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MATH 032 Fundamental Math 1

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This course is designed for the adult learner who has experienced difﬁculty or anxiety with basic mathematics. Offered in self-paced format in a small class setting, MATH 032 covers the ﬁrst part of ABE Fundamental Math. Topics include: whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and practical problem-solving.

Prerequisite(s): Assessment.

MATH 033 Fundamental Math 2

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This course is designed for the adult learner who has experienced difﬁculty or anxiety with basic mathematics. Offered in self-paced format in a small class setting, MATH 033 covers the second part of ABE Fundamental Math. Topics include: proportion, percent, measurement, geometry, graphs, and practical problem-solving.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 032.

MATH 034 Fundamental Math 3

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This course provides the basic computational and problem solving skills required for many aspects of daily life, and for further study in trades math and in intermediate-level algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Topics include: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportion, percent, graphs, statistics, measurement, and geometry.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 033, or assessment.

MATH 037 Math for Professional Cook.

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This course provides a brief trades-oriented review of the basic computational and problem-solving skills required for further study in the Professional Cook Foundation program. Topics include: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportion, percent.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 034, or assessment.

MATH 038 Fundamental Math for Trades

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This course provides a brief trades-oriented review of the basic computational and problem-solving skills required for further study in various Trades Foundation programs. Topics include: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportion, percent, powers, roots, graphs, formulas, measurement, and geometry.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 034, or assessment.

MATH 039 Preparatory Nursing Math

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MATH 039 is designed for students entering the Nursing program who need to refresh their basic mathematics skills. This course covers topics in ABE Fundamental Mathematics needed to achieve competency in the Nursing profession. Topics include: whole numbers, decimals, fractions, proportions, percentages, conversions and dosage calculations.

Prerequisite(s): "C+" in Principles of Math 10, or Foundations of Math & Pre-calculus 10, or MATH 034.

MATH 052 Intermediate Mathematics 1

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This course covers the ﬁrst part of ABE Intermediate Math, and provides the practical computational and problem-solving skills required for daily life and for further study in intermediate-level algebra and math for trades. Topics include: proportion, percent, graphs, statistics, measurement, geometry, and trigonometry.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 034, or assessment.

MATH 053 Intermediate Mathematics 2

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This course covers the second part of ABE Intermediate Math, and provides the introductory algebra and problem-solving skills required for further study in advanced-level algebra, math for technology, and any course or program that requires Math 10. Topics include: real numbers, algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, graphing, and polynomials.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 052, or assessment.

MATH 057 Intermediate Math for Trades

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This course covers the algebra from MATH 053 plus modules on trigonometry and vectors, which provide the skills required for further study in Electrical Foundations, advanced-level mathematics, and any course or program that requires Math 10. Topics include: real numbers, algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, graphing, polynomials, trigonometry, and vectors.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 052, or assessment.

MATH 072 Advanced Mathematics 1

(4 credits) F, W, P, S (5,3,0,0)

This course is the ﬁrst half of Math 11 and provides the algebra skills required for statistics, criminal justice and some business programs. Topics include: linear equations and inequalities, rearranging formulas, linear equations in two variables, systems of linear equations, integer and rational exponents, polynomials and factoring.

Prerequisite(s): "C" in Principles of Math 10, or Foundations of Math & Pre-calculus 10, or Pre-calculus 11, or Foundations of Math 11, or MATH 053, or MATH 057; or "C-" in Principles of Math 11; or assessment.

MATH 073 Advanced Mathematics 2

(4 credits) F, W, P, S (5,3,0,0)

This course is the second half of Math 11 and is an excellent refresher for those who wish to upgrade before Math 12 or Precalculus. Topics include: rational and radical expressions and equations, quadratic equations and functions, right triangle trigonometry, trigonometric functions of any angle and the Sine and Cosine Laws.

Prerequisite(s): "C+" in MATH 072; or "C" in Principles of Math 11, or Pre-calculus 11, or Foundations of Math 12; or assessment.

MATH 092 Provincial Mathematics 1

(4 credits) F (5,3,0,0)

This course is the ﬁrst half of the Adult Basic Educational Provincial level of math (Math 12). Topics include: an algebra review, graphs and functions, equations and inequalities, systems of equations, conic sections, sequences and series, and the binomial theorem.

Prerequisite(s): "C+" in Principles of Math 11, or Pre-calculus 11, or MATH 073; or "C-" in Principles of Math 12, or Pre-calculus 12; or assessment.

