MATH/STAT Course Descriptions & Information Sheets
Below you will find the descriptions, prerequisites, and links to the Information Sheets for the MATH and STAT courses offered at CSN.
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MATH/STAT Courses:
MATH 95E, Elementary Algebra Expanded - 3 Credit Lecture + 1 Credit Lab
This is also a course in the fundamental operations of real numbers, solving linear equations in one variable, exponents, polynomials, graphing linear equations in two variables, and solving linear systems in two variables. The topics will be delivered in a self-paced format using technology, allowing students to begin at the appropriate level based on course placement and allowing them to move through as many topics as they can within the time limits of the semester. This course provides a basic foundation for future mathematics needed in many fields. A comprehensive, proctored, departmental final exam will be given. Please note that this course does NOT satisfy the math component of a degree or certificate program at CSN.
Prerequisite: None
MATH 095, Elementary Algebra - 3 Credits
A course in the fundamental operations of real numbers, solving linear equations in one variable, graphing linear equations in two variables, solving linear systems in two variables, and performing basic operations on polynomials. Intended to provide a basic foundation for future mathematics needed in fields of business, economics, engineering and related fields. Strong background in fractions and positive and negative numbers is highly recommended.
Prerequisite: MATH 093 C or Better, a Satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test Score, or the Equivalent
MATH 096, Intermediate Algebra - 3 Credits
Topics include factoring polynomials, rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, quadratic equations, graphs, and applications.
Prerequisite: MATH 095 or MATH 095E with a Grade of C or Better, a Satisfactory ACT/SAT/ALEKS PPL/Placement Test Score
MATH 104B, Applied Mathematics - 3 Credits
Emphasizing applications, topics include arithmetic, prealgebra, geometry, finance, probability and statistics. NOTE: Course is only applicable for AAS and AGS degrees, and is not transferable for credit.
Prerequisite: None
MATH 116, Technical Mathematics - 3 Credits
Concepts that will allow student to become proficient in the mathematics used in technical fields are the focal point of this course. Topics include manipulations of whole numbers, integers, fractions and decimals; measurement systems; an introduction to simple geometric figures; algebraic expressions; linear and quadratic equations; and fundamentals of trigonometry.
Prerequisite: None
MATH 120E, Fundamentals of College Math - 3 Credit Lecture + 2 Credit MATH 20 Learning Support
Topics include sets, probability, statistics, geometry, and consumer mathematics. It may include problem-solving, logic, mathematical systems, numeration, and measurement. Course is broad in scope, emphasizing applications.
Prerequisite: None
MATH 120, Fundamentals of College Math - 3 Credits
Topics include sets, probability, statistics, geometry, and consumer mathematics. It may include problem-solving, logic, mathematical systems, numeration, and measurement. Course is broad in scope, emphasizing applications.
Prerequisite: MATH 095 with a C or Better, a Satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test Score, or the Equivalent
MATH 122, Elementary School Mathematics I - 3 Credits
Mathematics needed by those teaching the new-content curriculum at the elementary school level, emphasizing number concepts. NOTE: This course DOES NOT satisfy the general education core requirements.
Prerequisite: MATH 096 with a C or Better, a Satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test Score, or the Equivalent
MATH 123, Elementary School Mathematics II - 3 Credits
Mathematics needed by those teaching the new-content curriculum at the elementary school level, emphasizing concepts in statistics, geometry, and probability.
Prerequisite: MATH 122 with a C or Better
MATH 124E, College Algebra - 3 Credit Lecture + 2 Credit MATH 24 Learning Support
Practical applications are the focal point of this course. Topics include equations and inequalities; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; solutions of systems of linear equations; matrices; and sequences and series. NOTE: This course does NOT serve as a prerequisite for MATH 127 nor is it sufficiently rigorous for entry into calculus.
