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2022-23 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mathematics
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Only those courses with a 100 or higher level number will be accepted to fulfill program requirements and offer college credit. |
Mathematics
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 MAT-061 - Foundations of Pre-Algebra & Statistics1 credits
This is a pre-college level lecture course in foundations of pre-algebra and pre-statistics. Topics include rounding, operations with real numbers, and simplification of algebraic expressions, solving basic algebraic equations, applications and problem solving. Topics also include statistical measure of center, dimensional analysis, proportions, and operations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.
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MAT-062 - Foundations of Elementary Algebra1 credits
This is a pre-college level lecture course in elementary algebra. Topics include solving linear equations and inequalities, applications and problem solving. Topics also include introduction to relations and functions, graphs of linear equations, exponents and scientific notation, and applications and problem solving.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-061 (minimum grade C-) or placement level MAT-062.
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MAT-063 - Foundations of Pre-College Algebra1 credits
This is a pre-college level lecture course in elementary algebra. Topics include solving linear and quadratic functions, operations with polynomials, factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations by factoring, the quadrataic formula, rational and radical expressions with applications and problem solving.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-062 (minimum grade C-) or placement level MAT-063
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MAT-064 - Introduction to Transcendental Functions1 credits
This is a pre-college level lecture course in elementary algebra and introduction to transcendental functions. Topics include operations with real and fractional exponents, domain and range, right triangle trigonometry. Topics also include inverse and composition of functions, exponential and logarithmic functions.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-063 (minimum grade C-) or placement level MAT-064
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MAT-078 - Pre-Algebra3 credits
Topics include whole numbers and the place value system, operations of whole numbers and order of operations, fractions and mixed numerals, operations with these numbers, and applications. Additional topics include decimal notation, percent notation, and conversions between decimal, fractional, and percent notation, ratio and proportion, applications, and problem solving, basic statistical measures, units of linear measurement, American and metric systems, and geometric formulas and applications. Also included is an introduction to Algebra, including the real number system and operations of integers.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.
Course previously known as: ARTH-078 -
MAT-079 - Pre-Algebra for Math Success4 credits
This is a lecture and project based course that will meet for a total of six hours per week. The teaching methodology employed in this course utilizes a series of projects and interactive computer assignments to promote learning. Topics include whole numbers and the place value system, operations of whole numbers and order of operations, fractions and mixed numerals, operations with these numbers, and applications. Additional topics include decimal notation, percent notation, and conversions between decimal, fractional, and percent notation, ratio and proportion, applications, and problem solving, basic statistical measures, units of linear measurement, American and metric systems, and geometric formulas and applications. Also included is an introduction to algebra, including the real number system and operations of integers.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC. Students must achieve a C- or better to pass the course.
Course previously known as: ARTH-070 -
MAT-085L - Lab: Statistics1 credits
Students will explore descriptive methods of collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting categorical and numerical data including an introduction to elementary probability theory, estimation, and hypothesis testing. The course will also reinforce concepts of the place value system, order of operations, and fractions while introducing topics of decimal and percent notation, conversions between decimal, fractional, and percent notation, and basic statistical measures. Topics from algebra such as operations of integers, evaluating variable expressions, and solving equations and formulas will be refreshed and reinforced through linking with statistical procedures. Statistical operations involving collecting, displaying and interpretation of small data sets will be introduced.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.
Corequisite(s): MAT 115
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MAT-087 - Algebra 13 credits
Topics include the real number system, operations of real numbers, simplification of algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities. Topics also include graphing of linear equations, slopes, equations of lines, and graphing inequalities in two variables, systems of linear equations, applications and problem solving. Additional topics are exponents, scientific notation, and operations with polynomials.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-078 or MAT-073 (minimum grade C-) or placement at Algebra I on the math placement test.
Course previously known as: ALGB-087 -
MAT-089 - Extended Algebra 14 credits
This is a lecture course in elementary algebra with a review of Pre-Algebra that will meet for a total of six hours per week with a focus on student-centered learning techniques. Review topics include whole numbers, operations of whole numbers and order of operations, fractions and mixed numerals, decimals, and percent notation. Topics include the real number system, operations of real numbers, simplification of algebraic expressions, and solving equations and inequalities. Topics also include graphing of linear equations, slopes, equations of lines, and graphing inequalities in two variables, systems of linear equations, applications and problem solving. Additional topics are exponents, scientific notation, and operations with Polynomials.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC. Students must achieve a C- or better to pass the course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-078 , MAT-079 or MAT-073 (minimum grade C-) or placement at Algebra I on the math placement test.
