MA-040 INTRODUCTION TO ALGEBRA
noncredit
This course prepares students for their college level work by introducing abstract
concepts and critical thinking skills. It covers solving
and graphing linear equations, interpreting formulas, and application problems.
MA-042 PRE-COLLEGE MATHEMATICS
noncredit
This course is designed for students who need to review basic computational skills involving whole number-numbers and fractions. Students will be
prepared for their college level work by introducing
abstract concepts and critical thinking skills. The course covers basic concepts of algebra including simplifying expressions, solving linear equations, and graphing linear equations. The Casio FX-55 calculator will be introduced after proficiency is shown in these fundamental arithmetic operations.
MA-120 FINITE MATHEMATICS
3 credits
This survey course is designed to introduce students to topics in mathematics which challenge their skills of analysis and logical thinking. Topics
include sets, logic, critical thinking and number bases.
MA-122 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring in Accounting, Business Administration,
Hospitality Management and the Culinary Arts, Business
Technologies, Medical Assisting, Medical Administration,
or Computer Information Systems. The course requires
students to use critical thinking skills and mathematical models to make sound business decisions. Topics include: algebra, finance,
probability, and statistics.
MA-125 MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE
3 credits
This course is designed for students majoring in Criminal Justice and emphasizes
critical thinking, algebra, and an introduction to probability
and statistics. Students will apply mathematical skills, problem design strategies, and the problem solving process to real-world problems in areas such as
police, corrections, probation, drug treatment, and
security.
MA-130 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
3 credits
This course is designed for the students who need to strengthen the algebra skills necessary to develop an appreciation
of conceptual thought and to provide the background
for more advanced mathematical courses. Topics include positive, negative, zero, and fractional exponents, operations with algebraic expressions, graphs, solving linear equations and inequalities,
and systems of equations.
MA-135 STATISTICAL APPLICATIONS
3 credits
This course is designed as a survey of statistics for students majoring in
Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, or
Hospitality Management and the Culinary Arts with emphasis
on statistical reasoning, sampling methodology, probability, descriptive statistics, correlation techniques, and inference. It includes
analysis and interpretation of statistical data generated in the fields of sociology, criminal justice, allied health
and hospitality. Common errors in sampling, data interpretation, and research design will be addressed. Topics will include statistical thinking, descriptive statistics, the normal distribution, frequency distributions,
correlation, confidence interval estimates, hypothesis
testing, linear regression, data interpretation and analysis, and an introduction to research design. PREREQUISITE: MA-122
or MA-125 or MA-130
MA-140 COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH APPLICATIONS
3 credits
This course is designed for the student who plans to pursue baccalaureate study. The goal of this course is to strengthen analytical thought and problem-solving
skills. Topics include solving quadratic equations, radical equations, rational equations, and functions.
PREREQUISITE: MA-130.
MA-142 PRE-CALCULUS
3 credits
This course is designed for the student who plans to continue his/her education and needs the prerequisite skills
for higher level math courses. Topics include: polynomial,
exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric functions and their graphs, combining functions, inverses of functions, as well as
trigonometric formulas and identities. PREREQUISITE:
MA-140
