NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

400 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, exponents, algebraic word problems, factoring, and quadratic equations. This course has been exempted from the requirements of the Writing Across the Curriculum policy. MATH 1009 Prior Learning Credit in Mathematics (1–12 credits) This course number and prefix indicate award of lower- level undergraduate prior learning credit in mathematics which does not meet the general education math requirements. This course is repeatable up to 12 credits. Prerequisite: approval of director. MATH 1030 Intermediate Algebra (3 credits) This course is designed for students who have had some algebra. Topics include: algebraic expression and real numbers; linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables; quadratic equations; polynomials and factoring; graphs of basic functions; systems of linear equations; and applications. This course has been exempted from the requirements of the Writing Across the Curriculum policy. Prerequisite: Challenge examination or MATH 1000. MATH 1040 Algebra for College Students (3 credits) This course is designed to provide students with a full range of algebra skills. Topics include: graphs of functions and relations; inverse functions; rational and radical expressions; linear, quadratic, and rational functions; absolute value and radical functions; properties and graphs of exponential and logarithmic functions and applications. This course has been exempted from the requirements of the Writing Across the Curriculum policy. Prerequisite: Challenge examination or Math 1030. MATH 1050 Concepts in Geometry and Logic (3 credits) This course is designed to meet the general education requirements for only those students intending to enter education majors. The course addresses essential mathematical competencies related to sets, logic, and geometry. This course has been exempted from the requirements of the Writing Across the Curriculum policy. Prerequisite: Challenge examination or MATH 1040. MATH 1060 Concepts in Statistics and Probability (3 credits) This course is designed to meet the general education requirements for only those students intending to enter education majors. The course addresses essential mathematical competencies related to probability and both inferential and descriptive statistics. This course has been exempted from the requirements of the Writing Across the Curriculum policy. Prerequisite: MATH 1040 or challenge examination. MATH 1120 Games of Chance (3 credits) This course presents elementary probability theory and statistics through the view point of games, sports, and gambling. Topics include counting principles, probability, probability distributions, expectation, and descriptive statistics. Examples are taken from games of chance and sports. This course has been exempted from the requirements of the Writing Across the Curriculum policy. Prerequisite: MATH 1030. MATH 1130 Introductory Seminar in Mathematics (1 credits) This course is basic, nontechnical introduction to current and/or classical topics in mathematics. Specific topics for the course vary by semester. Prerequisite: MATH 1040. MATH 1200 Precalculus Algebra (3 credits) This course is for students with a strong background in algebra. Students will study fundamental concepts of algebra; equations and inequalities; functions and graphs; polynomials; and rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. This course has been exempted from the requirements of the Writing Across the Curriculum policy. Prerequisite: Challenge examination or MATH 1040. MATH 1250 Trigonometry (3 credits) This course will complete the sequence of courses necessary to begin the study of calculus. A thorough study of trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, and numerous applications will be covered. This course has been exempted from the requirements of the Writing Across the Curriculum policy. Prerequisite: Challenge examination or MATH 1200. MATH 2001 Introduction to Math Models in Biology I (3 credits) This course is designed for students with a mathematical background sufficient to take calculus and an interest in the biological sciences. Students will be introduced to the interplay of mathematical modeling and biology; as well as an introduction to a broad mathematical tool chest. Topics include linear and nonlinear difference equations and matrix algebra. The Matlab® computer software program will be used in this course. Prerequisite: Challenge examination or MATH 1200 MATH 2020 Applied Statistics (3 credits) This course is an introductory course in the use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include graphical and numerical descriptive measures, probability, common random variables and their distributions including the binomial and normal distributions, the Central Limit Theorem, sampling procedures, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. This course has been exempted from the requirements of the Writing Across the Curriculum policy. Prerequisite: MATH 1040 or higher.