| Mathematics |
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| Mat 090 Developmental Mathematics |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A problem-solving approach that develops the basic mathematical skills necessary to enter MAT 097. Topics include arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals as well as ratios, proportions, percents, powers and roots, scientific notation, signed numbers, geometry, graphing and an introduction to algebra. |
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| Mat 095 Using Tech Tools/Math |
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| Lecture: 1 hr. Credit: hr. |
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| This course is designed for students needing additional assistance in learning how to use technological tools to perform numerical and graphical procedures. |
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| Mat 097 Intro Math Functions |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Lab: 1 hr. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A problem-solving approach utilizing mathematical modeling, reasoning, communication and technology. Problems will connect mathematics with other disciplines to develop and extend the student's mathematical power. Topics include numeracy, data analysis, functions, algebra, geometry. Graphing calculators or computers will be used. Intended for students without recent algebra experience or for those without New York State Regents Math A credit. Prerequisite: Regents Course I, or some previous algebra experience. |
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| Mat 108 Mathematical Functions II |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Lab: 1 hr. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| An interactive and collaborative problem-solving approach which develops and extends mathematical power using algebraic, numeric and graphical techniques. Topics include a study of function, functional families (polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, etc.), data analysis, geometry, and right triangle trigonometry. Prerequisite: MAT 097 within 4 years, Math A Exam within 4 years with a grade of 80 or better, or the permission of instructor. |
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| Mat 109 Survey of Mathematics |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| Designed to give liberal arts students not majoring in math or science an appreciation of mathematics with an emphasis on problem solving as it relates to the individual topics. Topics will be chosen from introductory statistics, computer literacy, logic, set theory, mathematical and number systems, modern geometry and topology and Math history. Prerequisite: MAT 097 within 4 years, Math A Exam within 4 years with a grade of 80 or better, or the permission of instructor. |
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| Mat 110 Mathematics of Finance |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A survey of mathematics as applied to financial operations, investments, interest and discount, applications of annuities to amortization and sinking funds and equalization of payments. Prerequisite: MAT 097 within 4 years, Math A Exam within 4 years with a grade of 80 or better, or the permission of instructor. |
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| Mat 114 Math For Elementary Teachers |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Lab: 1 hr. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A conceptual course with a focus on developing a strong understanding in the topics of school mathematics. Emphasizes the interconnections between theory, algorithms and problem solving by examining student responses to fundamental elementary/middle school mathematics. Content areas in the course include: numeration and number systems, sets and relations, operations on whole numbers, integers and rationals, the process of measurement, and algebra. Recommended only for Teaching Assistant Certificate majors. Prerequisite: MAT 108 with a minimum grade of C, Math B Exam with a minimum grade of 70, or equivalent. |
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| Mat 115 Math/Elem Teach II |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Lab: 1 hr. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A conceptual course with a focus on developing a strong understanding in the topics of school mathematics. Emphasizes the interconnections between theory, algorithms and problem solving by examining student responses to fundamental elementary/middle school mathematics. Content areas in the course include: probability, statistics, properties of geometric shapes and measurement in two and three dimensions, transformational geometry, relations/functions and algebra. Recommended only for Teaching Assistant Certificate majors. Prerequisite: MAT 108 with a minimum grade of C, Math B Exam with a minimum grade of 70, or equivalent. |
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| Mat 117 Elements of Geometry |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A study of Euclidean geometry and an introduction to a non-Euclidean geometry. Emphasis will be on the deductive method of reasoning, as well as some use of the indirect proof. There will be hands-on investigations in which the students will be actively engaged. Prerequisites: MAT 108 with a Grade of C or better or Regents Math B with a Score of 070. |
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| Mat 119 Finite Mathematics |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A course designed to support the Information Technology degree. Topics include truth tables, DeMorgan's Laws, bases, functions including linear and logarithmic, systems of equations including the arithmetic of matrices, mathematics of finance and introduction to statistics (mean, median, mode, standard deviation, variance) linear programming and theory of games. Not open to students with credit for MAT 129. Prerequisite: MAT 108 with a minimum grade of C, Math B Exam with a minimum grade of 70, or equivalent. |
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| Mat 123 Pre-Calculus |
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| Lecture: 4 hrs. Credit: 4 hrs. |
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| A preparation for calculus through an extensive study of the theory of functions. Function families include exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial and rational functions. Prerequisite: MAT 108 with a minimum grade of C, Math B Exam with a minimum grade of 70, or equivalent. |
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| Mat 124 Analytic Geometry |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A survey of topics including analytic proofs of geometric theorems, lines, conics, algebraic curves, transcendental functions, relations and functions, polar coordinates, parametric equations and if time allows, vector and space coordinates. Prerequisite: MAT 108 with a minimum grade of C, Math B Exam with a minimum grade if 70, or equivalent. |
