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2017-18 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics

 Only those courses with a 100 or higher level number will be accepted to fulfill program requirements and offer college credit.

Courses

Mathematics

  • MAT-050 - Geometry and MCAS Preparation

    4 credits

    This is a course in Geometry. Topics include congruence and transformations of two-dimensional figures, similar and right triangles, circles, expressing geometric properties with equations.Topics also include geometric measuring and dimension, coordinate geometry, using formulas to solve problems. Additional topics are in Statistics and Probability including interpreting categorical and quantitative data for single and two categories. This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC. This course is restricted to students in the Gateway to College program.

     

    Course previously known as: MATH-050

  • MAT-071 - Pre-Algebra

    1 credits
    Topics include whole numbers and the place value system, operations of whole numbers and order of operations. Additional topics include fractions and mixed numerals, operations with these numbers, and applications. This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.

    Corequisite(s): MAT-072  

    Course previously known as: ARTH-071

  • MAT-072 - Pre-Algebra

    1 credits
    Topics include decimal notation, percent notation, and conversions between decimal, fractional, and percent notation. Ratio and proportion, applications, and problem solving are also included. This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.

    Course previously known as: ARTH-072

  • MAT-073 - Pre-Algebra

    1 credits
    Topics include basic statistical measures, units of linear measurement – American and metric systems, and geometric formulas and applications. Also included is an introduction to Algebra, including the real number system and operations of integers. This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.

    Course previously known as: ARTH-073
  • MAT-078 CCO

    MAT-078 - Pre-Algebra

    3 credits
    Topics include whole numbers and the place value system, operations of whole numbers and order of operations, fractions and mixed numerals, operations with these numbers, and applications. Additional topics include decimal notation, percent notation, and conversions between decimal, fractional, and percent notation, ratio and proportion, applications, and problem solving, basic statistical measures, units of linear measurement, American and metric systems, and geometric formulas and applications. Also included is an introduction to Algebra, including the real number system and operations of integers. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduations requirements at STCC.

    Course previously known as: ARTH-078
  • MAT-079 CCO

    MAT-079 - Pre-Algebra for Math Success

    4 credits
    This is a lecture and project based course that will meet for a total of six hours per week. The teaching methodology employed in this course utilizes a series of projects and interactive computer assignments to promote learning. Topics include whole numbers and the place value system, operations of whole numbers and order of operations, fractions and mixed numerals, operations with these numbers, and applications. Additional topics include decimal notation, percent notation, and conversions between decimal, fractional, and percent notation, ratio and proportion, applications, and problem solving, basic statistical measures, units of linear measurement, American and metric systems, and geometric formulas and applications. Also included is an introduction to algebra, including the real number system and operations of integers. This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC. Students must achieve a C- or better to pass the course.

    Course previously known as: ARTH-070
  • MAT-081 CCO

    MAT-081 - Introductory Algebra 1

    1 credits
    Topics include the real number system, operations with real numbers, simplification of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, applications and problem solving. This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduations requirements at STCC.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-078  MAT-073  or ARTH-074  or Placement results of ARTH-074 , Minimum grade C-

    Corequisite(s): MAT-082  

    Course previously known as: ALGB-081
  • MAT-082 CCO

    MAT-082 - Introductory Algebra 1

    1 credits
    Topics include graphing linear equations, slopes, equations of lines, and graphing inequalities in two variables. Additional topics are systems of linear equations, applications and problem solving. This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduations requirements at STCC. A grade of C- or better is required.

    Course previously known as: ALGB-082
  • MAT-083 CCO

    MAT-083 - Introductory Algebra 1

    1 credits
    Topics include integer exponents and scientific notation, introduction to polynomials and operations with polynomials. This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduations requirements. A grade of C- or better is required.

    Course previously known as: ALGB-083
  • MAT-086 CCO

    MAT-086 - Algebra for Educators

    3 credits
    This is a pre-college level course in elementary algebra. Topics include the real number systems, operations with real numbers, and simplification of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, applications and problem solving. Topics also include graphs of linear equations, exponents and scientific notation, operations with polynomials, factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations by factoring, and applications and problem solving. This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC. This course is restricted to students in the Teacher Education - Elementary program.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 073 , MAT 078 ,  MAT 079  or placement at higher level on the math placement test.

