Mission College Math Department
Short Course Descriptions
For longer descriptions go to the individual course outline.
Math 1 Precalculus Algebra 3 units
Credit / No Credit option
This course is designed to adequately prepare students for Math 3A
Calculus sequence. Its contents include real and complex number
systems, polynomials, algebraic fractions, exponents and radicals,
linear and quadratic equations, simultaneous equations, matrices and determinants, inequalities,
functions, theory of equations, exponential and logarithmic equations,
sequence and series, induction and the binomial theorem.
Math 2 Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry 5 units
Credit / No Credit option
This is an intensive course covering those topics traditionally found
in the separate courses of precalculus algebra (Math 1) and
trigonometry (Math D). This course is designed for the honor
student in mathematics who desires to fulfill the requirements of
Math D and Math 1 in one semester. It prepares the student for the
Calculus 3 sequence.
Math 3A Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5 units
Credit / No Credit option
This is the first part of the three semester calculus sequence for math, physics
and engineering majors. The student will study and demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of functions, limits, continuity, differentiation and
integration, maxima, minima, and other applications and the
relationship between calculus and analytic geometry for polynomial and
transcendental functions
Math 3B Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 5 units
Credit / No Credit option
This is the second part of the three semester calculus sequence for
math, physics and engineering majors. The student will study and
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of infinite series, vectors
in the plane, parametric equations, conic sections, polar coordinates,
integration techniques including inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic
functions, and applications to area, volume and work.
Math 4A Intermediate Calculus 4 units
Credit/No Credit Option
This is the third part of the three semester calculus sequence for
math, physics and engineering majors. The student will study and
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of vectors in two and
three dimensional space,vector-valued functions, calculus of
functions for several variables, differentials, gradients, Lagrange
Multipliers, multiple integrals, line integrals, and an introduction to
Green's Theorem, Divergence Theorem, and Stokes Theorem.
Math 4B Differential Equations 4 units
Credit/No Credit Option
The student will study and demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of ordinary differential equations with emphasis on
linear equations. Many standard methods are examined including
Laplace Transforms, Fourier Series, power series and numerical
solutions. Emphasis will be placed on applications.
Math 4C Linear Algebra 4 units
Credit/No Credit Option
The student will study and demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of basic linear algebra and its applications. Topics will
include systems of linear equations and Gaussian elimination,
determinants, matrices, vector spaces, transformations, eigenvalues
and eigenvectors.
Math 8 Finite Mathematics 3 units
Credit/No Credit Option
The student will study and demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of linear equations, matrix systems of equations and
inequalities, linear programming, set theory and mathematics of
finance. Probability and statistics will be introduced. Particular
emphasis will be placed on applications.
Math 10 Elementary Statistics 3 units
Credit / No Credit option
The student will study and demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics including data
analysis, correlation and linear regression, probability, probability
distributions and assorted hypothesis testing. Particular emphasis
will be placed on applications. Current statistical computer packages
will be used.
Math 12 Calculus for Business Majors 4 units
Credit / No Credit option
The student will study and demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of simple techniques of differential and integral
calculus and their most common applications. This course handles
the limit concept intuitively and is suitable for business or social
science majors. This course is not equivalent to Math 3A.
Math 14 Math for Elementary School Teachers (Number Systems) 3 units
Credit / No Credit option
This course provides a foundation in numeration systems and number theory,
particularly with respect to counting numbers, integers, rational numbers and real
numbers. It emphasizes patterns and relationships among these numbers, present
mathematical models and real world applications of them and provides different
algorithms for estimating and finding exact answers when adding, subtracting,
multiplying and dividing. Where appropriate there is an emphasis on problem
solving, critical thinking, and communication. This course is designed for
students who intend to become elementary school teachers.
Math 19 Discrete Mathematics 4 units
Credit / No Credit option
The student will study and demonstrate knowledge an
understanding of the discrete mathematics appropriate for computer
applications. Topics may include graphs, sets, logic, mathematical
induction, functions and relations, sequences and series, matrices,
combinatorics, Boolean algebra and algebraic structures such as
groups, rings and fields. Computer implementations of these
mathematical techniques will be incorporated throughout the course.
