Official Mathematics
Course Descriptions
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MT 055 Pre-Algebra (3 credits)
Students enhance their understanding and manipulative skills in the arithmetic of rational numbers. Topics include whole numbers, fractions, decimal fractions, percents, ratios, proportions, and signed numbers.
Offered Spring and Fall in the day and evening with at least one section offered each summer. As part of the Saturday in 2-year’s curriculum, MT 055 is offered on Saturday during the fall semester.
MT 065 Basic Algebra with Measurement (3 credits)
Basic algebra course covering variable expressions, linear equations and inequalities, exponents, polynomials, factoring, square and cube roots, scientific and engineering notation, elementary graphing, and measurement unit and conversions. Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: MT 055 (Pre-Algebra) or equivalent as determined by KCTCS placement examination.
Offered Spring and Fall in the day and evening with at least one section offered each summer. As part of the Saturday in 2-year’s curriculum, MT 065 is offered on Saturday during the spring semester.
MT 122 Intermediate Algebra: A Functional Approach (4
credits)
Intermediate algebra, addressing material commonly covered in high school Algebra II, emphasizes functions. Topics include functions, linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, exponents and radicals, and applications. Lecture: 4 hours
Prerequisite: MT 065 or equivalent as determined by KCTCS placement examination.
Offered Spring, Summer, and Fall in the day and evening. As part of the Saturday in 2-year’s curriculum, MT 122 is offered on Saturday during the fall semester.
MT 125 Technical
Algebra and Trigonometry (3 credits) 
Mathematical concepts from algebra and trigonometry are studied. Topics include vectors, phasor algebra, variation, trigonometric functions, coordinate systems, systems of linear equations, quadratic, rational, exponential and logarithmic equations.
Prerequisite: MT 065 or placement into MT 125.
MT 145 
This is a course in quantitative reasonsing and problem solving intended for non science majors. Topics are chosen from: apportionment; finance; growth; probability and statistics; and voting theory.
Prerequisite: MT 122; or Math ACT score of 18 or above or KCTCS placement exam recommendation.
Offered Fall and Spring semesters.
MT 150 College Algebra and Functions (3 credits)
Selected topics in algebra and analytic geometry. Develops manipulative skills and concepts required for further study in mathematics. Includes linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logaritmic and piecewise-defined functions; systems of equations and inequalities; and introduction to analysic geometry. Students may not receive credit for both MT 109 and MT 150.
Credit not available on the basis of special examination.
Prerequisite: One of the following: Math ACTE score of 20 or above, MT 122, or KCTCS placement exam recommendation.
Sections offered day and evening during the fall and spring semesters. OCTC tries to offer this course during the day and evening each summer. As part of the Saturday in 2-year’s curriculum, MT 150 is offered on Saturday during the spring semester.
MT 150 College Algebra and Functions with Mt 100
College Algebra Workshop (5 credits total)
Selected topics in algebra and analytic geometry. Develops manipulative skills and concepts required for further study in mathematics. Includes linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and piecewise-defined functions; systems of equations and inequalities; and introduction to analytic geometry. Students may not receive credit for both MT 109 and MT 150. The workshop is designed to provide parallel and supplemental review of algebra skills needed for success in college algebra.
Designed primarily for students with a Math ACTE of 18 or 19 who are also enrolled in MT 150. Students withdrawing from MT 100 must also withdraw from MT 150.
Prerequisite: One of the following: Math ACTE score of 18 or above, MT 122, or placement exam recommendation.
Day sections offered during the fall and spring semesters.
MA 112 Trigonometry (2 credits)
A standard course. Includes trigonometric functions, identities, multiple analytic formulas, laws of sines and cosines, and graphs of trigonometric functions. The course is not available for credit to persons who have received credit for any mathematics course of a higher number, with the exception of MA 113, MA 123, MA 131, MA 132, and MA 162. Credit will not be given on the basis of a special examination.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or two years of high school algebra or placement into college algebra
Offered Spring and Fall in the day and evening. Rarely offered during the summer session.
MA 113 Calculus I (4 credits-5 contact hours)
A course in one-variable calculus, including topics from analytic geometry. Derivatives and integrals of elementary functions (including the trigonometric functions) with applications. Lecture: 3 hours: Recitation: 2 hours.
Prerequisite: MATH ACTE score of 26 or above, or College Algebra and MA 112, or consent of department.
One section offered Spring and Fall.
MA 114 Calculus II (4 credit - 5 contact hours)
A continuation of MA 113, primarily stressing techniques of integration.
Prerequisite: High school trigonometry or MA 112; and a grade of "C" or above in MA 113, MA 132, or MA 223.
Offered during the Spring semester when it is determined that there will be enough students to make a class.
MA 123 Elementary Calculus and Its Applications (3
credits)
An introduction to differential and integral calculus, with applications to business and biological and physical sciences. Not open to students who have credit in MA 113.
Prerequisite: Math ACTE score of 21 or above, or College Algebra, or Math Placement test.
One section offered during the fall and spring semesters.
MA 201 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (3 credits)
Basic concepts of measurement, geometry, probability, and statistics. Recommended only for majors in early elementary and middle school education.
Prerequisite: College Algebra or higher level mathematics course.
Offered as an evening class in the fall of 2004, 2006, 2008, etc.
MA 202 Mathematical Problem Solving for Elementary
Teachers (3 credits)
Development of mathematical problem-solving skills. Students will solve problems from such areas as algebra, geometry, probability, number theory, and logic. Credit not available on the basis of special examination.
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or above in MA 201. Also recommended: A course in logic (e.g., PHI 120) or a course in calculus (e.g., MA 123).
Offered as an evening class in the spring of 2005, 2007, 2009, etc.
MA 213 Calculus III (4 credits)
A course in multivariate calculus. Topics include three-dimensional vector calculus, partial derivatives, double and triple integrates, sequences, and infinite series. Lecture: 3 hours; Recitation: 2 hours.
Prerequisite: MA 114 or equivalent.
MA 214 Calculus IV (3 credits)
A course in ordinary differential equations. Emphasis is on first and second
order equations and applications. The course includes series solutions of
second order equations and
Prerequisite: MA 213 or equivalent.
MT 105 Mathematics for Business (3 credits)
Basic mathematical concepts as applied to finance are covered. Topics include percentages, markup, simple and compound interest, discounts, annuities, debt installments, depreciation, and financial statements. Lecture: 3 hours.
Prerequisite: MT 065 or equivalent as determined by a placement examination.
Offered during the fall semester only.
MT 110 Applied Mathematics (3 credits)
The concept of ratio and proportion, units and conversions, linear equations in two variables, percents, interest, descriptive statistics, and logical symbolism are covered. Emphasis is on applications in the various technologies. Lecture: 3 hours.
Prerequisite: MT 065 or equivalent as determined by placement examination.
Offered during the fall and spring semesters in the day and the evening. One section is usually taught during the summer session.
This course is concerned with the interaction of the science and art of statistics.
Prerequisite: College Algebra or a MATH ACTE score of 26 or above
Offered at least once a semester during the fall and spring semesters.