Mathematics Courses & Descriptions
MATH 070 Basic Math for the Math Avoiders • 5 CR
Builds confidence and skills in arithmetic and pre-algebra. Students discuss symptoms of math anxiety and avoidance, as well as suggestions for overcoming them. Topics include operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages, and elements of geometry and pre-algebra. Course is graded pass/fail.
MATH 075 Improving Basic Math Skills • 5 CR
Provides an opportunity to improve math skills through an individualized program. Topics may include arithmetic, pre-algebra, and/or beginning algebra. Format includes individual and group study. Instructor provides guidance, assistance, and testing. May be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. Not intended as a substitute for MATH 098 or 099.
MATH 080 Elementary Algebra I • 5 CR
First in a two-quarter sequence of basic algebra using a lecture/workshop format. Topics include lines and graphs, systems of equations, linear equations, and applications. Format includes self/group study and individual assistance. Intended for students with little or no algebra. Students must complete both MATH 080 and 085 to have the equivalent of MATH 097. Prerequisite: Basic arithmetic skills.
MATH 085 Elementary Algebra II • 5 CR
Second in a two-quarter sequence of basic algebra using a lecture/workshop format. Topics include exponents, polynomials, quadratic equations, rational expressions, and radicals. Students must complete both MATH 080 (or equivalent) and MATH 085 to have the equivalent of MATH 097. Prerequisite: MATH 080 or permission of instructor.
MATH 093 Algebra Review • V 1-5 CR
Allows students to review some portion of MATH 097, 098, and 099 algebra courses. Students meet with the instructor to develop specific objectives. The course is taught using interactive software. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MATH 094 Special Topics in Developmental Math • V 1-5 CR
Covers additional topics in mathematics. Topics are announced in the class schedule. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MATH 097 Introductory Algebra I • 5 CR
Introduces basic algebra skills for students with little or no background. Topics include signed numbers and perimeter, area, and volume of basic geometric figures. Introduces algebraic expressions, linear equations, integer exponents, polynomial arithmetic, factoring, radicals, and graphing, as well as applications and model building. Prerequisite: Basic arithmetic skills.
MATH 098 Introductory Algebra II • 5 CR
Reviews and expands MATH 097 topics for students with some algebra background. Topics include equations of lines, quadratic equations and parabolas, rational exponents, elementary exponential equations, and elementary rational expressions and equations. Students practice model building and analysis of graphical and numerical data. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment, or MATH 085 or MATH 097 with a C- or better.
MATH 099 Intermediate Algebra • 5 CR
Expands algebra skills through an axiomatic approach. Students work with mathematical systems, solution of equations, inequalities, functions, exponents and logarithms, and coordinate systems. This course is similar to second-year high-school algebra. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment, or MATH 098 with a C- or better.
MATH& 107 Math in Society • 5 CR
Applies mathematics to contemporary issues. Topics include networks, scheduling, data analysis, and may also include voting methods, linear programming, game theory, growth and decay, or fair division problems. Designed for liberal arts students. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment, or MATH 099 with a C (2.0) or better.
MATH 130 Introduction to Statistics • 5 CR
Emphasis on gathering and interpreting data. Material has applications in the medical fields, as well as the Social Sciences. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment or MATH 099 with a C (2.0) or better.
MATH& 131 Math for Elementary Education I • 5 CR
Previously MATH 171
Study of problem solving strategies, number theory and numeration related to topics taught at the K-8 level. Includes analysis of learning difficulties and teaching strategies for these concepts. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment or MATH 099 with a C (2.0) or better.
MATH& 132 Math for Elementary Education II • 5 CR
Previously MATH 172
Study of basic probability and statistics, geometry and measurement, and the real number system related to topics taught at the K-8 level. Includes analysis of learning difficulties and teaching strategies for these concepts. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: MATH 171 with a C- or better.
MATH 138 College Algebra for Business & Social Science • 5 CR
Previously MATH 156
Examines graphs, non-trigonometric elementary functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and probability, emphasizing uses in business and social science. Either MATH& 141 or MATH 138 may be taken for credit, not both. MATH 138 is required before taking MATH& 148. Fulfills quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment, or MATH 099 with a B- or better.
MATH& 141 Precalculus I • 5 CR
Previously MATH 105
Emphasizes graphs and polynomial functions. Other topics include the theory of equations and rational, exponential, inverse, and logarithmic functions. Either MATH& 141 or MATH 138 may be taken for credit, not both. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment or MATH 099 with a B- or better.
MATH& 142 Precalculus II • 5 CR
Previously MATH 120
Prepares students for the MATH& 151/152/153 calculus sequence. Students work intensively with functional trigonometry, polar coordinates, translation and rotation of axes, plane analytic geometry, lines and planes in space, and non-linear systems. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment, or MATH& 141 with a C- or better.
MATH& 148 Business Calculus • 5 CR
Previously MATH 157
Surveys differential and integral calculus, emphasizing uses in business and social science. Intended for students who wish only a brief course in calculus. Either MATH& 151 or MATH& 148 may be taken for credit, not both. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment, or MATH 138 with a C- or better.
MATH& 151 Calculus I • 5 CR
Previously MATH 124
Introduces the concepts of limits, derivatives, and integrals. Topics include techniques and applications of derivatives of algebraic and Transcendental functions. Students begin working with antiderivatives. Either MATH& 151 or MATH& 148 may be taken for credit, not both. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: Placement by assessment, or MATH& 142 with a C- or better, or Advanced Placement score of 2 or higher on AB or BC exam.
MATH& 152 Calculus II • 5 CR
Previously MATH 125
Continues the study of integration, emphasizing applications and special techniques. Students work with algebraic and transcendental functions. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: MATH& 151.
MATH& 153 Calculus III • 5 CR
Previously MATH 126
Emphasizes the study of infinite sequences and series including power series. Topics include plane analytic geometry, graphing in polar coordinates, and an introduction to vectors. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: MATH& 152.
MATH 194/195/196/197 Special Topics in MATH • V 1-5 CR
Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MATH 199 Individual Studies in Mathematics • V 1-5 CR
Allows directed readings or independent problem solving projects as arranged with an instructor. Primarily intended for students who have completed MATH 126, MATH& 153 or MATH 208 and/or MATH 238. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MATH 208 Introduction to Linear Algebra • 5 CR
Introduces the vocabulary, algebra, and geometry of vector spaces in "R" and function spaces. Students use matrix methods and vectors to explore systems of linear equations and transformations. Also presents elementary theory of eigenvalues. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: MATH& 153 or permission of instructor.
MATH 238 Differential Equations • 5 CR
Uses tools from algebra and calculus in solving first- and second-order linear differential equations. Students focus on applying differential equations in modeling physical situations, and using power series methods and numerical techniques when explicit solutions are unavailable. May include work with Laplace Transforms and systems of differential equations. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: MATH& 153 or permission of instructor.
MATH& 254 Calculus IV • 5 CR
Previously MATH 227
Extends the concepts of calculus to vector-valued functions and functions of several variables. Partial derivatives are included. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course requirement at BC. Prerequisite: MATH& 152.
MATH 299 Individual Studies in Mathematics • V 1-5 CR
Allows directed readings or independent problem solving projects as arranged with an instructor. Primarily intended for students who have completed MATH 126, MATH& 153 or MATH 208 and/or MATH 238. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.