Mathematics

Math Flow Placement Chart

Courses

MTH 098: ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA

Credits 4
This course provides a study of the fundamentals of algebra. Topics include the real number system, linear equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables and systems of equations. This course does not apply toward the general core requirement for mathematics.

MTH 099: SUPPORT FOR INTERMEDIATE COLLEGE ALGEBRA

Credits 1
This Learning Support course provides co-requisite support in mathematics for students enrolled in MTH 100. The material covered in this course is parallel to and supportive of the material taught in MTH 100. Emphasis is placed on providing students with additional academic and noncognitive support with the goal of success in the students’ paired MTH 100 class. This course does not apply toward the general core requirement for mathematics.

MTH 100: INTERMEDIATE COLLEGE ALGEBRA

Credits 3
This course provides a study of algebraic concepts such as linear equations and inequalities in two variables, quadratic equations, systems of equations, radical and rational expressions and equations. Functions and relations are introduced and graphed. This course does not apply toward the general core requirement for mathematics in the AA or AS degree programs. MTH 100 may apply toward the general core requirement for AAS degree programs at Northeast. The student who places via the college placement test to take MTH 100 must finish the course with a minimum grade of 70% or a C before taking MTH 110 or MTH 112.

MTH 103: INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS

Credits 3
This course is designed for the student in technology needing simple arithmetic, algebraic, and right triangle trigonometric skills. This is a terminal course designed for students seeking an AAS degree and does not meet the general core requirements for mathematics.

MTH 110: FINITE MATHEMATICS

Credits 3
This course is intended to give an overview of topics in finite mathematics together with their applications, and is taken primarily by students who are not majoring in science, engineering, commerce, or mathematics (i.e., students who are not required to take Calculus). This course will draw on and significantly enhance the student’s arithmetic and algebraic skills. The course includes sets, counting, permutations, combinations, basic probability (including Baye’s Theorem), and introduction to statistics (including work with Binomial Distributions and Normal Distributions) matrices and their applications to Markov chains and decision theory. Additional topics may include symbolic logic, linear models, linear programming, the simplex method and applications.

MTH 111: SUPPORT FOR PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA

Credits 1
This Learning Support course provides corequisite support in mathematics for students enrolled in MTH 112. The material covered in this course is parallel to and supportive of the material taught in MTH 112. Emphasis is placed on providing students with additional academic and noncognitive support with the goal of success in the students’ paired MTH 112 class. This course does not apply toward the general core requirement for mathematics.

MTH 112: PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA

Credits 3
This course emphasizes the algebra of functions - including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. In addition, the course covers non-linear inequalities as well as systems of linear and non-linear equations and inequalities.

MTH 113: PRECALCULUS TRIGONOMETRY

Credits 3
This course includes the study of trigonometric (circular) functions and inverse trigonometric functions as well as extensive work with trigonometric identities, equations, and formulas. The course also covers vectors, complex numbers, DeMoivre’s Theorem, and polar graphs. Additional topics may include conic sections and product-sum formulas.

MTH 116: MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS

Credits 3
This course provides practical applications of mathematics and includes selected topics from consumer math, algebra, and geometry. The course covers integers, percent, interest, ratio and proportion, measurement systems, linear equations, and problem solving.

MTH 120: CALCULUS AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Credits 3
This course is intended to give a broad overview of calculus. It includes limits, differentiation, and integration of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and multi-variable functions with applications to business, economics, and other disciplines. This course may also include LaGrange multipliers, extrema of functions of two variables, method of least squares, linear approximation, and linear programming.

MTH 125: CALCULUS I

Credits 4
This is the first of three courses in the basic calculus sequence taken primarily by students in science, engineering, and mathematics. Topics include the limit of a function; the derivative of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; and the definite integral and its basic applications to area problems. Applications of the derivative are covered in detail, including approximations of error using differentials, maximum and minimum problems, and curve sketching using calculus.

MTH 126: CALCULUS II

Credits 4
This is the second of three courses in the basic calculus sequence. Topics include applications of integration, techniques of integration, infinite series, polar coordinates, and parametric equations, lines and planes in space, and vectors in the plane and in space.

MTH 227: CALCULUS III

Credits 4
This is the third of three courses in the basic calculus sequence. Topics include vector functions, functions of two or more variables, partial derivatives (including applications), quadric surfaces, multiple integration, and vector calculus (including Green’s Theorem, curl and divergence, surface integrals, and Stokes’ Theorem).

MTH 231: MATH FOR THE ELEMENTARY TEACHER I

Credits 3
This course is designed to develop a deeper understanding of elementary school mathematics content needed for teaching. The course is designed to develop conceptual understanding of number systems and operations by focusing on basic concepts and principles, exploring multiple representations and strategies, and illuminating connections among concepts and procedures. Topics include whole numbers and integers, fractions, ratio, percent, decimals, and arithmetic operations within these systems.

MTH 232: MATH FOR THE ELEMENTARY TEACHER II

Credits 3
This course is designed to provide mathematical insights into measurement and geometry for students majoring in elementary education. Topics include geometric shapes (two- and three-dimensional), measurement, congruence and similarity, symmetry, and transformations.

MTH 237: LINEAR ALGEBRA

Credits 3
This course introduces the basic theory and application of the following topics: systems of linear equations and matrices, (finite-dimensional) vector spaces, linear transformations and matrices, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, inner product and orthogonality, Gram-Schmidt, least squares, and the diagonalization of symmetric matrices.

MTH 238: APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS I

Credits 3
This course is an introduction to techniques for solving differential equations with applications. Topics include solving first order differential equations, applications to various models (e.g. populations, motion, chemical mixtures, etc.), solving higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients (general theory, undetermined coefficients, reduction of order and the method of variation of parameters, and Laplace transform). Series solutions and solutions to systems are also covered.

MTH 265: ELEMENTARY STATISTICS

Credits 3
This course provides an introduction to methods of statistics and includes the following topics: sampling, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variation, probability, discrete and continuous distributions, graphic representation, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression, and applications.