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ACC	Accounting
CIS	Comp. Info. Sys.
CJ	Criminal Justice
COM	Communications
ECO	Economics
ELC	E-Commerce
ENG	English
FIN	Finance
HCM	Health Care Mgmt
HIS	History
HUM	Humanities
IT	Info. Technology
ITG	Info. Tech. - Gen.
LAW	Law
MAT	Mathematics
MGT	Management
MKT	Marketing
PHL	Philosophy
PSY	Psychology
SOC	Sociology
SPM	Sports Mgmt
SPN	Spanish
STA	Statistics

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MAT - Mathematics

MAT 109 - Introductory Mathematics (4 Credits)
Designed for those students with little or no experience with algebra. Emphasis is placed on the basic concepts found in algebra including operations with signed numbers, fractions, properties of real numbers, order of operations, inequalities, evaluation and simplification of algebraic expressions, solutions to linear equations with applications, exponents, polynomials, and factoring.

MAT 111 - College Algebra (4 Credits)
A course which is designed to enhance the student's essential algebra skills. Topics include linear equations and applications, inequalities, graphing, exponents, polynomials, factoring, and rational expressions. Applications in the real world are emphasized. The TI 83 graphing calculator is used.

MAT 136 - Precalculus   (4 Credits)
   A focus on functions: notation, graphs, manipulation, evaluation and interpretation. Word problems involving functions are explored in depth with stress placed on interpretation of solutions. Algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions are included. Techniques to simplify expressions and equations involving functions are investigated. Students assess and analyze problems, prepare and implement plans of action, interpret results and revise plans of action in an organized format. Group work and written communication skills are encouraged. The graphical calculator plays a significant role, particularly for its programming and graphing capabilities.
   Prerequisite: MAT 111 or equivalent

MAT 234 - Finite Mathematics (4 Credits)
This course is divided into three parts. Part I is a study of logic, with emphasis on logic operations, truth tables, arguments, and analyzing arguments with truth tables. Part II introduces the student to sets, basic counting techniques and probability topics. Part III covers the method of linear programming, presenting both the graphical method and the simplex method. Special topics such as Markov chains will be also introduced. The graphical calculator TI 83 is required for this course.
Prerequisite: MAT 136 or equivalent

MAT 298 - Calculus I (4 Credits)
The students will be introduced to calculus and its application in various areas. Business applications will be emphasized. After a review of functions, limits and continuity will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on differential calculus and a variety of advanced applications in business and other areas and topics will complete the course.
Prerequisite: MAT 136 or equivalent

MAT 299 - Calculus II (4 Credits)
The students will be introduced to integration, numerical integration, and applications of integrations. Special topics and applications to business and finance will be covered. An introduction to differential equations and applications to continuous probability models will complete the course.
Prerequisite: MAT 298 or equivalent