Description of Mathematics

MAT 103A COLLEGE ALGEBRA (PART I) 4.00 Units
The course provides an in-depth coverage of functions: polynomial and
rational functions, their graphs and finding solutions, and zeros of polynomial
functions. Special emphasis will be placed on applications problems and the
use of calculators .

PREREQUISITE: MAT 154A or MAT 154AA with a grade of “C” or
better or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math
assessment.

COREQUISITE: MAT 153 or equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated
through the math assessment process. Prior completion of MAT 153 with a
grade of “C” or better also satisfies this corequisite.

TRANSFERS: CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)

*Section 2 will only be opened once section 1 is full.

MAT 103B COLLEGE ALGEBRA (PART II) 4.00 Units
This course covers the properties of logarithms and exponentials, conic
sections, systems of equations and their solution with Gaussian Elimination,
a brief introduction into linear programming , sequences, series, permutations,
and combinations .

PREREQUISITE: MAT 153 and either MAT 154A or MAT 154AA with a
grade of “C” or better or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math
assessment process.

TRANSFERS: CSU, UNR, UC (unit limit)

MAT 106 CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC 5.00 Units
GEOMETRY (PART II)
This course is a continuation of MAT 105. Applications of the integral,
techniques of integration, exponential and logarithmic functions, hyperbolic
functions, and inverse trigonometric functions will be studied.

Note: Physical Science and Engineering majors should be concurrently
enrolled in PHY 107 to avoid future scheduling conflicts.
PREREQUISITE: MAT 105 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.

TRANSFERS: CSU, UNR, UC (course limit)

MAT 152A BASIC ALGEBRA (PART I) 4.00 Units
This course is designed as an introduction to algebra. Topics covered
include the four basic operations with positive and negative numbers and
with polynomials, solving and graphing linear equations, an introduction to
functions and sets, and properties of integral exponents.

PREREQUISITE: MAT 187B with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent or
appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment process.

*NOTE: Section 2 is a computer-mediated course. Students will be using a
computer to assist with the learning process. Familiarity with the Internet and
with the use of web browsers is highly recommended. Students are expected
to attend class two hours per week with the remaining two hours completed
online. As with any 4-unit math class, students are expected to spend an
additional 8 hours per week working on homework and other study. This
section is ideal for students with complicated schedules and whose learning
styles are addressed via this alternative method of instruction .

MAT 152AA BASIC ALGEBRA (PART I): 5.00 Units
EXPANDED
This course contains the same content as MAT 152A, but is designed
for students who need extra time to master the material. Topics covered
include the four basic operations with positive and negative numbers and
with polynomials, solving and graphing linear equations, an introduction to
functions and sets, and properties of integral exponents.

PREREQUISITE: MAT 187B with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent, or
appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment process.

MAT 152B BASIC ALGEBRA (PART II) 4.00 Units
This course is a continuation of MAT 152A. Topics covered will include
factoring, solving equations with rational and radical expressions, systems of
linear equations, and solving quadratic equations.

PREREQUISITE: MAT 152A or MAT 152AA with a grade of “C” or better or
equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment
process.

*NOTE: Section 1 is a computer-mediated course. Students will be using a
computer to assist with the learning process. Familiarity with the Internet and
with the use of web browsers is highly recommended. Students are expected
to attend class two hours per week with the remaining two hours completed
online. As with any 4-unit math class, students are expected to spend an
additional 8 hours per week working on homework and other study. This
section is ideal for students with complicated schedules and whose learning
styles are addressed via this alternative method of instruction.

MAT 152BB BASIC ALGEBRA (PART II) 5.00 Units
EXPANDED
This course contains the same content as MAT 152B, but is designed
for students who need extra time to master the material. This course
is a continuation of MAT 152A or MAT 152AA. The topics covered
include factoring , operations, and equations with rational expressions, linear
equations and inequalities with absolute values, solving systems of linear
equations and inequalities, operations with exponents and radicals, solving
radical equations, and solving quadratic equations.

PREREQUISITE: MAT 152AA or MAT 152A with a grade of “C” or better or
equivalent, or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment
process.

MAT 153 EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY 4.00 Units
This is a formal course in geometry covering the basics of lines, planes,
angles, triangles, congruence, the Pythagorean Theorem, similarity, and
special right angles.

COREQUISITE: MAT 152B or MAT 152BB or equivalent or appropriate skills
demonstrated through the math assessment process. Prior completion of
MAT 152B or MAT 152BB with a grade of “C” or better also satisfies this
corequisite.

MAT 154A INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 4.00 Units
This course is a continuation of MAT 152B or MAT 152BB and is an
introduction to the definition of a function and its inverse, solving quadratic
equations and systems of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions,
sequences and series, and conic sections .

PREREQUISITE: MAT 152B or MAT 152BB with a grade of “C” or better or
equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment.

*NOTE: Section 1 is a computer-mediated course. Students will be using a
computer to assist with the learning process. Familiarity with the Internet and
with the use of web browsers is highly recommended. Students are expected
to attend class two hours per week with the remaining two hours completed
online. As with any 4-unit math class, students are expected to spend an
additional 8 hours per week working on homework and other study. This
section is ideal for students with complicated schedules and whose learning
styles are addressed via this alternative method of instruction.

MAT 187AA BASIC ARITHMETIC (PART I) 2.50 Units
EXPANDED
This basic arithmetic course covers general areas of arithmetic which include
whole numbers , fractions , and an introduction to decimals. Included is an
additional study skills/counseling component to assist students in being
successful in this course as well as future math courses.

ADVISORY: Appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment.

MAT 187B BASIC ARITHMETIC (PART II) 2.00 Units
This course covers general areas of arithmetic which include decimals,
percents, and an introduction to algebra.

PREREQUISITE: MAT 187A or MAT 187AA with a grade of “C” or better or
equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment.

MAT 191AQ SPECIAL TOPIC: MATH REVIEW 2.00 Units
This course includes a brief review of arithmetic, and/or a condensed
review of basic algebra, and/or a condensed review of intermediate algebra.

ADVISORY: Grade of “C” or better in Basic Arithmetic, Basic Algebra, and/or
Intermediate Algebra in either high school or college

MAT 201 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS 5.00 Units
This course covers elements of probability, frequency distributions, graphs
and measures of central tendency, functions of random variables, probability
distributions, sampling, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression
analysis and analysis of variance.

PREREQUISITE: MAT 154A or MAT 154AA with a grade of “C” or better or
equivalent or appropriate skills demonstrated through the math assessment.

TRANSFERS: CSU, UNR, UC

*Section 2 will only be opened once section 1 full.

MAT 203 LINEAR ALGEBRA 5.00 Units
This course covers linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces,
inner product spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors
and their applications to engineering and business.

PREREQUISITE: MAT 107 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent.

TRANSFERS: CSU, UNR, UC