General Catalog 2006-2007

Programs and Courses

Mathematics

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General Information

For Information: Math Department
Phone: 623.845.3655

Student Goals: General Education, Career-related

Mathematics courses at Glendale Community College serve students who intend to major in mathematics at a four-year institution, students who need these courses in preparation for other careers, and students choosing them for personal interest. Students intending to pursue a baccalaureate degree in mathematics should consult with a departmental advisor to plan their program.

Mathematicians engage in a wide variety of activities ranging from the creation and relating of new theories to solving of simple or complex numerical problems. Some graduates engage in mathematics for money, some for humanitarian purposes, and some simply because they find it beautiful.

At a time when most job markets are tight, mathematicians can limit their career opportunities by failing to explore available options. Teaching and research are but two of a long list of possibilities. Related careers are applied mathematics, computer research and programming, biomedical engineering, accounting, pure mathematics, systems analysis, economics, physical and life science, statistics and actuarial professions.

Note: Students should consult with a department advisor in planning their academic schedule in order to complete degree requirements in an expedient manner. Due to limited course offerings, degree seeking students may find it necessary to extend completion time lines and attend both day and evening classes.

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Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally, (+) indicates course prerequisities

Mathematics (MAT)

MAT082
Basic Arithmetic / 3 credits 3 periods
Primary emphasis placed on fundamental operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, integers, and rational numbers; proportions, and percentages. Other topics include representations of data, geometric figures, and measurement. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,Su,D,E)

MAT090
Developmental Algebra / 5 credits 5 periods
Linear behavior; linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables; graphs; systems of equations in two variables; function notation, graphs, and data tables; operations on polynomials; properties of exponents; applications. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT082, or MAT102, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District Placement exam. (F,S,Su,D,E)
Course Note: May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT090, MAT091, MAT092, or MAT093.

MAT092
Introductory Algebra / 3 credits 3 periods
Linear behavior; linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables; graphs; systems of equations in two variables; function notation, graphs, and data tables; operations on polynomials; properties of exponents; applications. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT082, or MAT102, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District Placement exam. (F,S,Su,D,E)
Course Note: May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT090, MAT091, MAT092, or MAT093.

MAT102
Mathematical Concepts/Applications / 3 credits 3 periods
A problem solving approach to mathematics as it applies to life and the world of work. Development, demonstration, and communication of mathematical concepts and formulas that relate to measurement, percentage, statistics, and geometry. Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in MAT082, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam. (F,S,Su,D,E)

MAT108
Tutored Mathematics / 2 credits 2 periods
Structured tutorial assistance and math study skills to help students achieve success in a mathematics course in which they are concurrently enrolled. Mathematics study skills emphasized. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MAT082, MAT090, or MAT092, or MAT120, or MAT122, or MAT150, or MAT151, or permission of department chair. (F,S,D,E)

MAT120
Intermediate Algebra / 5 credits 5 periods
Quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions and equations; graphs of quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; equations quadratic in form; operations on rational expressions, radical expressions, and complex numbers; rational exponents; applications. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT090, MAT091, MAT092, MAT093, or equivalent, or a satisfactory score on the District placement exam. (F,S,Su,D,E)
Course Note: May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT120, MAT121, or MAT122.

MAT121
Intermediate Algebra / 4 credits 4 periods
Quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions and equations; graphs of quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; equations quadratic in form; operations on rational expressions, radical expressions, and complex numbers; rational exponents; applications. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT090, MAT091, MAT092, MAT093, or equivalent, or a satisfactory score on the District placement exam.
Course Note: May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT120, MAT121, or MAT122.

MAT122
Intermediate Algebra / 3 credits 3 periods
Quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions and equations; graphs of quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; equations quadratic in form; operations on rational expressions, radical expressions, and complex numbers; rational exponents; applications. Prerequisites: Grade of "B" or better in MAT090, MAT091, MAT092, MAT093, or equivalent, or a satisfactory score on the District placement exam. (F,S,Su,D,E)
Course Note: May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT120, MAT121, or MAT122.

MAT141
College Mathematics / 4 credits 4 periods
Working knowledge of college-level mathematics and its applications to real-life problems. Emphasis on understanding mathematical concepts and their applications. Topics include set theory, probability, statistics, finance, and geometry. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT120, or MAT121, or MAT122 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam.
Course Note: Appropriate for the student whose major does not require college algebra or precalculus.

