40 courses with the subject MAT, 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.
MAT 1005INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA3
Preparation for MAT 1015. Basic algebra concepts are discussed. The following topics are covered in this course: real numbers, algebraic expressions, linear equations, linear inequalities, graphing, linear functions, and applications. Offered: as needed
Preparation for MAT 1050, MAT 1060, MAT 1100, and MAT 2060. Reviews main topics from high school coursework with a focus on solving equations and problem solving. Additional concepts include algebraic operations, factoring, linear equations, graphs, exponents, radicals, rational expressions, and applications. Offered: fall and spring
(1) appropriate mathematics placement score or (2) permission of the instructor.
Corequisite
MAT 1015 based on mathematics placement score
MAT 1015CINTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA COREQUISITE1
Focuses on the foundational skills, concepts, and communication needed to be successful in MAT 1015 Intermediate Algebra. Provides appropriate support in arithmetic, algebra, technology, and study skills in an interactive setting. Can only be taken in conjunction with MAT 1015. Offered: fall and spring
(1) appropriate mathematics placement score or (2) permission of the instructor.
Corequisite
MAT 1015
MAT 1030INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE MATHEMATICS3
Preparation for MAT 1050 and MAT 1100. Basic algebra concepts are discussed. The following topics are covered in this course: Real numbers, exponents, factoring, linear equations, linear inequalities, rational expressions, radicals, and applications. Offered: as needed (MU Online Programs Only)
Linear and quadratic equations/inequalities, equations with radicals, equations/inequalities with absolute values, applications, functions, graphing, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of linear equations. instructor. Offered: fall and spring
(1) MAT 1015 or (2) appropriate mathematics placement score or (3) permission of the
MAT 1060TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS FOR EDUCATORS I3
This course is designed to acquaint prospective PK-8, vocational, and special education teachers with the structure of the real numbers system and its subsystems, properties, operations, and algorithms. Topics include problem solving, logic, number theory, mathematical operations over natural, integer, and rational numbers, and algebraic expressions. Students are required to earn a final grade of C or better. instructor. This course is to be taken by Elementary Education and Middle Grade Mathematics Majors. Offered: as needed in the spring semester
(1) MAT 1015 or (2) appropriate mathematics placement score or (3) permission of the
MAT 1100FINITE MATHEMATICS3
Functions, lines, sets, systems of equations, inequalities, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, probability, and statistics. A graphing calculator is required. Return to Table of Contents
Review of basic concepts of algebra, linear equations in one variable, quadratics equations, rational equations, equations involving radicals, equations with rational exponents, equations in quadratic form, inequalities, equations, and inequalities involving absolute values, graphs and functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and applications. Credit is not allowed for both MAT 1125 and MAT 1130. Generally, for STEM majors or those pursuing programs requiring Calculus. instructor. Offered: fall and spring
(1) MAT 1015 or (2) appropriate mathematics placement score or (3) permission of the
MAT 1130PRE-CALCULUS I – ALGEBRA3
Linear equations in one variable, quadratics equations, rational equations, equations involving radicals, equations with rational exponents, equations in quadratic form, inequalities, equations and inequalities involving absolute values, graphs and functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and applications. Credit is not allowed for both MAT 1125 and MAT 1130. Offered: fall and spring
(1) appropriate mathematics placement score or (2) permission of the instructor.
MAT 1140PRE-CALCULUS II – TRIGONOMETRY3
Trigonometric functions, identities, conditional equations, inverse relations, DeMoivre’s theorem, polar coordinates, applications, and conic sections. appropriate mathematics placement score or (3) permission of the instructor. Offered: fall and spring
(1) MAT 1125 with a grade of C- or better or MAT 1130 with a grade of C- or better or (2)
MAT 2060TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS FOR EDUCATORS II3
A course designed to introduce problem-solving skills and heuristic instruction to prospective PK-8, vocational, and special education teachers. Topics include probability, statistics, geometry, and measurement. Students are required to earn a final grade of C or better. instructor. This course is to be taken by Elementary Education and Middle Grade Mathematics Majors. Offered: as needed in the fall semester.
