Math Department
Childersburg Campus
Math 098 Elementary Algebra: 3 credit hours icanlearn.com
Prerequisite MTH 090 or appropriate mathematics
placement score.
This course is a review of the fundamental arithmetic
and algebra operations. The topics include the numbers of ordinary arithmetic
and their properties, integers and rational numbers; the solving of equations;
polynomials and factoring; and an introduction to systems of equations and
graphs.
Math 100
Prerequisite: MTH 092 or MTH 098 or appropriate
mathematics placement score.
This course provides a study of algebraic techniques
such as linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of
equations, and operations with exponents and radicals. Functions and relations
are introduced and graphed with special emphasis on linear and quadratic
functions. This course does not apply and quadratic functions. This course does
not apply toward the general core requirement for mathematics.
Math 112 Precalculus
Algebra: 3 credits Syllabus
Perquisite: All core mathematics courses in
This course emphasizes the algebra of functions –
including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The
course also covers systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic
inequalities, and the binomial theorem. Additional topics may include matrices,
Cramer’s Rule, and mathematical induction.
Math 113 Precalculus
Trigonometry: 3 Credits Syllabus
Perquisite: A minimum prerequisite of high school
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II with an appropriate mathematics placement
score is required. An alternative to this is that the student should
successfully pass with a C or higher (S if taken as pass/fail) MTH 112
This course includes the study of trigonometric
(circular functions) inverse trigonometric functions, and includes extensive
work with trigonometric identities and trigonometric equations. The course also
covers vectors, complex numbers, DeMoivre’s Theorem,
and polar coordinates. Additional topics may include conic sections, sequences
and using matrices to solve linear systems.
Math 116 Mathematical Applications: 3
credits icanlearn.com
Prerequisite: MTH 090 or appropriate mathematics
placement score.
This course provides practical applications of mathematics
and includes selected topics form consumer math and algebra. Some types
included are integers, percent, interest, ratio and proportion, metric system,
probability, linear equations, and problem solving. This is a terminal course
designed for students seeking the AAS degree and does not meet the general core
requirement for mathematics.
Math 125 Calculus I: 4 credits Syllabus
Perquisite: A minimum prerequisite of high school
Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II with an appropriate mathematics placement
score is required. An alternative to this is that the student should
successfully pass with a C or higher MTH 113
This is the first of three courses in the basic
calculus sequence taken primarily by students in science, engineering, and
mathematics. Topics include the limit of a function; the derivative of
algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and the
definite integral and its basic applications to area problems. Applications of
the derivative are covered in detail, including approximations of error using
differentials, maximum and minimum problems, and curve sketching using
calculus.
Math 231 Math for the Elementary
Teacher I: 3 credits
Prerequisite: As required by program.
This course is designed to provide appropriate insights
into mathematics for students majoring in elementary education and to ensure
that students going into elementary education are more than proficient at
performing basic arithmetic operations. Topics include logic, sets and
functions, operations and properties of whole numbers and integers including
number theory; used of manipulative by teachers to demonstrate abstract
concepts; and by students while learning these abstract concepts as emphasized
in the class. Upon completion, students are required to demonstrate proficiency
in each topic studied as well as to learn teaching techniques that are grade
level and subject matter appropriate, and test for mathematical proficiency and
the learning of teaching concepts.
Math 232 Math for the Elementary
Teacher II: 3 credits
Prerequisite: MTH 231
This course is the second of a three-course sequence
and is designed to provide appropriate insights into mathematics for students
majoring in elementary education and to ensure that students going into
elementary education are more proficient at performing basic arithmetic
operations. Topics include numeration skills with fraction, decimals and
percentages, elementary concepts of probability and statistics, and analytic
geometry concepts associated with linear equations and inequalities. The use of
manipulative and calculators in the teaching and learning process is stressed.
Upon completion, students will test for mathematical proficiency and the
learning of teaching concepts. Students also will demonstrate an appropriate
teaching technique by preparing a lesson and teaching it to the class for their
final exam grade.
Mathematics Instructors:
Wanda
M. Billingsley
B.
S. University of Montevallo
M.
Ed. University of Montevallo
Elizabeth
Mitchell
M.
Ed. University of South Alabama
PTK Advisor