Several topics applicable to the study of business are covered. In particular, the course considers systems of linear equations and linear programming, the mathematics of finance, and an introduction to probability. Emphasis in the course is on applications. Prerequisite: acceptable placement score or grade of C or higher in 111 or 112. QL

Courses on topics of interest to mathematics students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites: as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Math study skills. Introduction to statistics. Pre-algebra topics. Solving linear and multivariable equations. Graphing linear equations and inequalities. Ratio, rate, and proportion. Real number system, properties, and order of operations. Area and perimeter of rectangles, areas, and circles. Algebraic problem solving. Exponents and radicals. Factoring polynomials, algebra of rational expressions, solving equations by factoring. Credits not applicable toward graduation. Graded CR/NC.

Designed for new students intending a course of study in math or science. The emphasis will be on development of effective learning skills. Topics include reading for learning; working with study teams; managing time; managing stress; coping with pressure and even failure; setting goals; exploring university resources including research and internship opportunities; and talking with upper class students about adjusting and career choices. Restricted to freshman mathematics and mathematics education majors. Graded CR/NC. (Equivalent to BIOL 112, CHEM 112.)

Review of basic algebra, linear equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, systems of linear equations, polynomials, factoring, quadratic equations, exponential and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: acceptable placement score or successful completion of 091. Students who successfully completed 091 are required to take 081 as a co-requisite. QL

Linear equations and functions, systems of equations, quadratic equations and functions, functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponentials and logarithmic functions, and conic sections. Prerequisite: acceptable placement score or successful completion of 091. Students who successfully completed 091 are required to take 081 as a co-requisite. QL

This course focuses on the concepts and applications of trigonometry. The primary goal is to prepare students for their calculus course. Topics covered include the basics of the trigonometric functions and their graphs and applications, trigonometric identities and equations, the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines, vectors, complex numbers, conic sections, parametric equations and polar coordinates. Prerequisite: acceptable placement score or grade of C or higher in 111 or 112. QL

An introductory course with an emphasis on interpreting results and drawing conclusions from real life data. Topics include summarizing and plotting data, surveys, bias, probability, random variables, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals for proportions and means, chi-square tests, and linear regression. Prerequisite: acceptable placement score or successful completion of 091. Students who successfully completed 091 are required to take 083 as a co-requisite. QL

One hour of lab per week. Develop a basic understanding of programming to manipulate data sets and generate presentation-quality plots.

An investigation of topics such as the history of mathematics, number systems, the mathematics of voting, graph theory, geometry, logic, probability, and statistics. There is an emphasis on problem-solving. Prerequisite: acceptable placement score or successful completion of 091. QL