Math 900 Arithmetic Functions Non Associate Degree Course 3 units
Credit/No Credit Option
This is a course in basic computational skills and is a prerequisite for
all other math courses. Course includes review and practice in
fundamental arithmetic skills including whole numbers, fractions and
decimals, ratio, proportion and percent, signed numbers, simple
equations, problem analysis, and practical applications. This course
provides a good background for students who wish to take
elementary algebra.
Math 901 Arithmetic Review Non Associate Degree Course 1 unit
Credit/No Credit Option
The student will review and practice fundamental arithmetic skills,
including computations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals,
and applications of ratio, proportion and percent to practical
problems. This course is not a substitute for Math 900.
Math 902 Prealgebra Non Associate Degree Course 3 units
Credit/No Credit Option
This course is designed for students who have a solid foundation in
arithmetic skills but need to develop those skills further before
taking elementary algebra. This course is intended to serve as a
bridge between arithmetic functions and elementary algebra. Topics
include a quick review and practice in fundamental arithmetic skills,
some basic operations involving polynomials, solving and graphing
linear equations, and some practical applications.
Credit/No Credit Option
Math 903 Elementary Algebra Non Associate Degree Course 4 units
Credit/No Credit Option
The student will study and demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the basic operations (addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division) involving real numbers and polynomials.
Other topics include first degree equations and
inequalities, simultaneous systems of linear equations, factorization, solving
quadratic equations by factoring, simplifying rational expressions, graphing
and applications. The course is designed for the
student who has had no previous instruction in algebra, or for the
student who needs a review of elementary algebra.
Math 904 Preparation for Intermediate Algebra Non Associate Degree Course 1.5 units
Credit/No Credit Only
The student will prepare for Intermediate Algebra by an accelerated
review of all the material from Elementary Algebra. The course will
concentrate on those areas of Algebra which require additional work,
and is suitable for students who once passed an Elementary Algebra
course.
Math 950 Selected Topics from Intermediate Algebra, Trigonometry
and Statistics Non Associate Degree Course 3 units
Credit/No Credit Only
Students in this course will study a selection of topics from
Intermediate Algebra, Trigonometry and Statistics. Intermediate
algebra topics will be chosen to review major concepts and to
prepare for applications to the later topics. Trigonometry and
statistics topics will be chosen to give an appropriate introduction to
each of the areas and their applications in industry. Note: this course
does not satisfy the mathematics requirement for an associate
degree.
Math B Plane Geometry 4 units
Credit / No Credit option
This course introduces geometric and deductive mathematical
reasoning in preparation for precalculus. The student will study and
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts of
plane geometry, emphasizing deductive reasoning and including
lines, planes, angles, triangles and spheres, congruence, similarity,
parallelism and perpendicularity, length, areas and volumes. This
course is designed for the student who has had no previous
instruction in geometry or who has had difficulty with geometry.
Math C Intermediate Algebra 4 units
Credit / No Credit option
The student will study and demonstrate knowledge of complex fractions,
rational equations, quadratic equations, rational exponents and radicals,
complex numbers, conic sections, linear systems with three unknowns,
sequences and series, and applied problems.
Math C-P Preparation for Trigonometry or Business Math 2
units
Credit / No Credit only
The student will prepare for the mathematics required to succeed in
Trigonometry (Math D), Finite Math (Math 8), Statistics (Math 10),
or Business Calculus (Math 12). There will be an accelerated review
of all the material from Intermediate Algebra, concentrating on areas
of common difficulty. The course is suitable for students who once
passed an Intermediate Algebra course.
Math D Trigonometry 3 units
Credit / No Credit option
The student will study and demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of trigonometric functions including applications to
triangles, circular functions, radian measure, graphs, polar
coordinates, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions,
vectors, and complex numbers.
Math G Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Student 4 units
Credit / No Credit option
This course is intended to fulfill the general education requirement
in mathematics. It introduces the student to creative mathematical
thinking using fascinating examples, topics and problem solving.
Range of topics may include applications of set theory, functions and
graphs, linear programming, infinity, different geometries and
topology, symmetry, calculus, logic, probability and statistics, history
of math and math in other cultures. There is an emphasis on general
problem solving techniques and how to communicate mathematics.
It is intended to provide a sample of current mathematical
techniques for the non-specialist.
