2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello
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MAED Courses<br />
(M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics Educ<strong>at</strong>ion)<br />
MAED 4663 Methods <strong>of</strong> Teaching M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Corequisites: MATH 3423<br />
Methods and str<strong>at</strong>egies <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics instruction<br />
<strong>at</strong> the secondary level.<br />
MAT Courses<br />
(M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics)<br />
MAT 1203 Technical M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
3 credits<br />
Develops competencies in fractions, decimals,<br />
percents, measures, tables, graphs, r<strong>at</strong>ios,<br />
proportions, formulas, equ<strong>at</strong>ions, and calcul<strong>at</strong>or<br />
usage as well as practical applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics skills to problems rel<strong>at</strong>ed to student’s<br />
training area. NOTE: Waiver may be granted with<br />
m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics score <strong>of</strong> 41 or above on the ASSET or<br />
equivalent placement test score or a grade <strong>of</strong> “C”<br />
or better in MATH 0143 or higher-level m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
course.<br />
MAT 1304 Advanced Industrial M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
4 credits<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 1203 or MATH 0143 or higher level<br />
m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics course or have a score <strong>of</strong> 37 or above on<br />
the ASSET or equivalent placement test score.<br />
Course covers algebraic not<strong>at</strong>ions, expressions,<br />
geometric and trigonometric functions, angles,<br />
laws <strong>of</strong> sine and cosine. A limited review <strong>of</strong><br />
fractions, decimals, percents, r<strong>at</strong>ios, proportions,<br />
tables, and graphs is presented. NOTE: Waiver<br />
may be granted with a grade <strong>of</strong> “C” or better in<br />
MATH 0183 or higher-level m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics course.<br />
MATH Courses<br />
(M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics)<br />
Notes: 1. Students whose ACT m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
scores fall below 19 will be assigned to a<br />
developmental m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics course.<br />
2. Students must receive a grade <strong>of</strong> “C” or<br />
higher to s<strong>at</strong>isfy the prerequisite for a m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
course.<br />
3. Students receiving a grade <strong>of</strong> “C” or higher<br />
in any m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics course will not be permitted to<br />
enroll for credit in any course which is a<br />
prerequisite.<br />
4. Students who wish to enroll more than<br />
three times in a specific m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics course other<br />
than MATH 0143, Introduction to Algebra, must<br />
repe<strong>at</strong> the prerequisite for the course. Exceptions<br />
to this must be approved by the M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
Review Committee.<br />
MATH 0143 Introduction to Algebra<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
A review <strong>of</strong> basic arithmetic oper<strong>at</strong>ions and<br />
algebraic oper<strong>at</strong>ions. Topics covered include the<br />
arithmetic <strong>of</strong> fractions and decimals, algebraic<br />
manipul<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> polynomials, linear equ<strong>at</strong>ions,<br />
and factoring. This course cannot be used to<br />
s<strong>at</strong>isfy General Educ<strong>at</strong>ion requirements or for<br />
credit toward a M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics major or minor.<br />
MATH 0183 Intermedi<strong>at</strong>e Algebra<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: M<strong>at</strong>h 0143 or s<strong>at</strong>isfactory performance<br />
on a placement test<br />
This course is designed to prepare students to<br />
take a college level m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics course. Topics<br />
covered will include factoring, exponents, solution<br />
<strong>of</strong> linear and quadr<strong>at</strong>ic equ<strong>at</strong>ions, arithmetic <strong>of</strong><br />
r<strong>at</strong>ional expressions, basic algebraic applic<strong>at</strong>ions,<br />
and graphing. This course cannot be used to<br />
s<strong>at</strong>isfy General Educ<strong>at</strong>ion requirements or for<br />
credit toward a M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics major or minor.<br />
MATH 1003 Survey <strong>of</strong> M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 0183 or s<strong>at</strong>isfactory<br />
performance on a placement test<br />
NOTE: This course cannot be used for credit<br />
toward a M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics major or minor.<br />
Techniques <strong>of</strong> problem solving, topics from set<br />
theory, number theory, logic, consumer<br />
m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, and probability and st<strong>at</strong>istics.<br />
MATH 1033 Trigonometry<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Corequisite: MATH 1043<br />
Definition <strong>of</strong> the trigonometric functions, solution<br />
<strong>of</strong> right and oblique triangles, trigonometric<br />
equ<strong>at</strong>ions, and identities.<br />
MATH 1043 College Algebra<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 0183 or s<strong>at</strong>isfactory<br />
performance on a placement test<br />
Functions, graphs, quadr<strong>at</strong>ic equ<strong>at</strong>ions, systems<br />
<strong>of</strong> equ<strong>at</strong>ions, applic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> algebra, and<br />
m<strong>at</strong>rices.<br />
MATH 1073 Compact Calculus<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 1175, or MATH 1043 and<br />
MATH 1033<br />
NOTE: For those not planning to take MATH 2254.<br />
This course cannot be used for credit toward a<br />
M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics major or minor.<br />
Limits, continuous functions, the deriv<strong>at</strong>ive and<br />
integral with applic<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
MATH 1175 Precalculus<br />
5 credits: 5 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisites: A score <strong>of</strong> 22 or higher on the M<strong>at</strong>h<br />
ACT or MATH 0183 with a grade <strong>of</strong> “B” or higher.<br />
Provides the necessary background for students<br />
planning to take Calculus I or Compact Calculus.<br />
Topics include: problem solving; polynomial,<br />
r<strong>at</strong>ional, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric<br />
functions; parametric equ<strong>at</strong>ions; and, as time<br />
permits, linear systems. Preferred prerequisite for<br />
students planning to take calculus. Fall <strong>of</strong>fering.<br />
MATH 2243 Fundamental Geometric Concepts<br />
3 credits: 3 hours lecture<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 1003, MATH 1043<br />
NOTE: This course cannot be used to s<strong>at</strong>isfy<br />
General Educ<strong>at</strong>ion requirements or for credit<br />
toward a M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics major or minor.<br />
Topics in plane and solid geometry appropri<strong>at</strong>e for<br />
elementary and middle school including measurement,<br />
construction, and the use <strong>of</strong> manipul<strong>at</strong>ives and<br />
technology. Annual Spring <strong>of</strong>fering.<br />
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