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21 courses with the subject MATH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MATH 0720Math Literacy
This course supports students in building numeracy, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving skills to prepare for future study of mathematics. The course explores the mathematics content that forms the foundations of algebra and statistics including embedded prerequisite knowledge, fundamental mathemat- ics topics, and essential skills needed to meet the course outcomes with a focus on applications and communication about mathematical ideas. This is a college readiness course and does not fulfill a college goal area requirement. Student Learning Outcomes: * Represent quantitative information, quantitative relationships, and mathemati- cal concepts using appropriate mathematical notation * Describe mathematical concepts and processes using appropriate language for the context * Support answers by providing appropriate mathematical justifications * Assess the reasonableness of solutions * Solve authentic, multistep problems in a variety of contexts by applying two or more mathematical strategies or concepts * Translate among verbal, numeric, symbolic, and graphical forms of mathemat- ics * Formulate algebraic representations necessary to model problems * Evaluate algebraic or numerical expressions involving rational numbers * Solve multistep equations * Create graphical representations of quantitative information and relationships * Apply appropriate formulas to solve problems * Interpret graphs and data displays Prerequisite(s): All three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330, or READ0900 and ENGL0900 or appropriate placement score. (6 C: 6 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This course is designed to provide developmental mathematics instruction and essential foundational skills for students enrolled concurrently in a linked section of MATH 1331 Quantitative Reasoning. Topics will parallel topics being studied in MATH 1331. This course emphasizes communication about mathematical ideas, development of critical thinking ability and quantitative literacy through problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, interpreting graphs and data displays, equation-solving, and math success strategies. This is a college readiness course and does not fulfill a college goal area requirement. interpreting graphs and data displays, equation-solving, and math success strategies. This is a college readi- ness course and does not fulfill a college goal area requirement. Student Learning Outcomes: * Represent quantitative information, quantitative relationships, and mathemati- cal concepts using appropriate mathematical notation * Describe mathematical concepts and processes using appropriate language for the context * Support answers by providing appropriate mathematical justifications * Assess the reasonableness of solutions * Interpret quantitative information * Solve authentic, multistep problems in a variety of contexts by applying two or more mathematical strategies or concepts * Translate among verbal, numeric, symbolic, concrete, and graphical forms of mathematics * Formulate algebraic representations necessary to model problems * Utilize procedures for simplifying and manipulating algebraic expressions and equations * Evaluate algebraic or numerical expressions involving rational numbers * Solve multistep equations * Create graphical representations of quantitative information and relationships * Apply appropriate formulas to solve problems * Interpret graphs and data displays Corequisite(s): MATH1331 Prerequisite(s): MATH0720 or appropriate math placecement score, and all three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330, or READ0900 and ENGL0900 or appropriate reading placement score. PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum ma 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This course explores the mathematics content that forms the foundation of elementary algebra and statistics. The course focuses on applications of math- ematics, problem-solving skills, and communication about mathematical ideas while incorporating essential skill development for future study. This is a college readiness course and does not fulfill a college goal area requirement. Student Learning Outcomes: * Translate among verbal, numeric, symbolic, and graphical forms of mathemat- ics. * Represent quantitative information, quantitative relationships, and mathemati- cal concepts using appropriate mathematical notation. * Describe mathematical concepts and processes using appropriate language for the context. * Support answers by providing appropriate mathematical justifications. * Assess the reasonableness of solutions. * Interpret quantitative information. * Solve authentic, multistep problems in a variety of contexts by applying two or more mathematical strategies or concepts. * Utilize procedures for simplifying and manipulating algebraic expressions and equations. * Evaluate expressions involving real numbers. * Solve multistep equations. * Create graphical representations of quantitative information and relationships. * Apply appropriate formulas to solve problems. * Interpret graphs and data displays. * Formulate algebraic representations necessary to model problems. Prerequisite(s): MATH0720 or