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MA: Mathematics
Students may substitute higher level mathematics
courses in their programs with advisor permission.
MA 80–Pre-Algebra (0) [1]
Prerequisite: Placement in EN 51 or ESL 70 or higher on
the reading placement test
Develops foundational math skills needed for
Algebra. Topics include whole numbers, factors,
fractions, signed numbers, and basic Algebra skills
such as working with variables and solving one step
equations. Technology is integrated with traditional
skill practice throughout the course.
MA 81–Introductory Algebra (0) [4]
Prerequisites: Placement into EN 51 or ESL 70 or higher
on the reading placement test AND a grade of B or better
in MA 80 or Accuplacer placement score of 30 or greater
on the Beginning Algebra section
Develops introductory algebra skills. Topics include
variables and algebraic expressions, order of
operations, graphing and solving linear equations,
like terms, the distributive law, applications of linear
equations, systems of linear equations, polynomials,
factoring, and rational expressions. Technology is
integrated with traditional skill practice throughout
the course.
MA 82–Intermediate Algebra (0) [4]
Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in MA 81 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test, and
placement in EN 51 or ESL 70 or higher on the reading
placement test
Develops intermediate algebra skills with a graphing
approach. Topics include linear equations, systems of
equations, quadratic equations, functions, exponents,
radical functions, exponential functions, logarithmic
functions, polynomial functions, and rational
functions. Technology is integrated with traditional
skill practice throughout the course.
MA 85–Introductory and Intermediate
Algebra (0) [6]
Prerequisites: Placement into EN 51 or ESL 70 or higher
on the reading placement test AND a grade of B or better
in MA 80 or Accuplacer placement score of 30 or greater
on the Beginning Algebra section
Develops introductory and intermediate algebra
skills. Topics include algebraic expressions, linear
expressions and equations, exponents, polynomials,
factoring, rational expressions and equations,
graphing and solving linear, quadratic, radical,
exponential, and logarithmic functions. Technology
is integrated with traditional skill practice throughout
the course.
MA 103–Foundations of Mathematics (3)
• GenEd Mathematics
Prerequisites: MA 82 or MA 85 or BU/MA 205 or BU/MA
205A or MA 206 or MA 206A or MA 207 or MA 207A 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 with
Algebra (3) [5]
• GenEd Mathematics
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MA 81 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test AND
placement in EN 51 or ESL 70 or higher on the reading
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 105–Fundamental Concepts of
Mathematics I (4)
Prerequisite: A grade of B or better in MA 81 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test
Note: MA105 is designed and recommended for
Education majors in the Early Childhood Education and
Elementary Education A.A.T. degrees only.
A study of the real number system for early childhood
education and elementary education students.
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. Emphasizes problem-solving
strategies.
MA 106–Fundamental Concepts of
Mathematics II (4)
Prerequisite: A grade of B or better in MA 81 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test. It is
recommended that students pass MA 105 before taking
this course.
Note: MA106 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 problem-solving skills and the
appropriate use of technology including calculators
and computers.
MA 111–Precalculus (4)
• GenEd Mathematics
Prerequisite: A grade of B or better in MA 85
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)
• GenEd Mathematics
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 131–Trigonometry with Analytic
Geometry (3)
• GenEd Mathematics
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MA 130
This class can be taken as a single semester course
In Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry or as the
second part of a two semester sequence (MA 130
and MA 131) to prepare for Calculus. Topics covered
include a study of right triangle trigonometry, circular
trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric
functions, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric
identities, polar coordinates, parametric equations,
Euler’s formula, vectors and conic sections. Two of the
following courses: MA 111, MA 130 and MA 131 may
be taken for a maximum of 7 credits.