Course Descriptions

HUM 103 - The Shock of the New: 20th Century Culture

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify some of the major interpretations of the nature of modernism and postmodernism in the arts and humanities of the twentieth century.
2.  Describe some of the major movements in the arts humanities from the late nineteenth century to the late twentieth century.
3.  Describe some of the major politcal, social, economic, and institutional influences on the arts and humanities in the twentieth century.
4.  Identify some of the influences of twentieth century arts and humanities on the contemporary.

HUM 104 - Introduction to Classical Mythology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe some of the major interpretations of mythology in human culture.
2.  Discuss some of the chief characteristics of Greek mythology.
3.  Identify the major categories of Greek mythology.
4.  Summarize some of the major myths and legends of ancient Greece.
5.  Discuss the influence of Greek mythology in ancient Rome and on later works of art, music, literature, and film.

HUM 135 - Jazz in US History and Culture

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Identify some of the fundamental principles in the study of jazz history.
2.  Describe some of the relationships between events and trends in American history and the evolution of jazz.
3.  Identify and describe the roots of jazz in African and nineteenth-century African American musical traditions in relation to colonial and nineteenth-century history.
4.  Distinguish between different jazz styles and identify important individual personalities in jazz history.
5.  Evaluate the relationship of jazz to twentieth-century American history.
6.  Creatively discuss the place of jazz in contemporary American culture.

INT 110 - Interior Design Studio I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Apply the fundamental language of design to the process of building interior space within a specific environmental context.
2.  Identify and utilize the basic steps of creating successful design including initial research, design development, and presentation to client.
3.  Analyze and balance practical versus aesthetic elements enabling students to obtain clarity, creating an optimal interior for specialized use.
4.  Demonstrate an intuitive sense towards design solutions, meaning learning to see the end result of their efforts in their minds, before actual execution.
5.  Discuss and explain design ideas in a clear and coherent manner to peers and professionals.

INT 120 - Surface Materials for the Interior

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Continue research for new design products that are appropriate for residential and commercial applications.
2.  Understand functional and aesthetic qualities of interior design products useful for a variety of applications.
3.  Develop an intuitive and analytical approach to choosing interior products that will function and visually work together.  Always consider the relationships between focal point, line, shape/form, color, texture and pattern, and quality of natural and aritficial light.

INT 210 - Interior Design Studio II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Develop a sense of responsibility towards the satisfaction of their client and the integrity of their own design work.
2.  Understand the importance of time management and meeting deadlines under less than optimal conditions.
3.  Strengthen their communication skills and learn to work with clients and other professionals enabling them to recognize the importance of team effort.
4.  Solve design problems transforming design theory into practical application.
5.  Develop a sensitive and critical eye strengthening their ability to suggest appropriate and inappropriate design solutions to clients therefore improving the human environment.
6.  Understand how to achieve a high level of self-sufficiency in the profession of Interior Design through self-motivation, self-discipline, organizational and research skills, negotiating skills, and decision-making skills.
7.  Produce tangible products in the form of presentation documents.

INT 299 - Independent Study: Interior Design

ITA 101 - Beginning Italian I

ITA 102 - Beginning Italian II

ITA 201 - Intermediate Italian I

ITA 202 - Intermediate Italian II

LAW 110 - Survey of Paralegalism

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Recognize the jurisdictional structure of the New York State court system.
2.  Recognize the jurisdictional structure of the local court system.
3.  Recognize the original and appellate distinctions of the judicial system.
4.  Prepare legal documents pursuant to NYS statutory law.
5.  Apply the rules learned to the preparation of legal documents.

LAW 200 - Real Property Law

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Define the legal terminology regarding the ownership, acquisition and conveyance of Real Estate.
2.  Articulate an understanding regarding the distinction between Personal and Real Property.
3.  Understand the Law of Fixtures by identifying various legal texts used in fixture law.
4.  Understand the process of transferring title to Real Estate; including the use of deeds, mortgages, promissory notes, real estate contracts, and closing statements and prepare such statements.
5.  Close the Real Estate transaction.
6.  Articulate the difference between a buyer representation and a seller representation.
7.  Understand the role of the County Clerk Records in the Real Estate Transaction by recording various documents.

LAW 207 W - Legal Writing and Research

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of legal research by preparing an assignment using the Westlaw database and preparing a legal brief.
2.  Demonstrate an ability to identify and argue legal issues by responding to a classroom legal fact pattern in written and oral format.
3.  Illustrate an understanding in drafting legal documents by preparing legal briefs, courtroom briefs and legal position papers.

LAW 215 - Estates, Probates and Trusts

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Articulate the mechanics of the disposition of testate property by analyzing a will and having a client meeting which discusses the disposition.
2.  Illustrate the substantive rules of will preparation by preparing a will.
3.  Illustrate an understanding of intestate distribution by distributing the proceeds and preparing a written document which outlines the correct distribution.
4.  Demonstrate an understanding of the probate process by filing a probate petition.
5.  Demonstrate an understanding of the creation and administration of a trust by creating a trust.
6.  Illustrate an understanding of the tax laws, both Federal and New York, which affect the estate by preparing an estate for file.

LAW 220 - Contracts

LAW 222 - Medical Law

LAW 225 - Family Law

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Articulate an understanding of the rules governing the doctrine of equitable distribution by explaining the rules to a client in need of legal advise.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of current case law in the Family Law substantive area of the law by reading and preparing legal briefs of particular case law.
3.  Demonstrate an understanding of the Divorce process by filing a petition in divorce and creating a separation agreement.

LAW 226 - Taxation Law for Paralegals

LAW 227 - Constitutional Law

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Illustrate an understanding of the role and jurisdictional position of the U.S. Supreme Court by preparing a jurisdictional chart.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of appellate and original jurisdiction by commencing a law suit in the jurisdictionally correct court.
3.  Demonstrate an understanding of the procedural history of a case by briefing the original and all appellate court decisions in the correct order.
4.  Articulate current laws based upon the established precedent.
5.  Use rules established by case law to demonstrate an understanding of the U.S. Constitution.