  • MAT-087 CCO

    MAT-087 - Algebra 1

    3 credits
    Topics include the real number system, operations of real numbers, simplification of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities. Topics also include graphing of linear equations, slopes, equations of lines, and graphing inequalities in two variables, systems of linear equations, applications and problem solving. Additional topics are exponents, scientific notation, and operations with polynomials. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduations requirements at STCC.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-078  or MAT-073  (minimum grade C-) or placement at Algebra I on the math placement test.

    Course previously known as: ALGB-087
  • MAT-089 CCO

    MAT-089 - Extended Algebra 1

    4 credits
    This is a lecture course in elementary algebra with a review of Pre-Algebra that will meet for a total of six hours per week with a focus on student-centered learning techniques. Review topics include whole numbers, operations of whole numbers and order of operations, fractions and mixed numerals, decimals, and percent notation. Topics include the real number system, operations of real numbers, simplification of algebraic expressions, and solving equations and inequalities. Topics also include graphing of linear equations, slopes, equations of lines, and graphing inequalities in two variables, systems of linear equations, applications and problem solving. Additional topics are exponents, scientific notation, and operations with Polynomials. This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC. Students must achieve a C- or better to pass the course.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-078 , MAT-079  or MAT-073  (minimum grade C-) or placement at Algebra I on the math placement test.

    Course previously known as: ALGB-080

  • MAT-091 - Introductory Algebra 2

    1 credits
    Topics include factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations by factoring, with applications and problem solving. This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduations requirements. A grade of C- or better is required.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-083 , ALGB-084  or MAT-087 ; Placement ALGB-091 Minimum grade C-

    Corequisite(s): MAT-092  

    Course previously known as: ALGB-091

  • MAT-092 - Introductory Algebra 2

    1 credits
    Topics include operations with rational expressions, solving rational equations, applications and problem solving, and simplifying complex rational expressions. This is a developmental course Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduations requirements. A grade of C- or better is required.

    Course previously known as: ALGB-092

  • MAT-093 - Introductory Algebra 2

    1 credits
    Topics include radical expressions and equations and applications. Additional topics are the quadratic formula, graphs of quadratic equations, and functions. This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC. A grade of C- or better is required.

    Course previously known as: ALGB-093
  • MAT-095 CCO

    MAT-095 - Elements of Mathematics

    3 credits
    This is a unique course with a format that allows the student to progress at his or her own pace. New students are assigned a beginning math level and textbook based on their placement test results. Returning students pick up wherever they ended the previous semester. Students may study on their own, with instructors and tutors available to answer questions on an individual basis. Each student is assigned an instructor and a particular class time, and may use the Testing Center and Tutor Center Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Students take tests whenever they feel ready and the test center is open. Tests are computer generated, and corrected and graded immediately for the students. Students are then given a copy of the original test and a copy of the correct answers to take with them. Single credit grades are issued for completed credits only. It is impossible to earn three or more credits or fewer than three credits in one semester. Students who earn more than three credits in one semester will not be charged for more than three in any given semester. These credits are below college level, do not carry graduation credit, and are non-transferable. This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.

    Course previously known as: ALGB-099
  • MAT-097 CCO

    MAT-097 - Algebra 2

    3 credits
    Topics include factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations, applications and problem solving, and simplifying complex rational expressions. Additional topics are radical expressions, radical equations and applications, the quadratic formula, graphs of quadratic equations, and functions. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduations requirements at STCC.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-087  (minimum grade C-) or placement at Algebra II on the math placement test.

    Course previously known as: ALGB-097
  • MAT-099 CCO

    MAT-099 - Extended Algebra 2

    4 credits
    This is a lecture course in elementary algebra with a review of topics that will be used in science and engineering classes. This class will meet for a total of six hours per week with a focus on student-centered learning techniques. Review topics include fractions and mixed numerals, operations with polynomials, scientific notation, ratio and proportion, basic statistical measures, geometric formulas and unit conversions. Topics include factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations, applications and problem solving, and simplifying complex rational expressions. Additional topics are radical expressions, radical equations and applications, the quadratic formula, graphs of quadratic equations, and functions. This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC. Students must achieve a C- or better to pass the course.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-089 , MAT-083  or MAT-087  (C- or higher) or placement at Algebra II on the math placement test.

