Mathematics
Staff:
Dr. Linda Buchanan
Ed. D., Texas Tech University
Professor, Department
of Mathematics
Howard College
1001 Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, Texas 79720
Phone: (432) 264-5150/5154
Office: S Building, Room #
email: lbuchanan@howardcollege.edu
Homepage: http://www.howardcollege.edu/homepages/lbuchanan
Ms. Linda Keeney,
Instructor, Department
of Mathematics
Howard College
1001 Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, Texas 79720
Phone: (432) 264-5165
Office: S Building, Room #
email: lkeeney@howardcollege.edu
Homepage:
http://www.howardcollege.edu/homepages/lkeeney
Courses Offered:
MATH 0101 TASP Preparation One semester hour (1-1)
A study skills course designed to extend
students math
learning skills and to improve their math examination abilities in
preparation for the TASP. Student must have a score of 225-229 on the TASP
to enroll in this course. Otherwise this course is to be taken
concurrently with a preparatory math course as mandated by the State. A
one hour computer lab required with this course. (3201015212)
MATH 0320 Fundamentals for Algebra Three semester hours (3-1)
Designed to identify deficiencies and
provide a review of fundamental operations in mathematics based on the
individual student's identified need for compensatory work in basic
arithmetic, algebra, and/or geometry. Student must pass the course with a
grade of "C" or better to advance to the next course, unless the
instructor approves advancement. A one-hour computer lab required.
(3201045119)
MATH 0321 Elementary Algebra Three semester hours (3-1)
Includes the arithmetic of algebra symbols,
solutions of equations, ratios and proportions, percents, graphing linear
equations, exponents, and the use and manipulation of formulas. The
student must pass the course with a grade of "C" or better to advance to
the next course, unless the instructor approves advancement. A one-hour
computer lab required. (3201045119)
MATH 0322 College Prep Algebra I Three semester hours (3-1)
Study of basic algebra, including operations
of algebraic expressions, polynomial factoring, algebraic fractions,
linear equations with one and two unknowns, inequalities, and exponents.
Prerequisite: Math 0320 or MATH 0321, one year of high school algebra.
Student must pass the course with a grade of "C" or better to advance to
the next course, unless the instructor approves advancement. A one-hour
computer lab is required. (3201045119)
MATH 0323 College Prep Algebra II Three semester hours (3-1)
Study of advanced basic algebra, including
equations involving radicals, quadratic functions, absolute value,
parabolas, functions, basic logarithms, matrices, and determinants.
Prerequisite: MATH 0322 or one to two years of high school algebra.
Student must pass the course with a grade of "B" or better to advance to
the next course, unless the instructor approves advancement. A one-hour
computer lab is required. (3201045219)
MATH 1314 College Algebra Three semester hours (3-0)
Study of quadratics; polynomial, rational,
logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations;
progressions; sequences and series; and matrices and determinants.
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra or MATH 0323 OR
satisfactory placement test or TASP scores. (2701015419)
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry Three semester hours (3-0)
Trigonometric functions, identities,
equations, and applications including study of the functions of angles;
identities and graphs of trigonometric functions; solutions of right and
oblique triangles; logarithms; functions of double and half angles;
inverse trigonometric functions; and trigonometric equations.
Prerequisite: two years of high school algebra or MATH 0323; satisfactory
placement test or TASP scores. (2701015319) 11
MATH 1324 Finite Math (Math for Business &Social Sciences I) Three semester hours (3-0)
Sets, probability, functions, inequalities,
linear programming, and differential and integral calculus with
applications. Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra, MATH 0323 or
approval of instructor; satisfactory placement test or TASP scores.
(2703015219)
MATH 1325 Business Calculus (Math for Business & Social Sciences II) Three semester hours (3-0) |
Sets, probability, functions, inequalities,
linear programming, and differential and integral calculus with
applications. Also limits of functions, the derivative and its
applications, the indefinite integral, the definite integral and its
applications. Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra, MATH 0323 or
approval of the instructor, satisfactory placement test or TASP scores.
