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2018-2019 Arapahoe Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Mathematics |
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MAT 025 - Algebraic Literacy Lab
1 Credits
Supports skill development for students registered in MAT 055 - Algebraic Literacy. Topics covered in this course include those defined in MAT 055 and/or any prerequisite skills needed by the student. This course is a required co-requisite with MAT 055 - Algebraic Literacy.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 050 or equivalent.
Corequisite(s): MAT 055
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MAT 050 - Quantitative Literacy
4 Credits
Develops number sense and critical thinking strategies, introduce algebraic thinking, and connect mathematics to real world applications. Topics in the course include ratios, proportions, percent’s, measurement, linear relationships, properties of exponents, polynomials, factoring, and math learning strategies. This course prepares students for Math for Liberal Arts, Statistics, Integrated Math, and college level career math courses.
Prerequisite(s): Equivalent placement scores.
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MAT 055 - Algebraic Literacy
4 Credits
Develops algebraic skills necessary for manipulating expressions and solving equations. Topics in the course include radicals, complex numbers, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, quadratic equations, absolute value equations, systems of linear equations in two variables, related applications, and linear inequalities. This course prepares students for MAT 121 College Algebra and MAT 123 Finite Math.
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MAT 092 - Quant Lab
1 Credit
Supports skill development for students registered in MAT 120, MAT 135, MAT 155, or MAT 156. Topics covered in this course include those defined in MAT 120/135/155/156 and/or any pre-requisite skills needed by the student. Students with NGAccuplacer scores QAS 230-239 or TradAccuplacer scores EA 80-84, who are advised into MAT 120, MAT 135, MAT 155, or MAT 156, are required to co-enroll in this course.
Prerequisite(s): Equivalent placement scores.
Corequisite(s): MAT 120 , MAT 135 , MAT 155 , or MAT 156
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MAT 093 - Algebra Lab
1 Credit
Supports skill development in students registered in MAT 121 College Algebra or MAT 123 Finite Math. Topics covered in this course include those defined in MAT 121/123 and/or any prerequisite skills needed by the student. Students with NGAccuplacer AAF scores 235 to 244 who are advised into MAT 121 or 123 are required to co-enroll in this course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 055 or equivalent.
Corequisite(s): MAT 121 or MAT 123
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MAT 103 - Math for Clinical Calculations
3 Credits
Covers the mathematical calculations needed for enteral and parenteral medication administration. It is designed for students in the health disciplines. Topics include measurements, conversion between various systems of measurements, and methods of solving problems related to drug dosage and medication administration.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 050 /MAT 055 or equivalent.
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MAT 107 - Career Math
3 Credits
Covers material designed for career and technical students who need to study particular mathematical topics. Topics include measurement, algebra, geometry, statistics, and graphs. These are presented at an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 050 /MAT 055 or equivalent.
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MAT 108 - Technical Mathematics
4 Credits
Covers mathematical material designed for career and technical students. Topics include measurement, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and vectors. These are presented at an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 050 /MAT 055 or equivalent.
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MAT 112 - Financial Mathematics
3 Credits
Covers the fundamentals of financial mathematics. Topics include pricing, taxes, insurance, interest, annuities, amortization, and investments.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 050 /MAT 055 or equivalent.
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MAT 120 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1
4 Credits
Develops mathematical and problem-solving skills. Appropriate technological skills are included. Content is selected to highlight connections between mathematics and the society in which we live. Topics include set theory and logic, mathematical modeling, probability and statistical methods, and consumer mathematics. Additional content will include one topic in geometry, numeration systems, decision theory, or management science.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 050 /MAT 055 /090 or higher with a grade of “C” or better; or equivalent placement scores.
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MAT 121 - College Algebra: GT-MA1
4 Credits
Includes a brief review of intermediate algebra, equations, and inequalities, functions and their graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and nonlinear systems, selection of topics from among graphing of the conic sections, introduction to sequences and series permutations and combinations, the binomial theorem and theory of equations.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 055 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
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MAT 122 - College Trigonometry: GT-MA1
3 Credits
Covers topics including trigonometric functions (with graphs and inverse functions), identities and equations, solutions of triangles, complex numbers, and other topics as time permits. This is a traditional prerequisite course to the calculus sequence.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 121 with a grade of “C” or better; or equivalent placement scores.
