Academic Catalog

Mathematics (MATH)

MATH 0700    Pre-Algebra  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 4  
Pre-Algebra students will strengthen their skills related to calculations and applications involving whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Additional topics include order of operations, algebraic expressions, solutions of equations, ratios, proportions, perimeter, and area. This course is part of the developmental math sequence at Snow College and is designed to prepare students for more rigorous college-level math courses.
MATH 0800    Beginning Algebra  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 4  
Beginning Algebra students will study the real number system, order of operations, exponents, linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables, application problems, polynomials, factoring, and radicals. Math 0800 is part of the developmental math sequence at Snow College and is designed to prepare students for more rigorous college-level math courses.
Prerequisites: MATH 0700 or ACT Math Score with a score of 15 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 380 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 14  
MATH 0850    Math Literacy  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 4  
This course prepares students to take GE math courses (MATH 1030 or MATH 1040) or to take the prerequisites required for more advanced math courses. A graphing calculator and internet access are required. Students are taught to use technology and other mathematical tools (such as algebra, geometry, and statistics) that will help them understand and analyze real-world data with more confidence. Students will develop, implement and analyze mathematical models to understand a variety of authentic and personally relevant situations relating to basic personal finance, investment, and business management just to name a few.
Prerequisites: MATH 0700 or MATH 0800 or ACT Math Score with a score of 15 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 400 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 14  
MATH 1000R    Math SKIP (Study, Knowledge, Improve and Practice)  
Credits: 1  
Lecture hours: 1  
This course is part of Snow College’s math placement process; for students who desire to review or learn math topics in order to improve placement level before beginning a math course. This course addresses unique strengths and weaknesses of students from various backgrounds by providing each student with an individual assessment and study plan for mastering target material. This course requires mandatory class attendance and a minimum number of hours per week logged into a preparation module. May be repeated up to 4 times for credit. May be graded credit/no credit.
MATH 1010    Intermediate Algebra  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 4  
Intermediate Algebra students will study properties of the real number system including the use of set and/or interval notation and performing operations on real numbers. Students will continue the use of variables and the simplifying and evaluating of algebraic expressions. Solving and graphing of linear and quadratic equations along with an introduction to linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions will be covered. Math 1010 is part of the developmental math sequence at Snow College and is designed to prepare students for more rigorous college-level math courses.
Prerequisites: MATH 0800 or MATH 0850 or ACT Math Score with a score of 18 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 500 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 30 or Accuplacer QR Alg & Stats with a score of 245  
MATH 1030    Quantitative Literacy MA  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 3  
General Ed Requirement: Mathematics  
Quantitative Literacy is about viewing Mathematics from a countable, predictable, and creative standpoint. We learn how and where we find geometry, pattern, logic, cryptography and statistics in our natural world and in society. The discoveries are made using a little bit of algebra, art, trigonometry and other skills to critically process the concepts in the course. This course is designed for students seeking an AA or non-stem AS degree. Math 1030 is not a prerequisite for Math 1040, 1050 or 1060.
Prerequisites: MATH 0850 or MATH 1010 or MATH 1040 or ACT Math Score with a score of 21 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 530 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 30 or Accuplacer Adv Alg & Functions with a score of 240 or Accuplacer QR Alg & Stats with a score of 250  
MATH 1040    Introduction to Statistics MA  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 3  
General Ed Requirement: Mathematics  
Introduction to Statistics is a first-semester course on the nature of statistical reasoning. Topics to be covered include descriptive statistics, sampling and data collection, basic probability, sampling distributions, and statistical inference (including 1- and 2-sample confidence intervals and hypothesis testing). Statistical calculator required (TI-84 recommended).
