Mathematics (MTH) at Eastern Shore Community College


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MTH 1 - Developmental Mathematics
Designed to bridge the gap between a weak mathematical foundation and the knowledge necessary for the study of mathematics courses in technical, professional, and transfer program. Topics may include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Credits not applicable toward graduation.
Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits
MTH 2 - Arithmetic
Covers arithmetical principles and computations including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, measurement, graph interpretation, geometric forms, and applications. Develops the mathematical proficiency necessary for selected curriculum entrance. Credits not applicable toward graduation.
Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits
MTH 3 - Algebra I
Covers the topics of Algebra I including, real numbers, equations and inequalities, exponents, plynomials, Cartesian coordinate system, rational expressions, and applications. Develops the mathematical proficiency necessary for selected curriculum entrance. Credits not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 03 and Arithmetic or equivalent.
Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits
MTH 4 - Algebra II
Expands upon the topics of Algebra I including rational expressions, radicals and exponents, quadratic equations, systems of equations, and applications. Develops the mathematical proficiency necessary for selected curriculum entrance. Credits not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 04 and Algebra I or equivalent.
Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits
MTH 103 - Applied Technical Mathematics I
Presents a review of arithmetic, elements of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Directs applications to specialty areas. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 103 and one unit of high school mathematics or equivalent. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
MTH 104 - Applied Technical Mathematics II
Presents a review of arithmetic, elements of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Directs applications to specialty areas. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 103 and one unit of high school mathematics or equivalent. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
MTH 121 - Fundamentals of Mathematics I
Covers concepts of numbers, fundamental operations with numbers, formulas and equations, graphical analysis, binary numbers, Boolean and matrix algebra, linear programming, and elementary concepts of statistics. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 121 and one unit of high school mathematics or equivalent. (Intended for occupational/technical programs.) Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
MTH 122 - Fundamentals of Mathematics II
Covers concepts of numbers, fundamental operations with numbers, formulas and equations, graphical analysis, binary numbers, Boolean and matrix algebra, linear programming, and elementary concepts of statistics. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 121 and one unit of high school mathematics or equivalent. (Intended for occupational/technical programs.) Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
MTH 146 - Introduction to Elementary Statistics
Introduces the methods of statistics including sampling from normally distributed populations, estimation, regression, testing of hypotheses, point and interval estimation methods. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 146 and Algebra I or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
MTH 163 - Precalculus I
Presents college algebra, matrices, and algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 163 and Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 163 and MTH 166.)
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
MTH 164 - Precalculus II
Presents trigonometry, analytic geometry, and sequences and series. Prerequisite: MTH 163 or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 164 and MTH 168.)
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
MTH 175 - Calculus of One Variable I
Presents differential calculus of one variable including the theory of limits, derivatives, differentials, antiderivatives and applications to algebraic and transcental functions. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 175 and four units of high school mathematics including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and Trigonometry or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for more than one of MTH 173, MTH 175 or MTH 273.)
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
MTH 177 - Introductory Linear Algebra
Covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, and eigen values. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Corequisite: MTH 175.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
MTH 241 - Statistics I
Covers descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 241 and MTH 163 or MTH 166 or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 240 and MTH 241.)
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
MTH 250 - College Geometry
Presents topics in Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries chosen to prepare individuals for teaching geometry at the high school level. Studies Euclid's geometry and its limitations, axiomatic systems, techniques of proof, and Hilbert's geometry, including the parallel postulates for Euclidean, hyperbolic, and elliptic geometries. Prerequisite: a placement recommendation for MTH 250 and MTH 174 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
MTH 273 - Calculus I
Presents topics in differential calculus of one variable including the theory of limits, derivatives, differentials, definite and indefinite integrals and applications to algebraic and transcendental functions. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisites: a placement recommendation for MTH 273 and four units of high school mathematics including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and Trigonometry or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for more than one of MTH 173, MTH 175 or MTH 273.)
Lecture 4 hours per week.
4 credits
MTH 274 - Calculus II
Covers vectors in three dimensions, definite integrals, methods of integration, indeterminate forms, partial differentiation, and multiple integrals. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisite: MTH 273 or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for more than one of MTH 174, MTH 176 or MTH 274.)
Lecture 4 hours per week.
4 credits
MTH 275 - Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra
Presents vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, basis and dimension, eigen values, and eigen vectors. Designed for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. Prerequisite: MTH 174 or equivalent.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
4 credits
MTH 279 - Ordinary Differential Equations
Introduces ordinary differential equations. Includes first order differential equations, second and higher order ordinary differential equations with application. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisite: MTH 174 or equivalent.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
4 credits
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