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Mathematics
MAT 105 - Math of Finance
MAT 105 (Formerly MA 101) – Mathematics of Finance This course features a combined approach to teaching mathematical concepts in relation to business activities and to increasing competency in using business machines. Both the matching method and manual method for solving business math problems are examined. Topics include a review of fundamental operations, percentages, purchasing and pricing merchandise, payroll, bank records and credit (3 Credits). MAT 105 (Formerly MA 101) – Mathematics of Finance This course features a combined approach to teaching mathematical concepts in relation to business activities and to increasing competency in using business machines. Both the matching method and manual method for solving business math problems are examined. Topics include a review of fundamental operations, percentages, purchasing and pricing merchandise, payroll, bank records and credit (3 Credits).
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MAT 106 - Math for the Early Years
This course relates mathematics to the child's physical and social world and experiences, including individual family, linguistic, cultural, cognitive, physical and social-emotional from infancy to fourth grade. Collaboration, resources, continuing teacher education, and an understanding of math concepts for children with disabilities will be considered. This course examines Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)< and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards in conjunction with one another to enable education students to generate developmentally appropriate lessons, materials, and assessments effective for teaching math in the early years. (3 credits)
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MAT 110 - Intro to Algebra
MAT 110 (Formerly MA 112) – Introduction to Algebra This course concentrates on basic numerical and algebraic skills. Specifically, students cover polynomials, fractions, decimals, signed numbers, solving first-degree equations of one variable, exponents, and a number of word problems and applications. (3 Credits).
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MAT 115 - Math Reasoning
MAT 115 (Formerly MA 114) – Mathematical Reasoning MAT115 – Math Reasoning This course concentrates on the development of quantitative problem solving skills. It investigates the concepts of problem solving, set theory, number theory, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability and an introduction to statistics. Common mathematical models of everyday phenomena are introduced frequently to highlight the practical and application-centered orientation of this course (3 Credits).
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MAT 115 - Mathematical Reasoning
MAT 115 (Formerly MA 114) – Mathematical Reasoning MAT115 – Math Reasoning This course concentrates on the development of quantitative problem solving skills. It investigates the concepts of problem solving, set theory, number theory, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, probability and an introduction to statistics. Common mathematical models of everyday phenomena are introduced frequently to highlight the practical and application-centered orientation of this course (3 Credits).
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MAT 120 - College Algebra
MAT 120 (Formerly MA 116) – College Algebra This college-level course is designed to prepare students for further study of college mathematics. It commences with a review of intermediate algebra concepts and progresses through subject matter within college algebra. Topics to be covered include algebra and problem solving, factoring techniques, linear functions and inequalities, systems of linear equations, polynomials, polynomial functions, rational expressions and functions, radicals, radical functions, rational exponents, imaginary and complex numbers, quadratic equations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, graphing techniques and analysis (3 Credits).
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MAT 135 - Intro Statistics & Data
MAT 135 (Formerly MA 118) – Introductory Statistics and Data Analysis This course introduces descriptive and inferential statistics with an emphasis on techniques and applications to real-world situations. Topics include descriptive statistics, statistical distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, contingency tables, regression, and correlation (3 credits). Prerequisite: College Algebra or Mathematical Reasoning. Prerequisite: MAT 115 or MAT 120.
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MAT 215 - College Algebra II & Trigonometry
MAT 215 College Algebra II & Trigonometry This three-credit course will concentrate on topics such as: complex numbers, logarithmic and exponential functions, solving systems of non-linear equations, trigonometric identities and equations, inverse trigonometric functions and analytic geometry (3 Credits).
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MAT 220 - Precalculus
MAT 220 (Formerly MA 220) - Pre-Calculus This course will cover pre-calculus concepts all college students need as prerequisites to calculus and related courses required in many undergraduate majors. Specific topics include algebraic expressions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions (3 Credits). Prerequisite: MAT 120.
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MAT 225 - Calculus I
MAT 225 (Formerly MA 230) – Calculus I This course presents differential calculus, emphasizing functions and graph, limits, derivatives, and concepts of integration and differential equations. Topics include exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, limits, derivatives, and integration (4 Credits). Prerequisite: MAT 220
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