First-Year Courses

Part one of a two semester series for students whose algebraic preparation is not sufficient for MA1032. Topics include numerical pre-algebra skills (fractions and decimals) and basic algebra skills (exponents, polynomials, rational expressions, roots, equations and inequalities).
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Co-Requisite(s): MA 0030

A continued study of algebra and trigonometry covering functions and graphs, trigonometric graphs, identities and equations, and inverse trigonometric functions. MA1030 and MA1031 together are equivalent to MA1032.
Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Co-Requisite(s): MA 0031
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1030

Review of algebra and trigonometry covering roots, radicals, factoring polynomial and rational expressions, equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, trigonometric graphs, identities and equations and inverse trigonometric functions.
Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): ACT Mathematics >= 19 or SAT Mathematics >= 500

Topics include analytic geometry, limits, continuity of functions, transcendental functions, derivatives, integrals, and applications of the derivative in the fields of economics, biological sciences, and socials sciences. Extensive use of graphing calculator. (See mathematical sciences department for recommended calculator). Credit applicable only to those curricula specifying this course.
Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1032 or MA 1031 or ACT Mathematics >= 26 or SAT Mathematics >= 600

An introduction to single-variable calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, differentiation and its uses, and basic integration. Integrates symbolic tools, graphical concepts, data and numerical calculations.
Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1032 or MA 1031 or ACT Mathematics >= 29 or SAT Mathematics >= 650

An introduction to single-variable calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic functions, differentiation and its uses, and basic integration. Integrates symbolic tools, data and numerics, and graphical concepts and is similar to MA1160, going at a slower pace and incorporating cooperative learning study skills.
Credits: 5.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-1)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1032 or MA 1031 or ACT Mathematics >= 26 or SAT Mathematics >= 600

Continued study of calculus, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include integration and its uses, function approximation, vectors, and elementary modeling with differential equations.
Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1135

Introduction to calculus in two and three dimensions, which includes a computer laboratory. Topics include functions of several variables, partial derivatives, the gradient, multiple integrals; introduction to vector-valued functions and vector calculus, divergence, curl, and the integration theorems of Green, Stokes, and Gauss.
Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-1)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160