Prerequisite: MATH 095/95E with a C or Better, a Satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test Score, or the Equivalent
MATH 124, College Algebra - 3 Credits
Practical applications are the focal point of this course. Topics include equations and inequalities; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; solutions of systems of linear equations; matrices; and sequences and series. NOTE: This course does NOT serve as a prerequisite for MATH 127 nor is it sufficiently rigorous for entry into calculus.
Prerequisite: MATH 096 with a C or Better, a Satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test Score, or the Equivalent
MATH 126E, Precalculus I - 3 Credit Lecture + 2 Credit MATH 26 Learning Support
A rigorous discussion of algebra concepts necessary for calculus is the focal point of this course. Topics include an in-depth investigation of algebraic functions and their graphs and solutions of systems of equations. NOTE: This course serves as a prerequisite course for MATH 127 and is essential for students planning to take calculus.
Prerequisite: MATH 095/95E with a C or Better, a Satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test Score, or the Equivalent
MATH 126, Precalculus I - 3 Credits
A rigorous discussion of algebra concepts necessary for calculus is the focal point of this course. Topics include an in-depth investigation of algebraic functions and their graphs and solutions of systems of equations. NOTE: This course serves as a prerequisite course for MATH 127 and is essential for students planning to take calculus.
Prerequisite: MATH 096 with a C or Better, a Satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test Score, or the Equivalent
MATH 127, Precalculus II - 3 Credits
Topics include an in-depth investigation of trigonometric functions and their graphs, analytic trigonometry, solutions of triangles, vectors, and analytic geometry. NOTE: This course is essential for students planning to take calculus.
Prerequisite: MATH 126 with a C or Better, a Satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test Score, or the Equivalent
MATH 132, Finite Mathematics - 3 Credits
Topics include symbolic logic, set theory, and probability theory applied to the analysis of business and social science problems.
Prerequisite: MATH 124 or MATH 126 with a C or Better, a Satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test Score, or the Equivalent
MATH 176, Introductory Calculus for Application in Business and Social Sciences - 4 Credits
Differentiation and integration of algebraic functions with applications to the analysis of business and social science problems.
Prerequisite: MATH 124 or MATH 126 with a C or Better, a Satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test Score, or the Equivalent
MATH 181, Calculus I - 4 Credits
Differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions with applications.
Prerequisite: Both MATH 126 and MATH 127 with a C or Better, a Satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test Score, or the Equivalent
MATH 182, Calculus II - 4 Credits
Topics include further applications and techniques of integration with applications, polynomial approximations, sequences, and series.
Prerequisite: MATH 181 with a C or Better
MATH 251, Discrete Mathematics I - 3 Credits
Topics include fundamental principles of logic and proof methods, elements of set theory, equivalence relations and partitions, counting techniques, mathematical induction, cardinality, power set, Cartesian product, inclusion-exclusion principle, pigeonhole principle, binomial theorem, probability and expectation.
Prerequisite: MATH 127 or MATH 128 with C or Better, or a Satisfactory ACT/SATScore
Suggested Corequisite: MATH 181
MATH 253, Matrix Algebra - 3 Credits
Introduction to linear algebra, including matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvectors and eigenvalues.
Prerequisite: MATH 182 with a C or Better
MATH 283, Calculus III - 4 Credits
Topics include vectors, differentiation and integration of vector valued functions, multivariable calculus, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and applications.
Prerequisite: MATH 182 with a C or Better
MATH 285, Differential Equations - 3 Credits
Theory and techniques for constant and variable coefficient ordinary linear differential equations. Also included are a number of non-linear types of ordinary differential equations. Emphasis will be on those differential equations arising from modeling real-world phenomena.
Prerequisite: MATH 182 with a C or Better
STAT 152, Introduction to Statistics - 3 Credits
Basic probability and statistical methods with applications (possibly with computers), descriptive statistics, graphic presentation of data, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression and other special topics.
Prerequisite: MATH 124 or MATH 126 with a C or Better, a Satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test Score, or the Equivalent