Course Descriptions
F, W, Sp, Su notations indicate the quarter(s) each course is normally offered.
Unless otherwise specified, the course is offered this year during the indicated
quarter(s). Students subject to the CSU system required Entry Level Mathematics
test (ELM) are required to take the ELM prior to enrolling in any math and statistics
course. Any course listed as a prerequisite must be passed with a C or better
grade.
MAT
200: Special Problems for Lower Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected
problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per
quarter.
MAT
201: Introduction to Numerical Methods (4) FSp
Numerical methods of topics from algebra and calculus. Topics will include
function evaluation and graphing, limits, summation, solving nonlinear equations,
systems of equations, numerical integration and differentiation, and an
introduction to numerical error. 4 lecture/ problems. Prerequisite: C or
better in MAT 116 and CS 120 or CS 125 or consent of instructor.
MAT
208: Introduction to Linear Algebra (4) FWSpSu
Introduction to linear transformations of the plane, vector space of n-tuples,
matrix algebra, determinants, systems of linear equations. 4 lecture/ problems.
Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 214, or consent of instructor.
MAT
214: Calculus of Several Variables I (3) FWSpSu
Introduction to vectors, dot products, cross products, equations of lines
and planes. Calculus of Vector Valued Functions including unit tangents,unit
normals, and curvature. Introduction to multivariable functions, the Differential
Calculus of Multivariable Functions, the chain rule, applications including
extreme problems and Lagrange multipliers. 3 lecture/problems. Prerequisite:
C or better in MAT 116 or consent of instructor.
MAT
215: Calculus of Several Variables II (3) FWSpSu
Integral Calculus of Multivariable functions, double and triple Integrals,
applications of double and triple integrals, line and surface integrals,
Green’s Theorem, Divergence Theorem, Stokes Theorem. 3 lecture/problems.
Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 214 or consent of instructor.
MAT
216: Differential Equations (4) FWSpSu
The theory of ordinary differential equations with emphasis on the linear
case. 4 lecture/problems. Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 116, or consent
of instructor.
MAT
299/299A/299L: Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance. Total
credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor. Lecture/Activity/Lab or a combination.