MATH 093 Provincial Mathematics 2

(4 credits) W (5,3,0,0)

This course is a continuation of MATH 092, and completes the Adult Basic Education Provincial Level of math (Math 12). Topics include: polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, circular trigonometric functions and their inverses, and trigonometric identities.

Prerequisite(s): "C+" in MATH 092; or "C" in Principles of Math 12, or Pre-calculus 12; or assessment.

MATH 100 Calculus 1

(4 credits) F, W (5,0,0,0)

For mathematics and science students. Topics include limits, derivatives of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions, applications of differentiation and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Students will complete some assignments using Maple. (T)

Prerequisite(s): "B" in Principles of Math 12, or Pre-calculus 12, or MATH 093, or MATH 105, or MATH 115; or assessment.

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Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of MATH 100 and MATH 108.

MATH 101 Calculus 2

(4 credits) W, P (5,0,0,0)

A continuation of MATH 100. Topics include: inverse and hyperbolic trigonometric functions, applications of integration, integration techniques, L'Hôpital's Rule, improper integrals, inﬁnite series, Taylor series, parametric equations and polar coordinates. Students will complete some assignments using Maple. (T)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 100.

MATH 105 Algebra and Precalculus

(6 credits) F, W (7.5,0,0,0)

This course includes an algebra review as well as the topics in MATH 115. Either course provides excellent preparation for MATH 100. Students away from algebra for more than two years should first take MATH 073. Topics include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; and sequences and series. (T)

Prerequisite(s): "C+" in Principles of Math 11, Pre-calculus 11, or MATH 073; or a "C-" in either Principles of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12; or permission of the Chair of the Mathematics department; or assessment.

Note: Credits may be obtained for only one of MATH 105, 107 or 115.

MATH 107 Applied Precalculus

(4 credits) F, W (5,0,0,0)

This course prepares life science, environmental studies, business, and social science students for MATH 108, Applied Calculus. Students who have been away from algebra for more than two years should first refresh with MATH 073. Topics: algebra review; polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; sequences and series. (T)

Prerequisite(s): "C+" in one of Principles of Math 11, Pre-calculus 11, or MATH 073; or "C-" in either Principles of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12; or permission of the Chair of the Mathematics Department; or assessment.

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Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of MATH 105, MATH 107 or MATH 115.

MATH 108 Applied Calculus

(4 credits) F, W (5,0,0,0)

For students in business, biology or the social sciences who require only one semester of calculus. Topics include: limits, derivatives of algebraic, logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions, the deﬁnite and indeﬁnite integral and integration by parts.(T)

Prerequisite(s): "C+" in Principles of Math 12; or "C" in one of: MATH 105, MATH 107, or MATH 115; or permission of the Chair of the Mathematics Department; or assessment.

Identify other courses which will also meet course prerequisites.

Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of MATH 100 and MATH 108.

MATH 109 Finite Mathematics

(4 credits) F, W, P (5,0,0,0)

For business, biology or social science students. Topics include: linear systems (Gauss-Jordan elimination and matrices), linear programming (geometric and simplex methods), permutations and combinations, probability, Markov Chains and elementary statistics. (T)

Prerequisite(s): "C+" in Principles of Math 11, or Pre-calculus 11, or MATH 073; or "C" in Foundations of Math 12; or "C-" in Principles of Math 12, or Pre-calculus 12; or assessment.

MATH 110 Linear Algebra 1

(3 credits) F (3,1,0,0)

This course together with MATH 111 provides the fundamentals of linear algebra for mathematics, science and engineering students. Topics include: systems of linear equations and matrices, Gaussian reduction, determinants, Cramer's rule, vectors, vector spaces, and complex numbers. (T)

Prerequisite(s): "B" in Principles of Math 12, or Pre-calculus 12, or MATH 093, or MATH 105, or MATH 115; or assessment.

MATH 111 Linear Algebra 2

(3 credits) W (3,1,0,0)

A continuation of MATH 110. Topics include: Euclidean spaces, inner product spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear transformations, change of basis, diagonalization, and quadratic forms. (T)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 110.

MATH 112 Fundamentals of Math 1

(4 credits) F (5,0,0,0)

Designed for the prospective elementary school teacher. Topics include: mathematical ways of thinking, problem solving, symbolic logic, elementary set theory and Venn diagrams, counting problems involving permutations and combinations, probability, descriptive statistics, the binomial and normal distributions, number patterns (prime numbers, golden ratio, etc.), exploration of curves (conics, fractals, etc.). (T)

Prerequisite(s): Principles of Math 11, or Pre-calculus 11, or Foundations of Math 12, or MATH 073; or assessment.

