MATH
MATH 70: Mastering Arithmetic and Prealgebra 5 cr.
Builds confidence and skills in arithmetic and pre-algebra. Students discuss symptoms of math anxiety and avoidance, as well as suggestions for overcoming them. Topics include operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages, and elements of geometry and pre-algebra.
MATH 75: Improving Arithmetic and Prealgebra Skills 5 cr.
Provides an opportunity to improve math skills through an individualized program. Topics may include arithmetic, pre-algebra, and/or beginning algebra. Format includes individual and group study. Instructor provides guidance, assistance, and testing. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Not intended as a substitute for MATH 098 or 099.
MATH 76: Prealgebra 5 cr.
Introduces arithmetic and introductory algebra concepts and applications. Topics include integer operations, fractions, decimals, percents, unit conversions, geometry, linear equations, and an introduction to the coordinate plane.
MATH 78: Math Literacy 7 cr.
This is an algebra overview in which students build math literacy skills by exploring topics including exponents, radicals, percentages, and various equations. The course emphasizes visualization, interpretation, and communication of mathematics in context. Students learn to persevere by building strategies based on algebraic skills, numerical relationships, and attention to precision. Successful completion of this course meets the prerequisite for MATH&107 and MATH 130.
MATH 84: Learning Strategies for Math Success 3 cr.
Through small group interactions and tutoring, MATH 084 builds confidence in students who have struggled trying to learn mathematics. MATH 084 facilitates the understanding of math concepts, learning effective study skills, and overcoming math anxiety/avoidance. MATH 084 students must be simultaneously enrolled in a mathematics course numbered below 100. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MATH 87: Math in Society Corequisite 3 cr.
The course emphasizes numeracy, proportional reasoning, equations/formulas, inequalities, graphs, visualization, interpretation, communication of mathematics in context and skills for academic success. In addition to prerequisite knowledge and skills for academic success, this course will also support learning of the concurrent course content. MATH 87 must be taken concurrently with MATH& 107. The class schedule will direct you to add certain sections of MATH& 107 and 87 to your cart to enroll. Prerequisite: MATH 76 with a B or better or placement by assessment into MATH 98.
MATH 89: Introduction to Statistics Corequisite 5 cr.
The course emphasizes numeracy, proportional reasoning, equations/formulas, inequalities, graphs, visualization, interpretation, communication of mathematics in context and skills for academic success. In addition to prerequisite knowledge and skills for academic success, this course will also support learning of the concurrent course content. MATH 89 must be taken concurrently with MATH 130. The class schedule will direct you to add specific MATH 130 and MATH 89 sections to your cart to enroll. Prerequisite: MATH 76 with a B or better or placement by assessment into MATH 98.
MATH 93: Algebra Review variable cr.
Allows students to review some portion of MATH 76, 98, and 99 algebra courses. Students meet with the instructor to develop specific objectives. The course is taught using interactive software.
MATH 97: Introductory Algebra I 5 cr.
Introduces basic algebra skills for students with little or no background. Topics include signed numbers and perimeter, area, and volume of basic geometric figures. Introduces algebraic expressions, linear equations, integer exponents, polynomial arithmetic, factoring, radicals, and graphing, as well as applications and model building. Recommended: Basic arithmetic skills.
MATH 98: Essentials of Intermediate Algebra 5 cr.
Reviews and expands MATH 97 topics for students with some algebra background. Topics include equations of lines, quadratic equations and parabolas, rational exponents, elementary exponential equations, and elementary rational expressions and equations. Students practice model building and analysis of graphical and numerical data. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment or MATH 76 with a B or better.
MATH 99: Intermediate Algebra 5 cr.
Expands algebra skills through an axiomatic approach. Students work with mathematical systems, solution of equations, inequalities, functions, exponents and logarithms, and coordinate systems. This course is similar to second-year high-school algebra. MATH 99 can also be taken concurrently with MATH 138 or MATH& 141. In this case, the class schedule will direct you to add certain sections of MATH 99 and higher-level math to your cart to enroll.
MATH 130: Introduction to Statistics 5 cr.
Emphasis on gathering and interpreting data. Material has applications in the medical fields, as well as the Social Sciences. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course at BC. Some sections of MATH 130 are designed to be taken concurrently with MATH 89. In this case, the class schedule will direct you to add the specific MATH 130 and MATH 89 sections to your cart to enroll. The prerequisite for the sections that require concurrent enrollment with MATH 89 is MATH 76 with a B or better or placement by assessment into MATH 98.
MATH 138: College Algebra for Business and Social Science 5 cr.
Examines graphs, non-trigonometric elementary functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and probability, emphasizing business and soc. MATH 138 and MATH& 141 have overlapping content and students are not recommended to take both. MATH 138 is required before taking MATH& 148. Fulfills quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. MATH 138 can also be taken concurrently with MATH 99. In this case, the class schedule will direct you to add specific MATH 138 and MATH 99 sections to your cart to enroll. Prerequisite for the sections that allow concurrent enrollment with MATH 99 is MATH 98 with a C or better or placement by assessment into MATH 99.
MATH 208: Introduction to Linear Algebra 5 cr.
Introduces the vocabulary, algebra, and geometry of vector spaces in ‘R’ and function spaces. Students use matrix methods and vectors to explore systems of linear equations and transformations. Also presents elementary theory of eigenvalues. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Preferred: MATH& 153 or MATH& 254.
MATH 238: Differential Equations 5 cr.