LAW 240 - Corporate Law

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of the differences of the legal liabilities of the Corporation, Partnership, and Sole Proprietorship by preparing a chart which compares and contrasts those differences.
2.  Illustrate the Corporate formation process by preparing a Corporation application for filing in New York State.
3.  Use and demonstrate an understanding of the rules established by the Business Corporation laws of New York while meeting with a client.
4.  Demonstrate an understanding of the jurisdictional rules relevant to a Corporate entity by correctly filing a Corporate legal cause of action.

LAW 250 - Municipal Law

LAW 251 - Federal Civil Procedure

LAW 252 - Applied Real Estate

LAW 253 - Computers in the Law office

LAW 260 - Labor-Management Relations (Labor Law)

LAW 270 - Vehicle and Traffic Law

LAW 280 - Litigation and Trial Preparation

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of case file selection by preparing and getting a passing grade in a classroom simulation project which requires a selection of case files based upon law firm requirements.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of legal confidentiality by reading and preparing position papers on confidentiality case studies.
3.  Demonstrate an understanding of the pleadings known as complaint and answer by preparing a complaint and answer in acceptable legal format.
4.  Demonstrate an understanding of the stages of a litigation proceeding by drafting, in proper format, various documents used to commence and proceed in a trial setting.

LAW 290 - Landlord-Tenant relations

LAW 295 - Paralegal Practicum

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of the selected internship/practicum location by engaging in the workplace for a time frame of 100-125 hours during which time all rules, company policies, and company quality levels will be met or exceeded.  These levels will be ascertained by the instructor prior to the beginning of the internship/practicum and will continue throughout the internship/practicum.
2.  Illustrate an understanding of time sensitive work product by being assigned a time sensitive project and responding within the time frame with legally acceptable work produce.

LAW 299 - Independent Study: Paralegal

LIT 200 - Introduction to Literature

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express muliple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 201 - Crime and Punishment

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints.
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 210 - Studies in United States Literature I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive respondes.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 211 - Studies in United States Literature II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 214 - Studies in British Literature I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their intrepertive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 215 - Studies in British Literature II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 220 - The Short Story

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 225 - United States Latino Literature

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they desagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 230 - American Drama

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 233 - World Drama

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 235 - Shakespeare

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (evenif they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 240 - The Poetic Experience: Sight and Sound

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 250 - Women and Literature: Other Perspectives

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 253 - Psychological Investigation in Literature

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express muliple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 260 - Detective Fiction

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 263 - Children’s Literature

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 264 - World Folktales: The Art of Storytelling

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 267 - An Introduction to Science Fiction

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analyticlly and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 270 - Twentieth-Century Working-Class Literature of North America

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 272 - Literature of the North American Wild

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 274 - Introduction to African American Literature

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpertation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 276 - Native American Literature

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 277 - Introduction to Irish Literature

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 280 - The Short Novel

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approachees toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 285 - Autobiography

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Students will be able to express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 290 - Banned Books

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 291 - Folklore and Fantasy

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate improvement of their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Demonstrate improvement of their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Be exposed to and be able to utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 294 - Envirolit

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 295 - Literature and Film

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 297 - World Literature I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary search, using print as well as electronic sources.

LIT 298 - World Literature II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Have improved their ability at oral discourse by discussing and explaining their interpretive responses.
2.  Have improved their ability to write analytically and argumentatively by composing applications of critical methods to literary works.
3.  Identify literary devices and define them.
4.  Use specific details to support a claim about a text.
5.  Express their interpretation of a work in clear expository prose.
6.  Utilize various literary analysis approaches toward literature.
7.  Express multiple viewpoints about the life questions dealt with in literature (even if they disagree with those viewpoints).
8.  Relate one literary work to another, and also to the culture from which it emerged.
9.  Learn and demonstrate competence in basic principles and techniques of literary research, using print as well as electronic sources.

LRS 105 - Learning Skills

LRS 106 - College Success

LRS 107 - Textbook Mastery and Notetaking

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Choose from several note-taking systems and apply them to their current courses.
2.  Implement textbook study systems and improve their ability to read effectively and discern important information.

LRS 108 - Study Management & Memory and Exams

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Construct a schedule to include times for outside activities, work, class and study.
2.  Use knowledge of their individual learning styles to develop strategies for succeeding in class.

LRS 110 - The Research Paper

LRS 120 - The Art of Thinking

LRS 130 - Introduction to Microcomputers and Word Processing

LRS 150 - Advanced Learning Skills

MAT 080 - Integer and Decimal Arithmetic

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Perform operations with signed numbers.
2.  Add, subtract, multiply, and divide Integers and decimals both with and without the use of a calculator.
3.  Define whole number exponents and evaluate numerical expressions with whole numbers exponents.
4.  Find the prime factorization of a number.
5.  Recognize, use and understand the commutative, the associative, and the distributive laws of addition and multiplication.
6.  Know and use order of operations effectively.
7.  Define square root and evaluate numerical expressions with whole number square roots.
8.  Perform arithmetic operations with whole number square roots.
9.  Evaluate variable expressions given values for the variables.
10.  Formulate and solve applications with integers.
11.  Make estimates by developing a sense of relative number size.
12.  Construct and interpret graphs and charts with appropriate scales.
13.  Use all arithmetic functions on a scientific calculator, including square, square root, and power functions when available.
14.  Use parentheses keys.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 081 - Fractions and Percents

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Add, subtract, multiply, and divide arithmetic fractions both with and without the use of a calculator.
2.  Define negative exponents and simplify expressions containing them.
3.  Write fractions in equivalent forms.
4.  Convert between decimals, fractions and percents (including rounding).
5.  Evaluate rational variable expressions given values for the variables.
6.  Solve basic ratio and proportion application problems.
7.  Solve percent application problems.
8.  Solve application problems involving both English and Metric measurement conversions.
9.  Solve problems using scientific notation.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 082 - Linear Equations

