MAT - Mathematics
MAT 097 - Learning Support Mathematics III(5-0-0)
Emphasizes in-depth arithmetic skills needed for the study of mathematics related to specific occupational programs and for study of basic algebra. Topics include: whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, measurement, geometry, and problems.
Prerequisite: MAT 096 or Course placement scores
MAT 098 - Elementary Algebra (5-0-0)
Provides instruction in basic algebra. Topics include: introduction to real numbers and algebraic expressions, solving equations and inequalities, graphs of linear equations, polynomial operations, and polynomial factoring.
Prerequisite: MAT 097 or Course placement scores
MAT 099 - Intermediate Algebra (5-0-0)
Provides instruction in intermediate algebra. Topics include: factoring, inequalities, rational expressions and equations, linear graphs, slope, and applications, systems of equations, radical expressions and equations, and quadratic equations.
Prerequisite: MAT 098 or Course placement scores
MAT 101 - General Mathematics (5-0-5)
Emphasizes mathematical skills that can be applied to the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include: properties of numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio/proportion, measurement and conversion, exponents and radicals, and geometric and technical formulas. Class includes lectures, applications, and homework to reinforce learning.
Prerequisite: MAT 097 or Course placement scores
MAT 103 - Algebraic Concepts (5-0-5)
Introduces concepts and operations which can be applied to the study of algebra. Course content emphasizes: basic mathematical concepts, basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts. Class includes lecture, applications, and homework to reinforce learning.
Prerequisite: MAT 098 or Course placement scores
MAT 104 - Geometry and Trigonometry (5-0-5)
Introduces and develops basic geometric and trigonometric concepts. Course content emphasizes: geometric concepts and trigonometric concepts.
Prerequisite: MAT 103 with a “C” or better
MAT 105 - Trigonometry (5-0-5)
Emphasizes trigonometric concepts. Introduces logarithms and exponential functions. Topics include: geometric formulas, trigonometric concepts, and logarithms and exponentials.
Prerequisite: MAT 103 with a grade of "C" or better
MAT 111 - Business Math (5-0-5)
Emphasizes mathematical concepts found in business situations. Topics include: basic mathematical skills, mathematical skills in business-related problem solving, mathematical information for documents, graphs, and mathematical problems using electronic calculators. HGTC does require the touch method (suggestion of advisory committee)
Prerequisite: MAT 097 or Course placement scores
MAT 190 - Mathematical Modeling (5-0-5)
This course is designed as an alternative to College Algebra for those students who will not take Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus. It is an applications-driven course that introduces functions using real-world phenomena as models. The major topics include: fundamental concepts of algebra; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions and models of real-world phenomena; systems of equations; and additional topics in algebra.
Prerequisite: Regular Program Admission level math achievement
MAT 191 - College Algebra (5-0-5)
Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts. Topics include: algebraic concepts and operations, linear and quadratic equations and functions, simultaneous equations, inequalities, exponents and powers, graphing techniques, and analytic geometry.
Prerequisite: MAT 099 or Course placement scores
MAT 193 - College Trigonometry (5-0-5)
Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using trigonometric concepts. Topics include: trigonometric functions, properties of trigonometric functions, vectors and triangles, inverse of trigonometric functions/graphing, logarithmic and exponential functions, and complex numbers.
Prerequisite: MAT 191
This course prepares students for Calculus. The topics discussed include an intensive study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs. Applications include simple maximum and minimum problems, exponential growth and decay.
Prerequisite: MAT 191 with a grade of C or better
MAT 196 - Contemporary Mathematics (5-0-5)
Overview course covering algebra, statistics, and mathematics of finance. Topics include: fundamental operations of algebra, sets and logic, probability and statistics and mathematics of finance.
Prerequisite: Course placement math scores