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LS: Spanish
LS 101-Introductory Spanish I (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Introduces Spanish grammar and vocabulary.
Develops oral and reading skills in the language and
competence in answering basic questions. Through
the reading of lifelike dialogs, students gain insight
into Spanish culture, thought and expression.
LS 102-Introductory Spanish II (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities
Prerequisite: LS 101
A continuation of LS 101. Introduces
more complicated readings.
LS 201-Intermediate Spanish I (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities; Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: LS 102
Presents advanced grammar and composition
with selected readings pertinent to the
intermediate level. Group discussions in Spanish.
LS 202-Intermediate Spanish II (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities; Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: LS 201
A continuation of LS 201. Students discuss readings
in representative Spanish prose and poetry.
LS 211-Spanish Conversation I (3)
• Gen Ed Humanities; Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: LS 102
Develops oral fluency and language skills through
interpretation and discussion of select readings,
videos, songs and cultural experiences.
MA: Mathematics
MA A-Instruction with Algebra (0) [2]
Supplements MA 103A and MA 206A.
MA S-Algebraic Support (0) [3]
Supplements MA 130S.
MA 83-Educator Preparation
in Mathematics (0) [2]
Prerequisites: (Placement in EN 70 or ESL 70 or
higher on the reading placement test) AND (A
grade of B or better in MA 80 or appropriate
score on the mathematics placement test)
Develops introductory Algebra skills. Topics
include real numbers, algebraic expressions,
solving and graphing equations, exponents,
factoring polynomials, and functions. Technology
and PRAXIS preparation are integrated with
traditional skill practice throughout the course.
MA 103-Foundations of Mathematics (3)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: MA 81 or MA 83 or appropriate
score on mathematics placement test
Covers various topics within mathematics for those
who need a survey of mathematical principles rather
than the in-depth analysis required for a mathematics
or science-related program. Areas covered may
include problem-solving strategies, logic, numeration
systems, set theory, classification of numbers, algebra,
financial management, geometry, measurement and
right triangle trigonometry, probability, statistics,
graphs, systems of equations, linear programming,
graph theory, and voting theory. Students cannot
receive credit for both MA 103 and MA 103A.
MA 103A-Foundations of Mathematics (3)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisites: MA 80 or appropriate score on
mathematics placement test AND placement in EN
70 or ESL 70 or higher on the reading placement test
Combines topics with Algebra with topics from
college math for those whose need is a survey of
mathematical principles rather than the in-depth
analysis required for a mathematics or science-related
program. This course begins with a course in Algebra
followed immediately by a survey of college math.
Topics of Algebra include linear equations, quadratic
functions, exponential functions, and logarithmic
equations with an emphasis on functions, graphing,
and modeling. Topics of college math covered may
include problem solving strategies, logic, numeration
systems, classification of numbers, algebra, financial
management, geometry, measurement and right
triangle trigonometry, probability, statistics, graphs,
systems of equations, linear programming. Students
cannot receive credit for both MA 103 and MA 103A.
MA 105-Fundamental Concepts
of Mathematics (4)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MA 81 or MA 83 or MA 85
or appropriate score on mathematics placement test
Note: MA 105 is designed and recommended for
Education majors in the Early Childhood Education
and Elementary Education A.A.T. degrees only.
Provides a comprehensive, conceptually-based
background in elementary mathematics. Topics
include historical development of numeration
systems, decimal notation, arithmetic algorithms
in decimal and other bases, elementary set
theory and number theory. Intended for
early childhood and elementary education
students, or other non-STEM majors, who need
a general course in problem-solving strategies,
numeracy, and the real number system.
MA 106-Fundamental Concepts
of Mathematics II (4)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MA 81 or MA 83 or MA 85 or
appropriate score on the mathematics placement test
Note: MA 106 is designed and recommended for
Education majors in the Early Childhood Education
and Elementary Education A.A.T. degrees only.
A study of the fundamentals of geometry for
early childhood education and elementary
education students. Provides a conceptually
based background in geometry including plane
and solid, metric and non-metric, dimensional
analysis, congruence and similarity, coordinate
and transformational geometry. Emphasizes
problemsolving skills and the appropriate use of
technology including calculators and computers.
MA 111-Precalculus (4)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: A grade of B or better in MA 82 or MA 85
OR a grade of C or better in MA 130 or MA 130S OR
appropriate score on mathematics placement test
Includes topics from college algebra and
trigonometry with a graphing approach such as
right triangle trigonometry, circular trigonometric
functions, inverse trigonometric functions,
exponential functions, power functions, logarithmic
functions, and polynomial functions and their zeros.
MA 130-College Algebra (3)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MA 82 or MA 85
or appropriate score on mathematics placement test
This class can be taken as a single semester
course in College Algebra or as the first part of
a two semester sequence (MA 130 and MA 131)
to prepare for Calculus. Topics covered include
a study of function behavior, composition, and
inverse using linear, polynomial, rational and radical
functions; definition and analysis of exponential
and logarithmic functions, complex numbers,
formulae of midpoint, distance and average rate
of change, and right triangle trigonometry. Two
of the following courses: MA 111, MA 130 and MA
131 may be taken for a maximum of 7 credits.
MA 130S-College Algebra (3)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: A grade of B or better in MA 80 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test
Combines College Algebra with topics from
Introductory and Intermediate Algebra. Introductory
and Intermediate Algebra topics include linear
equations, absolute value, quadratic functions,
exponential functions, and polynomial functions
with an emphasis on functions, graphing, and
modeling. College Algebra topics extend Intro/
Intermediate topics to include a study of function
behavior, composition, and inverse using linear,
polynomial, rational and radical functions;
definition and analysis of exponential and
logarithmic functions, and complex numbers.