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Graph using the rectangular coordinate system.
2.  Find the slope of a line.
3.  Find equations of lines using point-slope form, slope-intercept form and general form.
4.  Reduce all forms of line equations to slope intercept form.
5.  Graph linear equations in two variables.
6.  Find equations of vertical and horizontal lines.
7.  Identify parallel and perpendicular lines from their equations.
8.  Find equations of parallel and perpendicular lines.
9.  Define and evaluate functions using function notation.
10.  Formulate and solve problems involving linear equations and linear functions.
11.  Solve linear literal equations.
12.  Solve linear inequalities.
13.  Graph solutions of linear inequalities.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 083 - Systems of Linear Equations

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Solve 2 by 2 linear systems by graphing.
2.  Solve 2 by 2 linear systems by substitution.
3.  Solve 2 by 2 and 3 by 3 linear systems by elimination.
4.  Solve 2 by 2 and 3 by 3 linear systems by row operations.
5.  Solve applications problems involving 2 by 2 and 3 by 3 systems of linear equations.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 084 - Polynomials

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Define and identify polynomials.
2.  Add and subtract polynomials.
3.  Multiply polynomials.
4.  Factor a monomial from a polynomial.
5.  Factor expressions that are quadratic in form.
6.  Factor expressions that are the sum and difference of cubes.
7.  Factor expressions that can be factored by grouping.
8.  Divide polynomials by monomials.
9.  Divide polynomials by binomials using long division.
10.  Solve polynomial equations.
11.  Solve applications involving polynomial equations.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 085 - Quadratic Equations and Circles

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Simplify square roots of non-square numbers.
2.  Simplify square roots of variable expressions.
3.  Solve quadratic equations by factoring and the square root property.
4.  Solve quadratic equations by completing the square.
5.  Solve quadratic equations by using the quadratic formula.
6.  Find the vertex and axis of symmetry of a parabola.
7.  Graph a parabola by finding the vertex, intercepts, and additional points.
8.  Graph a circle given its equation in standard or general form.
9.  Use completing the square to graph circles and parabolas.
10.  Compare the graphing traits of functions and non-functions.
11.  Apply the vertical line test.
12.  Determine the range of a function.
13.  Solve application problems with quadratic equations.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 086 - Rational Expressions and Equations

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Simplify rational expressions by factoring.
2.  Determine the domain of a rational function.
3.  Multiply and divide algebraic fractions.
4.  Add and subtract algebraic fractions.
5.  Simplify complex fractions.
6.  Evaluate complicated formulas including complex fractions using a scientific calculator.
7.  Solve rational equations that reduce to linear or quadratic form.
8.  Solve and evaluate literal equations.
9.  Solve application problems with rational equations.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 087 - Geometry

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Classify polygons.
2.  Classify quadrilaterals as parallelograms, kites, trapezoids, isosceles trapezoids, rectangles, rhombi, and squares.
3.  Classify triangles as scalene, isosceles or equilateral.
4.  Classify angles, and measure angles using a protractor.
5.  Classify triangles as acute, right or obtuse.
6.  Relate the sides and angles of similar and congruent triangles.
7.  Solve applications involving similar triangles.
8.  Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems involving right triangles.
9.  Define a circle.
10.  Use a ruler to measure lengths in both English and Metric units.
11.  Find perimeter and area of triangles, quadrilaterals and compound shapes.
12.  Find circumference and area of circles.
13.  Calculate the surface area and volume of cones, spheres, prisms, pyramids and cylinders.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 088 - Introduction to Trigonometry

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Convert between radians and degrees.
2.  Find reference angles for angles measured in degrees and radians.
3.  Use exact trigonometric ratios in a 30^o -60^o -90^o triangle and 45^o -45^o -90^o triangle to solve problems without need for a calculator.
4.  Evaluate the six trigonometric functions of general angles measured in degrees.
5.  Evaluate inverse trigonometric values to degree measure.
6.  Evaluate the six trigonometric functions of general angles measured in radians.
7.  Evaluate inverse trigonometric values to radians.
8.  Find values of the six trigonometric functions using right triangles.
9.  Solve applications using right triangle trigonometry.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 090 - Foundations for College Mathematics I

 

Credits: 0
Hours
4 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course: 
MAT 090 Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: 
Perform skills in four categories: Arithmetic, Basic Algebra/Geometry, Problem Solving/Estimation and on a scientific calculator.
 
Note: Throughout the course the students are expected to solve applied problems related to the topics of the course.

Arithmetic

1. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals both with and without the use of a calculator. 
2. Write fractions in equivalent forms. 
3. Convert between decimals, fractions and percents (including rounding). 
4. Define whole number exponents and evaluate numerical expressions with whole numbers exponents. 
5. Find the prime factorization of a number. 
6. Recognize, use and understand the commutative, the associative, and the distributive laws of real numbers. 
7. Know and use order of operations effectively. 
8. Find the mean, median, mode, and range for a data set and understand their meaning. 

Basic Algebra/Geometry
 
9. Identify polygons, classify angles, and measure angles using a protractor. 
10. Use a ruler to measure lengths in both English and Metric units. 
11. Find perimeter, area and volume of various geometric objects. 
12. Use and understand the Pythagorean Theorem, similarity and congruence. 
13. Combine like terms for basic linear algebraic expressions. 
14. Solve and check basic linear equations. 

Problem Solving/Estimation 

15. Formulate and solve applications with whole numbers and integers. 
16. Solve ratio and proportion application problems. 
17. Solve percent application problems. 
18. Formulate and solve problems involving linear equations. 
19. Solve application problems involving both English and Metric measurement conversions. 
20. Make estimates by developing a sense of relative number size. 
21. Construct and interpret graphs and charts with appropriate scales. 

Calculator 

22. Use all functions fraction key. 
23. Use all arithmetic functions. 
24. Use square, square root, and power functions. 
25. Use parentheses keys. 
26. Use storage and recall functions. 
27. Use Pi key.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

Textbook Information
 

MAT 092 - Foundations for College Mathematics II

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 093 - Integrated Arithmetic and Basic Algebra

Graphing

28.  Know the rectangular coordinate system.
29.  Find the slope of a line.
30.  Find the slope-intercept equation of a line.
31.  Find equations of vertical and horizontal lines.
32.  Graph linear equations in two variables.
33.  Solve linear systems by graphing.
34.  Graph parabolas by plotting points and by using the intercepts.
35.  Find the axid of symmetry of a parabola.
36.  Graph solutions of linear inequalities.