appropriate math placement score, and all three of these ESOL0810, ESOL0820, ESOL0830, or READ0900 and ENGL0900 or appropriate reading placement score.. (4 C: 4 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This course explores the fundamental skills and concepts needed for future study of intermediate and college algebra within STEM fields. Students will develop fluency in solving, translating among function representations, and algebraic manipulation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be pre- pared to enroll in an Intermediate Algebra course or College Algebra course with co-requisite. This is a college readiness course and does not fulfill a college goal area requirement. Student Learning Outcomes: * Translate among verbal, numeric, symbolic, and graphical forms of mathemat- ics. * Represent quantitative information, quantitative relationships, and mathemati- cal concepts using appropriate mathematical notation. * Describe mathematical concepts and processes using appropriate language for the context. * Support answers by providing appropriate mathematical justifications. * Assess the reasonableness of solutions. * Utilize procedures for simplifying and manipulating algebraic expressions and equations. * Evaluate expressions involving real numbers. * Solve multistep linear equations and inequalities. * Solve quadratics by applying inverse operations and by factoring. * Analyze graphs of a variety of functions. * Formulate algebraic representations necessary to model problems. * Factor polynomials using a variety of methods. * Determine if a relation is a function and use function notation appropriately. * Use numerical, symbolic, and graphical methods to model, solve, and interpret the results of application problems. Prerequisite(s): MATH0720 or appropriate math placement score, and all three of these ESOL0810, ESOL0820, ESOL0830, or READ0900 and ENGL0900 or appropriate reading placement score. (4 C: 4 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This course is designed to provide developmental mathematics instruction and essential foundational skills for students enrolled concurrently in a linked section of MATH 1341 Elements of Math I. Topics will parallel topics being studied in y change without notice. Page 209
This course is designed to provide developmental mathematics instruction and essential foundational skills for students enrolled concurrently in a linked section of MATH 1345 Elements of Math II. Topics will parallel topics studied in MATH 1345: statistics, probability, graph theory, and geometry. This course emphasizes communication about mathematical ideas, use of technology and manipulatives to investigate quantitative and geometric relationships, connections among the branches of mathematics, and quantitative literacy through problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, modeling processes and relationships, and math success strategies. This is a college-readiness course and does not fulfill a college goal area requirement. Concurrent enrollment in a linked section of MATH 1345 is required. Student Learning Outcomes: * Describe quantitative relationships, mathematical processes, and mathematical concepts using appropriate mathematical notation and language for the context * Support answers by providing appropriate mathematical justifications * Assess the reasonableness of solutions * Interpret quantitative information * Translate among verbal, numeric, symbolic, concrete, pictorial, and graphical forms of mathematics * Formulate algebraic representations necessary to model and solve geometry problems * Apply appropriate formulas to solve problems * Utilize procedures for simplifying and manipulating numerical and algebraic expressions and equations * Interpret graphs, descriptive statistics, and data displays * Model quantitative information and relationships with appropriate tables, graphs, diagrams, and pictures * Use technology and manipulatives to investigate quantitative and geometric relationships Corequisite(s): MATH1345 Prerequisite(s): MATH0860 or appropriate math placement score, and all three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330, or READ0900 and ENGL0900 or appropriate reading placement score. (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This course is designed to provide developmental mathematics instruction and es- sential foundational skills for students enrolled concurrently in a linked section o MATH 1351 Statistics. Topics will parallel topics being studied in MATH 1351. PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum ma 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College This course explores and establishes a connection between mathematical or statis- tical concepts and practical world questions through application problem solving. It will focus on developing critical thinking ability, improving analytical skill and enhancing quantitative literacy. This is a college readiness course and does not fulfill a college goal area requirement. Student Learning Outcomes: * Represent quantitative information, quantitative relationships, and mathemati- cal concepts using appropriate mathematical notation * Describe mathematical and statistical concepts and processes using appropriate language for the context * Support answers by providing appropriate mathematical justifications * Assess the reasonableness of solutions * Interpret quantitative information * Translate among verbal, numeric, symbolic, and graphical forms of mathemat- ics * Create graphical representations of quantitative information and relationships * Apply appropriate formulas to solve problems * Interpret graphs and data displays * Utilize procedures for simplifying and manipulating numerical and algebraic expressions and equations Corequisite(s): MATH1351 Prerequisite(s): MATH0720 or appropriate math placecement score, and all three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330, or READ0900 and ENGL0900 or appropriate reading placement score. (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
