17 courses with the subject MA, 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.
MA 119Finite Mathematics. (M) (QQ) One unit. This course builds algebraic skills while emphasizing
applications, modeling and decision-making problems in the social sciences, business, natural sciences, and other areas. Introduces the student to the basic ideas of logic, set theory, combinatorics, probability, statistics, vectors, matrices and linear programming. Offered fall and spring semesters. MA 121 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I. (M) (QQ) One unit. MA 121, 122, and 223 constitute a three-term sequence. MA 121 is an introduction to calculus: derivatives and integrals of algebraic and trigonometric functions of one variable, with applications. Offered fall and spring semesters. MA 122 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II. (M) (QQ) One unit. Continuation of MA 121.Techniques and applications of integration of functions of one variable: L’Hopital’s rule, improper integrals, sequences and series, polar coordinates, and conic sections. Prerequisite: MA 121. Offered fall semester. Periodically offered spring semester, consult Division Chair of the Sciences.
MA 124Applied Calculus. (M) (QQ) One unit. A review of linear and quadratic equations, an introduction to
polynomial functions, a study of derivatives, logarithmic and exponential functions, and basic integration, with applications to business, economics, social sciences, and life sciences. Applications include optimization of cost, revenue and profit functions, curve sketching, and surplus calculations. This is a course for non-mathematics majors. Prerequisite: MA 108 or permission of instructor. Offered fall and spring semesters 199 / 445
MA 125Thinking Mathematically: From Number Lines to Calculus (M) (QQ) One unit. This course is
designed to provide foundational perspectives about mathematics concepts and skills that will allow educators, from pre-K to secondary school, to effectively open the discipline of mathematics to their future students so they can successfully navigate STEM field gatekeeping courses. Course topics focus on mathematical thinking and how to support students through their fears and anxieties about math so they can develop an appreciation of and competence in the discipline. Exploration of international approaches to teaching mathematics form the basis for exploring how the nation might improve the teaching of math in the U.S. In addition, students improve their own mathematics skills through self-assessment and self-paced study using web-based resources. Prerequisite: MA 119 or higher. MA 223 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III. (M) (QQ) One unit. Continuation of MA 122. Vectors, functions of more than one variable, partial differentiation, multiple integration. Prerequisites: MA 121,122.
MA 230Discrete Mathematics. (M) (QQ) One unit. Logic and proof techniques, set theory, algorithms
recurrence relations, graph theory, trees. Prerequisite: MA 121 or permission of instructor. Offered fall semester. MA 232 Linear Algebra. (M) (QQ) One unit. Linear systems, vectors, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, dot and inner space products, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, and linear transformation. Prerequisite: MA 121 or 124. Offered Fall semester. MA 233 Differential Equations. (M) (QQ) One unit. Ordinary differential equations of the first and second order, existence and uniqueness of solutions, linear differential equations, power series solutions, Laplace transforms, with applications to geometry and physics. Prerequisite: MA 122. Offered Spring semester.
MA 291Special Topics: Intro to Information Technology Topics selected according to the students interest
and faculty availability. This course will provide the students with an opportunity to study a particular area related to their major that may not be provided in regular offerings. It will be offered periodically as needed.
MA 316Operations Research. (M) (QQ) One unit. Optimization, linear programming, simplex method, duality
sensitivity analysis, networks, transportation, and forecasting models. Offered Spring semester of even- numbered years. MA 321 Advanced Calculus. (M) (QQ) One unit. Capstone course. Continuation of MA 223. It covers advanced topics of vector integral calculus such as line and surface integrals, divergence theorem, theorems of Green and Strokes, and their applications to the physical sciences. This course serves the needs of students in mathematics, physics and engineering. Prerequisites: MA 223. Offered fall semester. Periodically offered spring semester; consult Division Chair of the Sciences.
MA 325Theory of Computation. (M) (QQ) One unit. Mathematical foundations of computer science. Formal
languages: lexical, context-free, context-sensitive, type 0. Automata: Finite, Pushdown, Linear-bound Turing machines, Chomsky’s hierarchy. Cross-listed with CS/IS 325. Prerequisites: CS 130 and MA 230 or instructor’s permission. Offered spring semesters. 200 / 445
MA 400Senior Reflective Tutorial. (M) (O) (QQ) (WC) One unit. Students complete a field experience at an
approved facility or they execute a theoretical research project. An undergraduate thesis is presented. Offered spring semester with MA 321, MA 431, MA 420, or MA 373, capstone course. MA 420 Real Analysis. (M) (QQ) One unit. Capstone course. A rigorous discussion of real numbers, the topology of the real line, continuous, differentiable, and Riemann integrable functions, sequences and series of numbers and functions. Prerequisites MA 122, MA 230. Offered spring semester of even numbered years. MA 421 Topology. (M) (QQ) One unit. Topological spaces and topological equivalence, the topology of the real line, metric spaces, compact spaces, connected spaces, Hausdorff spaces, and the separation axioms. Offered spring semester, even-numbered years. MA 431 Abstract Algebra. (M) (QQ) One unit. Capstone course. Groups, rings, integral domains, fields. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years.
MA 482Numerical Analysis. (M) (QQ) One unit. Newton’s and other numerical methods, operators, finite
differences, numerical integration, numerical solution of differential equations, and an introduction to computer arithmetic. Prerequisites: CS 130 and MA 122. Cross-listed with CS 482. Offered Spring semester of even- numbered years.
MA 591Special Topics. (M) (QQ) One unit. Topics selected according to student interest. This course will
provide students with an opportunity to study a particular field of their mathematical interest that may not be provided in the regular offerings or to continue their study beyond an existing course offering. Prerequisite: permission of the Division Chair of the Sciences. Offered periodically. 201 / 445
MA 593Independent Study. (M) (QQ) One unit. An opportunity for an advanced student to work independently
under the direction of a faculty member, on some topic not included in the regular offerings. Prerequisite: permission of the Division Chair of the Sciences. MA 595 Seminar (M) (QQ) One unit. Attendance is required at every meeting; each student must present at least one paper. This course may be repeated once for credit with permission of the Division Chair. Prerequisites: junior standing and permission of the Division Chair of the Sciences. Offeredperiodically.*A non-refundable laboratory fee is required
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may be repeated once for credit with permission of the Division Chair.