    Course previously known as: ALGB-090
  • MAT-100 CCO

    MAT-100 - Contemporary Mathematical Applications

    3 credits
    This is designed to be an applications course for certain technologies. The emphasis is on solving real-world problems pertaining to those technologies by applying arithmetic, algebraic and geometric concepts previously learned. Utilizing the TI-30x scientific calculator to solve problems involving SI metrics, unit analyses, formulas, and mensuration will also be covered. Restricted to Landscape, Construction Management, Graphic Arts, and Energy Systems students ONLY. It is not recommended for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-087  (minimum grade C-) or placement at a higher level on the math placement test.

    Course previously known as: MATH-117
  • MAT-101 CCO

    MAT-101 - Math in a Modern Society

    3 credits
    This course is designed primarily for General Studies and Liberal Arts Transfer students, and is intended to provide a background in the contemporary applications of mathematics to a wide variety of problems.  The excitement of contemporary mathematical thinking will be shared with the non-specialist, to develop students’ capacity to engage in logical thinking and to read critically technical information, which is abundant in contemporary society.  Students will use mathematical models for problem solving in three broad areas: The Digital Revolution; Management Science; and Your Money and Resources.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-089 - Extended Algebra 1 , MAT-087 - Algebra 1  (C- or better) or placement at   on math placement test.

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.

    Course previously known as: MATH-124
  • MAT-115 CCO

    MAT-115 - Statistics

    3 credits
    Descriptive methods of collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting categorical and numerical data. Elementary probability theory, estimation, and hypothesis testing. This course is transferable to four-year colleges.

    Prerequisite(s):  ,   or placement of   or higher (minimum grade C-).

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.

    Course previously known as: MATH-142
  • MAT-115H CCO

    MAT-115H - Honors Statistics

    3 credits
    This honors-level Statistics course covers the standard description for a section of MAT 115 . It also covers additional topics such as probability methods, linear regression, comparison of two samples and population proportions. The objective of this course is to go beyond the basic concepts of statistics and to include more emphasis on analyzing and presenting data. Students will be required to submit a project that indicates a thorough understanding of sampling methods, analysis and presentation.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 083 , MAT 089  or MAT 087  (minimum grade B) or placement of MAT 091  or higher.

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.

  • MAT-122 CCO

    MAT-122 - Applied Mathematics 1

    3 credits
    Topics include a review of algebra; linear equations and inequalities, matrices, systems of equations; linear programming; and probability.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-099 , MAT-093  or MAT-097  (C- or better) or placement at college-level on math placement test.

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.

    Course previously known as: MATH-122
  • MAT-124 CCO

    MAT-124 - Technical Math 1

    4 credits
    First of a two-part sequence for technology students in a math-related field. Topics include ratio, proportion, variation, fractions, fractional equations, functions and graphs, right triangle trigonometry, vectors, solution of linear equations, determinants, factoring, algebraic functions, laws of sines and cosines, graphs of trigonometric functions and complex numbers.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-093  or MAT-097  (C- or better) or placement at college-level on math placement test.

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.

    Course previously known as: MATH-132
  • MAT-125 CCO

    MAT-125 - Technical Math 2

    4 credits
    Logarithms, systems of nonlinear equations, inequalities, variation, progressions, trigonometric identities and equations, inverse trigonometric functions analytical geometry, introduction to differential and integral calculus.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-124 ; ( minimum grade C- )

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.

    Course previously known as: MATH-232
  • MAT-126 CCO

    MAT-126 - Mathematical Reasoning

    3 credits
    The goal of this course is to give students the content base and problem solving skills necessary to teach elementary school mathematics as defined by the Massachusetts State Frameworks and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Explorations of mathematics reasoning and problem solving. Topics will cover two of the strands from the Massachusetts State Frameworks. 1) Number Systems 2) Patterns, Functions and Algebra.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 086 ,  MAT-093  or MAT-097  (C- or better) or placement at college-level on math placement test.

