College Algebra and Trigonometry
CAS MA 118
Functions and graphs. Linear and quadratic equations. Exponents; logarithms. Right and oblique triangles; trigonometric functions. Optimization. Specifically intended to prepare students with insufficient background in mathematics for the study of calculus. This course may not be used in fulfillment of the divisional studies requirement. Satisfies the mathematics requirement in the College program. 4 cr.

Note: MA 118 may not be taken for credit by any student who has completed any MA course numbered 121 or higher.

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Applied Mathematics for Social and Management Sciences
CAS MA 120
Linear equations, systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, exponential functions and logarithms, elements of differential calculus, optimization, probability. Applications in economics, finance, and management. Satisfies mathematics requirement and meets MCS divisional studies requirement. 4 cr.

Note: MA 120 may not be taken for credit by any student who has completed any MA course numbered 124 or higher.

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Calculus for Life and Social Sciences I
CAS MA 121
Differentiation and integration of functions of one variable. Same topics as CAS MA 123, but with less emphasis on mathematical generality and more on application. Especially suitable for students concentrating in the biological and social sciences. Meets MCS divisional studies requirement. 4 cr.

Note: Students may receive credit for either CAS MA 121 or 123, but not both.

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Calculus for Life and Social Sciences II
CAS MA 122
Prereq: CAS MA 121 or MA 123. Continuation of CAS MA 121. Review of univariate calculus, calculus of the elementary transcendental functions, elementary differential equations, elementary multivariate calculus. Applications to exponential growth, optimization, equilibrium, and dynamic modeling problems. Meets MCS divisional studies requirement. 4 cr.

Note: Students may receive credit for not more than one of the following: MA 122, MA 124, MA 127, or MA 129.

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Calculus I
CAS MA 123
Limits; derivatives; differentiation of algebraic functions. Applications to maxima, minima, and convexity of functions. The definite integral; the fundamental theorem of integral calculus; applications of integration. Meets MCS divisional studies requirement. 4 cr.

Note: Students may receive credit for either CAS MA 121 or 123, but not both.

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Calculus II
CAS MA 124
Prereq: CAS MA 121 or MA 123. Logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions. Sequences and series; Taylor's series with the remainder. Methods of integration. Calculus I and II together constitute an introduction to calculus of a function of a single real variable. Meets MCS divisional studies requirement. 4 cr.

Note: Students may receive credit for not more than one of the following: MA 122, MA 124, MA 127, or MA 129.

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Multivariate Calculus
CAS MA 225
Prereq: CAS MA 124, MA 127, or MA 129. Vectors, lines, planes. Multiple integration, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Partial derivatives, directional derivatives, scalar and vector fields, the gradient, potentials, approximation, multivariate minimization, Stokes's and related theorems. 4 cr.

Note: Cannot be taken for credit in addition to CAS MA 230.

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Differential Equations
CAS MA 226
Prereq: CAS MA 225 or MA 230. First-order linear and separable equations. Second-order equations and first-order systems. Linear equations and linearization. Numerical and qualitative analysis. Laplace transforms. Applications and modeling of real phenomena throughout. 4 cr.

Note: Cannot be taken for credit in addition to CAS MA 231.

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Linear Algebra
CAS MA 242
Coreq: CAS MA 122, MA 124, MA 127, or MA 129. Matrix algebra, solution of linear systems, determinants, Gaussian elimination, fundamental theory, row-echelon form. Vector spaces, bases, norms. Computer methods. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, canonical decomposition. Applications. 4 cr.

Note: Cannot be taken for credit in addition to CAS MA 142, MA 442, or ENG EK 102.

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