Prerequisites: MATH 0850 or MATH 1010 or MATH 1030 or MATH 1050 or ACT Math Score with a score of 22 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 540 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 30 or Accuplacer Adv Alg & Functions with a score of 240 or Accuplacer QR Alg & Stats with a score of 250  
MATH 1045    Intro to Statistics (Extended) MA  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 4  
General Ed Requirement: Mathematics  
Introduction to Statistics (Extended) is a first-semester course on the nature of statistical reasoning. Topics to be covered include descriptive statistics, sampling and data collection, basic probability, sampling distributions, and statistical inference (including 1- and 2-sample confidence intervals and hypothesis testing). Statistical calculator required (TI-84 recommended). Math 1045 differs from Math 1040 by adding just-in-time content (algebra, etc.) in the extra time allotted.
Prerequisites: MATH 0850 or MATH 1010 or MATH 1030 or MATH 1050 or ACT Math Score with a score of 21 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 530 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 25  
MATH 1050    College Algebra MA  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 4  
General Ed Requirement: Mathematics  
College Algebra is designed to prepare students for trigonometry and calculus. In this course students will study several types of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Additional topics may include graphing technology, sequences and series, conic sections, matrices, modeling, and the binomial theorem.
Prerequisites: MATH 1010 or ACT Math Score with a score of 23 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 560 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 46 or Accuplacer Adv Alg & Functions with a score of 245 or Accuplacer QR Alg & Stats with a score of 263  
MATH 1051    College Algebra Part I MA  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 2  
Lecture hours: 2  
General Ed Requirement: Mathematics  
College Algebra is designed to prepare students for trigonometry and calculus. This course presents the first half of the content associated with college algebra. Specifically, the course focuses on functions, including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic equations. Students taking Math 1051 should plan to take Math 1052 upon successful completion of Math 1051. Math 1051 combined together with Math 1052 is the equivalent of a traditional Math 1050 course.
Prerequisites: MATH 1010 or ACT Math Score with a score of 23 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 550 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 46  
MATH 1052    College Algebra Part II MA  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 2  
Lecture hours: 2  
General Ed Requirement: Mathematics  
College Algebra is designed to prepare students for trigonometry and calculus. This course presents the second half of the content associated with college algebra. Specifically, the course focuses on systems of equations, vectors and matrices sequences and series. Additional topics may include analytical geometry, modeling, and the binomial theorem.
Prerequisites: MATH 1051 (may be taken concurrently)  
MATH 1060    Trigonometry MA  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 3  
General Ed Requirement: Mathematics  
This course will cover trigonometric functions, definitions, radian/angle measure, graphs, solving trigonometric equations, identities, vectors, Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, complex numbers, polar coordinates. Graphing calculator required.
Prerequisites: MATH 1050 or ACT Math Score with a score of 23 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 590 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 50  
MATH 1080    Pre-Calculus MA  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 5  
Lecture hours: 5  
General Ed Requirement: Mathematics  
In this course students will study polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, relations, and applications; additional topics include sequences and series, conic sections, matrices, the binomial theorem, modeling, and graphing technology. This course prepares students for calculus.
Prerequisites: MATH 1010 or MATH 1050 or ACT Math Score with a score of 25 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 590 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 52  
MATH 1100    Applied Calculus  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 4  
Applied Calculus introduces the techniques of elementary calculus for functions of one variable, including differentiation and integration. Applications are emphasized in the areas of biological, management and social sciences. Techniques of calculus of several variables, including partial differentiation and multiple integrals, are introduced.
Prerequisites: MATH 1050 or MATH 1080 or ACT Math Score with a score of 25 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 590 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 61  
MATH 1120    Intro to Data Science MA  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 3  
General Ed Requirement: Mathematics  
Students will learn about the interaction between statistical and mathematical reasoning and their application to the collection, preparation, and presentation of data. In addition to traditional structured data analysis, this course will also consider unstructured data such as natural language and image processing. Access to a computer is required. This course fulfills the Math GE requirement. The course will also serve as a prerequisite to later data science courses, i.e., Math 2080/3080. The course is designed to support students interested in pursuing data heavy degrees/careers.