Course previously known as: ALGB-080 -
MAT-097 - Algebra 23 credits
Topics include factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations, applications and problem solving, and simplifying complex rational expressions. Additional topics are radical expressions, radical equations and applications, the quadratic formula, graphs of quadratic equations, and functions.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-087 (minimum grade C-) or placement at Algebra II on the math placement test.
Course previously known as: ALGB-097 -
MAT-099 - Extended Algebra 24 credits
This is a lecture course in elementary algebra with a review of topics that will be used in science and engineering classes. This class will meet for a total of six hours per week with a focus on student-centered learning techniques. Review topics include fractions and mixed numerals, operations with polynomials, scientific notation, ratio and proportion, basic statistical measures, geometric formulas and unit conversions. Topics include factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations, applications and problem solving, and simplifying complex rational expressions. Additional topics are radical expressions, radical equations and applications, the quadratic formula, graphs of quadratic equations, and functions.
This is a developmental course. Credit for this course will not be counted toward fulfilling graduation requirements at STCC. Students must achieve a C- or better to pass the course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-089 , MAT-083 or MAT-087 (C- or higher) or placement at Algebra II on the math placement test.
Course previously known as: ALGB-090 -
MAT-100 - Contemporary Mathematical Applications3 credits
This is designed to be an applications course for certain technologies. The emphasis is on solving real-world problems pertaining to those technologies by applying arithmetic, algebraic and geometric concepts previously learned. Utilizing the TI-30x scientific calculator to solve problems involving SI metrics, unit analyses, formulas, and mensuration will also be covered. Restricted to Landscape, Construction Management, Graphic Arts, and Energy Systems students ONLY. It is not recommended for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-062 , MAT-087 (minimum grade C-) or placement at a higher level on the math placement test.
Course previously known as: MATH-117 -
MAT-101 - Math in a Modern Society3 credits
This course is designed primarily for General Studies and Liberal Arts Transfer students, and is intended to provide a background in the contemporary applications of mathematics to a wide variety of problems. The excitement of contemporary mathematical thinking will be shared with the non-specialist, to develop students’ capacity to engage in logical thinking and to read critically technical information, which is abundant in contemporary society. Students will use mathematical models for problem solving in three broad areas: The Digital Revolution; Management Science; and Your Money and Resources.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-061 , MAT-089 , MAT-087 (C- or better) or placement at MAT-091 on math placement test.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
Course previously known as: MATH-124 -
MAT-115 - Statistics3 credits
Descriptive methods of collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting categorical and numerical data. Elementary probability theory, estimation, and hypothesis testing. This course is transferable to four-year colleges.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-061 or MAT-078 (minimum grade C-) or placement at higher level.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
Course previously known as: MATH-142 -
MAT-115H - Honors Statistics3 credits
This honors-level Statistics course covers the standard description for a section of MAT 115 . It also covers additional topics such as probability methods, linear regression, comparison of two samples and population proportions. The objective of this course is to go beyond the basic concepts of statistics and to include more emphasis on analyzing and presenting data. Students will be required to submit a project that indicates a thorough understanding of sampling methods, analysis and presentation.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-061 or MAT-078 (minimum grade B) or placement at higher level.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
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MAT-117 - Precalculus for Business and Social Sciences3 credits
This course provides comprehensive knowledge of algebra with an emphasis on graphing to visualize and solving real life application problems in the field of business, social and health sciences. Topics include linear and quadratic modeling, solutions of linear and quadratic equations, exponential and logarithmic functions; polynomial and rational functions; systems of equations.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-063 , MAT-097 or MAT-098 or placement at college level on math placement test.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
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MAT-122 - Applied Mathematics 13 credits
Topics include a review of algebra; linear equations and inequalities, matrices, systems of equations; linear programming; and probability.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-062 , MAT-087 or MAT-089 (minimum grade C-) or placement of MAT-091 or higher.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
Course previously known as: MATH-122 -
MAT-124 - Technical Math 14 credits
First of a two-part sequence for technology students in a math-related field. Topics include ratio, proportion, variation, fractions, fractional equations, functions and graphs, right triangle trigonometry, vectors, solution of linear equations, determinants, factoring, algebraic functions, laws of sines and cosines, graphs of trigonometric functions.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-064 , MAT-097 or MAT 098 (C- or better) or placement at college-level on math placement test. MAT-098 stronly recommended.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