MATH 0960Intermediate Algebra for College Algebra Students
This corequisite support course is linked to MATH 1360 College algebra to allow acceleration through Intermediate and College Algebra in one semester. This course supports students in MATH 1360 College Algebra by providing a solid foundation in the principles and applications of intermediate algebra and by using mathematical tools to analyze and solve problems. Students must register for both MATH 0960 and a linked section of MATH 1360 in the same semester. Student Learning Outcomes: * Perform operations on polynomial, rational, and radical expressions. * Factor polynomials using a variety of methods * Translate between graphical, tabular, verbal, and symbolic representations of functions and relations * Analyze graphs of a variety of functions * Solve a variety of equations and linear inequalities. * Solve systems of equations using algebraic and graphical methods. * Use numerical, symbolic, and graphical methods to model, solve, and interpret the results of application problems. * Determine if a relation is a function and use function notation appropriately. Corequisite(s): MATH1360 Prerequisite(s): MATH0860 or appropriate math placement score, and all three of these ESOL0810, ESOL0820, ESOL0830, or READ0900 and ENGL0900 or appropriate reading placement score. (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
This course is an intermediate course in the principles and applications of alge- bra. It is formatted for thorough, in-depth concept development. Topics covered include the basics of algebra and modeling; linear equations and inequalities, linear equations in two variables; systems of linear equations; exponents, polyno- mials, and factoring; rational expressions; introduction to functions; inequalities and problem solving; radical functions and equations; and quadratic functions and equations. This is a college readiness course and does not fulfill a college goal area requirement. Student Learning Outcomes: * Perform operations on polynomial, rational, and radical expressions. * Factor polynomials using a variety of methods * Translate between graphical, tabular, verbal, and symbolic representations of functions and relations * Analyze graphs of a variety of functions * Solve a variety of equations and linear inequalities. * Solve systems of equations using algebraic and graphical methods. * Use numerical, symbolic, and graphical methods to model, solve, and interpret f the results of application problems. * Determine if a relation is a function and use function notation appropriately. y change without notice. Page 210
Meets Mn Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. This course is an investigation into the nature of mathematics. Students will apply mathematical principles to varied disciplines including an exploration of a variety of social and global issues. Students will experience mathematics as a creative and evolving discipline. Emphasis will be placed on applications in these topic areas with related statistics concepts developed when appropriate. Spread sheets will be used extensively to enhance concept development. Student Learning Outcomes: * Solve practical problems using appropriate mathematical techniques. * Apply critical thinking skills to solve a variety of problems. * Utilize a systematic approach to problem solving. * Use appropriate computer technology and software to perform analysis and calculations. * Demonstrate an awareness of the application of mathematics to global and social issues. * Communicate mathematical understanding to others verbally and in written form. Prerequisite(s): MATH0830 (may be taken as Corequistie) or appropriate math placement Score, and all three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330, or READ0900 and ENGL0900 or appropriate reading placement score. (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
MATH 1341This course emphasizes use of manipulatives to model mathemati
