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Engineering
- ENGR 1 GRAPHICS
A descriptive geometry course which begins with the simple principles of orthographic projection, developing geometrical relationships between points, lines and planes, to the solution of applied problems such as true shape and development of surfaces, regions of outcrop, cuts and fills, two- and three-dimensional vectors, graphical integration and differentiation, and empirical equations. Prerequisite: Math 70 or equivalent college course with "C" or better. Corequisite: Math 75. Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance into the Engineering Program.- ENGR 2 STATICS
A second semester course of a four-semester sequence of lower division engineering courses generally required of most engineering majors. Consists of a fundamental treatment of the principles of statics in engineering mechanics. Prerequisite: Engr 1 and Math 75 or equivalent college courses with "C" or better. Corequisite: Math 76 and Physics 5.- ENGR 3 MATERIALS SCIENCE
This is the third semester of a four-semester sequence of lower division engineering courses generally required of most engineering majors. The course consists of a fundamental treatment of the principles of materials science in engineering. Topics included are chemical bonding, crystallography, phase diagrams, reaction rates and mechanical and electrical properties of solids. Prerequisite: Engr 2, Chem 1, Math 76, Physics 5 and English 1 (Technical Writing) or equivalent college courses with "C" or better. Corequisite: Math 77 and Physics 6.- ENGR 4 ALTERNATING CURRENT CIRCUITS
Fourth semester course of a four-semester sequence. Consists of a fundamental treatment of the principles of electrical circuits, both AC an DC steady-state and transient. Prerequisite: Engr 3, Math 77 and Physics 6 or equivalent college courses with "C" or better. Corequisite: Physics 7 and Math 81.- ENGR 7 SURVEYING
An introduction to the techniques of calculation and instrument use in field measurements involved in the horizontal and vertical control of civil engineering projects. REQUIRES LAB. Prerequisite: Math 70 or equivalent college course with "C" or better. Corequisite: Math 75.- ENGR 7 SURVEYING LAB
Lab requirement for Engr 7 (481075).Mathematics
- MATH 15 COMPUTER SCIENCE 1
Introduction to structured programming and algorithm design using the FORTRAN language, including data types, program design, conditional control structures, looping, subroutines, and functions. Material Fee: $4.00. Prerequisite: Math 70 or equivalent college course with "C" or better, or eligibility for Math 61 or 75 determined by COS Placement Procedures.- MATH 16 COMPUTER SCIENCE I - PASCAL
Introduction to structured programming and algorithm design using the language of Pascal, including data types, program design, conditional control structures, looping, and subprograms. The emphasis will be on using the computer as a problem-solving tool. Material Fee: $4.00 Advisory on Recommended Preparation: Math 70 or equivalent college course with "C" or better, or eligibility for Math 61 or 75 determined by COS Placement Procedures (at a minimum, Math 70 should be taken concurrently).- MATH 18 COMPUTER SCIENCE II (C)
Introduction to structured programming and algorithm design using the C language, including discrete and dynamic data structures, program design, efficiency and testing, recursion, and search/sort algorithms. The emphasis will be on using the computer as a problem-solving tool. Material Fee: $4.00 Prerequisite: MATH 15, MATH 16, or equivalent college course with "C" or better.- MATH 21 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
An introductory course in probability and statistics for social and physical science majors, also appropriate for those who wish to learn statistical data analysis. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals, one- and two-sample z tests, Chi-Square tests, linear correlation and regression. Extensive use of computers will be made throughout the course. Material Fee: $4.00. Prerequisite: Math 230 or equivalent college course with "C" or better; or eligibility determined by COS Placement Procedures. Placement Testing requirement may be waived (see Matriculation Policies: Exemption Criteria for Assessment).- MATH 45 MODERN APPLICATIONS OF MATH
This course is designed to fulfill the CSU mathematics/ quantitative reasoning general education requirement. Prerequisite: Math 230 or equivalent college course with "C" or better; or eligibility determined by COS Placement Procedures. Placement Testing requirement may be waived (see Matriculation Policies: Exemption Criteria for Assessment).- MATH 61 SURVEY OF CALCULUS 1
A first semester course in a two semester sequence of differential and integral calculus for the business, industrial technology, biology, or social science majors. Prerquisite: Math 70 or equivalent college course with "C" or better, or eligibility determined by COS Placement Procedures. Placement Testing requirement may be waived (see Matriculation Policies: Exemption Criteria for Assessment).- MATH 62 SURVEY OF CALCULUS 2
A second semester course in a two-semester sequence in differential and integral calculus for the business, industrial technology, biology, or social science major. Prerequisite: Math 61 or equivalent college course with "C" or better.- MATH 70 PRECALCULUS
A college algebra and trigonometry course which proceeds at an intense pace. This course is intended for students planning to take calculus and should not be taken solely to satisfy a general education requirement. Prerequisite: Math 154 or equivalent college course with "C" or better, or eligibility determined by COS Placement Procedures. Placement Testing requirement may be waived (see Matriculation Policies: Exemption Criteria for Assessment).- MATH 75 CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOM
A first semester course in differential and integral calculus. Prerequisite: Math 70 or equivalent college course with "C" or better, or eligibility determined by COS Placement Procedures. Placement Testing requirement may be waived (see Matriculation Policies: Exemption Criteria for Assessment).- MATH 76 CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOM
A second semester course in differential and integral calculus. Prerequisite: Math 75 or equivalent college course with "C" or better.- MATH 77 CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOM
This course is the third semester of the introductory calculus sequence. Prerequisite: Math 76 or equivalent college course with "C" or better.- MATH 80 LINEAR ALGEBRA
Introduction to linear algebra including systems of linear quations, vectors, matrices and determinants, two- and three-dimensional vectors, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and canonical forms. Prerequisite: Math 62 or Math 76 or equivalent college course with "C" or better.- MATH 81 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
An introduction to the methods of solving of ordinary and partial differential equations including matrix solutions of linear systems, Laplace transforms, series solutions, difference equations, separation of variables in partial differential equations, boundary value problems and Fourier series. Prerequisite: Math 77, or equivalent college courses with "C" or better. Advisory On Recommended Preparation: Math 80 or equivalent college course with "C" or better.- MATH 154 TRIGONOMETRY
An intensive one-semester course in the elements of trigonometry. Prerequisite: Math 230 or equivalent college course with "C" or better, or eligibility determined by COS Placement Procedures. Advisory On Recommended Preparation: Math 220 or equivalent college course with "C" or better, or high school Geometry with "C" or better in both semesters.- MATH 200 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA
This is a four-day-a-week intensive one-semester course in elementary algebra covering: fundamental operations, linear equations and inequalities, word problems, factoring, rational expressions, graphing, exponents and radicals. Advisory On Recommended Preparation: Math 360 or equivalent college course with "C" or better, or eligibility determined by COS Placement Procedures.- MATH 205 BEGINNING ALGEBRA
This is a five-day-a-week one-semester course in beginning algebra covering: fundamental operations, linear equations and inequalities, word problems, factoring, rational expressions, graphing, exponents and radicals. Material will be presented at a moderate pace, allowing adequate time for mastery of concepts. This course will benefit students who need more time on task, student to teacher contact, and a slower paced environment. Advisory on Recommended Preparation: MATH 360 or MATH 365 or equivalent college course with "C" or better; or eligibility determined by COS Placement Procedures.- MATH 210 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA 1
This is the FIRST class in a series of two half- semester courses. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR BOTH MATH 210 AND MATH 215. You must pass Math 210 with a grade of "C" or better to continue into Math 215. This is an intensive course in elementary algebra covering fundamental operations, linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, graphing, and word problems. Advisory On Recommended Preparation: Math 360 or equivalent college course with "C" or better, or eligibility determined by COS Placement Procedures.- MATH 215 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA 2
This is the second class in the elementary algebra series. This course covers factoring, rational expressions, exponents, radicals, and word problems. Some sections of this course are offered the first half of the semester for those students who have completed Math 210 with a grade of "C" or better. Prerequisite: Math 210 with "C" or better.- MATH 220 PLANE GEOMETRY
Intensive one semester course in elements of plane geometry covering rectilinear figures, the circle, similar figures, ratio and proportion and areas of plane figures. Prerequisite: Math 200 or 215 or equivalent college course with "C" or better, or eligibility for Math 230 determined by COS Placement Procedures.- MATH 230 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
An intensive one semester course in intermediate algebra covering linear and quadratic equations and inequalities in one and two variables, operations with polynomials, rational expressions, exponents, radicals, logarithms, word problems, and graphing. Prerequisite: Math 200 or 215 or equivalent college course with "C" or better, or eligibility determined by COS Placement Procedures.- MATH 235 MATH FOR MATH RELATED MAJORS
An intensive one-semester course in college algebra and elementary functions covering: linear and guadratic equations and inequalities in one and two variables; polynomial, rational, exponential, radical, and logarithmic functions; problem-solving, and graphing. This course is intended for students planning on a mathematics, engineering, or science major. Prerequisites: Completion of Math 200 or Math 210 and Math 215 with a grade of "C" or better or eligibility determined by the COS Mathematics Placement Procedures.- MATH 235 LAB
Business and science word problem applications, complex numbers, quadratic conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: Math 53A.- MATH 360 PRE-ALGEBRA
A study of the fundamental operations with whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and their use in applied problems. Advisory On Recommended Preparation: Recommendation through COS Placement Procedures. The Placement Test requirement may be waived.- MATH 365 ARITHMETIC AND PRE-ALGEBRA
This is a non-degree applicable pre-algebra course designed to help students who need a firmer grasp of arithmetic concepts and skills. This course will benefit students who need more time on task, student to teacher contact, and a slower paced environment. It requires a minimum of 10 hours of study per week outside of class. Advisory on Recommended Preparation: Recommendation through COS Placement Procedures. The placement test requirement may be waived.
Updated January 25, 1999