MATH 113 Fundamentals of Math 2

(4 credits) W (5,0,0,0)

Designed for the prospective elementary school teacher. Topics include: numeration systems, algorithms for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, sequences, prime numbers, divisibility, cryptography, probability experiments, symmetry, polygons, tessellations, geometric constructions, congruence, area, Pythagorean theorem, similarity, surface area, volume, polyhedra, topological equivalence of shapes, recreational topology, perspective in art, spherical geometry. (T)

Prerequisite(s): Principles of Math 11, or Pre-calculus 11, or Foundations of Math 12, or MATH 073; or assessment.

MATH 115 Precalculus

(4 credits) F, W, P (5,0,0,0)

This course provides excellent preparation for MATH 100. Students away from algebra for more than a year should either refresh with MATH 073 before taking 115, or register for MATH 105 instead of 115. Topics include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; and sequences and series. (T)

Prerequisite(s): "A" in Principles of Math 11 or Pre-calculus 11; or "C" in Principles of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12; or "B+" in MATH 073; or permission of the Chair; or assessment.

Identify other courses which will also meet course prerequisites.

Note: Credits may be obtained for only one of MATH 105, 107 or MATH 115.

MATH 116 Elementary Statistics

(4 credits) F, W (4,1-alt.wks,0,0)

This course is mainly for students in criminal justice, dental hygiene and general arts. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability and probability models, one- and two-sample inferences for population means and proportions, simple linear correlation and regression, categorical data analyses, and applications using SPSS. (T)

Prerequisite(s): "C" in MATH 072, or Principles of Math 11, or Applications of Math 11, or Pre-calculus 11, or Foundations of Math 11; or "C-" in Principles of Math 12, or Pre-calculus 12; or assessment.

MATH 126 Basic Discrete Math

(3 credits) W (4,0,0,0)

For students in Math or Computer Science. Topics include: logic and proofs, set theory, number systems, relations and functions, counting techniques, algorithms, complexity and a brief introduction to graphs. (T)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 100 or MATH 110.

Note: Credit will be given for only one of MATH 126 or MATH 222.

MATH 163 Math for Computing

(4 credits) Q1 (5,0,0,0)

This course covers topics in logic, trigonometry, sequences and series, exponents and logarithms, relational algebra, probability and statistics.

Prerequisite(s): "C+" in Pre-calculus 11, or Principles of Math 11; or "C" in Applications of Math 12, or Foundations of Math 12, or MATH 073, or MATH 172; or "C-" in Principles of Math 12, or Pre-calculus 12; or assessment.

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MATH 172 Basic Technical Math 1

(4 credits) Q1 (6,0,0,0)

This course in intermediate algebra covers real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, exponents, polynomials, rational expressions, rational exponents and radicals, quadratic equations, linear equations and inequalities in two variables and systems of linear equations.

Prerequisite(s): "B" in Principles of Math 10, or Foundations of Math & Pre-calculus 10, or MATH 053; or assessment.

MATH 173 Basic Technical Math 2

(5 credits) Q2 (8,0,0,0)

Topics include: functions and their graphs, graph transformations, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions and their inverses, trigonometric identities, complex numbers, conic sections, sequences and series, the Binomial Theorem, and topics in plane geometry.

Prerequisite(s): Principles of Math 11, or Pre-calculus 11, or MATH 073, or MATH 172; or assessment.

MATH 174A Math for Electronics 3

(3 credits) Q1 (4,0,0,0)

Topics include: complex numbers, introductory statistics, introductory matrix algebra, and the differential Calculus, and applications of derivatives. Review material includes exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometry.

Prerequisite(s): "C+" in Principles of Math 12, or Pre-calculus 12, or MATH 093, or MATH 107; or "C" in Calculus 12, or MATH 105, or MATH 115, or MATH 173; or assessment.

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MATH 174B Math for Electronics 4

(2 credits) Q2 (3,0,0,0)

Topics of this course include applications of derivatives, differentiation of transcendental functions, integration, and applications of integration.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 174A.

MATH 175 Math for Electronics 5

(4 credits) Q3 (6,0,0,0)

Topics include: methods of integration Maclaurin and Taylor series, differential equations, Laplace transforms, and Fourier series.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 174B.