Uses tools from algebra and calculus in solving first- and second-order linear differential equations. Students focus on applying differential equations in modeling physical situations, and using power series methods and numerical techniques when explicit solutions are unavailable. May include work with Laplace Transforms and systems of differential equations. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Recommended: MATH& 153 and MATH 208.
MATH 240: Scientific Computation 5 cr.
Introduction to numerical methods used to solve problems in the sciences and engineering. Students will use software to solve problems and communicate the results of calculations. Awareness of appropriate software tools to help analyze a physical problem and the limitations and strengths of these tools will be emphasized.
MATH 255: Vector Calculus 5 cr.
Course topics include multiple integration, line and surface integrals and the theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes with applications. Related topics such as conservative vector fields, change of variables in special coordinate systems, the higher-dimensional Taylor’s Theorem and constrained optimization will be considered.
MATH 270: Probability and Statistical Models 5 cr.
Provides a rigorous introduction to the fundamental principles of probability with emphasis on applications to data-driven problem solving. Starting from an axiomatic definition of probability, students learn how to work with both discrete and continuous random variables and apply these concepts to practical situations. Topics include: conditional probability, Bayes¿ theorem; Bernoulli, binomial, geometric, Poisson, uniform (discrete and continuous), normal, and exponential distributions; the law of large numbers; the central limit theorem and its applications; confidence intervals; and the Z-test. A portion of coursework will include techniques and examples in the Python programming language. Recommended: MATH&153, CS 310, or familiarity with Python
MATH 301: Discrete Mathematics 5 cr.
This class introduces basic discrete structures in mathematics, computer science and engineering fields. Topics include elementary logic, set theory, mathematical proof, relations, combinatorics, induction, recursion, sequence and recurrence, trees, graph theory.
MATH 341: Applied Statistical Methods I 5 cr.
This class covers probability theory and applications including trees and Venn diagrams, conditional probability, contingency tables, independence, and Bayes theorem. It will cover random variables and sampling distributions (binomial, Poisson, normal, exponential, geometric, and hypergeometric) and their use in confidence intervals and hypothesis testing such as t-tests, z-tests, one and two-sample mean and proportions, chi-squared; ANOVA. The focus will be on statistics in real-world examples from various sources using programming languages R or Python. Students should expect to produce reports and presentations.
MATH 342: Applied Statistical Methods II 5 cr.
This class will focus on various types of general linear models including simple and multiple regression, and log-linear models, as well as stepwise regression, logistic regression, and analysis of variance/covariance. The focus will be on statistics in real-world examples from various sources using programming languages R or Python. Students should expect to produce reports and presentations.
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MATH& 107: Math In Society 5 cr.
Applies mathematics to contemporary issues. Topics include networks, scheduling, data analysis, and may also include voting methods, linear programming, game theory, growth and decay, or fair division problems. Designed for liberal arts students. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. MATH& 107 can also be taken concurrently with MATH 87. In this case, the class schedule will direct you to add certain sections of MATH& 107 and 87 to your cart to enroll. Prerequisite for the sections that allow concurrent enrollment with MATH 87 is MATH 76 with a B or better or placement by assessment into MATH 98.
MATH& 131: Math for Elementary Education I 5 cr.
Study of problem solving strategies, number theory and numeration related to topics taught at the K-8 level. Includes analysis of learning difficulties and teaching strategies for these concepts. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC.
MATH& 132: Math for Elementary Education II 5 cr.
Study of basic probability and statistics, geometry and measurement, and the real number system related to topics taught at the K-8 level. Includes analysis of learning difficulties and teaching strategies for these concepts. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC.
MATH& 141: Precalculus I 5 cr.
Emphasizes graphs and polynomial functions. Other topics include the theory of equations and rational, exponential, inverse, and logarithmic functions. MATH 138 and MATH& 141 have overlapping content and students are not recommended to take both. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. MATH& 141 can also be taken concurrently with MATH 99. In this case, the class schedule will direct you to add certain sections of MATH& 141 and MATH 99 to your cart to enroll. Prerequisite for the sections that allow concurrent enrollment with MATH 99 is MATH 98 with a C or better or placement by assessment into MATH 99.
MATH& 142: Precalculus II 5 cr.
Prepares students for the MATH& 151/152/153 calculus sequence. Students work intensively with functional trigonometry and students are introduced to polar coordinates, plane analytic geometry, conic sections, and non-linear systems. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC.
MATH& 148: Business Calculus 5 cr.
Surveys differential and integral calculus, emphasizing uses in business and social science. Intended for students who wish only a brief course in calculus. MATH& 148 and MATH& 151 have overlapping content and students are not recommended to take both. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC.
MATH& 151: Calculus I 5 cr.
Introduces the concepts of limits, derivatives, and integrals. Topics include techniques and applications of derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions. Students begin working with antiderivatives. MATH& 148 and MATH& 151 have overlapping content and students are not recommended to take both. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC.
MATH& 152: Calculus II 5 cr.
Continues the study of integration, emphasizing applications and special techniques. Students work with algebraic and transcendental functions. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment, or MATH& 151 with a C or better.
MATH& 153: Calculus III 5 cr.
Emphasizes the study of infinite sequences and series including power series. Topics include plane analytic geometry, graphing in polar coordinates, and an introduction to vectors. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment or MATH& 152 or higher, with a C or better.
MATH& 254: Calculus IV 5 cr.
Extends the concepts of calculus to vector-valued functions and functions of several variables. Partial derivatives are included. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC.
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