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PVCC cannot guarantee course frequency; however, to aid in student planning, courses typically are offered as indicated below.

F = Offered fall semester   Sp = Offered spring semester
Su = Offered summer Y = Offered once every academic year
IR = Offered irregularly
(Contact division office for next offering)

 
cr = Credit/credits

BSK 6 Pre-Algebra (2 cr, F/Sp/Su)

BSK 6 is a developmental course designed to teach basic pre-algebraic skills. Pre-algebra is offered as a two-credit, half semester lecture course. This course carries developmental credits which will not transfer.

Lecture 4 hours per week.

BSK 8 Algebra 1A (2 cr, F/Sp/Su)

BSK 8 is the first part of a developmental course in introductory algebra, designed to develop the mathematical proficiency necessary for selected curriculum entrance. Algebra 1A is offered as a two-credit, half-semester lecture course. This course carries developmental credits which will not transfer.

Lecture 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: BSK 6.

BSK 9 Algebra 1B (2 cr, F/Sp/Su)

BSK 9, the second part of a developmental course in introductory algebra, is designed to develop mathematical proficiency necessary for more advanced courses. Algebra 1B is offered as a two-credit, half semester lecture course. This course carries developmental credits which do not transfer.

Lecture 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: BSK 8.

MTH 2 Arithmetic (2 cr, IR)

Covers arithmetical principles and computations including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, measurement, graph interpretation, geometric forms, and applications. Develops the mathematical proficiency necessary for selected curriculum entrance. Credits not applicable toward graduation.

Lecture meets 2 hours per week.

MTH 4 Algebra II (4 cr, F/Sp/Su)

Expands upon the topics of Algebra I including rational expressions, radicals and exponents, quadratic equations, systems of equations, and applications. Develops the mathematical proficiency necessary for selected curriculum entrance. Credits not applicable toward graduation.

Lecture 4 hours per week.
Prerequisites: BSK 9 or placement recommendation.

MTH 115 Technical Mathematics I (3 cr, F)

Presents algebra through exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, vectors, analytic geometry, and complex numbers.

Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: BSK 9,  placement recommendation or SAT score of at least 480 or ACT of at least 20 is a prerequisite for MTH 115.

MTH 120 Introduction to Mathematics (3 cr, F/Sp)

Introduces number systems, logic, basic algebra, and descriptive statistics. Intended for occupational/technical programs.

Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: BSK 6, placement recommendation, or SAT score of at least 450 or ACT of at least 18. Not intended for transfer to four-year schools.

MTH 152 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts II (3 cr, F/Sp)

Presents topics in sets, geometry, functions, combinatorics, probability, statistics, and algebraic systems.

Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 4, placement recommendation, or SAT score of at least 500 or ACT score of at least 20.

MTH 157 Elementary Statistics (3 cr, Sp/Su)

Presents elementary statistical methods and concepts, including descriptive statistics, estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression, and categorical data analysis. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 157 and MTH 240.)

Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: MTH 4 (MTH 152 preferred), placement recommendation, or SAT score of at least 520 or ACT score of at least 22.

MTH 163 Precalculus I (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)

Presents College algebra, matrices, and algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Does not prepare students for MTH 173.

Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 4, placement recommendation, or SAT score of at least 520 or ACT score of at least 22.

MTH 164 Precalculus II (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)

Presents trigonometry, analytical geometry, and sequences and series.

Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 163 or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 164 and MTH 168.)

MTH 173 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5 cr, F/Sp)

Presents analytic geometry and the calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including the study of limits, derivatives, differentials, and introduction to integration along with their applications. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs.

Lecture 5 hours per week.
Prerequisites: MTH 164, placement recommendation, or SAT II score of at least 680.

MTH 174 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5 cr, Sp/Su)

Continues the study of analytic geometry and the calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including rectangular, polar, and parametric graphing, indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and power series along with applications. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs.

Lecture 5 hours per week.
Prerequisites: MTH 173, or Math Calculus (AB) or (BC) AP score of 3 or higher.

MTH 180 Finite Mathematics (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)

Covers systems of linear equations, matrices, linear programming, counting techniques, probability theory, game theory, and the mathematics of finance.

Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 4, placement recommendation, or SAT score of at least 520 or ACT score of at least 22.

MTH 240 Statistics (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)

Presents an overview of statistics, including descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, and correlation and regression. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 157 and MTH 240.

Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 163 plus MTH 164 or MTH 180 or placement recommendation, or SAT II of at least 680.

MTH 271 Applied Calculus I (3 cr, F/Sp/Su)

Presents limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions with applications, and an introduction to integration.

Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 163 plus MTH 164 or placement recommendation, or SAT II of at least 680.

MTH 277 Vector Calculus (4 cr, F)

Presents vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and topics from the calculus of vectors. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs.

Lecture 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 174.

MTH 279 Ordinary Differential Equations (4 cr, Sp)

Introduces ordinary differential equations. Includes first order differential equations, second and higher order ordinary differential equations with applications, LaPlace Transforms, and systems of differential equations. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs.

Lecture 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 275.

MTH 286 Discrete Mathematics (4 cr, Sp)

Presents topics in discrete mathematical structures which are basic tools used in computer science. Covers sets, Boolean algebra, counting methods, generating functions and recurrence relations, graph theory, trees, and an introduction to finite state automata. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs.

Lecture 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: MTH 174 or equivalent.

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