    Course previously known as: MATH-126

  • MAT-127 - Calculus for Bus, Life and Social Sciences 1

    3 credits
    Introduction to calculus with applications to business, life, and social sciences. Functions and graphs, limits, the derivative, techniques of differentiation, curve sketching, maximum/minimum problems, exponential and logarithmic functions, exponential growth and decay.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-093  or MAT-097  (C- or better) or placement at college-level on math placement test.

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.

    Course previously known as: MATH-157

  • MAT-128 - Calculus for Bus, Life and Social Sciences 2

    3 credits
    Continuation of MAT-127 . Elementary techniques of integration, introduction to differential equations applications to several mathematical models in business, life, and social sciences, and partial derivatives.

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.

    Course previously known as: MATH-257

  • MAT-130 - Precalculus Mathematics

    4 credits
    An intensive one-semester integrated review of the algebraic and trigonometric concepts necessary for calculus using a functional approach. Algebraic topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, and inverse functions. Transcendental topics include trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Graphing is emphasized as an aid to visualization of the various functions. Conic sections are introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-124 ; ( minimum grade C- )

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.

    Course previously known as: MATH-145
  • MAT-131 CCO

    MAT-131 - Calculus 1

    4 credits
    Topics include straight line, conic sections, inequalities, functions and graphs, including trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions; limits and continuity; differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions; maxima/minima theory; related rates; differentials. Computer based labs are an integral part of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-125  or MAT-130   (Minimum grade C-)

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.

    Course previously known as: MATH-155
  • MAT-132 CCO

    MAT-132 - Calculus 2

    4 credits
    Topics include antiderivatives, indefinite and definite integration, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, integration techniques, differential equations, infinite series and Taylor Polynomials. Computer based labs are an integral part of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-131 ; ( minimum grade D- )

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.

    Course previously known as: MATH-255

  • MAT-170 - Programming in Mathematica

    1 credits

    A one-credit lab course in programming with the Mathematica software package.  This course will offer hands-on experience in approaches to creating Mathematica routines capable of solving significant problems and performing related applications.

     

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 131  with a C- or higher.

    Course previously known as: MATH-170

  • MAT-220 CCO

    MAT-220 - Discrete Structures

    4 credits
    This course is a study of the discrete structures of Mathematics. They include propositional calculus, quantification, sets, functions, sequences and series, number theoretic functions, proofs-direct and indirect, induction, combinatorics, discrete probability, recurrence relations, equivalence relations, partial orderings, graphs, paths and finite state machines.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-132 ; ( minimum grade D- )

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.

    Course previously known as: MATH-376
  • MAT-233 CCO

    MAT-233 - Calculus 3

    4 credits
    Topics include polar coordinates, multivariable calculus: 3-dimensional coordinate systems and surfaces from Rn to Rm; limits and continuity; partial differentiation; chain rule; the gradient: directional derivatives; maxima and minima; multiple integration and applications; vector calculus: line integrals surface integrals; Green’s Theorem; Divergence Theorem; Stroke’s Theorem. Computer labs illustrating basic concepts are an essential part of the course.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-132 ; ( minimum grade D- )

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.

    Course previously known as: MATH-355
  • MAT-240 CCO

    MAT-240 - Linear Algebra

    3 credits
    Geometric vectors; vector spaces, systems of linear equations; inner product spaces; linear transformation and matrices; determinants; eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-132 ; ( minimum grade D- )

    Corequisite(s): MAT 240L .

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.

    Course previously known as: MATH-439

  • MAT-240L - Lab: Linear Algebra

    1 credits
    This course is the laboratory component of MAT 240 . It is a one-semester-hour computer laboratory illustrating applications of linear algebra and using a computer algebra system.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-132 ;

    Corequisite(s): MAT-240.

  • MAT-255 CCO

    MAT-255 - Differential Equations

    4 credits
    Classical methods of solution of first order and linear higher order ordinary differential equation LaPlace Transform and Power Series solutions of linear ordinary differential equations. Matrix solutions to linear systems of ordinary differential equations. Numerical methods of solution of first order ordinary differential equations using the digital computer. Computer labs illustrating basic concepts are an essential part of the course

    Prerequisite(s): MAT-233  or permission of instructor.

    Mass Transfer Block: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the MassTransfer Block Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.

    Course previously known as: MATH-455