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MCJ 200 - Introduction to Digital Media Production 2 hrs.
An introduction to computer software and basic media technologies used in convergence mass media settings. (Laptop required. See specifications at www.usm.edu/mcj.)
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MCJ 203 - Reporting 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 . Application of news gathering techniques. Emphasis on interviewing, story idea origination and writing of original material for newspapers, with consideration of broadcast and online media.
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MCJ 210 - Introduction to Social Media 3 hrs.
Learn effective use of a variety of social media platforms as professional communications practitioners in advertising, entertainment industry, journalism, and public relations.
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MCJ 240 - Visual Communication 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 . Introduction to visual semantics, including the cues and symbols by which images convey meaning and their impact on viewers.
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MCJ 241 - Basic Elements of Photography 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): MCJ 241L . Introductory course in camera operations, exposing, developing and printing black and white photographs; introduction to digital imaging.
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MCJ 241L - Basic Photography/Journalism Laboratory 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): MCJ 241
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MCJ 242 - Introduction to Digital Photography 3 hrs.
Introduction to basics of photography, modern digital camera operation, and improving visual skill to take strong photographs with a compelling center of focus.
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MCJ 300 - Multimedia Storytelling 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 . Course is designed to teach students how storytelling on the Internet works and to guide them through the process of becoming a multimedia journalist.
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MCJ 301 - Feature Writing 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 203 . Researching and writing feature articles, particularly for the magazine markets analysis of the magazine medium, freelance markets and online magazines.
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MCJ 303 - Investigative Strategies for Journalists 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 203 . Strategies to locate, understand and use records and documents, including nongovernment sources and computer data bases, interviewing techniques as documentary evidence.
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MCJ 304 - Broadcast Reporting I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 . Corequisite(s): MCJ 304L . Writing, editing and producing radio news stories and newscasts; emphasis on story idea origination, interviewing, audio recording and newscast delivery; consideration of online delivery of news.
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MCJ 304L - Broadcast Reporting I Lab 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): MCJ 304 . Production laboratory required for MCJ 304 .
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MCJ 311 - News Editing and Design 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 203 . Practice in the preparation of copy for print and online publications. Emphasizes precise language usage, news style, headline and caption writing.
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MCJ 312 - Graphic Design 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 . Survey of type and printing, with exercises in copy writing, design and layout of newspaper and other publications, including publication for the Web.
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MCJ 320 - Announcing 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 This course is designed to familiarize students with the requirements of a variety of radio and TV announcing situations.
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MCJ 329 - Introduction to Advertising 3 hrs.
A study of practices and problems in advertising and its relationship to society.
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MCJ 330 - Advertising Creative Strategy 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 312 , MCJ 329 .MCJ 103 Study and practical exercises in preparation of camera-ready copy for advertising layouts.
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MCJ 333 - Advertising Media 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 329 . The study of media as vehicles for advertising messages; preparation of media objectives, strategies, budgets and buying plans as integral parts of the advertising process.
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MCJ 334 - Radio Production 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 . Corequisite(s): MCJ 334L . Introductory course in radio production covering control room on-air production, off-air program production and radio station operations.
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MCJ 334L - Radio Production Lab 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): MCJ 334 . Studio production laboratory activities required for MCJ 334 .
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MCJ 335 - Video Production Techniques 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 . Corequisite(s): MCJ 335L . Instruction in the fundamentals of communicating with the television medium through a combination of lecture, demonstration and production assignments.
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MCJ 335L - Video ProductionTechniques Lab 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): MCJ 335 . Production laboratory required for MCJ 335 .
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MCJ 340 - Intermediate Television Production 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 335 . Advanced topics in studio production and direction.
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MCJ 341 - Photojournalism 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 241 , MCJ 241L . Intermediate course in camera and digital imaging techniques; emphasizes presentation of black-and-white still photojournalism.
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MCJ 342 - History of Photography 3 hrs.
Present and past uses of photography with emphasis on journalism, reportage and documentary uses.
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MCJ 343 - Photo Essay 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 241 , MCJ 241L .MCJ 335 Advanced photojournalism course where students will photograph in-depth essay/stories. Areas of focus will be social issues and classic photography.
