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MATHEMATICS


Course Math ACT score Compass Algebra Score Compass College Algebra Score Compass Trig Score
Math 021 1-17 0-32    
Math 101 18-19 33-34    
Math 102 20-24 45 to 100 0 to 52  
Math 104 20-24 45 to 100 0 to 52  
Math 120 >24 and necessary COMPASS scores   53 to 100 0 to 39

MATH 101 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA—Basic properties of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of equations, polynomials and factoring, rational expression and equations, and radical expressions and equations, and an introduction to functions such as polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Credit for MATH 101 will not be granted to anyone who has previously received credit for MATH 102 or MATH 115. 3 credits (350 days)

Prerequisite: MATH 021 or appropriate mathematics placement

Instructor: Dr. A.S. Elkhader (605) 626-2468

MATH 102 COLLEGE ALGEBRA—Equations and inequalities; polynomial functions and graphs; exponents, radicals, binomial theorem, zeros of polynomials; systems of equations; exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions, applications and graphs. Other topics selected from sequences, series, and complex numbers. Credits will not be allowed for both MATH 102 and MATH 115. 3 credits (350 days)

Prerequisite: MATH 101 or appropriate mathematics placement

Instructor: Dr. A.S. Elkhader (605) 626-2468

Please contact the Office of Extended Studies at 605-626-2568 to learn more about other recommended supplemental materials.

MATH 104 FINITE MATHEMATICS—This course includes: linear systems of equations, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, probability, statistics, and other topics. This course cannot be used as the prerequisite for courses requiring MATH 102. 4 credits (350 days)

Prerequisite: MATH 101 or appropriate mathematics placement

Instructor: Dr. A.S. Elkhader (605) 626-2432

MATH 341 MATH CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS I—An introduction to sets, numeration systems, arithmetic operations/algorithms, problem solving, and other topics. This course does not satisfy the mathematics general education requirements other than those for a degree in elementary education. 3 credits (350 days)

Prerequisite: MATH 102

Instructor: Dr. A.S. Elkhader (605) 626-2468

MATH 342 MATH CONCEPTS FOR TEACHERS II—An introduction to geometry concepts, measurement, problem solving, probability, statistics, and other topics. This course does not satisfy the mathematics general education requirement nor any mathematics area requirements other than those for a degree in elementary education. 3 credits (350 days)

Prerequisite: MATH 102 or MATH 341

Instructor: Dr. A.S. Elkhader (605) 626-2468

   

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