Course Descriptions

A transitional course in mathematics designed to provide the student with a solid algebraic background for further studies in mathematics or the sciences. In addition to improving algebraic fluency by simplifying expressions and solving equations, this course provides an introduction to the concept of a function. The family of linear functions is introduced, with an emphasis on modeling with realistic applications. This course carries imputed (financial aid) credit. It does not fulfill FLCC's Mathematics or general elective requirements.Prerequisite: Placement into Math Level 0 or 1.

• Mathematics
• 4 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

This course exposes students to the wide variety of mathematics that exists beyond what is traditionally taught in mathematics classes. Specific topics discussed each semester will be based on interest and abilities of the students in the class and will vary each semester. This course is oriented towards students interested in studying mathematics, but the topics will be accessible for all students interested in learning more about mathematics. This class may be taken for credit more than once since the topics will change each semester.

• Mathematics
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

This course is intended for the liberal arts student. The purpose of this course is to share the excitement and enjoyment of contemporary mathematical thinking. The course answers the question, "What do mathematicians do, practice, or believe in?" The use of mathematics in areas of business and industry, politics, networking and telecommunication will be studied with the intent to develop reasoning ability, logical thinking, critical reading, and written and oral communication. The topics are selected so that they are self-contained. This course carries SUNY General Education Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) credit.

• Mathematics
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is directed toward the student who wishes to study mathematics with business and financial applications. The philosophy of the department is that this course is a mathematics course using business-related topics to enhance the student's abilities in and appreciation for mathematics. The course emphasizes the appropriate use of mathematical tools including formulas, algebra, calculators, estimation techniques, and spreadsheets. The course topics are chosen so as to be of interest to a broad range of students. Among the topics chosen are simple interest, simple discount, compound interest, present and future value of annuities, and other specific financial applications. This course carries SUNY General Education Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) credit.

• Mathematics
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

With the goal of improving safety in medication administration, Mathematics for Health Care Professionals is designed to expose students who are pursuing degrees leading to a career in health care to all pertinent aspects of medical dosage calculations. Using dimensional analysis as the primary computational tool, the course will proceed from dosage calculations involving tablets and capsules to the more complex calculations involving therapeutic safe dose ranges and intravenous infusions.(Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory grade.)

• Mathematics
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

A first course in statistics designed to introduce descriptive statistics of one and two variables, and probability; and to assimilate those concepts into an understanding of probability distributions. Topics include measures of central tendency, variability, graphical displays, linear correlation, and regression, dependent and independent probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions. The course will emphasize computer or calculator use (graphing calculator, Minitab, Excel, StatCrunch, etc.) to obtain results. This course carries SUNY General Education Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) credit.

• Mathematics
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

A continuation of Introductory Statistics I (MAT 121) with an introduction to statistical research. Topics of statistical inference included are hypothesis testing and estimation for means, proportions, and variances; determination of sample size; uses of the Chi-square distribution; analysis of variance; and statistical research. The course will emphasize computer or calculator use (graphing calculator, Minitab, Excel, StatCrunch, etc.) to obtain results. This course carries SUNY General Education Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) creditPrerequisite: Take MAT-121 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Mathematics
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is an introduction to the study of families of functions. Power, piecewise, quadratic, and polynomial functions are covered extensively, along with an introduction to exponential functions. Right and non-right triangle trigonometry is also studied in depth. The use of realistic applications and modeling with these families of functions are essential elements of this course. Emphasis on multiple methods of solving equations (algebraic, graphic, and numeric) is included as are multiple representations (algebraic, graphic, numeric, and verbal) of mathematical information. This course carries SUNY General Education Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) credit.Prerequisite: Math Level 2 Placement or Take MAT-097 with

• Mathematics
• 3 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

This course is a continuation of the study of families of functions from those included in MAT 145, Survey of Functions I. Exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric/sinusoidal, and rational functions are analyzed in depth. Embedded within the study of each of these families are composition, decomposition, and the creation of inverse functions. An introduction to limit notation is used to describe both long and short run behavior. The use of realistic applications and modeling with these families of functions is an essential element of this course. Emphasis on multiple methods of solving equations (algebraic, graphic, and numeric) is included as are multiple representations (algebraic, graphic, numeric, and verbal) of mathematical information. This coursecarries SUNY General Education Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) credit.Prerequisite: Math Level 3 Placement or Take MAT-145 with

• Mathematics
• 3 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

An introduction to many of the principal topics of discrete mathematics, including number systems, sets, logic, relations, combinatorial methods, graph theory, regular sets, vectors and matrices. Prerequisite: MAT 152 This course carries SUNY General Education Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) credit.Prerequisite: Take MAT-152 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Mathematics
• 4 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)