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• MAT 115: Algebra, Functions, and Trigonometry

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Topics include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. An emphasis is placed on using technology to understand topics of importance in the life and earth sciences. Successful completion of this course prepares students for MAT 143 or MAT 145. Prerequisite:    MAT 115 requires a grade of C- or better in MAT Q30 or an appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Examination.
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• MAT 121: Introduction to Statistics I

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduction to statistics and statistical inference. Concepts include: descriptive statistics, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, along with a formal introduction to linear regression and categorical data analysis. Statistical software including, but not limited to SPSS and Excel, will be used to facilitate the understanding of important statistical ideas and for the implementation of data analysis in many areas of application. Prerequisite:    MAT 121 requires a prerequisite of a grade of C- or better in MAT Q20 or an appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Examination.
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• MAT 125: Introduction to Statistics and Probability

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduction to probability, statistics, and statistical inference. Concepts include: descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, along with a formal introduction to linear regression and categorical data analysis. Statistical software, including but not limited to SPSS and Excel, will be used to facilitate the understanding of important statistical ideas and for the implementation of data analysis in many areas of application. Prerequisite:    MAT 125 requires an appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Exam.
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• MAT 131: Precalculus

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Topics include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. An emphasis is placed on understanding function properties and graphs without the use of technology. Successful completion of this course prepares students for MAT 161. Prerequisite:    MAT 131 requires a prerequisite of a grade of C- or better in MAT Q30 or an appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Examination.
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• MAT 143: Brief Calculus

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An intuitive approach to calculus with emphasis on conceptual understanding and applications to business. Topics include differentiation, curve-sketching, optimization, integration, and partial derivatives. Prerequisite:    MAT 143 requires a prerequisite of a grade of C- or better in MAT 113, MAT 115, or MAT 131; or an appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Examination.
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• MAT 145: Calculus for the Life Sciences

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  An overview of differential and integral calculus, motivated through biological problems. Topics include mathematical modeling with functions, limits, continuity, differentiation, optimization, and integration. Graphing calculators are used as an aid in the application of calculus concepts and methods to realistic biological problems. Prerequisite:    MAT 145 requires a prerequisite of a grade of C or better in MAT 115 or MAT 131; or an appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Examination.
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• MAT 151: Introduction to Discrete Mathematics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Set theory, Boolean logic, elementary combinatorics, proofs, simple graph theory, and simple probability. Prerequisite:    MAT 151 requires a prerequisite of a grade of C- or better in MAT Q30 or an appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Examination.
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• MAT 161: Calculus I

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Differential and integral calculus of real-valued functions of a single real variable with applications. Prerequisite:    MAT 161 requires prerequisites of a C or better in MAT 131 or an appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Examination.
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• MAT 162: Calculus II

  4.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Continuation of MAT 161 including the study of series, methods of integration, transcendental functions, and applications to the sciences. Prerequisite:    MAT 162 requires prerequisite of C or better in MAT 161.
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• MAT 190: Topics in Mathematics

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Topics announced at time of offering.
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