Available Math Courses for 2007-2008

To view sample course syllabi, follow the course name links where available.

Developmental Math

DVMA 0910 - BASIC MATHEMATICS (3/0/3)
(Lowest Remedial Math)
Percents, integers, rational numbers, variable expressions, basic equations, Pythagorean theorem. Scientific calculator required.

DVMA 0920 - INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA (6/0/6)
(Midlevel Remedial Math)
Prerequisite: C or better in DVMA 0910 or permission of department head. Basic algebraic expressions; exponents; linear equatiohs in one variable; polynomials and polynomial equations in one variable; rational expressions; linear inequalities in one variable. Scientific calculator required. Credit will not be given for both DVMA 0920 and APMA 1040.

DVMA 0930 - INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (3/0/3)
(Final Remedial Math)
Prerequisite: C or better in DVMA 0920 or permission of department head. Polynomials and polynomial equations in one variable; absolute value equations; rational expressions and equations; radical expressions and equations; linear inequalities in one variable; linear equations in two variables; functions and their graphs; systems of two linear equations. Graphing calculator required; any type of TI 83 or TI 84 is acceptable.

Freshman Mathematics

MATH 1100 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA (3/0/3)
(equivalent to Math 101 at NSU)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on placement test, successful completion of DVMA 0930, or permission of the department head. A study of linear equations and inequalities, linear application, systems of linear equations, functions and graphs, higher-order polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions. A graphing calculator is required; any type of TI 83 or TI 84 is acceptable. ACT SCORE OF 23 OR ABOVE PLACES THE STUDENT OUT OF MATH 1100. Credit will not be given for both MATH 1100 and APMA 1040. This course was previously numbered Math 1015.

MATH 1110 - TRIGONOMETRY (3/0/3)
(equivalent to Math 102 at NSU)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on placement test, successful completion of MATH 1100, or permission of the department head. Trigonometric functions and identities, inverse trigonometric functions, graphs, solving triangles and equations, complex numbers, and polar coordinates. A graphing calculator is required; any type of TI 83 or TI 84 is acceptable. Credit will not be given for both MATH 1100 and APMA 1050. This course was previously numbered MATH 1025.

Sophomore Mathematics

MATH 2010 - CALCULUS WITH BUSINESS & ECONOMIC APPLICATIONS (3/0/3)
(equivalent to Math 106 at NSU)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on placement test, successful completion of MATH 1100, or permission of the department head. A study of functions, intuitive limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, and mathematics of finance.

MATH 2100 - ELEMENTARY STATISTICS (3/0/3)
(equivalent to Math 214 at NSU)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on placement test, successful completion of MATH 1100, or permission of the department head. Organizing data, averages and variations, stem-and-leaf and box plots and their graphical presentations of data, conducting experiments, elementary probability theory. A graphing calculator is required; any type of TI 83 or TI 84 is acceptable. This course was previously numbered MATH 2145.

Applied Mathematics

APMA 1010 - GENERAL MATHEMATICS (3/0/3)
Prerequisite: Required mathematics placement score. This course covers the basic concepts of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Emphasis is placed on computations involving basic algebraic expressions, simple linear equations, basic geometric principles, and solution of right triangle problems. Scientific calculator required.

APMA 1030 - BUSINESS MATH (3/0/3)
A study of various business-related mathematical processes, principles, and techniques used to solve business problems with a calculator. This course was previously numbered BUSI 1110.

APMA 1040 - APPLIED ALGEBRA (3/0/3)
Prerequisite: Required mathematics placement score. Algebraic essentials including linear equations and inequalities, radicals, quadratic equations, systems of equations, and graphing linear equations and inequalities. Applications to technical fields of study are emphasized. Scientific calculator required. Credit will not be given for both DVMA 0930 and APMA 1040.

APMA 1050 - APPLIED TRIGONOMETRY (3/0/3)
Prerequisite: MATH 1100 OR APMA 1040. Topics in trigonometric functions, right triangles, trigonometric identities, radian measures, graphs, and oblique triangles. Applications to technical fields of study are emphasized. Scientific calculator required. Credit will not be given for both APMA 1050 and MATH 1110.