Prerequisites: MATH 0850 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 1010 or ACT Math Score with a score of 22 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 540 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 30  
MATH 1210    Calculus I  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 5  
Lecture hours: 5  
This course is an introduction to calculus: functions and their limits, especially as applied to derivatives and integrals. Topics include continuity of functions, techniques and applications of differentiation (related rates, graphing, and optimization), and elementary techniques and applications of integration. These topics are applied to algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
Prerequisites: (MATH 1050 and MATH 1060) or MATH 1080 or ACT Math Score with a score of 26 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 610 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 76  
MATH 1220    Calculus II  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 4  
This course is a continuation of the study of calculus. Topics include techniques of integration and applications, numeric integration techniques, calculus in conic sections and polar coordinates, infinite sequences and series (tests for convergence), and introduction to vectors.
Prerequisites: MATH 1210  
MATH 2000    Algebraic Reasoning with Modeling MA  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 3  
General Ed Requirement: Mathematics  
Algebraic Reasoning with modeling presents the basic ideas of sets and functions in the context of and motivated by modeling bivariate data. Some basic concepts of the course include the concept of basic set theory such as unions, intersections, Venn diagrams, etc. The course also addresses basic ideas and algebra of functions, including polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Other topics include basic combinatorics, counting principles, and arithmetic and geometric sequences. The course culminates in a pictorial introduction to the basic ideas of calculus presented with minimal computation.
Prerequisites: MATH 1010 or MATH 1050 or ACT Math Score with a score of 23 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 46  
MATH 2010    Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I  
Typically Offered: Fall  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 3  
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I is part of a series of courses designed to improve the mathematical understanding of prospective elementary teachers. Concepts covered include problem-solving, sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory, rational numbers (fractions), decimals, percents, and integers. The course will combine a thorough treatment of mathematical concepts with pedagogical philosophy to help prospective teachers learn to teach mathematics with understanding and insight.
Prerequisites: MATH 1050 or MATH 2000 or MATH 1060 or MATH 1080 or MATH 1100 or MATH 1210 or MATH 2040 or ACT Math Score with a score of 24 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 570 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 55  
MATH 2020    Math for Elementary Teachers II  
Typically Offered: Spring  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 3  
Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II is part of a series of courses designed to improve the mathematical understanding of prospective elementary teachers. Concepts covered include basic statistics, probability, properties of geometric shapes, measurement using English and Metric systems, geometry using triangle congruence (including constructions), and geometry using transformations. The course will combine a thorough treatment of mathematical concepts with pedagogical philosophy to help prospective teachers learn to teach mathematics with understanding and insight.
Prerequisites: MATH 1050 or MATH 2000 or MATH 1060 or MATH 1080 or MATH 1100 or MATH 1210 or MATH 2040 or ACT Math Score with a score of 24 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 570 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 55  
MATH 2040    Applied Statistics  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 4  
Applied Statistics is the study of the nature of statistical reasoning and includes topics such as descriptive statistics, sampling and data collection, probability, hypothesis testing including Chi Square and Analysis of Variance, correlation, and regression. This course is primarily for business and mathematics or statistics majors. Graphing calculator required (TI-83/84 preferred).
Prerequisites: MATH 1050 or MATH 1080 or ACT Math Score with a score of 25 or SAT Mathematics with a score of 590 or ALEKS PPL Math Placement with a score of 61  
MATH 2080    Applied Data Science  
Credits: 2  
Lecture hours: 2  
Students will get an introduction to Python programming, data analysis tools, and the necessary statistics to acquire, clean, analyze, explore, and visualize data using real-life data sets. Using statistics, students will learn to make data-driven inferences and decisions, and to communicate those results effectively. This course is designed for students outside of engineering and the sciences. Students with majors in engineering or science should take Math 3080 instead.
