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MATH 145-College Algebra (3)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: Appropriate score on mathematics
placement test
(formerly MA 130)
Includes 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, and distance and
average rate of change.
MATH 145S-College Algebra (3)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in MATH 50 or
appropriate score on mathematics placement test
(formerly MA 130S)
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.
MATH 165-Precalculus (4)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 145 or MATH
145S or MA 130 or MA 130S OR appropriate score on the
mathematics placement test
(formerly MA 111)
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.
MATH 170-Introduction to Discrete
Mathematics (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 145 or MATH
145S or MA 130 or MA 130S OR appropriate score on
mathematics placement test
(formerly MA 202)
Presents topics including sets and logic, elementary
number theory, graph theory, matrices, algorithm
design, mathematical induction and recursion.
Intended for students pursuing a STEM major to
develop their problem-solving skills.
MATH 175-Applied Calculus (3)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 145 or MATH
145S or MA 130 or MA 130S or appropriate score on
mathematics placement test
(formerly MA 201)
Presents methods for finding the derivatives and
integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions
with applications in each program. This course is a
brief, applied version of traditional Calculus designed
to help students understand how calculus is used
in business, biology, and/or the social sciences. This
course is not intended to replace traditional Calculus,
nor can it be used as a prerequisite for Calculus I or
Calculus II.
MATH 185-Calculus I (4)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 165 or MA 111
(formerly MA 210)
Presents topics including functions, limits, continuity,
the derivative concept, differentiation techniques
(including product rule, quotient rule, chain rule, and
implicit differentiation), applications of the derivative,
and definite and indefinite integral concepts. The
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus is discussed and
used in the context of introductory integration.
Intended for students in mathematics, science,
engineering, medical, and other technical programs
as the first course in the three-semester calculus
sequence (MATH 185, MATH 195, MATH 285).
MATH 195-Calculus II (4)
• Gen Ed Math
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 185 or MA 210
(formerly MA 211)
Presents the second of three courses in the calculus
sequence. Topics include methods and applications
of integration, improper integrals, sequences and
series, Taylor approximations, and an introduction to
differential equations.
MATH 220-Introduction to MATLAB (1)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 185 or MA 210
(formerly MA 214)
Provides an introduction to MATLAB, is a multi-
paradigm numerical computing environment and
fourth-generation programming language, including
popular toolboxes. The course consists of interactive
workshops with students doing sample MATLAB
problems in real time. Problem-based MATLAB
assignments are given which require significant time
on MATLAB.
MATH 265-Linear Algebra (4)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 185 or MA 210
(formerly MA 218)
Includes systems of linear equations, determinants,
vectors in 2- and 3-space, vector spaces, linear
transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors and
applications.
MATH 275-Differential Equations (3)
Prerequisite: (Grade of C or better in MATH 195 or MA
211) AND (Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 220 or
MA 214)
(formerly MA 213)
Presents the principles involved in solving differential
equations of order one. Topics covered include initial
value problems, reduction of order, homogeneous
linear equations, undetermined coefficients, systems
of linear equations, power series solutions about
ordinary points, Laplace transform, separable
variables, linear and non-linear models, and variation
of parameters.
MATH 285-Calculus III (4)
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 195 or MA 211
(formerly MA 212)
Presents the final course in the three-semester
calculus sequence. Topics include functions of several
variables and their graphs, vectors, parametric
equations, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and
applications, Green s Theorem, Stokes Theorem and
the fundamental theorem of line integrals.
MEDA: Medical Assisting
MEDA 101-Foundations of Medical Assisting I (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MEDA 109
(formerly MDA 101)
Introduces the professional responsibilities of
the administrative and clinical medical assistant.
Emphasizes interpersonal communication, records
management, administrative responsibilities,
financial administration, patient education, and
patient care activities for the physician's office.
MEDA 102-Foundations of Medical
Assisting II (3)
Prerequisite: MEDA 101; Prerequisite or Co-requisite:
MEDA 109
(formerly MDA 102)
Defines the theories and skills necessary for a clinical
medical assistant. Topics covered include (but are
not limited to): medical asepsis, performance of
blood borne pathogens, OSHA regulations, general
patient care, patient care activities, and position and
measurement of vital signs. Students will obtain
specimens for clinical tests.
MEDA 108-Basic Medical Terminology (1)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or ESOL 72 or ESOL 100
or Co-requisite: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly MDA 108)
Provides students with the basic medical
terminology framework needed before advancing
to a more comprehensive medical terminology or
anatomy and physiology based course.
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