Course Descriptions
Mathematics
MATH 1034 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics
A survey of mathematical ideas that are important in contemporary applications of
mathematics. The primary aim is to develop conceptual understanding and appreciation, not
necessarily computational expertise. The course will assume only basic ability in arithmetic,
geometry, and elementary algebra. The course may be used to satisfy a distribution requirement
in mathematics.
MATH 1144 Elementary Statistics
Emphasis on applied statistics. Included are topics related to data collection (random sampling
and experimental design), organizing and describing data (histograms, mean, standard
deviation, correlation, and least squares regression), probability theory (finite probability and
the normal distribution), and inferential statistics (confidence intervals and tests of
significance). May be used to satisfy a distribution requirement in mathematics.
MATH 1214 Functions
The function concept and elementary functions important in mathematics and its applications.
Included are the general theory of functions and graphing, polynomial and algebraic functions,
logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, topics from analytic geometry,
and polar coordinates. Credit is not allowed for this course if the student has college credit for
calculus.
MATH 1304 Calculus I
Topics on limits and continuity, the derivative and its application, the differential and anti-
differentiation, and the definite integral. Laboratory. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1214 or
permission of instructor. May be used to satisfy a distribution requirement in mathematics.
MATH 1324 Calculus II
A continuation of Mathematics 1304. Topics on applications of the definite integral; derivatives
and integrals of logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions; techniques of
integration; hyperbolic functions; polar coordinates; indeterminate forms, improper integrals;
and Taylor’s formula. Prerequisite: Mathematics 1304. May be used to satisfy a distribu