MAT142
College Mathematics / 3 credits 3 periods
Working knowledge of college-level mathematics and its applications to real-life problems. Emphasis on understanding mathematical concepts and their applications. Topics include set theory, probability, statistics, finance, and geometry. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT120, or MAT121, or MAT122 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam. (F,S,Su,D,E)
Course Note: Appropriate for the student whose major does not require college algebra or precalculus.

MAT150
College Algebra / Functions / 5 credits 5 periods
Analysis and interpretation of the behavior and nature of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions; systems of equations, modeling and solving real world problems. Additional topics may include matrices, combinatorics, sequences and series, and conics. Prerequisites: Grades of "C" or better in MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam. (F,S,Su,D,E)
Course Note: May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, or MAT187.

MAT151
College Algebra / Functions / 4 credits 4 periods
Analysis and interpretation of the behavior and nature of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions; systems of equations, modeling and solving real world problems. Additional topics may include matrices, combinatorics, sequences and series, and conics. Prerequisites: Grades of "C" or better in MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam. (F,S,Su,D,E)
Course Note: May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, or MAT187.

MAT156
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I / 3 credits 3 periods
Focuses on numbers and operations. Algebraic reasoning and problem solving integrated throughout the course. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT142 or MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam. (F,S,Su,D,E)

MAT157
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II / 3 credits 3 periods
Focuses on measurement, geometry, probability and data analysis. Appropriate technologies, problem solving, reasoning, and proof are integrated throughout the course. Prerequisite: MAT156 or equivalent. (F,S,Su,D,E)

MAT172
Finite Mathematics / 3 credits 3 periods
An introduction to the mathematics required for the study of social and behavioral sciences. Includes combinatorics, probability, descriptive statistics, matrix algebra, linear programming and the mathematics of finance. Includes applications of technology in problem-solving. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT150, or MAT151, or MAT152, or MAT187 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam. (F,S,Su,D,E)

MAT182
Plane Trigonometry / 3 credits 3 periods
A study of measures of angles, properties of graphs of trigonometric functions, fundamental identities, addition and half-angle formulas, inverse trigonometric functions, solutions of trigonometric equations, complex numbers and properties of triangle solution. May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT182 or MAT187. Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in MAT150, or MAT151, or MAT152, or equivalent, or concurrent registration in MAT150, or MAT151, MAT152, or satisfactory score on District placement exam. (F,S,Su,D,E)

MAT187
Precalculus / 5 credits 5 periods
A precalculus course combining topics from college algebra and trigonometry. Preparation for analytic geometry and calculus. May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, or MAT187. Prerequisites: Grade of "B" or better in MAT120, MAT121, or MAT122, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on a placement test. (F,S,D,E)
Course Note: Strongly recommended that students have some knowledge of trigonometry.

MAT212
Brief Calculus / 3 credits 3 periods
Introduction to the theory, techniques and applications of the differential and integral calculus of functions with problems related to business, life, and the social sciences. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT150, or MAT151, or MAT152, or MAT187 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam. (F,S,Su,D,E)

MAT220*
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I / 5 credits 5 periods
Topics from analytic geometry with special emphasis on inequalities and absolute value expressions, limits, continuity, the fundamental principles and formulae for differential and integral calculus along with their applications to geometry and mechanics, the mean value theorems and the fundamental theorem of calculus. May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT220 or MAT221. Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in (MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152) and MAT182 or MAT187 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on district placement exam. (F,S,Su,D,E)

MAT225
Elementary Linear Algebra / 3 credits 3 periods
Introduction to matrices, systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations and eigenvalues. Emphasizes the development of computational skills. Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in MAT212 or MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. (O)

MAT227
Discrete Mathematical Structures / 3 credits 3 periods
Introduction to lattices, graphs, Boolean algebras, and groups. Emphasis on topics relevant to computer science. Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in CSC100 and (MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent) or permission of instructor. (S,D)

MAT230*
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II / 5 credits 5 periods
Includes working on the elementary transcendental functions, techniques of integration, vector functions, and infinite series. May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT230 or MAT231. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or equivalent. (F,S,Su,D,E)

MAT240*
Calculus with Analytic Geometry III / 5 credits 5 periods
Vector-valued functions of several variables, multiple integration, introduction to vector analysis. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. (F,S,Su,D,E)

* Order of topics may vary in the calculus courses depending on text.

MAT261
Differential Equations / 4 credits 4 periods
Ordinary differential equations with applications including Laplace transforms with numerical methods. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230, or MAT231, or equivalent. (F,S,Su,D,E)

MAT298
Special Projects / 1-3 credits
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or instructor.

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