cal processes, communication about mathematical ideas, and development of critical thinking ability and quantitative literacy through problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, equation-solving, and math success strategies. This is a college-readiness course and does not fulfill a college goal area requirement. Student Learning Outcomes: * Represent quantitative information, quantitative relationships, and mathemati- cal concepts using appropriate mathematical notation * Describe mathematical concepts and processes using appropriate language for the context * Support answers by providing appropriate mathematical justifications * Assess the reasonableness of solutions * Interpret quantitative information * Solve authentic, multistep problems in a variety of contexts by applying two or more mathematical strategies or concepts * Translate among verbal, numeric, symbolic, concrete, and graphical forms of mathematics * Formulate algebraic representations necessary to model problems * Utilize procedures for simplifying and manipulating algebraic expressions and equations * Evaluate expressions involving real numbers * Solve multistep equations * Create graphical representations of quantitative information and relationships * Apply appropriate formulas to solve problems Corequisite(s): MATH1341 Prerequisite(s): MATH0860 or appropriate math placement score, and all three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330, or READ0900 and ENGL0900 or appropriate reading placement score. (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
Meets MN Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reason- ing. This course explores mathematics with activities to help students investigate mathematical properties and relate mathematical ideas in discrete math, geometry, probability, and statistics. Problem solving, modeling, and explaining mathemat- ics will be emphasized in all topics. This is the second of two courses designed to provide the necessary foundation for students interested in elementary education licensure. Student Learning Outcomes: * Explain the basic mathematical concepts that form the foundation of statistics, probability, discrete math, and geometry. * Demonstrate mathematical reasoning skills and formal logic to develop con- vincing mathematical arguments. * Solve problems using appropriate mathematical techniques. * Communicate mathematical understanding to others verbally and in written PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum m 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College form. * Model mathematics with pictures and manipulatives. * Demonstrate and apply critical thinking skills to solve a variety of problems. * Utilize a systematic approach to problem solving which incorporates verbal, numeric, visual, and symbolic strategies. * Explain the connections between mathematical concepts and procedures. Prerequisite(s): MATH0945 (may be taken as Corequistie) or appropriate math placement Score, and all three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330, or READ0900 and ENGL0900 or appropriate reading placement score. (4 C: 4 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
Meets MN Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reason- ing. This course focuses on the principles and applications of statistics and data analysis with an emphasis on inference. The goals are to help students acquire a solid foundation in the basics of statistics and its application in solving practical problems. This course uses examples from various disciplines to illustrate the relevancy of statistics in real world situations. Topics include descriptive statis- tics, probability and sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing of parameters, comparison of population parameters, and regression and inference about relationships. Student Learning Outcomes: * Apply mathematical and statistical concepts that form the foundation of statis- tical analysis and problem solving. * Demonstrate basic skills in collecting, organizing, analyzing and interpreting quantitative data. * Apply an evidence-based approach in problem solving with consideration of probability and contingency. * Utilize procedures for manipulating algebraic expressions and equations. * Apply critical thinking skills to solve a variety of problems. * Interpret the concepts of probability and variability, and their roles in statistics. * Apply probability and statistical principles appropriately to applications. * Utilize a systematic approach to problem solving which incorporates verbal, numeric, visual and symbolic strategies. * Communicate mathematical understanding to others verbally and in written form. Prerequisite(s): MATH0951 (may be taken as Corequistie) or appropriate math placement Score, and all three of these ESOL1120, ESOL1310, ESOL1330, or READ0900 and ENGL0900 or appropriate reading placement score. (4 C: 4 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
Meets Mn Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. This course is designed for students who have sound algebra skills. The primary goal of this course is to help individuals acquire a solid foundation in the basic skills of calculus, showing how calculus can be used to model and solve authentic real-world problems. Calculus is the first mathematics course in an engineering or other STEM related curricular sequence. Course topics include differentiation and integration of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Student Learning Outcomes: * Explain the concept of limit from a graphical, numerical, and algebraic point of view. Be able to illustrate and calculate limits of a variety of algebraic and transcendental functions, and limits involving infinity. * Describe what it means for a function to be continuous. Identify various types of discontinuities. * Compute a derivative using the definition. PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum ma 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College * Find derivatives using differentiation rules and implicit differentiation. * Recognize the derivative as a rate of change and