Prerequisites: MATH 1100 or MATH 2040  
MATH 2210    Calculus III  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 3  
This course is a continuation of the study of calculus. Topics include vectors in two and three-dimensional space, quadric surfaces, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, calculus of vector-valued functions, partial derivatives and the gradient, limits and continuity of functions of several variables, vector fields and line integrals, multiple integrals, Green's, Stoke's, and Divergence Theorems.
Prerequisites: MATH 1220  
MATH 2250    Linear Algebra and Differential Equations  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 4  
Lecture hours: 4  
This course explores methods of solving ordinary differential equations which describe much of the physical phenomena in our world. Linear algebra topics will include systems of linear equations, matrix operations, vector spaces, and eigensystems. The course examines techniques for solving linear and nonlinear first-order differential equations as well as higher-order linear equations. Other topics will include initial-value problems, Laplace transforms, numerical methods, and modeling. The course is designed for students with majors in specific engineering and science disciplines. Students with majors in other science and engineering disciplines, and students with a mathematics major should take MATH 2270 and MATH 2280 instead.
Prerequisites: MATH 1220  
MATH 2270    Linear Algebra  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 3  
Linear algebra is a study of systems of linear equations, matrices, vectors and vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and inner product spaces. This class is required for students majoring in mathematics and many areas of science and engineering.
Prerequisites: MATH 1210 or MATH 1220  
MATH 2280    Differential Equations  
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 3  
This is a course which covers methods of solving ordinary differential equations. The class is designed to meet the needs of math, engineering, and certain science majors. Included in the class are techniques for finding solutions to linear and nonlinear first-order differential equations as well as higher-order linear equations with constant and variable coefficients. Laplace transforms, power series solutions, and several numerical approximation methods are also addressed. Some mathematical modeling of differential equations is included.
Prerequisites: MATH 1220 and MATH 2270  
MATH 3040    Statistics for Scientists and Engineers  
Typically Offered: Fall  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 3  
This is a first course in statistics for STEM majors. Topics will include graphing techniques, probability theory, discrete and continuous distributions, descriptive statistics, and statistical inference (confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, including linear regression and one-way ANOVA). Proficiency with integral calculus is required.
Prerequisites: MATH 1210 or MATH 1220  
MATH 3080    Foundations of Data Science  
Typically Offered: Spring  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 3  
Students will get an introduction to Python programming, data analysis tools, and the necessary statistics to acquire, clean, analyze, explore, and visualize data real-life data sets. Using statistics, students will learn to make data-driven inferences and decisions, and to communicate those results effectively.
Prerequisites: (MATH 1210 and MATH 2040) or (MATH 1210 and MATH 3040)  
MATH 3280    Data Mining  
Typically Offered: Fall  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 2  
sStudents will learn to efficiently find structures and patterns in large data sets. Topics will include acquiring data sets and cleaning messy and noisy raw data sets into structured and abstract forms; applying scalable and probabilistic algorithms to these well-structured abstract data sets; and, formally modeling and analyzing the error inherent in these methods. Students will consider data representations and trade-offs between accuracy and scalability.
Prerequisites: (MATH 2250 or MATH 2270) and MATH 308/0  
MATH 3310    Discrete Mathematics  
Typically Offered: Fall  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 3  
This course in discrete mathematics covers Boolean algebra, logic and proof, sets and relations, functions, induction, recursion, enumerative combinatorics, elements of number theory, and graph theory.
Prerequisites: MATH 1210 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 1220  
MATH 3480    Machine Learning  
Typically Offered: Spring  
Credits: 3  
Lecture hours: 3  
This course introduces the theory and application of machine learning, sometimes referred to as artificial intelligence. Students who take this course will understand and be able to deploy basic supervised and unsupervised learning techniques including” decision trees, neural networks, kernel methods, support vector machines, and probabilistic methods. The course will be taught using Python, R, Matlab, or a similar programming language.
Prerequisites: (MATH 2250 or MATH 2270) and MATH 3080