Mathematics - Spring 2018
Students will improve their basic mathematical skills. Topics include integers, real numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, and ratios and proportions. Applications are emphasized throughout to help students improve their ability to handle everyday mathematics. Students are introduced to variables and other elementary algebra topics throughout the course in preparation for MAT 0500. No prerequisites. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 132 | ||
Jan 17 – May 17 | Mon, Wed | 11:00 am – 11:50 am |
Arts & Sciences Center 132 | ||
Jan 16 – May 17 | Tue, Thu | 11:30 am – 12:45 pm |
Students will learn basic algebraic skills necessary for further study in mathematics and many other disciplines which involve quantitative problems. Topics include a review of arithmetic and signed numbers, linear equations and inequalities, graphing and Cartesian coordinates, basic rules of exponents, polynomial arithmetic, and unit analysis. Problem-solving and applications are emphasized. Prerequisite: MAT 0300 or MAT 0400 or placement exam. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 113 | ||
Jan 16 – May 17 | Tue, Thu | 10:00 am – 11:15 am |
Students will learn basic algebraic skills necessary for further study in mathematics and many other disciplines which involve quantitative problems. Topics include a review of arithmetic and signed numbers, linear equations and inequalities, graphing and Cartesian coordinates, basic rules of exponents, polynomial arithmetic, and unit analysis. Problem-solving and applications are emphasized. Prerequisite: MAT 0300 or MAT 0400 or placement exam. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 113 | ||
Jan 17 – May 17 | Mon, Wed, Fri | 11:00 am – 11:50 am |
Students will learn basic algebraic skills necessary for further study in mathematics and many other disciplines which involve quantitative problems. Topics include a review of arithmetic and signed numbers, linear equations and inequalities, graphing and Cartesian coordinates, basic rules of exponents, polynomial arithmetic, and unit analysis. Problem-solving and applications are emphasized. Prerequisite: MAT 0300 or MAT 0400 or placement exam. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 113 | ||
Jan 16 – May 17 | Mon, Wed | 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm |
Students will learn basic algebraic skills necessary for further study in mathematics and many other disciplines which involve quantitative problems. Topics include polynomial arithmetic, factoring, rational and radical equations and expressions, properties of rational exponents, solutions to quadratic equations, and unit analysis. Problem-solving and applications are emphasized. Prerequisite: MAT 0500 or placement exam. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 113 | ||
Jan 16 – May 17 | Tue, Thu | 11:30 am – 12:45 pm |
Students will learn basic algebraic skills necessary for further study in mathematics and many other disciplines which involve quantitative problems. Topics include polynomial arithmetic, factoring, rational and radical equations and expressions, properties of rational exponents, solutions to quadratic equations, and unit analysis. Problem-solving and applications are emphasized. Prerequisite: MAT 0500 or placement exam. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 223 | ||
Mar 5 – May 17 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:40 pm – 3:45 pm |
Students will learn basic algebraic skills necessary for further study in mathematics and many other disciplines which involve quantitative problems. Topics include a review of arithmetic and signed numbers, linear equations and inequalities, graphing and Cartesian coordinates, basic rules of exponents, polynomial arithmetic, and unit analysis. Problem solving and applications are emphasized. Prerequisite: MAT 0300 or MAT 0400 or placement exam. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 223 | ||
Jan 16 – Mar 1 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:40 pm – 3:45 pm |
Students will engage in the study of mathematics for everyday life. This course integrates fluency with numbers, proportional reasoning, data interpretation, algebraic reasoning, modeling, and communicating quantitative information. Mathematical concepts are investigated through group problems and class discussions based on real-life contexts of citizenship, personal finances, and medical literacy. This course prepares students to take MAT 1500 - Problem Solving with Mathematics. Students placing at this level and needing MAT 0600 should take MAT 0500 instead of this course. Prerequisites: MAT 0300 or MAT 0400 or placement exam; Eligibility: ENG 0410. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 113 | ||
Jan 16 – May 17 | Tue, Thu | 12:55 pm – 2:35 pm |
Students will learn how to solve technology-related problems using algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Special emphasis will be placed on applications to machinst work, welding, and similar disciplines. This course is designed to meet the specialized needs of students in technology-related disciplines and is not recommended for engineering or mathematics majors. Prerequisite: MAT 0500 (or higher) or placement score Accuplacer Algebra 40+. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 148 | ||
Jan 17 – May 17 | Mon, Wed | 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm |
Students will develop problem solving skills through a detailed study of topics such as financial mathematics, linear and exponential modeling, and geometry, in concert with specific problem solving strategies such as drawing diagrams, making systematic lists, looking for patterns, identifying sub-problems, and working backwards. Solution presentations and communication are emphasized. Prerequisite: MAT 0500 or placement exam; must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 113 | ||
Jan 17 – May 17 | Mon, Wed | 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm |
Students will develop problem solving skills through a detailed study of topics such as financial mathematics, linear and exponential modeling, and geometry, in concert with specific problem solving strategies such as drawing diagrams, making systematic lists, looking for patterns, identifying sub-problems, and working backwards. Solution presentations and communication are emphasized. Prerequisite: MAT 0500 or placement exam; must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 116 | ||
Jan 17 – May 17 | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:00 am – 9:50 am |
Students will develop problem solving skills through a detailed study of topics such as financial mathematics, linear and exponential modeling, and geometry, in concert with specific problem solving strategies such as drawing diagrams, making systematic lists, looking for patterns, identifying sub-problems, and working backwards. Solution presentations and communication are emphasized. Prerequisite: MAT 0500 or placement exam; must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 116 | ||
Jan 17 – May 17 | Mon, Wed, Fri | 10:00 am – 10:50 am |
Students will develop problem solving skills through a detailed study of topics such as financial mathematics, linear and exponential modeling, and geometry, in concert with specific problem solving strategies such as drawing diagrams, making systematic lists, looking for patterns, identifying sub-problems, and working backwards. Solution presentations and communication are emphasized. Prerequisite: MAT 0500 or placement exam; must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 116 | ||
Mar 5 – May 17 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:40 pm – 3:45 pm |
Students will develop problem solving skills through a detailed study of topics such as financial mathematics, linear and exponential modeling, and geometry, in concert with specific problem solving strategies such as drawing diagrams, making systematic lists, looking for patterns, identifying sub-problems, and working backwards. Solution presentations and communication are emphasized. Prerequisite: MAT 0500 or placement exam; must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Katharine Jackson Carnahan Center 123 | ||
Mar 12 – May 9 | Mon | 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm |
Students will investigate various topics in both descriptive and inferential statistics including measures of central tendency and spread, graphical analysis of data, probability, random sampling, correlation and regression, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Practical applications are emphasized throughout the course. A significant part of the course is taught in a laboratory setting using a software package such as Minitab. Prerequisite: MAT 0600 or MAT 1210 (or higher) or placement exam; must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 116 | ||
Jan 17 – May 17 | Mon, Wed | 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm |
Students will investigate various topics in both descriptive and inferential statistics including measures of central tendency and spread, graphical analysis of data, probability, random sampling, correlation and regression, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Practical applications are emphasized throughout the course. A significant part of the course is taught in a laboratory setting using a software package such as Minitab. Prerequisite: MAT 0600 or MAT 1210 (or higher) or placement exam; must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 163 | ||
Jan 17 – May 17 | Mon, Wed | 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm |
Students will investigate various topics in both descriptive and inferential statistics including measures of central tendency and spread, graphical analysis of data, probability, random sampling, correlation and regression, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Practical applications are emphasized throughout the course. A significant part of the course is taught in a laboratory setting using a software package such as Minitab. Prerequisite: MAT 0600 or MAT 1210 (or higher) or placement exam; must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 117 | ||
Jan 16 – May 17 | Tue, Thu | 8:30 am – 9:45 am |
Students will investigate various topics in both descriptive and inferential statistics including measures of central tendency and spread, graphical analysis of data, probability, random sampling, correlation and regression, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Practical applications are emphasized throughout the course. A significant part of the course is taught in a laboratory setting using a software package such as Minitab. Prerequisite: MAT 0600 or MAT 1210 (or higher) or placement exam; must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 117 | ||
Jan 16 – May 17 | Tue, Thu | 10:00 am – 11:15 am |
