Courses

This course explores the topics of electricity, magnetism, wave phenomena, sound, and optics for science majors who are not required to take calculus.

The second of a two-semester sequence in physics. A survey of wave motion, classical electromagnetic theory and optics. Wave motion: mechanical wave, superposition, and standing waves. Electromagnetic theory: Coulomb’s law, electric fields, electric potentials, Gauss’ law, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law and electromagnetic waves.

A laboratory course to accompany Algebra-based General Physics II. Topics include simple harmonic motion, mechanical waves on a string, electrostatics, Ohm's law, capacitance and RC circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, geometric optics, and wave optics. College algebra and trigonometry are used throughout the labs.

A laboratory course to accompany Algebra-based General Physics I. Topics include measurement and error, linear motion, vectors and forces, circular motion, work and kinetic energy, impulse and momentum, static equilibrium, torque and angular momentum, fluid statics, and specific heat. College algebra and trigonometry are used throughout the labs.

Algebra Comprehensive Exam.

This zero-credit emporium is a mandatory laboratory for students who have received an "NC" in MS 100. The learning environment in the laboratory will be individualized and mastery-based to enable students to prepare for their first general-education mathematics course.

This course emphasizes algebraic functions - including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The course also covers systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic inequalities, and the binomial theorem. Additional topics may include matrices, Cramer's Rule, and mathematical induction.

Introduction to equations of straight lines in various forms and transition between these forms; Manipulation and solution of linear equations and linear inequalities; graphing solution sets on the number line and expression of solution sets in both set and interval notation.

Special emphasis for teachers of grades P-8. Broadens understanding of the fundamental concepts of algebra, with particular attention to specific methods and materials of instruction. Special emphasis for teachers of grades P-8.

Non-credit for mathematics major or minor. A continuation of MATH 3803. Topics include inverse, exponential, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities ;matrices and determinants; sequences and series; the Binomial Theorem; and mathematical induction.