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31 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 102CALCULUS I WITH REVIEW PART A3

This is the first course of a two-semester course sequence that covers the material in MA 109 Calculus with Applications I. This sequence is designed for students who would benefit from additional practice and review of precalculus and algebra. The necessary skills for Calculus will be taught and reviewed as needed for each Calculus topic. Topics covered in MA 102 include functions, factoring, limits, and derivatives. Successful completion of MA 102 and MA 103 fulfills all MA 109 requirements.

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 103CALCULUS I WITH REVIEW PART B

This is the second of a two-semester course sequence completing the material covered in MA 109, continuing from the content in MA 102. This will include topics such as derivatives, graphing, applications of 220

Subject
MA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 104ELEMENTARY FUNCTIONS3

This is a one-semester course whose main ideas are emphasized in the presentation of the polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The core of the course is derived from materials best described as a compendium of college algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry, which would reinforce those skills essential to calculus. No longer offered regularly.

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 106Intro to Mathematical Thinking

MA 109 or MA 111 Calculus I MA 110 or MA 112 Calculus II

Subject
MA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 107QUANTITATIVE REASONING3

Quantitative Reasoning is designed to meet the requirements for a liberal arts mathematics course. This course covers a range of topics that connect mathematics to the world around us. Students will learn about critical thinking, set theory, basic probability, finances, and basic statistics.

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 108PRECALCULUS3

This is a one-semester course whose main ideas are emphasized as a prelude to calculus. We will review topics in algebra and trigonometry including rational and exponential expressions, functions and their graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions and identities.

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 109*/111 Calculus I (freshman year)4

*MA-102 and MA-103 can be taken in place of MA-109 Aviation Management requirements: Students pursuing this program will complete BA-150 Managerial Accounting and BA-250 Global Business as part of the Business Core. Option 1: Professional Piloting (54 to 55 credits)-

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 110CALCULUS WITH APPLICATIONS II4

Probability, vectors, partial differentiation, multiple integration, sequences and series. Offered spring semester.

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
Prerequisite
MA-102 and MA-103, or MA-109, or MA-111.
MA 111Analytical Calculus I4

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Subject
MA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 112Calculus ll4

T1 SLO1 Tier 1 - Theology 3 T1 SLO2 Tier 1 - History 3 T1 SLO2 Tier 2 - Literature 3

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 121BASIC APPLIED STATISTICS3

The ideas and tools of practical statistics using data in context. Methods and strategies for exploring data graphically and quantitatively. Statistical reasoning and the tools of inference that go beyond the data to draw conclusions about a wider population with attention paid to the uncertainty of these conclusions. Students will conduct standard one and two sample statistical analyses. Offered Spring Semester.

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 211Analytical Calculus III4

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Subject
MA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 212Ordinary and Partial Differential

Equations 4

Subject
MA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 221Analytical Calc lll4

T1 SLO2 Tier 1 - History 3

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 231METHODS OF PROOF3

An introduction to the theoretical aspects of mathematics. The course will focus on the construction and analysis of mathematical proofs, including direct proof, proof by contrapositive, proof by contradiction, and mathematical induction. The basics of some mathematical logic and sets will be covered as subject matter for the proofs.

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
Prerequisite
MA 112. Offered spring semester.
MA 241Statistics I3

Electives 9 credits See page 280 for typical eight semester degree plan. * Chemistry Education Track Requirements (60/61 Credits Plus Those Required by Secondary

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 242Statistics II3

Computer Science Required Courses

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 251LINEAR ALGEBRA3

Matrices and systems of linear equations. Vector spaces and linear transformations. Determinants. Inner product spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Offered Fall Semester.

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
Prerequisite
MA 110 or MA 112.
MA 301History of Mathematics20

See page 324 for typical eight semester degree plan. ** Bachelor of Arts in Health and Physical Education Saint Vincent College also offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education degree. This program meets and exceeds all Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines for PreK-12 Health and Physical Education certification. This program prepares candidates to teach grades PreK-12 or to work in several fields not limited to teaching, including coaching, private youth programs, aquatics, specialized physical education, health and wellness programs, and correctional settings for youth health and physical fitness. The health and physical education majors will have the opportunities to combine athletics and academics on campus in a manner that will make them marketable to hold positions in any youth-related educational setting. Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education Requirements: General studies for health and physical education certification (102 credits): All candidates for a B.S. in Health and Physical Education must meet the following requirements: Health & Management

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
20
Credits (max)
20
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 311Probability and Statistics I8

4) Required Social Science Courses (6 credits): This major also requires 6 credits chosen from business and/ or economics. These credits can be included under the core curriculum social science requirement. 5). Science Requirements (8 credits): Any lecture and lab totaling 8 credits from the following disciplines: chemistry (CH), physics (PH), biology (BL), natural 8 science (NSCI). See page 314 for typical eight semester degree plan. * sed Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Cybersecurity 3 Major Requirements: The student must complete the requirements listed in the 3 following categories: 3 1) CIS Core Courses:

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
8
Credits (max)
8
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 312PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS II3

The second of a two course sequence in mathematical probability and statistics. Focuses on continuous random variables. Offered spring semester.

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
Prerequisite
Both MA 211 and MA 311.
MA 321COMPLEX VARIABLES

The complex number system the Cauchy-Riemann equations, contour integrals, the Cauchy integral theorem and formula, sequences, power series and Laurent series, residue theory and conformal mapping. Prerequisite: MA 211. Offered fall semester of odd-numbered years. 3 credits

Subject
MA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 341GRAPH THEORY3

Graph theory is the study of networks and their connections. Topics studied will include trees, matchings, connectivity and Hamiltonicity, coloring, planarity. Additional topics will be covered as time permits. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years. Prerequisite: MA 231

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 350INDEPENDENT STUDY--MATHEMATICS

May be repeated. Variable credit.

Subject
MA
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated.
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 421REAL ANALYSIS I4

A rigorous study of calculus. Sequences. Limits of sequences. Subsequences. Cauchy sequences. Functions. Limits of functions. Continuity. Uniform continuity. Absolute continuity. Differentiation. Properties of differentiable functions. The Riemann integral. Offered fall semester of even-numbered years.

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
Prerequisite
MA 231.
MA 422Real Analysis II4

Take 1 of the following: 3

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 451ABSTRACT ALGEBRA I4

Integers, Euclidean algorithm, congruences, rings, ring homomorphisms, integral domains, fields, ideals, quotient rings, polynomial rings, basic properties of groups, cyclic groups.

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
Prerequisite
MA 231. Offered fall semester of odd-numbered years.
MA 452ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II

Groups, cyclic groups, subgroups, normal subgroups, quotient groups, Lagrange's Theorem, isomorphism theorems, direct products, finite Abelian groups. Prerequisite: MA 451. Offered spring semester of even-numbered years. 4 credits

Subject
MA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 501Capstone I1-2

Three other MA courses at 200 or 300 levels (3 credits each)** 9 Two MA courses at 400 level (4 credits each) 8 One of these CS courses:

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 502Capstone II1-2

Four other MA courses at 200 or 300 levels (3 credits each) 12 Four MA courses at 400 level (4 credits each) 16 One of these courses:

Subject
MA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu
MA 550MATHEMATICS INTERNSHIP

Work experience program extending the learning experience beyond the college into the world of work. Students are employed in an area related to their academic endeavor. Academic credits are awarded according to the extent of the work experience. Students may or may not be paid depending on the site. The purpose of the program is to integrate academic studies and employment activities. May be repeated. Variable credit.

Subject
MA
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated.
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
www.stvincent.edu

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