MATS 1251 Fundamental principles of inferential statistics are presented in lecture (3 hrs) augmented by computer labs using Excel (2 hrs). Essential topics include sampling methods; descriptive statistics; counting and probability; binary, normal, and other probability distributions; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing; inferences from two samples; correlation and regression. Optional topics include goodness-of-fit and contingency tables; ANOVA; nonparemetrics; and statistical process control. Meets MnTC Goal 4
Credits: 4
Effective Dates: 08/21/2006 - 12/31/9999
MNTC Goals: 4
MATS 1300 Linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and other functions are carefully analyzed, with particular emphasis on graphical transformations (shifting, reflecting, stretching and compressing). Additional topics include matrices and Gaussian elimination; solving complex equations, including those in quadratic form and those that must be solved graphically; variation problems; particle motion; optimization problems; composition and inverse functions; arithmetic and geometric sequences; properties of logarithms and exponential/logarithmic equations; exponential growth and decay. MnTC Goals: Goal 04 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning Prerequisites: MATS 0600 Intermediate Algebra
Credits: 4
Effective Dates: 06/01/2000 - 12/31/9999
MNTC Goals: 4
MATS 1320 A college-level foundation in trigonometry: unit circle, trigonometric functions and their graphs, equations of waves, laws of sines and cosines, trigonometric identities, inverse trig functions, trigonometric equations, polar coordinates, polar equations, De Moivre?s theorem, and vectors. MnTC Goals: Goal 04 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
Credits: 2
Effective Dates: 08/21/2006 - 12/31/9999
MNTC Goals: 4
MATS 1350 A college level course exploring the uses of mathematics in society. Major topics include the design of surveys and clinical trials; counting, probability, and statistics, including the bell curve; voting methods; distribution of power; fair division; apportionment; route planning; project scheduling; patterns of growth; and financial calculations (compound interest). Optional topics include networks, spiral growth, symmetry, and fractals. MnTC Goals: Goal 04 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning Prerequisites: MATS 0600 Intermediate Algebra
Credits: 4
Effective Dates: 06/02/2003 - 12/31/9999
MNTC Goals: 4
PHIL 1250 Students will learn to identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments derived from real-world problems using skills in formal logic. Concepts in informal logic will not be covered. Prerequisites: Accuplacer score of 78 or higher in Reading Comprehension OR College Reading I, AND Accuplacer score of 51 or higher in Elementary Algebra OR MATS0305 Introduction to Algebra. Meets MnTC Goal 4.
Credits: 3
Effective Dates: 01/13/2014 - 12/31/9999
MNTC Goals: 4
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