MATHEMATICS
MTH 2 Arithmetic (4 cr.)
Covers arithmetic principles and computations including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, measurement, graph interpretation, geometric forms, applications, and some pre-algebra topics. Develops the mathematical proficiency necessary for selected curriculum entrance. Credits not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisite: Level 1 on the Compass Placement Test. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTH 3 Algebra I (5 cr.)
Covers the topics of Algebra I, including real numbers, equations and inequalities, exponents, polynomials, Cartesian coordinate system, rational expressions, and applications. Develops the mathematical proficiency necessary for selected curriculum entrance. Credits not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 3 and Arithmetic or equivalent. Lecture 5 hours per week.
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MTH 4 Algebra II (5 cr.)
Expands upon the topics of Algebra I, including rational expressions, radicals and exponents, quadratic equations, systems of equations, and applications. Develops the mathematical proficiency necessary for selected curriculum entrance. Credits not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 4 and Algebra I or equivalent. Lecture 5 hours per week.
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MTH 5 Algebra Revisited (5 cr.)
Reviews topics in Algebra II necessary for entry into occupational/technical or transfer mathematics courses. Credits not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 5 and Algebra I and Algebra II or equivalent. Lecture 5 hours per week.
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MTH 50 Mathematics for Teacher Entrance Exams (1-2 cr.)
Provides participants with review and practice for the mathematics portion of the licensure examination required of all beginning teachers in Virginia. Test-taking strategies are emphasized throughout. Prerequisite: MTH 2 or equivalent. Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
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MTH 103 Applied Technical Mathematics I (3 cr.)
Presents a review of arithmetic and elements of algebra. (Geometry and trigonometry are covered in MTH 104). Directs applications to specialty areas. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 103 and one unit of high school mathematics or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 115 Technical Mathematics I (3 cr.)
Presents algebra through exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, vectors, analytic geometry, and complex numbers. Part I of II. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 115 and completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 116 Technical Mathematics II (3 cr.)
Presents algebra through exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, vectors, analytic geometry, and complex numbers. Part II of II. Prerequisite: MTH 115. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics (3 cr.)
Introduces number systems, logic, basic algebra, and descriptive statistics. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 120 and MTH 2 or equivalent. (Intended for occupational/technical programs.) Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 121 Fundamentals of Mathematics I ( 3 cr.)
Covers concepts of numbers, fundamental operations with numbers, formulas and equations, measurement, and geometry, graphical analysis, binary numbers, Boolean and matrix algebra, linear programming, and elementary concepts of statistics. Emphasizes mathematical problem solving, use of technology, and the language of mathematics. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 121 and one unit of high school mathematics or equivalent. (Intended for occupational/technical programs.) Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 126 Mathematics for Allied Health (3 cr.)
Presents scientific notation, precision and accuracy, decimals and percents, ratio and proportion, variation, simple equations, techniques of graphing, use of charts and tables, logarithms, and the metric system. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 126 and one unit of high school mathematics or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 146 Introduction to Elementary Statistics (3 cr.)
Introduces the methods of statistics including sampling from normally distributed populations, estimation, regression, testing of hypotheses, point and interval estimation methods. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 146 and Algebra I or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 150 Topics in Geometry (3 cr.)
Presents the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and introduces non-Euclidean geometries and current topics. Prerequisite: Level 4 on the Compass Placement Test, and Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 151 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I (3 cr.)
Presents topics in sets, logic, numeration systems, geometric systems, and elementary computer concepts. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 151 and Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 152 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts II (3 cr.)
Presents topics in functions, combinatorics, probability, statistics and algebraic systems. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 152 and completion of Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 163 Precalculus (3 cr.)
Prepares students for applied calculus or elementary discrete mathematics. Presents college algebra, matrices, and algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 163 and completion of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for more than one of the following: MTH 163, or MTH 166.) Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 166 Precalculus with Trigonometry (5 cr.)
Presents college algebra, analytic geometry, trigonometry, and algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 166 and Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry, or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for more than one of the following: MTH 163 or MTH 166.) Lecture 5 hours per week.
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MTH 170 Foundations in Contemporary Mathematics (3 cr.)
Covers topics in the mathematics of social choice, management sciences, statistics, and growth. Uses physical demonstrations and modeling techniques to teach the power and utility of mathematics. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 170 and completion of Algebra I-II, and Geometry, or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 173 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5 cr.)
Presents analytic geometry and the calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including the study of limits, derivatives, differentials, and introduction to integration along with their applications. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 173 and four units of high school mathematics, including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Trigonometry or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for more than one of MTH 173, MTH 175, or MTH 273.) Lecture 5 hours per week.
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MTH 174 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5 cr.)
Continues the study of analytic geometry and the calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including rectangular, polar, and parametric graphing, indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and power series along with applications. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisite: MTH 173 or equivalent. Lecture 5 hours per week.
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MTH 240 Statistics (3 cr.)
Presents an overview of statistics, including descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, and correlation and regression. Prerequisite: a placement recommendation for MTH 240 and MTH 163 or MTH 166 or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 240 and MTH 241.) Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 270 Applied Calculus (3 cr.)
Introduces limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions, techniques of integration, and partial differentiation. Prerequisite: MTH 163 or MTH 166 or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 270 and MTH 271.) Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 277 Vector Calculus (4 cr.)
Presents vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and topics from the calculus of vectors. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisite: MTH 174 or equivalent. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTH 279 Ordinary Differential Equations (4 cr.)
Introduces ordinary differential equations. Includes first order differential equations, second and higher order ordinary differential equations with application. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisite: MTH 174 or equivalent. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTH 285 Linear Algebra (3 cr.)
Covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, basis and dimension, eigen values, and eigen vectors. Designed for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. Prerequisite: MTH 174 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 287 Mathematical Structures (3 cr.)
Presents topics in mathematical structures of value to students majoring in Computer Science or other disciplines requiring programming skills. Covers logic, set theory, number theory, combinatorics, functions, relations, and graph theory. Prerequisite: MTH 166 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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