Course Descriptions & Course Syllabi Edison Community College
Mathematics
MTH 091D Basic Mathematics A
A review of basic arithmetic. The topics include numeration, operations with whole numbers, introduction to fractions, and use of decimals, ratio and proportions, and percents. Syllabus
MTH 092D Basic Mathematics B
This course is a prealgebra course to include the use of fractions with an emphasis on how algorithms will apply in an algebra setting. It will also include addition, multiplication, and division of fractions, operations with signed numbers and an introduction to solving algebraic equations. Finding areas and volumes of basic geometric shapes will also be included. The Pythagorean Theorem will be introduced. Syllabus
MTH 097D Beginning Algebra
First course in a sequence of algebra courses. Basic algebra topics covered include: arithmetic operations and order of operations with real numbers, application of the commutative, associative and distributive property to polynomials, collecting similar terms, the properties of exponents, and the solution of linear equations and inequalities in one variable. The use of graphs to evaluate algebraic expressions and an introduction to statistical ideas such as Venn diagrams, permutations, and combinations are also included in this course. This course is designed for students with good arithmetic skills, but little or no high school algebra. NOTE: Credits earned in this course do not count toward degree requirements. Syllabus
MTH 098D Intermediate Algebra I
Second course in a sequence of algebra courses. Basic algebra topics covered include slope concept and equations for linear functions; solution of systems of equations in two variables by substitution, addition and Cramer's rule; solution of linear inequalities; simplification of algebraic expressions with integer exponents; arithmetic operations on polynomials; and factoring polynomials. Statistical concepts of probability and central tendency will be introduced. This course is intended for the student with good arithmetic skills and some knowledge of algebra. NOTE: Credits earned in this course do not count toward degree requirements. Syllabus
MTH 099D Intermediate Algebra II
Third course in a sequence of algebra courses. Basic algebra topics covered include: operations with rational algebraic expressions including complex fractions; equations and applications with rational algebraic expressions; rational exponents and the concept of roots extending to equations with radicals; solution of quadratic equations using factoring, completion of the square and the quadratic formula; and operations with complex numbers. NOTE: Credits earned in this course do not count toward degree requirements. Syllabus
MTH 122S College Algebra
Comprehensive college algebra course designed to provide a basis for continued study in mathematics or application fields. Topics include: functions and relations and their graphs; algebraic operations on functions; theory of polynomial equations; analysis of rational functions; exponential and logarithmic relationships; systems of equations and inequalities, and conics. Syllabus
MTH 123S Trigonometry
Part of an algebra-trigonometry sequence. Topics include basic trigonometric ratios; radians as an angle measure; trigonometric functions and their graphs; trigonometric identities; trigonometric description of complex numbers and roots and powers of real and complex numbers.  Syllabus
MTH 125S General Statistics
An introductory general statistics course. Topics include data organization and display; measure of dispersion and central tendencies; probability models, random variables and finite probability distributions; normal and binomial distributions; normal distribution approximation to the binomial distribution; central limit theorem and confidence limits; introduction to experimental design and sampling; and statistical control charts for statistical process control (SPC).  Syllabus
MTH 126S Mathematical Foundations I
First of a two course sequence designed for elementary education majors. Topics covered include origin of numbers and systems of numeration; systems of whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers; and sets and logic.  Syllabus
MTH 127S Mathematical Foundations II
Continuation of MTH 126S. Topics covered include introduction to probability, statistics, plane geometry, and coordinate geometry; and concepts of measurement and problem solving. Syllabus
MTH 201S Inferential Statistics
An advanced course in inferential statistics and a continuation of MTH 125S. Includes topics of normal distribution, t-distribution, and the normal approximation to the binomial distribution; experimental design and sampling; estimating confidence intervals with test of significance; hypothesis testing for the mean of a population and comparison of two means; Chi-square distribution with application to inference about a population variance and to contingency tables; analysis of variance; and scatter plots with least squares regression and correlation. Syllabus
MTH 221S Calculus and Analytical Geometry I
Introduction to differential and integral calculus. Includes differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions with applications to science and engineering. Syllabus
MTH 222S Calculus and Analytical Geometry II
A standard second semester calculus course. Includes topics of numerical integration techniques; conic sections; indefinite integral; indeterminate forms of limits; and infinite series and Taylor's theorem.  Syllabus
MTH 223S Calculus and Analytical Geometry III
A standard third semester calculus course. Includes the topics of parametric equations; solid analytical geometry; vectors and vector functions; multivariable calculus; partial derivatives; and multiple integrals. Syllabus
MTH 226S Calculus for Business and Life Sciences
Designed for business and life science majors. Topics include limits, continuity, the derivative and techniques of differentiation; graphing techniques; logarithmic and exponential functions; anti-derivatives, definite integrals and techniques of integration; and applications of the derivative and integral to business and life science. Syllabus
MTH 231S Differential Equations
An ordinary differential equations course with topics that include techniques of first order differential equations; existence and uniqueness theorems for solutions; solutions of linear differential equations; systems of linear differential equations; LaPlace transforms and solutions of initial value problems; and series solutions. Syllabus
MTH 299S Selected Topics in Mathematics
An in-depth study of a particular selected topic in Mathematics. 

 

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