University of North Carolina School of the Arts · Courses
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25 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 0011Algebra Iper semester.50
Algebra I is a one-year comprehensive course designed to develop a solid foundation of algebra by building on past math knowledge. This course will examine characteristics of functions with a focus on linear, exponential, and quadratic functions and equations. The course will also include one and two variable statistics. The emphasis will be on solving problems, both abstract and contextual, which require fluency with multiple representations of mathematical concepts. Current technology will be used when appropriate. Prerequisite(s): Pre-Algebra or equivalent
Algebra I is a one-year comprehensive course designed to develop a solid foundation of algebra by building on past math knowledge. This course will examine characteristics of functions with a focus on linear, exponential, and quadratic functions and equations. The course will also include one and two variable statistics. The emphasis will be on solving problems, both abstract and contextual, which require fluency with multiple representations of mathematical concepts. Current technology will be used when appropriate. Prerequisite(s): MAT 0011
This Euclidean geometry contains an in-depth analysis of the properties of and relationships between geometric objects. This course includes the study of points, lines, planes, angles; polygons, with a special focus on quadrilaterals, triangles, and right triangles; and circles. Problem-solving is emphasized, and an understanding of proof and logic is developed. Prerequisite(s): Algebra I, NC Math I, or equivalent.
This Euclidean geometry contains an in-depth analysis of the properties of and relationships between geometric objects. This course includes the study of points, lines, planes, angles; polygons, with a special focus on quadrilaterals, triangles, and right triangles; and circles. Problem-solving is emphasized, and an understanding of proof and logic is developed. Prerequisite(s): MAT 0021
Algebra II is a second year algebra course. The course emphasizes the study of sequences, polynomials and rational functions, complex numbers and rational exponents, exponential functions and equations, and transformations of functions. Additional topics may include trigonometric functions and statistics. The emphasis will be on solving problems, both abstract and contextual, which require fluency with multiple representations of mathematical concepts. Current technology will be used when appropriate. Prerequisite(s): Geometry, NC Math 2, or equivalent.
Algebra II is a second year algebra course. The course emphasizes the study of sequences, polynomials and rational functions, complex numbers and rational exponents, exponential functions and equations, and transformations of functions. Additional topics may include trigonometric functions and statistics. The emphasis will be on solving problems, both abstract and contextual, which require fluency with multiple representations of mathematical concepts. Current technology will be used when appropriate. Prerequisite(s): MAT 0031
The central theme of Pre-Calculus is functions as models of change. The course includes study of linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, periodic, rational, and polynomial functions. Emphasis is placed on multi-representational approaches to pre-calculus topics, with functions being expressed graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally. This course is designed to prepare students for the study of calculus. Prerequisite(s): Algebra II, NC Math 3, or equivalent
The central theme of Pre-Calculus is functions as models of change. The course includes study of linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, periodic, rational, and polynomial functions. Emphasis is placed on multi-representational approaches to pre-calculus topics, with functions being expressed graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally. This course is designed to prepare students for the study of calculus. Prerequisite(s): MAT 0043
Discrete mathematics is a one-year course that introduces students to the mathematics of networks, data analysis, and decision making. Applications and modeling are central to this course of study. Additional topics may include number theory, financial math, set theory, logic, parametric equations, and connections between mathematics and the arts. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, are used regularly. This course can fulfill the Citizen Artist Requirement. Prerequisite(s): Algebra II, NC Math 3, or equivalent.
Discrete mathematics is a one-year course that introduces students to the mathematics of networks, data analysis, and decision making. Applications and modeling are central to this course of study. Additional topics may include number theory, financial math, set theory, logic, parametric equations, and connections between mathematics and the arts. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, are used regularly. This course can fulfill the Citizen Artist Requirement. Prerequisite(s): MAT 0045
MAT 0051Advanced Placement Calculus ABper semester.50
AP Calculus AB is primarily concerned with developing students' understanding of the concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications. Technology is used regularly in the course to study the unifying themes of derivatives, integrals, limits, approximations, and applications and modeling. The course emphasizes multi-representational approaches to calculus, with concepts, results, and problems being expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Importance is placed upon the connections among these representations. Students can qualify for credit at many colleges upon satisfactory completion of the College Board Advanced Placement Calculus AB exam. Prerequisite(s): Pre-Calculus or equivalent.
