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Eastern Iowa Community College District
Catalog 2004 - 2006
 
 
 
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Mathematics (MA)
 
 
MA:115   Applied Math Topics   3 cr.   MS
Presents algebra and geometry applied to specific trade applications. Mathematical ideas and procedures will be presented first, followed by application within the various trades.
(59.4 Lec. Hrs.)
 
 
MA:136   College Algebra   4 cr.   CMS
A college-level algebra course for students majoring in business, the social sciences or liberal arts; and math students as indicated by placement measures. The course is designed to review previously developed concepts and techniques and to prepare for future study in mathematics. Topics include: review of numbers, expressions, and solving equations and inequalities; graphing equations and inequalities; functions including polynomials, absolute value, greatest integer; exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; matrices; permutations; combinations; and the Binomial Theorem. Enrichment topics may include ellipses and hyperbolas; relations as mappings; the study of the Rational Root Theorem and the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra; curve sketching; and probability. Graphics calculator required.
(79.2 Lec. Hrs.)
Prerequisites: MA:096 or 2 years of high school algebra and minimum math placement scores as determined by individual campus faculty.
 
 
MA:215   Fundamentals of Statistics   3 cr.   CMS
Introductory statistics course for business, economics, mathematics, science and social science students. The course deals with obtaining, presenting and organizing statistical data. Topics covered include descriptive measures, probability, probability distributions, binomial distributions, normal distributions, sampling estimates, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, chi-square test, and linear regression and correlation. Graphics calculator required.
(59.4 Lec. Hrs.)
Prerequisites: Knowledge equivalent to MA:096.
 
 
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