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University of Wyoming Math Department Lower Division Undergraduate Math Course Descriptions


 

  • MATH 0900. Pre-Algebra. Topics include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and decimals, fractions, averages, exponents and roots, percents, ratio and proportion, weights and measures. Prerequisite: None. Note: This is a non-credit course.

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  • MATH 0921. Basics of Algebra. An introduction to algebra; equivalent to the first course in high school or Algebra I. A study of operations involving real numbers, including special products and factoring, algebraic fraction, the algebraic solutions of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, exponents and radicals. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 0900 or Level 1 or higher on the Mathematics Placement Exam within one year prior to the start of the course. Note: This is a non-credit course.

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  • MATH 0925. Algebra Review. A course designed for those needing a review of their algebraic skills specifically for the purpose of enrolling in the algebra course Math 1400. The content will include topics from fundamental operations through quadratic and simultaneous equations. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 0915 or 0921 or Level 2 or higher on the Mathematics Placement Exam within one year prior to the start of the course or ACT 21. Note: This is a non-credit course.

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  • MATH 1000. Problem Solving. This course focuses on the methods, processes, and strategies one uses to analyze, understand, and solve mathematical problems of a variety of types. It also provides an introduction to statistics, probability, and series. Calculator use is stressed. It does not prepare students for calculus or pre-calculus courses. Students planning to take calculus should enroll in MATH 0925, MATH 1400, or MATH 1405. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 0921 or Level 2 or higher on the Mathematics Placement Exam within one year prior to the start of the course or ACT 21. (QA/M1)

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  • MATH 1050. Finite Mathematics. This course serves as an introduction to finite mathematics for majors not requiring calculus. Topics include: matrix algebra, and probability. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1000 or MATH 1400 or Level 4 or higher on the Mathematics Placement Exam within one year prior to the start of the course or ACT 26. (QB/M2)

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  • MATH 1100. Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I. This course is designed primarily for prospective elementary teachers. It presents a fairly rigorous treatment of the basic operations of arithmetic including a study of whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, and real numbers. Logic and problem solving are also an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1000.

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  • MATH 1105. Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II. This is a continuation of MATH 1100. Among the topics covered are geometry, probability, statistics, and algebraic concepts. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1100. (QB/M2)
  • MATH 1400. College Algebra. This course emphasizes those aspects of algebra important in the study of calculus. Topics include: notation of algebra, exponents, factoring, theory of equations, inequalities, functions, graphing, logarithms, conics. This course is designed for students who plan to enroll in a calculus course (MATH 2200 or MATH 2350). Students receiving credit for MATH 1450 may not receive credit for this course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 0925 or Level 3 or higher on the Mathematics Placement Exam within one year prior to the start of the course or ACT 23. (QA/M1)

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  • MATH 1405. Trigonometry. This course emphasizes those aspects of trigonometry important to the study of calculus. Topics include: angle measurement, trig functions, graphing, laws of sines and cosines, identities, equations, polar equations, complex numbers, DeMoirve's theorem. This course is designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of trigonometry who plan to enroll in MATH 2200. Students receiving credit for MATH 1450 may not receive credit for this course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1400 or Level 4 or higher on the Mathematics Placement Exam within one year prior to the start of the course or ACT 25. (QA/M1)

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  • MATH 1450. Algebra and Trigonometry. This course covers the content of MATH 1400 and MATH 1405 in one semester. It is designed for the student with considerable prior exposure to trigonometry. Students with both MATH 1400 and MATH 1405 credit may not receive credit for this course. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 0925 or Level 3 or higher on the Mathematics Placement Exam within one year prior to the start of the course or ACT 23. (QA/M1)

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  • MATH 2200. Calculus I. A course designed for all who want a course in calculus with emphasis on physical science applications. Topics covered are plane analytic geometry, differentiation, applications of the derivative, integration, and applications. No credit to students with credit in MATH 2350. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1405 or MATH 1450 or Level 5 on the Mathematics Placement Exam within one year prior to the start of the course or ACT 27. (QB/M2)

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  • MATH 2205. Calculus II. Continues MATH 2200. Includes elementary functions, derivatives, integrals, analytical geometry, infinite series and applications. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 2200 or Advanced Placement credit in MATH 2200.
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  • MATH 2210. Calculus III. Continues MATH 2205. Includes vectors and solid analytic geometry, partial differentiation and multiple integration. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 2205 or Advanced Placement credit in MATH 2205.
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  • MATH 2350. Business Calculus. First semester of a one-year course in business calculus intended primarily for students in the College of Commerce and Industry. Topics include: review of functions, their graphs and their algebra; derivatives and their applications; techniques of differentiation; the calculus for the exponential and logarithmic functions with applications to business; integration and applications; the trigonometric functions and their calculus; differential equations and applications. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 1400 or Level 4 or higher on the Mathematics Placement Exam within one year prior to the start of the course or ACT 26. (QB/M2)
  • MATH 2355. Mathematical Applications for Business. Continues business and economic applications of mathematics. Also includes linear equations and programming, finance, probability and statistics. Mandatory computer lab using spreadsheet software will meet one day per week. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 2200 or 2350.