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MAT-Mathematics Developmental
MAT 090R
Individualized Mathematics Review
1 to 3:1 to 3:0
On Sufficient Demand
Prerequisite(s):
Appropriate test scores

For students placing into MAT 0950 or MAT 0990. Includes diagnostic test of student's mathematical knowledge base. Develops individualized study plan, including number of credit hours recommended to complete. Course offered credit/no credit. May be repeated once for a maximum of 5 credits.

MAT 0920
Math Fundamentals
3:3:0
Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s):
Appropriate placement by a placement exam (within two years).

Designed for students requiring basic math review. Reviews basic operations with whole numbers and fractions. Includes basic operations involving decimals, percents, ratios, rates, and basic operations involving physical measurements.

MAT 0950
Foundations for Algebra
4:4:0
Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s):
One of the following (within two years): MAT 0920 with a grade of C- or higher; or appropriate placement by a placement exam.

Designed for students requiring basic math and pre algebra instruction. Covers basic operations for number systems up to and including real numbers. Includes fractions, ratios, proportions, decimals, exponents, roots, linear equations, and polynomial expressions. May be delivered online.

MAT 0980
Integrated Pre Algebra and Beginning Algebra
5:5:0
Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s):
Appropriate placement (within two years) by a placement exam.

An accelerated preparatory class for MAT 1010, Intermediate Algebra, covering Pre-Algebra and Beginning Algebra in one semester. Includes real numbers, algebraic expressions, polynomials, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, factoring, quadratic equations, rational expressions and equations, ratios, percents, systems of linear equations, roots and radicals, and an introduction to complex numbers. May be delivered online.

MAT 0990
Introductory Algebra
4:4:0
Fall, Spring
Prerequisite(s):
One of the following (within two years): MAT 0950 or MAT 0980 with a C- or higher; or appropriate placement by a placement exam.

For students who have completed a minimum of one year of high school algebra or who lack a thorough understanding of basic algebra principles. Teaches integers, solving equations, polynomial operations, factoring polynomials, systems of equations and graphs, rational expressions, roots, radicals, complex numbers, quadratic equations and the quadratic formula. Prepares students for MAT 1010, Intermediate Algebra. May be delivered hybrid and/or online

MAT 1000
Integrated Beginning and Intermediate Algebra
5:5:0
Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s):
One of the following (within two years): MAT 0950 or MAT 0980 with a C- or higher; or appropriate placement by a placement exam.

Teaches Beginning and Intermediate Algebra in one semester. Includes linear, quadratic, and rational expressions, equations, and functions; systems of equations; logarithms; exponents; graphing; and problem solving. Prepares students for MAT 1030, STAT 1040, MATH 1050, and MATH 1090. May be delivered hybrid and/or online.

MAT 1010
Intermediate Algebra
4:4:0
Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s):
One of the following (within two years): MAT 0980 or MAT 0990 with a grade of C- or higher; or appropriate placement by a placement exam.

Expands and covers in more depth basic algebra concepts introduced in Beginning Algebra. Includes linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, polynomials and rational expressions, radical and exponential expressions and equations, complex numbers, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, functions, conic sections, and real world applications of algebra. May be delivered hybrid and/or online.

MAT 1030 QL
Quantitative Reasoning
3:3:0
Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s):
One of the following (within department time limits): MAT 1000 or MAT 1010 with a grade of C or higher; or appropriate placement by a placement exam.

Teaches how to communicate, interpret, and analyze quantitative information found in the media and in everyday life to make sound personal, professional, and civic decisions. May be delivered online.

MAT 1035 QL
Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra
6:6:0
Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s):
One of the following (within department time limits): MAT 0950 with a grade of C or higher; appropriate placement by a placement exam

Teaches students to communicate, interpret, and analyze quantitative information found in the media and in everyday life to make sound personal, professional, and civic decisions. Provides the necessary algebraic content taught in context.

MAT 103H QL
Quantitative Reasoning
3:3:0
Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s):
One of the following (within department time limits): MAT 1000 or MAT 1010 with a grade of C or higher; or appropriate placement by a placement exam.

Teaches how to communicate, interpret, and analyze quantitative information found in the media and in everyday life to make sound personal, professional, and civic decisions. Covers the material at an honors level. May be delivered online.

MAT 1110
Foundations of Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning
3:3:0
On Sufficient Demand
Prerequisite(s):
One of the following (within two years): MAT 1000 or MAT 1010 with a grade of C- or higher; or appropriate placement by a placement exam.

Reviews and reflects on mathematics taught in K-12 to learn mathematical thinking and reasoning. Includes six topics: (1) Early mathematics experiences and mathematics anxiety (2) Why and how mathematics is as important as language literacy (3) The language features of mathematics, and mathematics as a way of thinking (4) Making mathematical arguments: mathematical structure and reasoning (5) Different ways of working with mathematics: mathematical cognition and methodology (6) Mathematical problem solving.