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MAT 123 - Finite Mathematics: GT-MA1
4 Credits
Covers topics including functions, matrix algebra, linear programming, and an introduction to probability and counting techniques. Emphasis is on applications. This course may include other topics such as statistics when time permits. This course is primarily intended for business, life science, or social science majors.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 055 /095/099 or higher with a grade of “C” or better; or equivalent placement scores.
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MAT 125 - Survey of Calculus: GT-MA1
4 Credits
Includes derivatives, integrals, and their applications, with attention restricted to algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions for business, life science and/or social science majors.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 121 or MAT 123 with a grade of “C” or better
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MAT 135 - Introduction to Statistics: GT-MA1
3 Credits
Includes data presentation and summarization, introduction to probability concepts and distributions, statistical inference-estimation, hypothesis testing, comparison of populations, correlation and regression.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 050 /MAT 055 or equivalent.
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MAT 155 - Integrated Math I
3 Credits
Engages students in the concepts of school mathematics. The course will include the recognition of numerical and geometric patterns and their application to a variety of mathematical situations; mathematical problem-solving, reasoning, critical thinking, and communication; algebraic thinking, representation, analysis, manipulation, generalizations and extensions.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 050 /MAT 055 or equivalent.
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MAT 156 - Integrated Math II
3 Credits
Furthers MAT 155 concepts, the course will include fundamentals of probability, statistics, and Euclidean geometry. Mathematical problem-solving, reasoning, critical thinking and communication will continue to be an integral part of this sequence.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 155 with a grade of “C” or better
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MAT 166 - Pre-Calculus: GT-MA1
5 Credits
This course reviews college algebra and college trigonometry intended for those planning to take calculus. Topics include algebraic manipulations, properties of algebraic and trigonometric functions and their graphs, trig identities and equations, conic sections, polar coordinates and parametric equations.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 121 with a grade of “C” or better; or equivalent placement scores.
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MAT 201 - Calculus I: GT-MA1
5 Credits
Introduces single variable calculus and analytic geometry. Includes limits, continuity, derivatives, and applications of derivatives as well as indefinite and definite integrals and some applications.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 122 or MAT 166 with a grade of “C” or better; or equivalent placement scores.
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MAT 202 - Calculus II: GT-MA1
5 Credits
Continuation of single variable calculus which will include techniques of integration, polar coordinates, analytic geometry, improper integrals, and infinite series.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 201 with a grade of “C” or better
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MAT 203 - Calculus III: GT-MA1
4 Credits
Completes the traditional subject matter of the Calculus. Topics include vectors, vector-valued functions, and multivariable calculus including partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals and application.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 202 with a grade of “C” or better
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MAT 204 - Calculus III with Engineering Applications: GT-MA1
5 Credits
Focuses on the competencies established in MAT 203 - Calculus III: GT-MA1 with an additional emphasis on word problems and problem solving. This is the third course in the three-course calculus sequence. This course will additionally contain a thorough examination of multiple integration. This will include double and triple integrals, line integrals, Stokes’ and Green’s Theorems, and their applications. A graphing calculator is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 202 with a grade of “C” or better
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MAT 255 - Linear Algebra
3 Credits
Includes vector spaces, matrices, linear transformations, matrix representation, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 202 with a grade of “C” or better
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MAT 261 - Differential Equations with Engineering Applications: GT-MA1
4 Credits
This course introduces ordinary differential equations. The content of this course includes all the topics of MAT 265 - Differential Equations: GT-MA1 with an additional emphasis on applications and problem solving. A graphing calculator is required for this course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 203 or MAT 204 with a grade of “C” or better
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MAT 265 - Differential Equations: GT-MA1
3 Credits
Emphasizes techniques of problem solving and applications. Topics include first, second, and higher order differential equations, series methods, approximations, systems of differential equations, and Laplace transforms.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 203 or MAT 204 with a grade of “C” or better
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MAT 275 - Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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MAT 285 - Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides an opportunity for the highly-motivated student to engage in intensive study and research on a specified topic under direction of a faculty member.
Required: Instructor’s permission
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