Problem Solving/Estimation

37.  Solve applied problems.
38.  Solve percent application problems.
39.  Solve percent application problems.
40.  Formulate and solve problems involving linear equations.
41.  Use estimation in problem solving.  Make estimates by developing a sense of relative number size.
42.  Construct and interpret graphs and charts with appropriate scales.
43.  Solve application problems involving unit conversions.
44.  Solve application problems using linear systems of equations with 2 equations and 2 unknowns.
45.  Write mathematical notation that is consistently correct.
46.  Describe problem solving methods in writing.
47.  Work as a member of a team to solve problems.
48.  Evaluate complicated formulas, including complex fractions, using a scientific calculator.
49.  Use the formulas for area of standard quadrilaterals and triangles.
50.  Use the formulas for area and circumference of a circle.
51.  Use formulas for volume of a rectangular solid, a cylinder, and a sphere.

Calculator

52.  Use, +, -, *,  ¸, square, square root, and power functions.
53.  Use the fraction key.
54.  Use the percent key.
55.  Use parentheses keys.
56.  Use storage and recall functions.
57.  Use Pi Key.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 095 - Metric Conversion and Dosages

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Add/Subtract/Multiply/Divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
2.  Round decimals to required place value.
3.  Simplify complex fractions.
4.  Apply factor/label method to dosage problems.
5.  Convert in metric system.
6.  Convert in apothecary system using Roman numeral to 50.
7.  Convert in household system.
8.  Convert among all three systems.
9.  Apply all symbols and abbreviations used in all three systems.
10.  Apply the “required” equivalents.
11.  Interpret dosage problems, read labels and accurately perform all clinical calculations.
12.  Calculate oral medications.
13.  Calculate Parenteral medications.
14.  Do all the calculations by hand as well as using a calculator.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 096 - Elementary Algebra and Trigonometry

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
Perform skills in four categories: Algebra, Geometry/Trigonometry, Graphing and Problem Solving/Estimation.

Note:  Throughout the course the students are expected to solve applied problems related to the topics of the course.

Algebra

1.  Perform operations on polynomials.
2.  Simplify rational expressions and perform operations on rational expressions including complex fractions.
3.  Solve elementary rational equations.
4.  Evaluate square roots.
5.  Solve and evaluate literal equations.
6.  Define and evaluate functions using function notation.
7.  After a brief review, factor a monomial from a polynomial, factor trinomials, and factor special cases (difference of squares).
8.  Factor expressions in form, expressions that are sum and difference of cubes, and expressions that can be factored by grouping.
9.  After a brief review, solve quadratic equations by factoring and by using the quadratic formula.
10.  Completing the square to graph conic sections.
11.  Identify parallel and perpendicular lines from their equations.
12.  Solve systems of linear equations by row operations.

Geometry/Trigonometry

13.  Classify angles and triangles usinig appropriate terminology.
14.  Relate the sides and angles of similar triangles.
15.  Convert between radians and degrees.
16.  Find reference angles for angles measured in degrees.
17.  Evaluate the six trigonometric functions of general angles measured in degrees.
18.  Understand and use right triangle trigonometry.

Graphing

19.  Identify the following basic relations:
       a.     ax + by = c
       b.     y = ax² + bx + c
       c.     (x - h)² + (y - k)² = r²
20.  Find equations of lines using point-slope form, slope-intercept form and general form.
21.  Graph a parabola by finding the vertex, intercepts, and additional points.
22.  Graph a circle given its equation in standard or general form.

Problem Solving/Estimation

23.  Solve applications problems involving 2 by 2 and 3 by 3 systems of linear equations.
24.  Solve application problems with linear and quadratic equations.
25.  Solve applications using right triangle trigonometry.
26.  Solve application problems with rational equations.

Calculator

27.  Evaluate trigonometric and inverse trigonometric values.
28.  Find equivalent angle measures in degrees and radians.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 097 - Intravenous Medications and Pediatric Dosage

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Calculate IV medications and solutions.
2.  Perform calculations involving drop factors.
3.  Perform calculations involving flow rate and infusion time.
4.  Accurately calculate a pediatric dosage according to body weight (in kg.)
5.  Accurately calculate pediatric dosage in divided dosages.
6.  Interpret and calculate the minimum fluid requirements for pediatric clients.
7.  Do all the arithmetic calculations by hand as well as using a calculator. 

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 100 - Math Success Seminar

1.  To understand the three components of the learning process.
2.  To assimilate math information with a feeling of confidence and control.
3.  To process math information and retain it.
4.  To organize math information so that it can be recalled in any format and be applied.
5.  To practice strategies for removing blocks to success.

Behavioral Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate the role of an active learner both in the classroom and as a member of a small study group.
2.  Use the SQ3R methof to read a math textbook.
3.  Organize and prioritize math information using note cards and a two-column notebook.
4.  Use appropriate test taking skills to prepare for and take each test as well as analyze each test after it is graded.
5.  Develop a good time management plan that includes class.

Cognitive Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Discuss the relationships among basic structure of the brain cortex, learning and memory.
2.  Explain, using concepts of brain theory, how study behaviors impact learning.
3.  Recognize their individual learning styles and apply learning strategies that target their strengths.
4.  Categorize questions about math topics according to a hierarchy of levels of thinking.
5.  Formulate questions relevant to math topics at any given level of the thinking process.

Affective Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Recognize and articulate their beliefs about themselves as math learners and the origins of those beliefs.
2.  Use positive self-talk to improve their self-image as math learners.
3.  Identify situations that have led them to avoid math.
4.  Acknowledge areas of deficiency in their math background.
5.  Formulate a workable plan that allows them to take controlof their math learning.

