Mathematics

Courses

MAT-025: Concepts of Essential Math/Statistics

Credits 3

This course provides an opportunity to customize foundational math content and statistical concepts specific to real-world applications. Topics include decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, solving basic equations, geometrical concepts, dimensional analysis, financial
applications and elements of statistics and probability. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully demonstrate the use of mathematics, technology and statistical concepts to solve practical problems while developing positive academic habits, learning strategies and growth mindset.

MAT-035: Concepts of Algebra

Credits 3

This course covers algebraic concepts with an emphasis on application and analysis. Topics
include rational/radical expressions and equations, solving equations and inequalities, concepts of functions, factoring, and exponents. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully demonstrate mastery of algebraic concepts through application and analysis while developing positive academic habits, learning strategies and growth mindset.

MAT-045: Math Skills Support

Credits 2

This course provides opportunities for students to build a stronger foundation for success in their gateway math course by obtaining skills through a variety of instructional strategies. Emphasis is placed on foundational skills as well as concepts, skills, vocabulary and definitions necessary to master student learning outcomes of the gateway math course. Upon completion, student should be able to apply mathematical concepts and critical thinking skills to solve problems relevant to the student's gateway math course.

Craven CC offers this course in four different capacities: Algebra (A), Precalculus (P), Quantitative (Q), or Statistics (S). 

MAT-110: Mathematical Measurement and Literacy

Credits 3

This course provides an activity-based approach that develops measurement skills and mathematical literacy using technology to solve problems for non-math intensive programs. Topics include unit conversions and estimation within a variety of measurement systems; ratio and proportion; basic geometric concepts; financial literacy; and statistics including measures of central tendency, dispersion, and charting of data. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the use of mathematics and technology to solve practical problems, and to analyze and communicate results.

MAT-121: Algebra/Trigonometry I

Credits 3

This course provides an integrated approach to technology and the skills required to manipulate, display, and interpret mathematical functions and formulas used in problem solving. Topics include the properties of plane and solid geometry, area and volume, and basic proportion applications; simplification, evaluation, and solving of algebraic equations and inequalities and radical functions; complex numbers; right triangle trigonometry; and systems of equations. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use mathematics and technology for problem-solving, analyzing and communicating results.

MAT-143: Quantitative Literacy

Credits 3

This course is designed to engage students in complex and realistic situations involving the mathematical phenomena of quantity, change and relationship, and uncertainty through project- and activity-based assessment. Emphasis is placed on authentic contexts which will introduce the concepts of numeracy, proportional reasoning, dimensional analysis, rates of growth, personal finance, consumer statistics, practical probabilities, and mathematics for citizenship. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize quantitative information as consumers and to make personal, professional, and civic decisions by decoding, interpreting, using, and communicating quantitative information found in modern media and encountered in everyday life.

This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a general education course in Mathematics. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course for the Associate in Arts degree. It satisfies other General Education hours for the Associate in Science degree. 

MAT-152: Statistical Methods I

Credits 4

This course provides a project-based approach to introductory statistics with an emphasis on using real-world data and statistical literacy. Topics include descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, basic probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Upon completion, students should be able to use appropriate technology to describe important characteristics of a data set, draw inferences about a population from sample data, and interpret and communicate results.

This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a general education course in Mathematics. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course for the Associate in Arts degree. It satisfies other General Education hours for the Associate in Science degree. 

MAT-171: Precalculus Algebra

Credits 4

This course is designed to develop topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on solving equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations and inequalities, and analysis of functions (absolute value, radical, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic) in multiple representations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to algebra-related problems with and without technology.

This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a general education course in Mathematics. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. 

MAT-172: Precalculus Trigonometry

Credits 4

This course is designed to develop an understanding of topics which are fundamental to the study of Calculus. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of trigonometric functions in multiple representations, right and oblique triangles, vectors, polar coordinates, conic sections, and parametric equations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to trigonometry-related problems with and without technology.

This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a general education course in Mathematics. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course for the Associate in Science degree. It satisfies other General Education hours for the Associate in Arts degree

MAT-263: Brief Calculus

Credits 4

This course is designed to introduce concepts of differentiation and integration and their applications to solving problems. Topics include graphing, differentiation, and integration with emphasis on applications drawn from business, economics, and biological and behavioral sciences. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the use of basic calculus and technology to solve problems and to analyze and communicate results.

This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a general education course in Mathematics. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course for the Associate in Science degree. It satisfies other General Education hours for the Associate in Arts degree

MAT-271: Calculus I

Credits 4

This course is designed to develop the topics of differential and integral calculus. Emphasis is placed on limits, continuity, derivatives and integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to derivative-related problems with and without technology.

This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a general education course in Mathematics. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course for the Associate in Science degree. It satisfies other General Education hours for the Associate in Arts degree

MAT-272: Calculus II

Credits 4

This course is designed to develop advanced topics of differential and integral calculus. Emphasis is placed on the applications of definite integrals, techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, infinite series, conic sections, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and differential equations. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to integral-related problems with and without technology.

This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a general education course in Mathematics. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course for the Associate in Science degree. It satisfies other General Education hours for the Associate in Arts degree

MAT-273: Calculus III

Credits 4

This course is designed to develop the topics of multivariate calculus. Emphasis is placed on multivariate functions, partial derivatives, multiple integration, solid analytical geometry, vector valued functions, and line and surface integrals. Upon completion, students should be able to select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding the solution to multivariate-related problems with and without technology.

This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a general education course in Mathematics.  

MAT-280: Linear Algebra

Credits 3

This course provides an introduction to linear algebra topics. Emphasis is placed on the development of abstract concepts and applications for vectors, systems of equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, multi-dimensional linear transformations, eigenvectors, eigenvalues, diagonalization and orthogonality. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of the theoretical concepts and select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to linear algebra-related problems with and without technology.

This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. 

MAT-285: Differential Equations

Credits 3

This course provides an introduction to topics involving ordinary differential equations. Emphasis is placed on the development of abstract concepts and applications for first-order and linear higher-order differential equations, systems of differential equations, numerical methods, series solutions, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and LaPlace transforms. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of the theoretical concepts and select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to differential equations-related problems with and without technology.

This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.