2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

MTH 115W Mathematics for Elementary
Teachers I
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 097 with a grade of “C” or better or an acceptable
score on the current college assessment instrument. Includes numeration
systems, sets and their properties, classification of number systems
(whole numbers through real number), operations and their properties,
arithmetical algorithms, and problem solving. Uses a variety of learning
styles, manipulatives, and calculator and computer applications. The
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards are incorporated.
Students may use either MTH 115W or MTH 110, not both, to fulfill
graduation requirements. (45-0)
MTH 116W Mathematics for Elementary
Teachers II
3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 115 or MTH 110 with a grade of “C” or better.
Investigates problem solving, statistical charts and graphs, geometric
figures and properties, and measurement systems including metric.
Reviews fractions, decimals, percents, real numbers, their operations
and properties. Reviews algebra of lines and equations. Includes a
variety of learning styles using manipulatives, calculators and computer
application. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards
are incorporated. (45-0)
MTH 117 Math for Allied Health 2 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MATH LEVEL 3. Reviews (very briefly) fractions, decimals,
percentages, and proportions. Includes a study of the metric system and
the household system with applications in converting from one system
to another. Emphasizes applications including those involved in giving
medications and in finding times and various rates for intravenous
feedings. (30-0)
MTH 118W Mathematical Explorations 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MATH LEVEL 4. Provides a course for students
majoring in fields that do not have a specific mathematics requirement.
Emphasizes practical applications of mathematics, problem solving, and
the communication of mathematics. Includes core topics in Finance,
Probability, Statistics, and Geometry. Integrates measurement in the
geometry topic, and infuses algebra throughout all topics. A minimum
of 4 additional topics will be selected from Economics, Calculus, Graph
Theory, Set Theory, Game Theory, Number Theory, Logic, Voting,
Apportionment, Combinatorics, Linear Programming, or other approved
topics. A GRAPHING CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED. (60-0)
MTH 119AW Intermediate Algebra Extended Hours 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MATH LEVEL 4 or MTH 097 with a grade of C or better.
Includes fundamental concepts of algebra and applications, equation
solving, graphs, systems of linear equations, quadratic equations,
algebraic fractions, exponents, radicals, functions, and logarithms.
Same content as MTH 119, but class meets 2 additional contact hours
per week to allow 50% more time to review and learn each concept in
MTH 119. Credit may be earned in MTH 119 or MTH 119A, but not
both. A GRAPHING CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED (90-0)
MTH 119W Intermediate Algebra 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MATH LEVEL 5. Includes fundamental concepts of algebra
and applications, equation solving, graphs, systems of linear equations,
quadratic equations, algebraic fractions, exponents, radicals, functions,
and logarithms. Credit may be earned in MTH 119 or MTH 119A, but
not both. A GRAPHING CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED. (60-0)
MTH 120 Finite Mathematics 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Any MTH 119 with a grade of “C” or better or two years
of high school algebra. Includes topics of mathematical modeling
(polynomial and rational functions; their graphs and applications;
and arithmetic and geometric progressions), systems of equations and
inequalities, linear programming, and an introduction to probability
(binomial distributions and graphing qualitative data). Covers
computer applications of some topics. A GRAPHING CALCULATOR
IS REQUIRED. (Those students planning to take MTH 161 should take
MTH 151 rather than MTH 120.) (45-0)
MTH 121 Plane Trigonometry 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Any MTH 119 with a grade of “C” or better or two years
of high school algebra. Includes trigonometric functions and their
graphs, solution of triangles, identities, trigonometric equations,
inverse trigonometric functions, and complex numbers. A GRAPHING
CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED.(45-0)
MTH 122W College Algebra 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MATH LEVEL 6. Reviews the mechanics of basic Algebra
and solidifies understanding by using algebraic techniques, constructing
mathematical models, solving problems and interpreting results.
Includes: algebraic expressions; equations and inequalities; functions,
inverse functions, and graphs; polynomial and rational functions;
radical functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; matrices and
determinants; systems of equations and inequalities; complex numbers;
sequences and series. A GRAPHING CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED.
(60-0)
MTH 151 Pre-Calculus Mathematics 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: Any MTH 119 and MTH 121 with grades of “C” or better,
or three years of high school college-preparatory mathematics including
trigonometry. MTH 121 may be taken concurrently with instructor
approval. Designed for students planning to take calculus. Includes a
study of the elementary functions, equations and inequalities, systems of
equations, review of trigonometry, and analytic geometry. A GRAPHING
CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED. (60-0)
MTH 153 Algebra for Calculus 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and permission of the
instructor. Provides a review of algebra as related to calculus topics
of limits, differentiation, and integration. Please note: This is a special
section of math that may not be used to fufill prerequites required for
other Delta College math courses. (45-0)
MTH 160 Calculus for the Social and
Managerial Sciences
4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MATH LEVEL 8, or MTH 120 or MTH 121 or MTH 122
or MTH 151 with a “C” or better or three and a half years of high/
school-college preparatory mathematics. Satisfies the mathematics
requirements for students majoring in business or social sciences. Covers
topics including graphing, differentiation, and integration of functions
(algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic), and the use of these techniques
within business and economic models. A GRAPHING CALCULATOR
IS REQUIRED. (60-0).
MTH 161 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 151 with a grade of “C” or better or four years of
high school college-preparatory mathematics including trigonometry.
Includes functions, graphs, limits, continuity, derivatives and their
applications, integrals, as well as differentiation and integration of
exponential and logarithmic functions. A GRAPHING CALCULATOR
IS REQUIRED. (60-0)
MTH 162 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 161 with a grade of “C” or better. Includes
applications of integrals, integration techniques, limits and indeterminate
forms, improper integrals, infinite series, polar coordinates, parametric
equations, as well as differentiation and integration of trigonometric
and hyperbolic functions. A TI 89 GRAPHING CALCULATOR IS
REQUIRED. (60-0)
MTH 208W Elementary Statistics 3 Sem Hrs
Prerequisite: MTH 118 or MTH 119 or MTH 119A with a grade of “C”
or better or two years of high school algebra. Studies statistical concepts
including frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and
dispersion, probability, confidence intervals, hypotheses testing, linear
correlation and regression, chi-square, ANOVA. A SPECIFIC GRAPHING
CALCULATOR IS REQUIRED. (45-0)
392 Delta College 2012-2013