MAT 113 - Mathematical Explorations I

At the end of this course the student should be able to:

1.  Use e-mail.
2.  Use Excel.
3.  Use the Internet.
4.  Use PowerPoint.
5.  See where math can be used to solve problems in everyday life and in his/her discipline.
6.  Find the mean, mode, median and range of a data set.
7.  Construct boxplots, histograms and scatterplots.
8.  Find the standard deviation of a set of numbers.
9.  Identify distributions that are normal and those that are not.
10.  Explain the difference between a parameter and a statistic.
11.  Explain the difference between the majority and the plurality voting methods.
12.  Identify Hamiltonian and Euler Circuits.
13.  Solve the Traveling Salesman-like Problems.
14.  Schedule a project.
15.  Calculate compound interest.
16.  Investigate annuities.
17.  Calculate loans payments and credit card interest.
18.  Investigate mortgage amortization tables.
19.  Investigate risk, return, and liquidity of investments.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 115 - Mathematics for General Education I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Use e-mail.
2.  Use electronic spreadsheet.
3.  Use the Internet.
4.  Use electronic presentation software.
5.  Give examples of how math can be used to solve problems in everday life and in his/her discipline.
6.  Apply general principles and guidelines to critical thinking in everday life.
7.  Distinguish between and analyze inductive and deductive arguments.
8.  Use symbols of logic to work with propositions and truth values.
9.  Determine the validity of an argument.
10.  Use set operations and Venn diagrams to evaluate categorical propositions.
11.  Apply principles of counting including permutations and combinations.
12.  Distinguish between theoretical, empirical, and subjective probabilities.
13.  Determine theoretical probabilities.
14.  Specify probability distribution.
15.  Calculate probabilities for independent events, dependent events, non-overlapping events, overlapping events.
16.  Calculate conditional probability.
17.  Use trees for counting and probability applications.
18.  Calculate and interpret expected values.
19.  Explain the difference between a population and a sample, a parameter and a statistic.
20.  Find the mean, mode, median and range of a data set.
21.  Construct boxplots, histograms and scatterplots.
22.  Find the standard deviation of a set of numbers.
23.  Describe a normal distribution and conditions under which it can be expected.
24.  Understand and apply the empirical rule for the normal distribution.
25.  Use a standard score table for normal distribution.
26.  Understand and apply the law of averages.
27.  Understand the concept of statistical significance.
28.  Understand how a margin of error arises from ampling distribution.
29.  Use a linear regression analysis and test the correlation coefficient.
30.  Calculate a confidence interval for the mean of a population.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement. 
In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 116 - Mathematics for General Education II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Use e-mail.
2.  Use electronic spreadsheets.
3.  Use the Internet.
4.  Use electronic presentation software.
5.  Give examples of how math can be used to solve problems in everday life and in his/her discipline.
6.  Investigate risk, return, and liquidity of investments.
7.  Calculate simple and compound interest.
8.  Use spreadsheet templates and web-based calculators to evaluate whether an annuity plan or other types of investments will meet theneed of the investor.
9.  Calculate loans payments and credit card finance charges.
10.  Investigate mortgage amortization tables.
11.  Describe a function in words and use function notation.
12.  Describe the domain and rage of a function.
13.  Identify independent and dependent variables.
14.  Create and use graphs of functions.
15.  Identify a graph as linear or non-linear.
16.  Create and use linear and non-linear models to analyze real data.
17.  Discuss and apply topics in one of three applications of mathematics:  visual arts and music, voting theory, or networks and scheduling.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement.  
In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 117 - Elementary Finite Math w/Algebra

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Operate with signed numbers.
2.  Solve equations and inequalities.
3.  Write equations of lines.
4.  Graph lines and liniear inequalities.
5.  Solve linear models of equilibrium.
6.  Add, subtract and multiply matrices.
7.  Determine if a matrix has an inverse, and find it if it does.
8.  Solve systems of linear equations using matrix methods.
9.  Solve systems of linear inequalities (linear programming).
10.  Use set language to express probability problems and their solutions.
11.  Compute combinations, permutations and use Pascal’s Triangle.
12.  Expand a binomial using the Binomial Formula.
13.  Calculate conditional probabilities.
14.  Calculate Binomial probabilities.
15.  Calculate Normal probabilities.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 118 - The Mathematics of Sustainability

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numberically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Use an electronic spreadsheet.
2.  Collect and critically evaluate mathematical information located on the internet and in the media.
3.  Read and discuss a Community Sustainability Report Card.
4.  Use sustainability indicators to create a community sustainability report card for a local community.
5.  Create a frequency distribution table from a set of data.
6.  Find the Mean, Median, Mode for a data set.
7.  Find the Weighted Mean and the Median from a frequency table.
8.  Find Range, Interquartile Range and the Standard Deviation for a data set.
9.  Create and interpret Bar Charts, Line Charts, and Pie Charts.
10.  Read and interpret a variety of mathematical diagrams including contour maps, 3D graphs and flow charts.
11.  Construct and interpret boxplots, stack plots, and scatter plots.
12.  Collect a set of data using various sampling methods.
13.  Recognize correlation and the implications regarding causation.
14.  Find the equation for the line of best fit for data in a scatter plot.
15.  Fit non-linear trend lines to data and make responsible predictions using the trend line equations.
16.  Critically evaluate trends in data.
17.  Identify a normal distribution.
18.  Utilize the 68-95-99.7% rule for a normal distribution.
19.  Calculate simple probabilities.
20.  Discuss probabilities involved with unlikely and catastrophic events.
21.  Describe relationships between large numbers.
22.  Identify the domain and the range of a function.
23.  Use Excel to create polynomial, rational, exponential, logistic, logarithmic and periodic functions.
24.  Calculate Maximum Sustainable yield.
25.  Identify Euler and Hamilton circuits in a graph.
26.  Utilize various algorithms applied to the travelling salesman problem.
27.  Find the critical path in a scheduling graph.
28.  Use various functions to model real world phenomena such as population and investment growth.
29.  Use periodic functions to model climate and predator/prey relations.
30.  Discuss cost versus return for various investments.
31.  Complete hands on activities using real world data.
32.  Use algorithms to find solutions for various optimization problems.
33.  Experiment with simple simulation applets.