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| Mat 127 Intro Stats/Probability |
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| Lecture: 4 hrs. Credit: 4 hrs. |
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| This course includes recognizing the uses and abuses of every day statistics and the quality and reliability of data. Emphasis is on the interpretation of numerical and graphical representations of existing and collected data. Topics include variability, sampling and elementary design of experiments, elementary distributions, correlation and regression, elementary probability, Central Limit Theorem, elementary inference from samples and statistical significance. Prerequisite: MAT 097 within 4 years, Math A Exam with 4 years with a minimum grade of 80, or permission of the instructor. |
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| Mat 129 Discrete Mathematics |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A survey of mathematical topics needed to support computer science and data processing concepts. Topics include sets, relations, functions, congruencies, non-decimal bases, logic and Boolean Algebra, combinatorics, probability, recursion and math induction. Prerequisite: MAT 108 with a minimum grade of C, Math B Exam with a minimum grade of 70, or equivalent. |
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| Mat 131 Calculus I |
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| Lecture: 4 hrs. Credit: 4 hrs. |
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| A differential calculus course from a numeric, graphic and algebraic perspective including functions, graphing, rates of change, limits, derivatives, and anti-derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions, maxima and minima, analytic geometry as needed and the definite integral. Prerequisite: four years of high school math, MAT 123 with a minimum grade of C, or equivalent. |
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| Mat 132 Calculus II |
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| Lecture: 4 hrs. Credit: 4 hrs. |
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| An integral calculus course from a numeric, graphical and algebraic perspective including definite, indefinite and improper integrals, applications, techniques of integration, surfaces of revolution, infinite series and sequences, convergence tests. Prerequisite: MAT 131 with a minimum grade of C, or equivalent. |
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| Mat 157 Trigonometry |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 1 hrs. |
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| Extend right triangle trigonometry to the Cartesian plane. Explore and verify trig identities algebracially. Use reference angles and trig identities to solve trigonmetric problems. Introduce domain and range of inverse trig functions. Prerequisites: MAT 108. |
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| Mat 159 Topics in Math |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| Designed to provide liberal arts students with an opportunity to study different areas of mathematics including historical and contemporary topics. Topics may include set theory, Cantor's infinite sets, axiomatic systems and alternative geometries, fractals, groups, number theory, and graph theory. Topics will be studied from a problem solving perspective. Prerequisite: MAT 108 with a minimum grade of C, Math B Exam with a minimum grade of 70, or equivalent, or MAT 109. |
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| Mat 167 Quant Skill Hlth Sci |
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| Lecture: 1.5 hrs. Lab: 1.5 hrs. Credit: 2 hrs. |
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| An emphasis on the application of basic arithmetic skills and dimensional analysis as they relate to health science. Topics include medication dosages, measurement systems, IV calculations, scientific notation, significant digits and numeracy. Laboratory is used for hands-on applications of developed skills. |
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| Mat 220 Linear Algebra |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A course of defining systems of linear equations, matrix and determinant solutions, vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, matrix algebra, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, quadratic forms; applications. Prerequisite: high school Math 12, MAT 123, or equivalent. Not recommended for first semester students. |
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| Mat 223 Alg & Discrete Struct |
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| Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs. |
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| A first course in abstract mathematical structures with applications involving discrete structures. Mathematical proof; sets, relations; math induction; number theory; graphy theory; coding theory; algebraic systems; groups, rings, fields. Course recommended for math or computer science majors. Prerequisite: four years high school math, MAT 123, or MAT 129, or equivalent. |
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| Mat 227 Topics/Statistical Inference |
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| Lecture: 4 hrs. Credit: 4 hrs. |
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| A continuation of inference theory including matched pairs t-testing, testing differences between population means and proportions, one-factor and two-factor analysis of variance; post hoc tests; Type II error and the power of a statistical test; the use of non-parametric statistics; further regression analysis including transformation of data, and concluding with introductory multivariate regression. The course will be integrated with the use of the graphing calculator. Prerequisite: MAT 127. |
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| Mat 231 Calculus III |
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| Lecture: 4 hrs. Credit: 4 hrs. |
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| An advanced calculus course emphasizing vectors; solid analytic geometry; the calculus of vector valued functions; the multivariate calculus, limits, continuity, directional and partial differentiation; line integrals; double integrals, surface integrals, triple integrals; applications. Perrequisite: MAT 132 or equivalent. Prerequisites: MAT 132 with a Grade of C or better. |
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| Mat 232 Diff Equat & Series |
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| Lecture: 4 hrs. Credit: 4 hrs. |
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| A survey of ordinary differential equations of first, second and higher orders, general methods of solution. Laplace transforms, power series solutions, approximation techniques and computer techniques; systems; applications, and selected topics from difference equations, Fourier series of partial differential equations. Prerequisite: MAT 231 or equivalent. |
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