Students will investigate various topics in both descriptive and inferential statistics including measures of central tendency and spread, graphical analysis of data, probability, random sampling, correlation and regression, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Practical applications are emphasized throughout the course. A significant part of the course is taught in a laboratory setting using a software package such as Minitab. Prerequisite: MAT 0600 or MAT 1210 (or higher) or placement exam; must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 223 | ||
Jan 16 – May 17 | Tue, Thu | 11:30 am – 12:45 pm |
Students will learn algebra and trigonometry topics necessary to prepare them for the study of precalculus. Topics include one-to-one functions and their inverses and graphs, polynomial and rational functions and their applications, radicals and exponents, complex numbers, and trigonometric functions, including graphs and basic identities. Problem-solving and applications are emphasized. An approved graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: MAT 0600 or MAT 1210 or placement exam. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 119 | ||
Jan 16 – May 17 | Tue, Thu | 8:00 am – 9:50 am |
Students will learn algebra and trigonometry topics necessary to prepare them for the study of precalculus. Topics include one-to-one functions and their inverses and graphs, polynomial and rational functions and their applications, radicals and exponents, complex numbers, and trigonometric functions, including graphs and basic identities. Problem-solving and applications are emphasized. An approved graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: MAT 0600 or MAT 1210 or placement exam. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 111 | ||
Jan 16 – May 17 | Tue, Thu | 11:25 am – 1:05 pm |
Students will learn algebra and trigonometry topics necessary to prepare them for the study of precalculus. Topics include one-to-one functions and their inverses and graphs, polynomial and rational functions and their applications, radicals and exponents, complex numbers, and trigonometric functions, including graphs and basic identities. Problem-solving and applications are emphasized. An approved graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: MAT 0600 or MAT 1210 or placement exam. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 163 | ||
Jan 17 – May 17 | Mon, Wed | 2:40 pm – 4:20 pm |
Students will learn topics necessary for studying calculus and discrete mathematics. Algebra topics include rational and polynomial functions. Trigonometry topics include graphs, identities, half and double-angle formulas, and inverse trig functions. Other topics include exponential and logarithmic functions, and an introduction to limits. An approved graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: MAT 1590 or placement exam. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 116 | ||
Jan 16 – May 17 | Tue, Thu | 8:00 am – 9:40 am |
Students will learn topics necessary for studying calculus and discrete mathematics. Algebra topics include rational and polynomial functions. Trigonometry topics include graphs, identities, half and double-angle formulas, and inverse trig functions. Other topics include exponential and logarithmic functions, and an introduction to limits. An approved graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: MAT 1590 or placement exam. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 294 | ||
Jan 16 – May 17 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 10:00 am – 10:50 am |
Students will master fundamental concepts of discrete mathematics that are essential for further studies in mathematics and computer science. Topics include symbolic logic and deductive reasoning, methods of proof, set theory, combinatorics, Boolean algebra, number theory, relations, and graph theory. Prerequisite: MAT 1600 or high school precalculus or equivalent. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Hultquist Library 294 | ||
Jan 16 – May 17 | Tue, Thu | 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm |
Students will study the fundamental concepts of calculus. Topics include an introduction to analytic geometry, functions, limits and continuity, and derivatives and integrals and their applications. An approved graphing calculator is required. A computer algebra system such as DERIVE is incorporated into the course. Prerequisite: MAT 1600 or high school precalculus or equivalent. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 223 | ||
Jan 16 – May 17 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 4:05 pm – 4:55 pm |
Students will further their study of calculus. Topics include applications of the definite integral such as volume, surface area and arc lengths, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, techniques of integration, polar coordinates, parametric equations, improper integrals, and sequences and series including power series and Taylor series. An approved graphing calculator is required. A computer algebra system such as DERIVE is incorporated into the course. Prerequisite: MAT 1710. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 111 | ||
Jan 22 – May 17 | Mon | 4:05 pm – 4:55 pm |
Arts & Sciences Center 111 | ||
Jan 16 – May 17 | Tue, Thu | 4:05 pm – 5:20 pm |
Students will study differential equations of the first and higher order, systems of linear differential equations, and LaPlace transforms. Applications are stressed throughout the course. The course is intended for students majoring in mathematics, computer science, and engineering. Prerequisite: MAT 1720, MAT 2650 strongly recommended. Master Course Syllabus
Jamestown Campus
Arts & Sciences Center 111 | ||
Jan 17 – May 17 | Mon, Wed | 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm |