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Saint Paul College Programs
Liberal Arts and Sciences - Mathematics
Overview
The study of mathematics provides foundational knowledge for understanding other disciplines, as well as logical reasoning and problem solving skills for work and life roles. The department offers a full curriculum to meet the educational needs of our students such as developmental offerings, mathematics courses specific to majors and a range of general education courses including Statistics, Liberal Arts Math, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1 and 2. Courses fulfill Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal requirements for the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees.
| Course | Cr | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 0741 | Math Fundamental 1 | 3 |
| MATH 0742 | Math Fundamentals 2 | 3 |
| MATH 1411 | Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 1420 | Trade Algebra and Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH 1510 | Introductory Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1520 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1710 | Liberal Arts Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 1730 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1740 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 1760 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 2751 | Calculus 1 | 5 |
| MATH 2752 | Calculus 2 | 5 |
Course Descriptions
MATH 0741 Math Fundamentals 1
This developmental course is designed for students who need to learn the basic principles of mathematics. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, applications of percents, graphs and simple statistical measures. (Placement into this course will be according to college assessment score) 3C/2/1/0
MATH 0742 Math Fundamentals 2
This course is a continuation of MATH 0741. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, applications of percents, plane geometry, solid figures, graphs and simple statistical measures. (Placement into this course will be according to college assessment score or completion of MATH 0741 with a grade of "C" or better) 3C/2/1/0
MATH 1411 Applied Mathematics
This course is required for students in certain trade programs. This course is designed to help students develop the numerical skills needed to perform tasks in their trade. Topics in this course include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, plane geometry, word problems relevant to the trades, use of the TI-36 calculator (or equivalent), and the metric system. (Placement into this course will be according to college assessment score or completion of MATH 0742 with a grade of "C" or better) 3C/2/1/0
MATH 1420 Trade Algebra and Trigonometry
This course is intended for the student who needs to master the fundamentals of algebra and right triangle trigonometry as they apply to the construction trades. The content of this course includes a review of basic math, simplifying expressions involving constants and variables, solving algebraic equations, solving literal problems using spreadsheets and graphing calculators, and solving construction trade problems with algebra and right triangle trigonometry. (Placement into this course will be according to college assessment score or completion of MATH 0742 with a grade of "C" or better) 3C/3/0/0
MATH 1510 Introductory Algebra
Intended for the student who needs to master the fundamentals of algebra. The content includes: Review of fractions, decimals, and percent properties of the Real Number System; solving equations and inequalities; exponents; polynomial operations; basic factoring; simplifying rational expressions; graphing linear equations; solutions of linear systems; roots and radicals; and solutions of quadratic equations. (Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in MATH 0742, COMM 0720 with a grade of "C" or better, or appropriate assessment score) 3C/3/0/0
MATH 1520 Intermediate Algebra
Designed for those students who have had one year of high school algebra and need a refresher before taking courses such as College Algebra and/or Pre-Calculus. The topics include: real number properties, first degree equations, graphs and functions, linear systems, polynomials, rational expressions, and exponents and radicals. (Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 1510, or appropriate assessment score). 3C/3/0/0
MATH 1710 Liberal Arts Mathematics
This course includes selected topics from the mathematics of social choice, growth and symmetry, and probability and statistics. Real-life applications are used to illustrate mathematical concepts. Modern discoveries as well as classic problems are described using straightforward examples. A fundamental objective is to develop an appreciation for the aesthetic elements of mathematics. The development of critical thinking skills through the application of mathematics is also emphasized. This course is designed for students who are not planning to take any further mathematics courses. This course can be used to satisfy the general education requirement for math. (Prerequisite(s): MATH 1520 Intermediate Algebra with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate assessment score) (MnTC: Goal 4) 3C/3/0/0
MATH 1730 College Algebra
This course covers algebraic functions and their applications. Topics include linear and quadratic functions, functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrix algebra, discrete algebra, the binomial theorem, and probability. Graphing calculators are used to further the student's understanding of essential mathematical concepts. (Prerequisite(s): MATH 1520 with a "C" or better, or appropriate assessment score). (MnTC: Goals 2 & 4). 3C/3/0/0
MATH 1740 Introduction to Statistics
This course covers concepts and applications of descriptive and inferential statistics. Measures of central tendency and variance, confidence intervals, normal distributions and central limit theorem are explored. The student learns about probability distributions and random variables. Techniques of estimation, hypothesis testing, z-scores, t-tests, F-tests, Chi-square tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and linear regression are covered in this course. This course can be used to fulfill the general education requirement for math, and transfer to 2 and 4 year institutions. (Prerequisite(s): MATH 1520 with a grade of "C" or better or appropriate assessment score) (MnTC: Goal 4) 4C/4/0/0
MATH 1760 Pre-Calculus
The course introduces algebraic and trigonometric functions and their applications. Topics include polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, determinants, and analytic geometry will also be explored. In addition, this course covers trigonometric functions, identities and equations and the laws of sines and cosines. (Prerequisite(s): MATH 1520 Intermediate Algebra with a grade of "C" or better, or MATH 1730 College Algebra with a grade of "C" or better, or appropriate assessment score). (MnTC: Goal 4). 4C/4/0/0
MATH 2751 Calculus 1
This course is a beginning calculus course, which introduces the concepts of limits, derivative, differentiation and integration of functions with emphasis on applications. Topics include introduction to the derivatives and limits, tangent to a curve, properties of limits, derivative of a real function, the power rule and the algebra of derivatives, the chain rules, the mean value theorem, applications of differentiation including max-min problems and related rate problems, anti-derivatives and the definite integral. Graphing calculators are used to further the student's understanding of essential concepts. (Prerequisite: MATH 1760 Pre-Calculus with a "C" or better or appropriate assessment score). (MnTC: Goal 4). 5C/5/0/0
MATH 2752 Calculus 2
This course is a continuation of MATH 2751 Calculus 1 and the continued development of the properties and applications of integration. Topics include applications of definite integral, transcendental functions, techniques of integration, L'Hopital's rule, sequences and series, and parametric equations and polar coordinates. A graphing calculator is required. (Prerequisite(s): MATH 2751 with a grade of "C" or better) (MnTC: Goal 4) 5C/5/0/0
