CSN Mathematics Courses & Information Sheets
MATH 091, Basics of Mathematics - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
A basic course in arithmetic. Topics covered will include fractions, decimals, measurements, percents, ratios and proportions.
MATH 093, Prealgebra - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
A course intended to review arithmetic and to preview elementary algebra. Prerequisite: Satisfactory CSN Mathematics Placement Test score, or MATH 091 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
MATH 095, Elementary Algebra - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
A course in the fundamental operations of real numbers, solving linear equations in one variable, polynomials, quadratic equations in one variable, and introduction to graphing. Intended to provide a basic foundation for future mathematics needed in fields of business, economics, engineering and related fields. Strong background in fractions and positive and negative numbers is highly recommended. Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT/SAT/CSN Mathematics Placement Test score, or MATH 093 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
MATH 096, Intermediate Algebra - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
Topics include rational expressions and equations, linear equations and inequalities, radicals, quadratic equations, graphs, and applications. Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT/SAT/CSN Mathematics Placement Test scor,e or MATH 095 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
MATH 097, Elementary and Intermediate Algebra - 5 credits - Course Information Sheet
A one-semester course that is equivalent to the combination of MATH 95 and MATH 96. Topics include solving linear equations in one variable, polynomials, integer exponents, factoring, rational expressions and equations, graphing linear equations in two variable, inequalities, systems of linear equations, radicals and rational exponents, and quadratic equations. Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT/SAT/CSN Mathematics Placement Test score, or MATH 093 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
MATH 100B, Math for Allied Health - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
A course designed to provide the mathematics skills used in allied health fields. Topics include operations with fractions and decimals, measurement systems, percents, ratios and proportions, drug calculations, and IV flow rates.
MATH 111B, Math for Electronics - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
An electronics algebra/trigonometry course which includes signed numbers, laws of exponents, proportions, logarithms, trigonometric functions, polar and rectangular conversions. Prerequisite: MATH 095 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: ET131B
MATH 115B, Math for Gaming & Hospitality - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
Using data and examples relevant to the hospitality/gaming industry, students will use an applied approach to learn math skills relevant to this industry. Topics covered will include fractions, decimals, geometry, percent, ratio and proportions, probability and statistics. The use of computers and calculators will be integrated into the applications. Students will work in "teams" on some projects and activities.
MATH 116, Technical Mathematics - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet - Expanded 32-Class Detailed Information Sheet
Provides technical mathematical core material so that the student gains practical problem solving experience. Topics may include arithmetic operations, integers, exponents, scientific notation, algebraic expressions, equations, the metric system, trigonometry, and vectors.
MATH 120, Fundamentals of College Math - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
Topics include probability, statistics, geometry, and consumer mathematics. It may include problem solving, sets, logic, mathematical systems, numeration, and measurement. Course is broad in scope, emphasizing applications. Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT/SAT/CSN Mathematics Placement Test score, or MATH 096 or MATH 097 both with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
MATH 122, Elementary School Mathematics I - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
Mathematics needed by those teaching the new-content curriculum at the elementary school level, emphasizing number concepts. This course DOES NOT satisfy the general education core requirements. Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT/SAT/CSN Mathematics Placement Test score, or MATH 096 or MATH 097 both with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
MATH 123, Elementary School Mathematics II - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
Mathematics needed by those teaching the new-content curriculum at the elementary school level, emphasizing concepts in statistics, geometry, and probability. Prerequisite: MATH 122 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
MATH 124, College Algebra - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT/SAT/CSN Mathematics Placement Test score, or MATH 096 or MATH 097 both with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. NOTE: This course does NOT serve as a prerequisite for MATH 127 nor is it sufficiently rigorous for entry into calculus.
Practical applications are the focal point of this course. Topics include equations and inequalities; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; solutions of systems of linear equations; matrices; and sequences and series.
MATH 126, Precalculus I - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
A rigorous discussion of algebra concepts necessary for calculus is the focal point of this course. Topics include an in-depth investigation of algebraic functions and their graphs and solutions of systems of equations. Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT/SAT/CSN Mathematics Placement Test score, or MATH 096 or MATH 097 both with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. NOTE: This course serves as a prerequisite course for MATH 127 and is essential for students planning to take calculus.
MATH 127, Precalculus II - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
Topics include an in-depth investigation of trigonometric functions and their graphs, analytic trigonometry, solutions of triangles, vectors, and analytic geometry. Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT/SAT/CSN Mathematics Placement Test score, or MATH 126 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. NOTE: This course is essential for students planning to take calculus.
MATH 128, Precalculus - Trigonometry - 5 credits - Course Information Sheet
A one semester course that is equivalent to the combination of MATH 126 and MATH 127. Topics include an in-depth investigation of algebraic and trigonometric functions and their graphs, solutions of systems of equations, analytic trigonometry, solutions of triangles, vectors, and analytic geometry. Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT/SAT/CSN Mathematics Placement Test score, or MATH 096 or MATH 097 both with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
MATH 132, Finite Mathematics - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
Topics include symbolic logic, set theory, and probability theory applied to the analysis of business and social science problems. Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT/SAT/CSN Mathematics Placement Test score, or MATH 124 or MATH 126 or MATH 128 each with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
MATH 181, Calculus I - 4 credits - Course Information Sheet
Differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions with applications. Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT/SAT/CSN Mathematics Placement Test score, or MATH 127 or MATH 128 both with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
MATH 182, Calculus II - 4 credits - Course Information Sheet
Topics include further applications and techniques of integration with applications, polynomial approximations, sequences, and series. Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT/SAT score, or MATH 181 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
MATH 211B, Advanced Mathematics for Electronics - 4 credits - Course Information Sheet
An advanced course focusing on the mathematics that supports RADAR theory, circuit theory, and telecommunications theory. The course will include conic sections, trigonometric functions and vectors, matrices, analytic geometry, and the introduction differential and integral calculus, applications of first and second order differential equations in electronics, and Laplace transforms. Prerequisite: MATH 111B and ET 132B or instructor permission.
MATH 251, Discrete Mathematics I - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
Topics include fundamental principles of logic and proof methods, elements of set theory, equivalence relations and partitions, counting techniques, mathematical induction, cardinality, power set, Cartesian product, inclusion-exclusion principle, pigeonhole principle, binomial theorem, probability and expectation. Prerequisite: MATH 127 or MATH 128 both with a grade of C or better, or equivalent; Suggested Corequisite: Math 181 or equivalent.
MATH 253, Matrix Algebra - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
Introduction to linear algebra, including matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvectors and eigenvalues. Prerequisite: MATH 182 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
MATH 283, Calculus III - 4 credits - Course Information Sheet
Topics include vectors, differentiation and integration of vector valued functions, multivariable calculus, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and applications. Prerequisite: Satisfactory ACT/SAT score, or MATH 182 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
MATH 285, Differential Equations - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
Theory and techniques for constant and variable coefficient ordinary linear differential equations. Also included are a number of non-linear types of ordinary differential equations. Emphasis will be on those differential equations arising from modeling real world phenomena. Prerequisite: MATH 182 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
STAT 152, Introduction to Statistics - 3 credits - Course Information Sheet
Basic probability and statistical methods with applications (possibly with computers), descriptive statistics, graphic presentation of data, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression and other special topics. Prerequisite: MATH 124 or MATH 126 or MATH 128 each with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.
Last Updated: January 29, 2009