MAT 0052Advanced Placement Calculus ABper semester.50
AP Calculus AB is primarily concerned with developing students' understanding of the concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications. Technology is used regularly in the course to study the unifying themes of derivatives, integrals, limits, approximations, and applications and modeling. The course emphasizes multi-representational approaches to calculus, with concepts, results, and problems being expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Importance is placed upon the connections among these representations. Students can qualify for credit at many colleges upon satisfactory completion of the College Board Advanced Placement Calculus AB exam. Prerequisite(s): Pre-Calculus or equivalent.
MAT 0053Advanced Placement Statisticsper semester.50
AP Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. The course includes analysis of data through the use of graphical and numerical techniques to study patterns and departures from patterns; the collection of data through well-developed plans; the development of the use of probability as the tool for anticipating what the distribution of data should look like under a given model; and the use of statistical inference to estimate population parameters and test hypotheses. Important components of the course include the use of technology, projects and laboratories, cooperative group problem-solving, and writing, as parts of concept-oriented instruction and assessment. Students can qualify for credit at many colleges upon satisfactory completion of the College Board Advanced Placement Statistics exam. This course can fulfill the Citizen Artist Requirement. Prerequisite(s): Algebra II, NC Math 3, or equivalent. (Pre-Calculus or equivalent strongly recommended.)
MAT 0054Advanced Placement Statisticsper semester.50
AP Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. The course includes analysis of data through the use of graphical and numerical techniques to study patterns and departures from patterns; the collection of data through well-developed plans; the development of the use of probability as the tool for anticipating what the distribution of data should look like under a given model; and the use of statistical inference to estimate population parameters and test hypotheses. Important components of the course include the use of technology, projects and laboratories, cooperative group problem-solving, and writing, as parts of concept-oriented instruction and assessment. Students can qualify for credit at many colleges upon satisfactory completion of the College Board Advanced Placement Statistics exam. This course can fulfill the Citizen Artist Requirement. Prerequisite(s): MAT0053
Among the topics studied are uses and abuses of percentages, simple and compound interest, compound interest for interest paid n times per year, continuous compounding, savings plans, total and annual returns, types of investments, loan basics, credit card debt and fixed rate options, and mortgages.
This course will cover the fundamentals of statistics, statistical tables and graphs, graphics in the media, correlations and causality, characterizing a data distribution, measures of variation, the normal distribution, and statistical inference.
A study of geometric terms and patterns. We will use geometric techniques to solve problems applying ratios, proportions, and geometric means. We will study similar polygons, Pythagorean Theorem, special right triangles, sine ratios, cosine ratios, tangent ratios, Law of Sines, and Law of Cosines.
This course covers the real number system, basic properties of real numbers, and operations with fractional expressions, powers, roots and radicals. It also covers applications of mathematics from algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Geometrical ideas and notions presented in this course are used to reinforce or enrich algebraic concepts, providing the background for trigonometry (study of angles), which is especially useful for applied mathematics.
Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRI. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member available. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 2088-level is intended for second-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained from the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite: ENG 1200
completion of a 1000 level MAT or SCI course or equivalent
MAT 2200College Trigonometry3
A study of the six trigonometric functions; the Unit Circle; radians and degrees; graphing trigonometric functions; data analysis using the TI-83 or TI-84 calculator; scatter plots; curve-fitting; solving right triangles; oblique triangles; and applications. Using the results from the CBR (Calculator Based Ranger), the students will be able to formulate the trigonometric functions for sound waves and for motion of a pendulum. Prerequisite(s): completion of a 1000 level MAT or SCI course or equivalent.
Among the topics studied are limits, rates of change, the derivative, relative and absolute extrema, concavity, related rates, antiderivatives, area under a curve, and the definite integral. Prerequisite(s): completion of a 1000 level MAT or SCI course or equivalent.
Independent Study is available in the following areas: ARH, FRE, GER, HIS, HUM, ITA, LIT, MAT, MST, PHI, PSY, SCI, THH, WRI. An Independent Study is a contract between a highly motivated student and a Liberal Arts faculty member. It is entirely at the discretion of the faculty member whether or not to accept an Independent Study. Independent Study at the 3088-level is intended for third and fourth-year students with special academic interests not served by the regular schedule of classes. Independent Studies are not offered for courses already listed in the Bulletin. Students may earn a maximum of 6 semester hours in Independent Studies toward the degree. Independent Study forms can be obtained form the office of the Division of Liberal Arts. Prerequisite(s): HUM 2101