(1) MAT 1015 or (2) appropriate mathematics placement score or (3) permission of the
MAT 2200APPLIED STATISTICS3
Concepts of data collection, sampling, and experimental design. Descriptive and graphical analysis and, probability concepts and expectations, normal and binomial distributions, sampling distributions and the Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, tests for means/proportions of two independent groups, one factor analysis of variance, and understanding relationships among variables: correlation and simple linear regression. permission of the instructor Offered: fall and spring Return to Table of Contents
(1) MAT 1050, MAT 1100, or higher or (2) appropriate mathematics placement score or (3)
MAT 2310CALCULUS I3
Limits, derivatives, including sines and cosines, applications of the derivative, including maxima and minima, and curve sketching. Introduction to the Integral. Credit is not allowed for both MAT 2310 and MAT 2410. Offered: as needed Return to Table of Contents
MAT 1140 or passing a placement test, or permission of the instructor
MAT 2320Calculus II3
Applications of integration related to the area between two curves, volume, work, pressure, moments, centers of mass, arc length, and surfaces of revolution. Derivatives of logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions; l’Hopital’s Rule; improper integrals; techniques of integration. Credit is not allowed for both MAT 2320 and MAT 2420. Offered: as needed
Limits, derivatives, including sines and cosines, applications of the derivative, including maxima and minima, and curve sketching, definite integrals, fundamental theorem of calculus, and applications of integrals. or (3) permission of the instructor Offered: fall and spring
(1) MAT 1140 with a grade of C- or better or (2) appropriate mathematics placement score
MAT 2420CALCULUS II4
Techniques and applications of integration, sequences, series, power series, Taylor's Theorem, parametric and polar equations. Offered: fall and spring
Preparatory course for upper-level mathematics courses. Topics include logic and proofs, set theory, relations, functions, and cardinality. Offered: as needed in the spring semester
Vectors, vector algebra, and vector functions. Differentiation and Integration of functions of several variables, multiple integration, parameterization of curves and surfaces, Green’s Theorem, Gauss’ Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem. Offered: fall
(1) MAT 2420 with a grade of C- or better or (2) permission of the instructor
MAT 3050THE HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS3
Mathematical thought from ancient to modern times, major theorems of mathematics, problems of different periods, and the context in which mathematics developed. Offered: as needed
(1) MAT 2420 and 2500 or (2) permission of the instructor
MAT 3090Calculus III3
Infinite sequences and series, conic sections; and polar coordinates, vectors in the plane and in n-space. Credit is not allowed for both MAT 3040 and MAT 3090. Offered: as needed
Differentiation and Integration of functions of several variables, parameterization of curves and surfaces, Green’s Theorem, Gauss’ Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem. Credit is not allowed for both MAT 3040 and MAT 3100. Offered: as needed
Systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear independence, linear transformations, similarity of matrices, and eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix. Offered: spring Return to Table of Contents
Error analysis, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, solutions of linear and non-linear systems of equations, and ordinary differential equations. instructor. Cross-listed: CSC 3140 and EGR 3140 Offered: as needed
(1) MAT 2410 and 2500 or (2) permission of the instructor
MAT 3160ABSTRACT ALGEBRA3
Groups, homomorphisms, Cayley’s Theorem, cosets, Lagrange’s Theorem, normal subgroups, factor groups, rings, integral domains, ideals and factor rings. Offered: as needed in the fall semester
MAT 2420 and 2600 or permission of the instructor.
MAT 3200PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS3
Probability and statistics, including probability distributions, random variables, stochastic processes, estimation of parameters, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. Offered: as needed
(1) MAT 2200, 2410 and 2500 or (2) permission of the instructor
MAT 3300OPERATIONS RESEARCH3
Broad overview of modeling operation research systems. . Topics discussed include network models, dynamic programming, Markov chains, queuing models, and inventory theory. Cross-listed: ISE 3300 Offered: fall
(1) MAT 2410 or higher or (2) permission of the instructor
MAT 3845TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION3
Facilitates students’ understanding of how to promote mathematical literacy focusing on instructional strategies for promoting mathematics literacy with adaptations for diverse and exceptional learners. Topics include error analysis, pedagogy of text structures (e.g., proofs, logic tables, and matrices); teaching mathematical writing; statistical techniques for analyzing student learning; and survey of research in mathematics education. This course requires 5 hours working in 6-12th grade mathematics classroom. If enrolled in 2510, 2420, 3420, no additional hours will be required. Students are required to earn a final grade of C or better. This course is to be taken by Education Majors and does not fulfill the general core requirement in Mathematics or the Elective requirement in Mathematics. Cross-listed with EDU 3845 Offered: as needed
This is the first course in a two-course capstone sequence on problem-solving and communicating in mathematics. Students will study different strategies to solve various problems, explore mathematical Return to Table of Contents
(1) MAT 3040 and MAT 2600 or (2) permission of the instructor
MAT 4145METHODS OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE MIDDLE/SECONDARY SCHOOL3
A combination of lecture and laboratory using materials and procedures appropriate for the teaching of middle/secondary school mathematics. For teachers of secondary school mathematics. Students are required to earn a final grade of C or better. This course is to be taken by Education Majors and does not fulfill the general core requirement in Mathematics or the Elective requirement in Mathematics. Cross-listed with EDU 4145 Offered: as needed
Fourier series; vector functions and their derivatives; line and surface integrals; multivariable calculus; implicit function theorem, and the theories of Gauss, Stokes, and Green. Offered: as needed
This is a course on problem-solving and communicating in mathematics. Students will study different strategies to solve various problems, explore mathematical ideas with the instructor and present these ideas to the faculty and students. Offered: as needed
This is the second course in a two-course capstone sequence on problem-solving and communicating in mathematics. Students will study different strategies to solve various problems, explore mathematical ideas with the instructor, and present these ideas to the faculty and students. Final research presentations based on initial research will occur. Return to Table of Contents
An opportunity for a well-qualified, upper-division student to engage in special research in his/her major. and the college dean before approval by Provost. Credits to be determined. Offered: as needed