Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Academic Catalog 2024 - 2025

and effects of literary, social, and historical constructs of gender. (Prerequisite: ENG 1102) LIT 4499 Native American Literature 3 credits This class examines the cultural, aesthetic, and historical development of literature by Native Americans. This course will consider a variety of sources as we try to understand writings both by and about Native Americans as well as multiple historical and/or contemporary representations of Native Americans in writing, film, and other sources. (Prerequisite: ENG 1102) LIT 1320/2320/3320/4320 Topics in Literature 3 credits Topics vary among genre, author, period, and theme studies. Possible topics include (but are not limited to) drama, film as literature, minority literature, mystery and detective fiction, children’s literature, poetry, and/or short stories. (Prerequisite: ENG 1102). Note: Math courses are individualized and semi self-paced using an online artificial intelligence-based program called Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS). ALEKS is available 24/7 on the Internet. Students receive both small group instruction and one-on-one assistance from Mathematics professors. MAT 0031 Mathematic Strategies 3 credits Computational review and practice prepare students for the demands of college-level math through a focus on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, practical applications, and word problems. Students will learn to use a basic scientific calculator to facilitate learning and provide assistive technology. This course may be required as a prerequisite to MAT 1901. (This course does not satisfy a General Education requirement in Math or elective credit for the associate’s or bachelor’s degree). MAT 1901 General Education Mathematics 3 credits A general education course designed to provide a solid foundation in the basics of college mathematics. Real-life applications, conceptual understanding, problem-solving, using technology appropriately, and critical thinking are emphasized and integrated throughout the course. MAT 1906 Intermediate Algebra 3 credits An introduction to solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, radical and rational expressions and equations, and functions and graphs. Topics in exponential equations and sequences are also included. This course emphasizes contemporary application problems. Satisfactory completion of placement test is required. (This course does not satisfy a General Education requirement in Math; used only for general elective credit). MAT 1907 College Algebra 3 credits An in-depth treatment of solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, radical and rational expressions and equations, functions and graphs, exponentials and logarithms. Topics in combinatorics and probability are also included. This course emphasizes contemporary application problems. Satisfactory completion of placement test is required. MAT 3601 Statistical Methods Lab 1 credit This course provides students with the foundations of analysis and applications of statistics practiced in the natural sciences. Selected topics have been designed to prepare students for hypothesis testing in their research course and include descriptive statistics, probability, and distributions. (Co-requisite: ANZ 3600). MAT 1200/2200/3200/4200 Topics in Mathematics 3 credits Variable subject content. MATHEMATICS

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