(2703015219)
MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics Three semester hours (3-0)
Modern algebra and geometry. Topics may
include sets, logic, number systems, number theory, functions,
equivalence, congruence, measurement, other geometric concepts, and the
introduction to probability and statistics. Prerequisite: Two years high
school algebra or above. (2701015119)
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods Three semester hours (3-0)
Presentation and interpretation of data,
probability, sampling, correlation and regression, analysis of variance,
and the use of statistical software. Prerequisite: Basic arithmetic
skills. (2705015119)
MATH 1348 Analytical Geometry Three semester hours (3-0)
Lines, circles, and other conic sections;
transformation of coordinates; polar coordinates; and parametric
equations. Introduces relationship between algebra and geometry. Includes
the fundamental formulas related to Cartesian coordinates and equations,
with special emphasis on the straight line, the circle, the parabola, the
ellipse, and the hyperbola; high plane curves; parametric equations; polar
coordinates; and an introduction to vectors. Prerequisites: MATH 1316 and
1314, or by taking an advanced standing examination. May be taken
concurrently with MATH 1316. (2701015519)
MATH 1350 Fundamentals of Math I Three semester hours (3-0)
Concepts of sets, functions, numerations
systems, number theory, and properties of the natural numbers, integers,
rational and real number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and
critical thinking. Recommended for Elementary Education majors with Grade
4-8 Certification. This course may also be appropriate for early childhood
education majors. Prerequisite: College Algebra or equivalent.
(2703015619)
MATH 1351 Fundamentals of Math II Three semester hours (3-0)
Concepts of Euclidian geometry, probability,
and statistics as well as applications of the algebraic properties of real
numbers to concepts of measurement with an emphasis on problem solving and
critical thinking. Recommended for Elementary Education majors with Grade
4-8 Certification. This course may also be appropriate for early childhood
education majors. Prerequisite: MATH 1350 or College Algebra or
equivalent. (2703015619)
MATH 2313 Calculus I Three semester hours (3-0)
Functions, limits, continuity, differentiation,
integration, applications, sequences and series, vector analysis, partial
differentiation, and multiple integration. This course may include topics
in analytic geometry. This course is concerned with the limit of
functions, the derivative and its application, the indefinite integral,
the definite integral and applications. Prerequisite: Advanced standing
examination in algebra and trigonometry or consent of the instructor.
(2701015919)
MATH 2314 Calculus II Three semester hours (3-0)
Functions, limits, continuity,
differentiation, integration, applications, sequences and series, vector
analysis, partial differentiation, and multiple integration. This course
may include topics in analytic geometry. This course is a study of the
differentiation of by various devices, reduction formulas, and series.
Prerequisite: MATH 2313. (2701015919)
MATH 2315 Calculus III Three semester hours (3-0)
Functions, limits, continuity,
differentiation, integration, applications, sequences and series, vector
analysis, partial differentiation, and multiple integration. This course
may include topics in analytic geometry. This course is concerned with
partial differentiation, infinite series, indeterminate forms, hyperbolic
functions, functions of several variables, multiple integrals, and
vectors. Prerequisite: MATH 2314. (2701015919) transcendental functions
with applications, parametric equations, theorem of mean value, the
integration of standard forms, integration
MATH 2315 Calculus III Three semester hours (3-0)
Functions, limits, continuity,
differentiation, integration, applications, sequences and series, vector
analysis, partial differentiation, and multiple integration. This course
may include topics in analytic geometry. This course is concerned with
partial differentiation, infinite series, indeterminate forms, hyperbolic
functions, functions of several variables, multiple integrals, and
vectors. Prerequisite: MATH 2314. (2701015919)
TECM 1303 Technical Mathematics Three semester hours (3-0)
A review of mathematical functions including
fractions, decimals, proportions, perimeters, areas, volumes of geometric
figures, and certain algebraic/trigonometric functions, as required by
specific businesses and industries for successful on-the-job performance.