Course previously known as: MATH-132 -
MAT-125 - Technical Math 24 credits
Second of a two-part sequence for technology students in a mathrelated field. Topics include logarithms, systems of nonlinear equations, inequalities, variation, progressions, trigonometric identities and equations, inverse trigonometric functions, analytical geometry, and complex numbers.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-124 ; ( minimum grade C- )
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
Course previously known as: MATH-232 -
MAT-126 - Mathematical Reasoning3 credits
The goal of this course is to give students the content base and problem solving skills necessary to teach elementary school mathematics as defined by the Massachusetts State Frameworks and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Explorations of mathematics reasoning and problem solving. Topics will cover two of the strands from the Massachusetts State Frameworks. 1) Number Systems 2) Patterns, Functions and Algebra.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-062 , MAT-083 , MAT-087 , or MAT-089 (C- or better) or placement at college-level on math placement test.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
Course previously known as: MATH-126 -
MAT-127 - Calculus for Bus, Life and Social Sciences 13 credits
Introduction to calculus with applications to business, life, and social sciences. Functions and graphs, limits, the derivative, techniques of differentiation, curve sketching, maximum/minimum problems, exponential and logarithmic functions, exponential growth and decay.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-064 , MAT-093 or MAT-097 (C- or better) or placement at college-level on math placement test.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
Course previously known as: MATH-157 -
MAT-130 - Precalculus Mathematics4 credits
An intensive one-semester integrated review of the algebraic and trigonometric concepts necessary for calculus using a functional approach. Algebraic topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, and inverse functions. Transcendental topics include trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Graphing is emphasized as an aid to visualization of the various functions. Conic sections are introduced.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-124 ; ( minimum grade C- )
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
Course previously known as: MATH-145 -
MAT-131 - Calculus 14 credits
Topics include straight line, conic sections, inequalities, functions and graphs, including trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions; limits and continuity; differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions; maxima/minima theory; related rates; differentials. Computer based labs are an integral part of the course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-125 or MAT-130 (Minimum grade C-)
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
Course previously known as: MATH-155 -
MAT-132 - Calculus 24 credits
Topics include antiderivatives, indefinite and definite integration, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, integration techniques, differential equations, infinite series and Taylor Polynomials. Computer based labs are an integral part of the course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-131 (minimum grade C-)
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
Course previously known as: MATH-255 -
MAT-220 - Discrete Structures4 credits
This course is a study of the discrete structures of Mathematics. They include propositional calculus, quantification, sets, functions, sequences and series, number theoretic functions, proofs-direct and indirect, induction, combinatorics, discrete probability, recurrence relations, equivalence relations, partial orderings, graphs, paths and finite state machines.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-132 (minimum grade C-)
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
Course previously known as: MATH-376 -
MAT-233 - Calculus 34 credits
Topics include polar coordinates, multivariable calculus: 3-dimensional coordinate systems and surfaces from Rn to Rm; limits and continuity; partial differentiation; chain rule; the gradient: directional derivatives; maxima and minima; multiple integration and applications; vector calculus: line integrals surface integrals; Green’s Theorem; Divergence Theorem; Stroke’s Theorem. Computer labs illustrating basic concepts are an essential part of the course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-132 (minimum grade C-)
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
Course previously known as: MATH-355 -
MAT-240 - Linear Algebra3 credits
Geometric vectors; vector spaces, systems of linear equations; inner product spaces; linear transformation and matrices; determinants; eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-132 (minimum grade C-)
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
Course previously known as: MATH-439 -
MAT-255 - Differential Equations4 credits
Classical methods of solution of first order and linear higher order ordinary differential equation LaPlace Transform and Power Series solutions of linear ordinary differential equations. Matrix solutions to linear systems of ordinary differential equations. Numerical methods of solution of first order ordinary differential equations using the digital computer. Computer labs illustrating basic concepts are an essential part of the course
Prerequisite(s): MAT-233 (minimum grade of C-) or permission of instructor.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirements.
Course previously known as: MATH-455
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