MAT 119 - Mathematics for Elementary Education I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Add, subtract, multiply, divide rational numbers, and explain why the basic arithmetic operations of fractions work.
2.  Evaluate arithmetic expressions according to the algebraic heirarchy.
3.  Adding, subtracting and multiplying polynomials.
4.  Solve equations of a single variable.
5.  Solve literal equations of a single variable.
6.  Define and graph a linear function of a single variable.
7.  Identify, interpret, and discuss line charts, bar charts, line graphs, and pie charts.
8.  Construct line charts, line graphs, and bar charts.
9.  Relate a shape to its place in the geometric hierarchy.
10.  Identify various quadrilaterals and triangles.
11.  Use formulas to calculate the perimeter and area of various polygons.
12.  Use formulas to calculate the circumference and area of a circle.
13.  Use the Pythagorean Theorem.
14.  Calculate the perimeter of simple and compund planar regions.
15.  Use formulas to calculate the surface area and volume of a cone, a cylinder, a prism and a sphere.
16.  Calculate the volume and surface area of simple and compound solids.
17.  Solve application problems involving area, perimeter, surface area and volume.
18.  Explain the difference between central tendency and dispersion.
19.  Calculate the mean, weighted mean, median, and mode and recognize the appropriate use of same to help describe a data set.
20.  Calculate percentiles and relate them to a set of data.
21.  Calculate the range and standard deviation for a set of data and recognize these as measures of dispersion.
22.  Explain what a z-score measures and calculate the z-score for a given score.
23.  Test an hypothesis about the mean of a population.
24.  Complete and present projects.
25.  Participate in cooperative learning activities.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement. 
In context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 120 - Mathematics for Elementary Education II

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1.  Idenfity the sample space and event spaces in probability experiments.
2.  Draw tree diagrams and tables to solve probability problems.
3.  Calculate simple theoretical and experimental probabilities.
4.  Calculate compound theoretical and experimental probabilities using trees and multiplication principle.
5.  Determine odds.
6.  Calculate expected value.
7.  Write recursion formulas and explicit formulas for various sequences.
8.  Recognize and write recursive and explicit formulas for arithmetic, geometric, Fibonacci and, optionally, polygonal umber sequences.
9.  Hexiamonds, Polyominoes, Pentominoes, and Tetrahexes.
10.  Tile a plane using various combinations of regular polygons.
11.  Identify various types of plane tilings.
12.  Identify symmetry in a pattern.
13.  Identify and create the various types of border patterns.
14.  Build designs with pattern blocks.
15.  Evaluate functions of one or several variables.
16.  Review solving equations of a single variable.
17.  Recognize and appropriately use degree and radian measure.
18.  Solve applications using right triangle trigonometry.
19.  Recognize the graphs of the sine, logarithmic, exponential, quadratic and logistic curves.
20.  Calculate angles using inverse trigonometric functions.
21.  Algebraically solve equations in a single variable, including sine, logarithmic, exponential and logistic curves.
22.  Recognize applications of sine, logarithmic, exponential, quadratic, and logistic curves.
23.  Complete writing assignments.
24.  Conduct research using professional journals and the Internet.
25.  Complete and present projects.
26.  Participate in cooperative learning activities.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement. 
In context of the course objectives listed above, upn successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical infomation symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 124 - Statistics I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Descriptive Statistics:
1.  Define a population, a sample, and random sampling.
2.  Find and work with a published data set.
3.  Collect data on a random variable.
4.  Group data, make fequency tables and graphically display information.
5.  Compute the mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and variance for raw data.
6.  Find the coefficient of correlation for a set of paired data.
7.  Write the equation of the least squares regression line.

Statisical Inference:
1.  Interpret the slope of the equation of least square regression line, and use equation to make and interpret predictions.
2.  Find probabilities using definitions, some rules of probability, and normal, t, and binomial distributions.
3.  Find areas under the standard normal curve.
4.  Apply the Central Limit Theorem.
5.  Analyze data on a random variable.
6.  Set up confidence intervals for means and proportions for large samples.
7.  Set up confidence intervals for means for small samples.
8.  Perform large sample hypothesis testing on means and differences of means.
9.  Perform large sample hypothesis testing on proportions and differences of proportions.

Statistical Software Package:
1.  Create bar charts, histograms, stem-and-leaf displays, and boxplots.
2.  Produce descriptive statistics including mean, median, standard deviation, minimum, maximum, and quartiles for a data set.
3.  Create scatterplots both with and without the graph of the least squares regression line.
4.  Produce the value of the correlation coefficient and the equation of the least squares regression line.
5.  Produce confidence intervals.
6.  Conduct tests of hypotheses on means, proportions, difference of means, and differences of proportions.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement. 
In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 130 - Applied Algebra and Trigonometry

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Solve literal equations.
2.  Solve polynomial equations.
3.  Solve trigonometric equations.
4.  Solve logarithmic and exponential equations.
5.  Perform oerations on algebraic and trigonometric expressions.
6.  Define what a functions is, and graph it.
7.  Perform operations defined on functions.
8.  Recognize and graph linear functions, polynomials, rational functions, exponential functions and logarithmic functions.
9.  Use the basic properties of logarithmic and exponential functions.
10.  Recognize and use basic trigonometric identities.
11.  Solve application problems using the Law of Sines and/or Law of Cosines.
12.  Solve application problems using exponential functions in areas such as interest, population growth, disease, radioactive decay.
13.  Solve application problems using logarithmic functions in areas as ph, Richter Scales, and decibel scales.
14.  Define and recognize complex numbers.
15.  Convert between rectangular and trigonometric forms for complex numbers.
16.  Perform basic operations on complex numbers.
17.  Represent vectors in polar and rectangular form.
18.  Resolve a vector into its rectangular components.
19.  Use vectors to solve application problems.

Calculator Objectives:  The student should be able to:

1.  Find roots of polynomials using the graphing calculator.  This involves three methods:  graphing, factoring and using the Numeric Solver application.
2.  Solve equations using the graphing calculator.  This involves graphing and using the Numerical Solver application.
3.  Use Exact and Approximate output modes.
4.  Understand the Graph application menus.
5.  Setup and read tables to look at limiting values of functions.
6.  Find minima and maxima.
7.  Graph piece-wise functions.
8.  Get an appropriate window and accurately sketch the graph of a relation or function.
9.  Establish a trigonometric identiy using the graphing calculator.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement.
In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 136 - College Algebra and Trigonometry I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
Perform skills in three categories:  Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry; Non Calculator Graphing; and Graphing Calculator.

