2002-2004 Catalog - St. Charles Community College

MAT 175 Introductory Statistics . . . . . .3Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MAT160, ASMNT MAT 180. Topics includedescriptive statistics, samplingtechniques, counting techniques,probability, probability distributions,confidence interval estimates, hypothesistesting, simple linear regression, andone-way ANOVA.MAT 180 Calculus and AnalyticGeometry I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MAT171 or both MAT 150 and MAT 160 orASMNT MAT 180. First course in sequenceof three courses including analyticgeometry, differential calculus, andintegral calculus. Recommended formajors in mathematics, computer science,physical sciences, or engineering. Topicsinclude analytic geometry, functions,limits, continuity, the derivative anddifferentials, applications of the derivativeand differentials, antidifferentiation,indefinite and definite integrals, andapplications of definite integral.MAT 201 Structure ofMath Systems I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MAT160 or ASMNT MAT 180. For potentialelementary teachers. Topics include sets,logic, number bases, systems ofnumeration, system of whole numbers,systems of integers, system of rationalnumbers, development of real numbersystem, field properties, algorithms forwhole numbers, and terminology ofmathematics. Fall.MAT 202 Structure ofMath Systems II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MAT201. Intuitive study of elementary geometry,including constructions, congruence,similarity, motion geometry, tessellation,and deductive theory of geometry. Studyof measurement, including area andvolumes. Introduction to concepts ofprobability and statistics. Spring.MAT 210 Survey Calculus . . . . . . . . . .4Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MAT160 or ASMNT MAT 180. Recommendedfor business, life sciences, and socialscience majors. Focus on techniques ofdifferential and integral calculus withapplication to business, life sciences, andsocial sciences. Trigonometry not used.MAT 230 Calculus and AnalyticGeometry II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Prerequisite: Grade of C or better inMAT 180. Second course in sequence ofthree recommended for majors inmathematics, computer science, physicalsciences, or engineering. Topics includetranscendental functions, techniques ofintegration, indeterminate forms,improper integrals, infinite series, andpolar curves.MAT 240 Calculus and AnalyticGeometry III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MAT230. Third course in sequence of threerecommended for mathematics,computer science, physical sciences, orengineering majors. Topics includecalculus of vectors in two or threedimensions, partial derivatives, multipleintegrals, and their applications; andintroductory topics from differentialequations.MAT 242 Elementary Linear Algebra .3Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MAT230. First course in linear algebraintended for mathematics, computerscience, science, and engineeringmajors. Topics include matrix algebra,determinants, vector spaces, lineartransformations, and applications suchas eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Fall.MAT 250 Differential Equations . . . . .3Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MAT240. First course in differential equationsfor mathematics, science, andengineering majors. Topics includesolution and application of ordinarydifferential equations including n-thorder nonhomogeneous equations withvariable coefficients and simultaneousdifferential equations. Methods usedinclude Laplace transform, power series,variation of parameter, matrix methods,and introduction to numerical solutions.MUSICMUS 101 Foundations of Music . . . . .3Study in clefs, notation, rhythm, scalestructures, pitch, and melodic writing.Basic introduction with no previousexperience necessary. Course fulfillsA.A.S. general education requirement.Course DescriptionsMUS 102 Accompanying . . . . . . . . .25Prerequisites: MUS 151 and consent ofinstructor. Practical experience andworking knowledge of basic andadvanced techniques for successful pianoaccompanying. Course fulfills A.A.S.general education requirement.MUS 105 SCC Singers I . . . . . . . . . . . .1Performance class; students will work onmusic culminating in publicperformances. Course fulfills A.A.S.general education requirement.MUS 106 SCC Singers II . . . . . . . . . . .1Second enrollment of MUS 105. Coursefulfills A.A.S. general educationrequirement.MUS 107 SCC Singers III . . . . . . . . . . .1Third enrollment of MUS 105. Coursefulfills A.A.S. general educationrequirement.MUS 108 SCC Singers IV . . . . . . . . . . .1Fourth enrollment of MUS 105. Coursefulfills A.A.S. general educationrequirement.MUS 111 Music Appreciation . . . . . . .3Introductory course for non-musicmajors. Presents main elements ofmusic, how they develop and changethroughout history, and role of music insociety. Emphasis on understandingmusical elements and aural applications.Attendance required at liveperformances. Course fulfills A.A.S.general education requirement.MUS 112 Jazz Appreciation . . . . . . . . .3Explores the earliest origins of jazz fromCreole roots in Louisiana through blues,ragtime, Dixieland, big band, swing, bebop,cool jazz, avant-garde, Latin jazz,and fusion. Students taking this coursemay not receive credit for MUS 234.Course fulfills A.A. general educationrequirements.MUS 115 Chamber Choir I . . . . . . . . .1Prerequisite: Audition with instructorapproval. Select choral ensemblespecializing in chamber, madrigal, andshow choir literature, culminating inpublic performance. Course fulfillsA.A.S. general education requirement.MUS 116 Chamber Choir II . . . . . . . . .1Prerequisite: MUS 115. Secondenrollment of MUS 115. Course fulfillsA.A.S. general education requirement.135