with a minimum grade of 65, or MAT 091 with a grade of C or better.

MAT 125. CALCULUS WITH BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
4 lec. 0 lab. 4 cr. hrs.


A survey of the basic concepts and operations of calculus with business and management applications. Designed for students in the Business Administration Transfer program and should not be taken by mathematics and science majors.
Prerequisite: Math B regents with a minimum grade of 85 or MAT110 (College Algebra) with a grade of C or better, or high school Intermediate Algebra with a grade of 85 or better.

MAT 128. TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS A
4 lec. 0 lab. 4 cr. hrs.


The first course in a two-semester sequence of intermediate algebra and trigonometry with technical applications. Topics include: operations in the real number system, expressions and functions, first-degree equations, properties of lines, systems of linear equations, trigonometric functions, geometry (perimeters, areas, volumes of common figures), polynomials, exponents, algebraic products and factoring, algebraic fractions and operations, rational expressions, radical expressions, quadratic equations and graphs of functions. The graphing calculator and laptop computer will be integrated throughout the course.

MAT 129. TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS B
4 lec. 0 lab. 4 cr. hrs.


This is the second course in a two-semester sequence of intermediate algebra and trigonometry with technical applications. Topics include the operations of exponents and radicals, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations, trig functions of any angle, radians, sinusoidal functions and graphing, vectors, complex numbers and their applications, oblique triangles, inequalities, introduction to statistics and an intuitive approach to calculus. The graphing calculator and laptop computer will be integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisite: MAT 128.

MAT 131. TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS I
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.


This course is required for students enrolled in ACR and CAD. It is also intended for students enrolled in ARC, who must bring their mathematics proficiency to the level necessary for entrance into MAT 132. Topics include: review of numerical computation, measurement conversions, algebraic operations, exponent rules, linear equations, graphs, basic geometric figures, right triangle trigonometry and applications. Use of a scientific calculator is required.
Prerequisite: Math A Regents with a minimum grade of 65 or MAT 091 with a grade of C or better.

MAT 132. TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS II
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.


This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in ARC and CNS. Students enrolled in the above curricula may receive credit for MAT 132 or MAT 110, but not both. Topics include a review of right triangle trigonometry, law of sines and cosines, vectors, factoring, literal, fractional, and quadratic equations and applications. Use of a scientific calculator is required.
Prerequisite: Math B Regents with a minimum grade of 65 or MAT
131 with a grade of C or better.

MAT 184. ALGEBRA AND TRIG FOR PRECALCULUS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.


Satisfies the mathematics requirement of the Associate in Arts degree program, and is intended to prepare students for MAT185 (Precalculus). Topics include equations and inequalities, graphing techniques, functions and operations on functions, an introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions, and an introduction to triangle trigonometry including the Laws of Sines and Cosines.
Prerequisite: Math A Regents exam with a minimum grade of 85, or MAT100 or 131 with a grade of C or better.

MAT 185. PRECALCULUS
4 lec. 0 lab. 4 cr. hrs.


This course is intended primarily for students planning to take calculus. Topics include a review of the fundamental operations; inequalities; polynomials; algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions; modeling and data analysis. A graphing calculator from the TI-83/84 family of calculators is required for this course.
Prerequisite: Math B Regents with a minimum grade of 65, or MAT 184 or MAT 132 with a grade of C or better, or MAT 110 with a grade of A- or better.

MAT 214. DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.


Intended primarily for students in the CPS or LAM curriculum. Topics include: Set Theory, Boolean Algebra, Methods of Proof, Counting Techniques, Functions and Relations, Graph Theory and Computer Applications.
Pre- or Corequisite: MAT 221.

MAT 215. INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.


A basic introduction to linear algebra. Topics include vector spaces, systems of linear equations, matrices and determinants and linear transformations. Required for prospective mathematics majors.
Prerequisite: MAT 222 with a grade of C or better.

MAT 217. INTRODUCTION TO PROOFS
3 lec. 0 lab. 3 cr. hrs.


This course introduces the student planning on majoring in mathematics or mathematics education to the language and notation used in all upper level mathematics courses. Students will read, critique, develop and present proofs of statements about functions, set theory and number theory.
Prerequisite: MAT 221.

MAT 221. ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I
4 lec. 0 lab. 4 cr. hrs.


This course is the first of a three-semester sequence developing calculus for the student majoring in engineering, mathematics or the sciences. Topics include the derivative, limits, continuity, differentiability, the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques of differentiation (including for transcendental functions), applications of differentiation, mathematical modeling and computer applications. A graphing calculator from the TI83/84 family of calculators is required for this course.
Prerequisite: Four units of high school academic math with grades of 85 or better or MAT 185 with a grade of C or better or permission of the department.

MAT 222. ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II
4 lec. 0 lab. 4 cr. hrs.


This course is the second of a three-semester sequence developing calculus for the student majoring in engineering, mathematics or the sciences. Topics include The Fundamental Theorem, constructing antiderivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, techniques of integration, improper integrals, applications of integration (including probability distribution functions), differential equations (first and second order linear, separation of variables, numerical approximations, systems, and applications to growth and decay and oscillations), Taylor and other series, mathematical modeling and computer applications. A graphing calculator from the TI83/84 family of calculators is required for this course.
Prerequisite: MAT 221 with a grade of C or better, or permission of
the department.

MAT 223. ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III
4 lec. 0 lab. 4 cr. hrs.


A continuation of MAT 222. Topics include vectors in the plane, solid analytic geometry, functions of several variables, partial differentiation, multiple integration, line integrals and vector fields, Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem, applications. A graphing calculator from the TI-83/84 family of calculators is required for this course.
Prerequisite: MAT 222 with a grade of C or better or advanced placement with the permission of the department.


MAT 224. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
4 lec. 0 lab. 4 cr. hrs.


An introductory course in differential equations for students in mathematics, engineering and sciences. Topics include the theory, solution and estimation of differential equations of the first and second order, Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations, power series and an introduction to Fourier series and partial differential equations.
Prerequisite: MAT 223 with a grade of C or better.

MAT 271. SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT I
1 cr. hr.


A special learning experience designed by one or more students with the cooperation and approval of a faculty member. Proposed study plans require departmental approval. Projects may be based on reading, research, community service, work experience, or other activities that advance the student’s knowledge and competence in the field of mathematics or related areas. The student’s time commitment to the project will be approximately 35-50 hours.

MAT 272. SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT II
2 cr. hrs.


Similar to MAT 271, except that the student’s time commitment to the project will be approximately 70-90 hours.

MAT 273. SPECIAL STUDY PROJECT III
3 cr. hrs.


Similar to MAT 271, except that the student’s time commitment to the project will be approximately 105-135 hours.

 


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