Note:  Throughout the course the students are expected to solve applied problems related to the topics of the course.

Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry:
1.  Perform arithmetic operations and simplification of rational expressions including complex fractions.
2.  Solve absolute value linear equations and inequalities using analytic methods.
3.  Perform operations and simplify expressions involvinig radicals and rational exponents.
4.  Perform operations and simplify expressions involving complex numbers.
5.  Rationalize denominators and numerators.
6.  Understand the definition of a funtion of x and find the domain and range of a function.
7.  Use function notation.
8.  Review linear functions and their applications.
9.  Perform operations on functions including composition.
10.  Find an inverse funtion algebraically.
11.  Use properties of exponential and logarithmic functions.
12.  Use the change of base formula.
13.  Use interval notation.
14.  Solve compound inequalities.
15.  Perform polynomial long division.
16.  Solve quadratic equations and inequalities and applications thereof.
17.  Apply the Remainder Theorem and Factor Theorem to higher degree polynomials.
18.  State the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra and find all complex zeros of a polynomial function.
19.  Construct an expression for a polynomial given its roots.
20.  Use radians to measure angles.
21.  Find reference angles for angles measureed in degrees and radians.
22.  Find the trigonometric funtions for a general angle.
23.  Use recriprocal, Pythagorean, cofunction, quotient and odd/even identities.
24.  Use the distance and midpoint formulas.
25.  Find the arc length and area for a sector of a circle.
26.  Review trigonometric functions of acute angles and applications of right triangles.

Non Calculating Graphing:
27.  Identify and graph the following families of relations:
             a.  ax + by = c
             b.  y = ax² + bx + c
             c.  y = xⁿ
                 d.  y=|x|
             e.  y=¹/_x
             f.  y = a^x
             g.  y = a sin bx
             h.  y = a cos bx
             i.  y = a tan bx
28.  Graph functions and relations by using various graphing techniques:  symmetry, reflection, translation and contraction.
29.  Sketch a comprehensive graph of a polynomial function including end behavior, extrema and real zeros.
30.  Relate the graphs of y = sinx and y = cosx to the unit circle.
31.  Graph inverse functions.
32.  Graph piece-wise functions.

Graphing Calculator:
33.  Graph piece-wise functions.
34.  Plot points and fit a line to the data using calculator regression.
35.  Solve functional and relational inequalities by graphing.
36.  Find roots of polynomials using the zero command.
37.  Solve equations using the zero and the intersection methods.
38.  Solve an equation using the computer algebra system.
39.  Use the Exact and Approximate output mode.
40.  Setup and read tables.
41.  Find minia and maxima using the Math options for the graph.
42.  Get an appropriate window and accurately sketch the graph of a relation or function.
43.  Establish a trigonometric identity by using graphing and using the computer algebra system.
44.  Use the trigonometric and inverse trigonometric commands.
45.  Use the exponential and logarithmic commands.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement.
In context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 146 - Applied Business Calculus

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  After a brief review:

• Write and recognize the equations of lines and parabolas.
• Define a function and determine the domain of a given function.
• Graph polynomials, rational functions and functions involving radicals.
• Find the points of intersection of two functions.

2.  Understand the concept of limit and use limit rules to evaluate limits.
3.  Understand the concept of continuity and find points of discontinuity of a given function.
4.  Define a derivative and find derivatives of functions using the definition.
5.  Understand the geometric interpretation of a derivative (slope of tangent line).
6.  Use the rules of differentiation to find derivatives of more complex functions.
7.  Use differentiation to solve max-min problems and to aid in curve sketching.
8.  Find anti-derivatives of functions.
9.  Evaluate definite integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
10.  Understand the geometric interpretation of the definite integral (area under curve).
11.  Graph logarithmic and exponential functions.
12.  Apply the properties of logarithms and exponents to solving equations (e.g., growth, compound interest, present value).
13.  Differentiate and integrate logarithmic and exponential functions and apply this knowledge to solve problems in business and economics.
14.  Apply differentiation (rate of change of a function) to solve problems in business and economics (e.g., marginal cost and revenue, maximization of profits).
15.  Apply integration to solve problems in business and economics (e.g., total value, expected value).

Calculator Objectives:

1.  Graphing functions derived from applicaitons to reinforce Calculus solutions.
2.  Find limits graphically.
3.  Find the slope of a tangent line to a curve at a specified point.
4.  Graph a function and the tangent line at a specified point on the function.
5.  Explain why the graphing calculator really does not draw a vertical asymptote for functions.
6.  Graph a function and its derivative on the same axes.
7.  Find relative extrema and inflection points of a function.
8.  Evaluate definite integrals.
9.  Show and determine the area under a curve.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement.
In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 148 - Applied Technical Mathematics I

Overall Goals of the Course:
1.  To provide an integrated treatment of mathematics topics essential for a sound technical mathematics background.
2.  To teach the transfer of mathematical concepts and skills to applications in telecommunications.
3.  To increase analytical and computational skills, including use of a graphing calculator and the laptop computer.
4.  To develop a systematic approach to problem solving.
5.  To increase reading comprehensin in mathematics.
6.  To provide sufficient skills so that the student will be able to effectively deal with mathematical requirements in other allied courses requiring a technical mathematics background.
7.  To function as teams to learn team building skills while solving problems.

