Temple College Mathematics Department

Mathematics Courses
MATH 0310 - Pre-Algebra I
This is a pre-algebra course. It covers fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percent, geometric facts, statistical graphs, signed numbers, and a brief introduction to linear equations. Students will review the elements of the assessment test, as well as topics such as applications of mathematics, and math anxiety. Lab required. Prerequisite: THEA score under 206 or ACCUPLACER score under 42 or ASSET score under 30 or COMPASS score under 23.  $15 Lab Fee. This course also requires a course (license) fee.

MATH 0320 - Pre-Algebra II
This is a continuation of MATH 0310. It covers fractions, decimals, ratio & proportion, percent, geometric facts, statistical graphs, signed numbers, and a brief introduction to linear equations. Students will review the elements of the assessment test, as well as topics such as applications of mathematics, and math anxiety. Lab Required. Prerequisite: grade of D or C in Math 0310.  0310. $15 Lab Fee. This course also requires a course (license) fee.

MATH 0330 - Introduction to Algebra I
This course covers topics from the first year of algebra: operations with signed numbers, solving linear equations, graphing lines, exponent rules, operations with polynomials, factoring, solving linear systems, and an introduction to solving quadratic equations. Lab required. Prerequisite: grade of A or B in MATH 0310 or MATH 0320 or an adequate, non-passing placement test score.  $15 Lab Fee. This course also requires a course (license) fee.

MATH 0340 - Introduction to Algebra II
This course is a continuation of MATH 0330, which covers topics from the first year of algebra: operations with signed numbers, solving linear equations, graphing lines, exponent rules, operations with polynomials, factoring, solving linear systems, and an introduction to solving quadratic equations. Lab required. Prerequisite: grade of D or C in MATH 0330.  $15 Lab Fee. This course also requires a course (license) fee.

MATH 0350 - Intermediate Algebra
This course prepares students for Math 1314 and Math 1324. This course covers topics from the second year of algebra: exponent rules, fractional exponents, operations with polynomials, factoring, operations with rational expressions, operations with radicals, solving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing lines and parabolas, graphing linear inequalities, and solving systems of linear equations and inequalities. This course may also introduce students to conics and to functions including exponential and logarithmic functions. Students may be required to use a calculator. Prerequisite: A or B in MATH 0330 or MATH 0340 or a score of 230 on THEA-Math test or a satisfactory score on placement test.  $15 Lab Fee. Course (license) fee applies for students at the Taylor and Cameron sites.

MATH 1314 - College Algebra
This course explores the properties of several common types of functions along with their graphs. Functions include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and inverses. This course covers methods of solving systems of equations, linear programming, and matrices. Students may be required to use a calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 0350 or a score of 270 on THEA-Math test or equivalent score on an assessment test or Texas Success Initiative exempt (ACT, SAT, TAKS).  $15 Lab Fee. M

MATH 1316 - Plane Trigonometry
This course consists of a study of trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, radian and degree measure, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, solutions of triangles, inverse trigonometric functions, and vectors. Students will be required to use a calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 0350 or MATH 1314 or a score of 270 on THEA-Math test or equivalent a on an assessment test or Texas Success Initiative exempt (ACT, SAT, TAKS).  $15 Lab Fee. M

MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business and Social Science I
This course covers linear and quadratic functions, matrices, linear programming, compound interest, and probability and descriptive statistics. Students will be required to use a calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 0350 or higher or 270 on THEA-Math test or equivalent on an assessment or Texas Success Initiative exempt (ACT, SAT, TAKS).  $15 Lab Fee. M

MATH 1325 - Mathematics for Business and Social Science II
This course includes topics in functions and relations, coordinate geometry, slopes, limits and continuity, derivatives and differentiation, maxima and minima, antiderivatives, summations and integration, and applications of polynomial and transcendental calculus, including functions of two variables. Students will be required to use a calculator. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 1324 (MATH 1314 is acceptable, but not preferable).  $15 Lab Fee. M

MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics I
This course consists of a study of linear and exponential growth, descriptive statistics, personal finance, and other applications of simple modeling. It emphasizes using critical thinking to make decisions based on information. Some sections will be designated as technical sections and place emphasis on technology applications. Students may be required to use a calculator. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: grade of A or B in MATH 0330 or MATH 0340 or pass an assessment test.  $15 Lab Fee. M

MATH 1333 - Contemporary Mathematics II
This course is a continuation of MATH 1332. Topics may include geometry, right triangle trigonometry, and sampling theory. The emphasis will be on mathematically based critical thinking. Students may be required to use a calculator. Prerequisite: grade of A or B in MATH 0330 or MATH 0340 or pass an assessment test.  $15 Lab Fee. M

MATH 1348 - Analytic Geometry
This course includes the study of Cartesian and polar coordinates, graphs of functions and relations, algebraic solutions of systems of relations and functions, parametric equations, vectors and direction cosines. Vector concepts are an integral part of this course. Students may be required to use a calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 1314 and MATH 1316.  $15 Lab Fee. M

MATH 1350 - Fundamentals of Mathematics I
Concepts of sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory, and properties of the natural numbers, integers, rational and real number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or MATH 1332.  $15 Lab Fee. M

MATH 1351 - Fundamentals of Mathematics II
Concepts of geometry, probability, and statistics, as well as applications of the algebraic properties of real numbers to concepts of measurement with an emphasis on problem solving. Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or MATH 1332.  $15 Lab Fee.

MATH 2305 - Discrete Mathematics
This course includes topics in mathematical logic and induction, relations and functions, basic counting techniques, graphs and trees, and applications to computing devices. Students may be required to use a calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 2412.  

MATH 2318 - Linear Algebra
Systems of linear equations, vector spaces, linear dependence, bases, and dimensions; inner product, matrices and determinants, and permutations. Students may be required to use a calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 2413.  

MATH 2320 - Differential Equations
Differential equations of first, second, and higher order, solution in series, applications, and Laplace transformations. Students may be required to use a calculator. Prerequisite: At least six semester hours of calculus.   M

MATH 2342 - Elementary Statistical Methods
This course includes topics from probability and statistics. Emphasis is on the use of various distributions, measurements, sampling methods, hypothesis testing, and written analysis of results. Regression analysis is included. Students will be required to use a calculator and a computer. Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or MATH 1324   R, W, M

MATH 2412 - Pre-calculus Mathematics
This course includes an integrated treatment necessary for calculus. Topics include trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, radian and degree measure, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations, solutions of triangles, inverse trigonometric functions, vectors (parametric and polar representations are included), conic sections, sequences and series, and mathematical induction. Students may be required to use a calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or its equivalent or Texas Success Initiative exempt (ACT, SAT, TAKS).  

MATH 2413 - Calculus I
This course includes limits and continuity, differentiation of algebraic functions, various applications of the derivatives, maxima and minima, differentials and anti-differentiation, mean value theorem for derivatives, integration, the definite integral, differentiation and integration of transcendental functions, and L’Hospital’s rule. Students may be required to use a calculator. Prerequisite: High school calculus, MATH 2412 or MATH 1348. MATH 1348 and MATH 2413 may be taken simultaneously  

MATH 2414 - Calculus II
This course covers formal integration by various techniques, calculus of polar and parametric forms, Taylor polynomials, sequences and series, power series, and applications of the definite integral. Students may be required to use a calculator, sequences and series, power series, and applications of the definite integral. Students will be required to use a calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 2413.  

MATH 2415 - Calculus III
This course involves multivariable calculus with applications, three-dimensional analytic geometry, partial differentiation including maxima and minima, multiple integrals, and calculus of vector functions. This course may include calculus of vector fields. Students may be required to use a calculator. Prerequisite: MATH 2414.  

 

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