MATH 185 Technical Math 1

(3 credits) Q1 (5,0,0,0)

Topics include: vectors: operations, dot and cross products; matrices: operations, scaling, representation of linear systems; limits; derivatives: polynomial, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions, higher order; applications: related rates, extrema, graphing. (T)

Prerequisite(s): "C+" in Principles of Math 12, or Pre-calculus 12, or MATH 093, or MATH 107; or "C" in Calculus 12, or MATH 105, or MATH 115, or MATH 173; or assessment.

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MATH 187 Technical Math 2

(3 credits) Q2, Q3 (5,0,0,0)

Topics include: anti derivatives, indeﬁnite and deﬁnite integrals, integration techniques, polar co-ordinates, and applications including acceleration, area between curves, surface area, volumes, center of mass and moments of inertia. (T)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 185, or MATH 174B; or MATH 100 and MATH 110.

MATH 189 Technical Math 3

(3 credits) Q1, Q3 (5,0,0,0)

Topics include: probability; frequency tables; probability distributions: discrete and continuous; curve ﬁtting: linear regression, nonlinear regression; ordinary differential equations: ﬁrst order, linear higher order, numerical methods.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 187, or MATH 175; or MATH 101 and MATH 110.

MATH 216 Applied Statistics

(4 credits) F, W (4,1-alt week,0,0)

An introductory statistics course for ﬁrst- or second-year students in Biology, Business, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, and Environmental Technology. Topics: descriptive statistics, probability, Binomial, Poisson and Normal distributions, hypothesis testing, conﬁdence intervals, analysis of variance, correlation and linear regression, categorical data analysis, and MINITAB labs. (T)

Prerequisite(s): Principles of Math 12, or Pre-calculus 12, or MATH 093, or MATH 105, or MATH 107, or MATH 109, or MATH 115; or assessment.

MATH 218 Probability and Statistics 1

(4 credits) F (4,1-alt wk,0,0)

Examples from a variety of disciplines will introduce the mathematical foundations of statistical inference. Topics: descriptive statistics; elementary probability theory, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, expectation, joint, marginal and conditional distributions; linear functions of random variables; sampling distribution; point and interval estimation; signiﬁcance testing. (T)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 108 or MATH 100.

MATH 219 Probability and Statistics 2

(4 credits) W (4,1-alt wk,0,0)

Examples from a variety of disciplines will be used to demonstrate an introduction to the mathematical foundations of statistical inference. Topics: estimation and testing of hypotheses; normal sampling distribution theory; analysis of variance and the design of experiments; simple linear regression and correlation; analysis of categorical data; distribution-free procedures. (T)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 218 or MATH 254; or MATH 216 and one of MATH 108 or MATH 100.

MATH 220 Multivariate Calculus

(4 credits) F (5,0,0,0)

Topics include: vectors, solid analytic geometry, differentiation of vectors, differential calculus of several variables, multiple integrals, and the theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes. (T)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 101.

MATH 222 Discrete Mathematics

(3 credits) Q1 (4,0,0,0)

This course in discrete mathematics is for the Engineering Bridge program. Topics include: logic and proof, set theory, functions, algorithms, counting techniques, recurrence relations, graphs and trees, Boolean algebra. (T)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 and MATH 250A, or MATH 100, or MATH 110.

Note: Credit will be given for only one of MATH 126 or MATH 222.

Open to COMPBRIDGE and SOFTBRIDGE students only.

MATH 225 Differential Equations

(3 credits) W (4,0,0,0)

Topics include: introduction to differential equations, first order differential equations, higher order linear differential equations, second order differential equations, series solutions, and Laplace transforms. Students will complete some assignments using Maple. (T)

Prerequisite: MATH 101.

Pre or Corequisite: MATH 235.

MATH 230 Modern Algebra

(4 credits)

A ﬁrst course in proofs and theoretical mathematics for mathematics, physics and computer science students. Topics include: sets, mappings, integers including postulates, induction, factorization and congruencies, groups including permutations, rings, integral domains, ﬁelds and polynomials and their factorization. (T)

Prerequisite(s): "B+" in MATH 110 or MATH 126.

MATH 235 Procedures in Maple

(1.5 credits) F (1,2,0,0)

This course introduces science students to the power of the Maple computer algebra system. Topics include: commands to do algebra and calculus, interpretation of output, writing procedures in linear algebra and vector calculus. (T)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 101.

MATH 250A Intermediate Calculus 1

(3 credits) Q2, Q4 (5,0,0,0)

Techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, inﬁnite series, polar coordinates, vector functions, partial derivatives. (T)

Co-requisite(s): MATH 251.