Student Performance/Behavioral Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.  Demonstrate understanding of real, rational, and irrational numbers.
2.  Demonstrate an understanding of operations with signed numbers.
3.  Demonstrate the use of the laws of exponents.
4.  Demonstrate the understanding of Order of Operations.
5.  Demonstrate the fundamental algebraic operations and terminology of algebraic expressions.
6.  Evaluate literal expressions.
7.  Solve first-degree equations with one unknown.
8.  Analyze and solve direct and inverse proportions.
9.  Analyze and solve word problems involving the use of linear and rational equations and functions.
10.  Graph and interpret functions.
11.  Demonstrate multiplication of algebraic expressions using special products, long multiplication, and the FOIL method.
12.  Demonstrate long division of polynomials.
13.  Use various methods to factor algebraic expressions.
14.  Demonstrate various operations with algebraic fractions.
15.  Solve fractional equations.
16.  Change a number to scientifice notation and vice versa.
17.  Solve quadratic equations by factoring and by the quadratic formula.
18.  Solve incomplete quadratic equations.
19.  Use the Cartesian coordinate system to graph and interpret equations of two variables.
20.  Demonstrate knowledge of the slope-intercept form.
21.  Demonstrate knowledge of the point-slope form.
22.  Solve systems of linear equations by graphing, addition method, substitution method, and by determinants.
23.  Identify geometric shapes and formulas (perimeter, area, volume) and use in applications.
24.  Define and evaluate trigonometric functions from 0 degrees to 90 degrees and their inverses.
25.  Analyze and solve right triangles.
26.  Demonstrate the use of basic metric units and dimensional analysis.

Computer/Calculator Skills
1.  Convert decimal degrees to degree-minute-second to radians and reverse.
2.  Evaluate trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions.
3.  Evaluate powers and roots.
4.  Use scientific notation and engineering notation.
5.  Evaluate real functions using the graphing calculator.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 149 - Applied Technical Mathematics-IS

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Simplify algebraic radicals.
2.  Convert fractional exponents to radicals and the reverse.
3.  Demonstrate fundamental operations in radicals.
4.  Solve equations with radicals.
5.  Convert degrees to radians and the reverse.
6.  Evaluate trigonometric functions and their inverses for angles measured in degrees and radians.
7.  Solve oblique triangles using the law of sines and/or law of cosines.
8.  Graphically add vectors.
9.  Solve vector problems by trigonometry using rectangular and polar forms.
10.  Sketch and interpret the graphs of sinusoidal, exponential, and logarithmic functions and inequalities.
11.  Perform fundamental operations on algebraic terms involving exponents and radicals.
12.  Covert complex numbers in various forms:  rectangular, polar, exponential.
13.  Perform the fundamental operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using the rectangular form of complex numbers.
14.  Perform multiplication and division of complex numers in polar and exponential form.
15.  Using DeMoivre’s Theorem raise complex numbers to powers and roots.
16.  Demonstrate the use of common logarithms and natural logarithms.
17.  Solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
18.  Graph exponential functions using log-log and semi-log paper.
19.  Summarize and interpret data using frequency distribuiton, measures of central tendency, and measures of dispersion.
20.  Given a set of data, find the line of best fit.
21.  Apply process control and quality assurance.
22.  Develop an intuitive feel for the concepts of limits, derivative (instantaneous rate of change), integral (area under a curve).

Overall Goals of the Course:
1.  To provide an integrated treatment of mathematics topics which are essential for a solid mathematical background for the telecommunication technician.
2.  To demonstrate the transfer of mathematical concepts and skills to applications within telecommunications.
3.  To increase computational and graphing skills using the graphing calculator and the computer.
4.  To develop a systematic approach to problem solving.
5.  To provide sufficient mathematical skills so a student will be able to successfully deal with mathematical requirements of allied courses.
6.  To increase awareness and use of the umbrella competencies, particularly team building skills while solving problems.

In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.

MAT 156 - Algebra and Trigonometry for Calculus

Perform skills in three categories:  Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry; Non Calculator Graphing; and Graphing Calculator.

Note:  Throughout the course the students are expected to solve applied problems related to the topics of the course.

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry Objectives:
1.  Be able to determine the horizontal, vertical, and oblique asymptotes of a rational function.
2.  Solve rational, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric equations, and inequalities analytically.
3.  Solve problems involving conic section formulas for a circle, parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola.
4.  Find the determinant of 2 by 2 and 3 by 3 matrices by hand.
5.  Solve systems of linear equations using elimination and row operations on matrices.
6.  Add, subtract, multiply matrices.
7.  Verify trigonometric identities involving the reciprocal identities, quotient identities, Pythagorean identities, angle sum identities, double angle identities, and half angle identities.
8.  Verify inverse trigonometric identities.
9.  Apply the Law of Sines to solve application problems.
10.  Explain and solve the ambiguous case for the Law of Sines.
11.  Apply the Law of Cosines to solve application problems.
12.  Define a vector.
13.  Perform vector arithmetic, including magnitude.
14.  Use component vectors to solve application problems.
15.  Convert between trigonometric (polar) and rectangular forms of complex numbers.
16.  Introduce the concept of a limit through tabular values.

Non Calculator Graphing Objectives:
17.  Name the equation of a transformed basic funtion/relation by viewing its graph.
18.  Construct a graph of a rational function from its intercepts and asymptotes.
19.  Graph y=sin^-1x, y=cos^-1x, y=tan^-1x, y=sec^-1x on a suitable domain.
20.  Graph lnx, e^x, log_ax and a^x.
21.  Graph conic sections.
22.  Recognize the form and graphs of basic polar equations.
23.  Recognize the form and graphs of basic parametric equations.
24.  Graph basic parametric equations and basic polar equations.
25.  Solve systems of two linear inequalities.

Graphing Calculator Objectives:
26.  Explain why the graphing calculator really does not draw a vertical asymptote for the function.
27.  Find the real and complex zeroes of a polynomial function using the Computer Algebra System.
28.  Use DeMoivre’s Theorem to compute powers and roots of complex numbers in trigonometric (polar) and rectangular forms using the Computer Algebra System.
29.  Perform the partial fraction decomposition of a rational expression using the Computer Algebra System.
30.  Solve equations and inequalities with rational, polynomials, exponential, logarithmic, tritonometric and inverse logarithmic, trigonometric functions using the intersection method.
31.  Solve equations and inequalities with rational, polynomials, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse logarithmic, trigonometric functions using the Compuer Algebra System.
32.  Graph advanced polar equations and advanced parametric equations.
33.  Find the determinant of 2 by 2 and 3 by 3 matrices.
34.  Find solutions to system of inequalities using the shading capabilities of the calculator.

This course prepares students to meet the Mathematics General Education requirement.
In the context of the course objectives listed above, upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables and schematics.
2.  Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically and verbally.
3.  Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.
4.  Estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness.
5.  Recognize the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.