a slope. Use derivatives to solve application problems such as optimization and related rates. * Use the first and/or second derivative tests and limits to analyze important features of the graph of a function. * Recognize limits in indeterminate forms (quotient, product, difference, power) and apply L'Hopital's Rule appropriately to evaluate them. * Define the definite integral as a limit of Riemann sums. * Describe the relationship between derivative and definite integral as expressed in both parts of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and apply it to evaluate definite integrals using antiderivatives. * Demonstrate and apply critical thinking skills to solve a variety of problems. * Communicate mathematical understanding. Prerequisite(s): MATH1370 or MATH1380 or appropriate placement score. (5 C: 5 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
Meets MN Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. This course is designed for students who have sound elementary calculus skills. The primary goal of this course is to help individuals acquire a solid foundation in the advanced techniques of calculus, as the skills apply to the differentiation and integration of exponential and logarithmic functions. Additional emphasis is placed upon the analysis of sequences and series. Applications will be incorpo- rated to enhance students' understanding. Student Learning Outcomes: * Apply a variety of integration techniques, including u-substitution, integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, and partial fractions. * Use definite integrals to solve problems such as finding area, work, volume, arc length, fluid forces, and center of mass. * Determine convergence or divergence of an improper integral. * Approximate a definite integral using Simpson's Rule and/or the Trapezoid Rule. * Apply the definition of convergence to calculate the limit of a sequence or the sum of a convergent series. * Apply tests of convergence to determine the behavior of an infinite series. * Find Taylor series representations of basic functions. * Find the slope of a line tangent to a parametric curve. * Graph functions in polar coordinates and find slopes of tangent lines. * Communicate mathematical understanding. * Apply calculus and algebraic principles appropriately to applications. Prerequisite(s): MATH2311. (5 C: 5 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
Meets MN Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. This course is designed for students who have sound skills in single-variable calculus. The primary goal of this course is to help individuals acquire a solid foundation in multivariable and vector calculus. Students will apply skills to solve authentic real-world problems to enhance students understanding of higher- level concepts. Student Learning Outcomes: * Explain the concepts of limits and continuity for real-valued functions of two or more variables. * Find derivatives of vector-valued functions and use those derivatives to de- scribe an object's motion. * Use partial derivatives and/or Lagrange multipliers to locate any extreme values and saddle points of a function of several variables. * Evaluate iterated integrals using rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordi- nate systems. * Use triple integrals to solve problems such as calculating volume, center of mass, moments of inertia, and the expected value of a continuous random variable. * Recognize vector fields. Compute and interpret curl, divergence, and flux. * Use line integrals to calculate work done by a force field in moving an object along a curve. * State and apply the Fundamental Theorem of Line Integrals, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem. * Compare and contrast the generalizations of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. * Compute gradients and directional derivatives and apply them to finding y change without notice. Page 212
MATH 2350Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4 MnTC Goal Area 6 Humanities and Fine Arts3
9 credits from 3 disciplines Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) The full listing of course options and Minnesota Transfer Curriculum MnTC Goal Area 7 Diversity - 6 credits requirements can be found at: http://www.sctcc.edu/degrees-pro- DVRS 1304 required grams/minnesota-transfer-curriculum MnTC Goal Area 8 Global Perspective - 3 credits MnTC Goal Area 1 Written Communications ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1308 AND 1309 MnTC Goal Area 9 Ethical & Civic Responsibility - 3 credits MnTC Goal Area 1 Oral Communications - 1 course, MnTC Goal Area 10 People and the Environment - 3 credits AA Wellness Requirement - 2 credits MnTC Goal Area 2 Critical Thinking - CRTK 1300 required Choose from BLGY1325, HPER1310, HPER 1311, HPER1360, PSYC1350 MnTC Goal Area 3 Natural Science A minimum of 60 college level credits with a 2.0 GPA is required to 7 credits, 2 courses from 2 disciplines, must include a lab. complete the Mathematics Transfer Pathway AA degree. OR 9 credits from one discipline, must include a lab. MnTC Goal Area 4 Mathematical/Logical Reasoning Estimated cost of books, supplies and materials: $1,800 Will be completed with required pathway courses PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum may change without notice. 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College Page 89