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MCJ 355 - Gender, Race and Media 3 hrs.
Analysis and evaluation of media representations of class, gender and race in American culture.
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MCJ 360 - Telecommunication Regulation and Policy 3 hrs.
Study of the regulatory agencies, regulations and policies that affect the operation of domestic telecommunication media and delivery systems.
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MCJ 400 - Advanced Multimedia Storytelling 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 300 . Course is designed to teach students how to take the different elements of a multimedia story and package it for use on the Web.
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MCJ 402 - Advanced Reporting 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 203 , MCJ 303 . Reporting emphasizing research, analysis and writing about government and public institutions; traditional and contemporary reporting strategies examined, including consideration of online publications; capstone course for journalism majors in news-editorial emphasis; completion of senior portfolio required.
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MCJ 403 - Specialized Reporting 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 203 . Investigative and interpretative reporting of complex or specialized subjects. Emphasis on writing for publication.
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MCJ 404 - Broadcast Reporting II 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 300 , MCJ 304 . Corequisite(s): MCJ 404L . Writing, videotaping and editing television news stories and series; emphasis on story idea origination, interviewing and electronic news gathering techniques; consideration of online delivery of news; capstone course for the radio-television-film majors in broadcast journalism emphasis; completion of senior portfolio required.
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MCJ 404L - Broadcast Reporting II Lab 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): MCJ 404 . Production laboratory required for MCJ 404 .
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MCJ 405 - Problems in Publication Production 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Practical training in the production of student publications and advising of staffs.
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MCJ 406L - Broadcast Journalism Workshop Lab 1 hr.
Corequisite(s): MCJ 406 . Gives students real world- hands-on experience in producing, writing, shooting and reporting in styles suited for multi-platform news outlets.
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MCJ 407 - Theories of Mass Communication 3 hrs.
An examination of scholarly theory pertaining to the mass communication process, the functions of mass communication and mass communication effects.
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MCJ 408 - Broadcast News Producing 3 hrs.
Student learn broadcast producing and anchoring techniques; develop skills including story creation, preproduction elements, live-to-tape production, and control room techniques.
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MCJ 411 - Advanced Audio Production 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 334 or consent of instructor. An advanced course in audio production for both aural and visual media.
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MCJ 412 - Visual Design 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 . Covers the history, design and production of media materials. Topics include design principles, visual perception, typography, manipulating images and photographs.
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MCJ 418 - Practicum in Journalism 1-3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of adviser. Supervised experience in news, photography, public relations or advertising.
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MCJ 421 - Public Relations 3 hrs.
Introduction to the professional practice of public relations, emphasizing its function and process, publics, tools and media of communication and professional ethics.
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MCJ 422 - Public Relations Writing and Publication Design 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 312 , MCJ 421 . Concentrates on designing total public relations packages for public, business and nonprofit organizations; requires production of a publicity campaign.
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MCJ 424 - Public Opinion, Mass Communication and Society 3 hrs.
The purpose of this course is to explore the impact of mass communication and public relations on public opinion and to examine the role of public opinion in the forming of policy and resolution of social issues.
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MCJ 425 - Advertising Theory and Research 3 hrs.
Prepares students to utilize and evaluate professional telecommunication research services and to conduct elementary studies of media audiences.
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MCJ 426 - Public Relations Research 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 360 or SOC 460 , MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 421 . Introduction to quantitative and qualitative methods of applied, basic and evaluative research used in developing and managing public relations programs.
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MCJ 428 - Public Relations Campaigns 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 421 , MCJ 422 , MCJ 426 . Emphasizes systematic analysis of clients and publics, formulation of goals and strategies and multimedia communications; evaluation of effectiveness and budget preparation included; case studies and field project; capstone course for journalism majors in public relations emphasis; completion of senior portfolio required.
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MCJ 429 - Internship 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of adviser and internship coordinator. Designed for students who have arranged internship in news, photography, advertising and public relations.
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MCJ 431 - Advertising Campaigns 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 330 , MCJ 333 . Planning and executing advertising campaigns; capstone course for advertising majors; completion of senior portfolio required.
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MCJ 432 - Advertising Management and Sales 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 330 . This course focuses upon the organization, operation and management of the advertising department of a broadcast station or cable television system.
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MCJ 433 - Problems and Cases in Advertising 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 329 , MCJ 330 , MCJ 333 . The focus is upon problems, decisions and decision-making processes of advertising managers with special emphasis upon decision-making across the functional areas of the advertising process.
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MCJ 434 - Advertising Account Planning 3 hrs.
Examines the role of the account planner in advertising, including understanding the customer, defining target market and benefit, brand positioning, and the creative brief.
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MCJ 437 - Advanced Post Production 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 335 , MCJ 340 . Course is designed to increase student knowledge and experience in the area of editing, to better reflect real-world conditions and is project-driven.
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MCJ 440 - Advanced Television Production 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 335 , MCJ 340 or permission of instructor. Advanced topics in video post-production theory and practice; capstone course for the radio-television-film majors in radio-television production emphasis; completion of senior portfolio required.
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MCJ 441 - Photojournalism Portfolio 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 241 /MCJ 241L , MCJ 341 . Allows completion of student portfolio entries; emphasizes presentation formats and styles; addresses digital production of portfolios; capstone course for journalism majors in the news-editorial emphasis with photojournalism concentration; completion of senior portfolio required.
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MCJ 442 - Writing for Radio-TV 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 103 . Basic broadcast copywriting for continuity, commercials and program formats; course content applied in frequent writing assignments; typing proficiency required.
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MCJ 447 - Television Production Workshop 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MCJ 102 , MCJ 200 , MCJ 335 , MCJ 340 or permission of instructor. Advanced experience in all phases of television production, direction and post-production.
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MCJ 448 - Seminar in Radio-TV 3 hrs.
Examination of a telecommunication topic; may be repeated with a different topic or combined with MCJ 478 for a total of six hours.
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MCJ 450 - History of Journalism 3 hrs.
Major events, issues and personalities of American mass media examined within interdisciplinary framework; historical relations of print media and public institutions emphasized.
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MCJ 451 - Digital Culture and Communication 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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MCJ 454 - Media Law and Ethics 3 hrs.
Course provides students with a broad understanding of the legal environment in which media institutions function and explore principles and case studies in mass media ethics.
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MCJ 455 - Media Ethics 3 hrs.
Examination of major moral dilemmas, issues and practices of mass media through lectures and case studies, with emphasis on moral decision-making.
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MCJ 460 - Media Law 3 hrs.
Rights and constraints of the press, with emphasis on both legal and ethical considerations; a study of libel, copyright, monopoly, contempt, regulations and other aspects of the law as applied to mass communication.
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MCJ 461 - Mass Media History 3 hrs.
Study of the development, evolution and function of the mass media and its influence on American culture and the global society.
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MCJ 462 - Media Criticism 3 hrs.
Course will introduce students to academic and journalistic approaches to analyzing mass media and culture, including media representations of class, gender and race.
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MCJ 463 - Media Management and Economics 3 hrs.
Course examines leadership and management approaches at media organizations and the implications of ownership and government regulation of media systems.
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MCJ 464 - Entrepreneurial Journalism 3 hrs.
Learn to distribute and monetize content, examine core business concepts of the media, study the impact of digital technologies in the industry - content production and consumption.
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MCJ 480 - Seminar in Journalism 3 hrs.
Examination of theoretical concepts in journalism and the setting for their application; may be repeated for maximum six hours credit.
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MCJ 481 - International Broadcasting 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. An examination of the development, structure, functions, programming and audiences of international broadcasting services.
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MCJ 482 - Seminar in Advertising 3 hrs.
Examination of issues and practices in advertising and the settings for their application; may be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit.
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MCJ 483 - Seminar in Public Relations 3 hrs.
Examination of issues and practices in public relations and the settings for their applications; may be repeated for maximum of six hours credit.
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MCJ 489 - Caribbean Mass Media Systems 3-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Lecture and research on the media systems of the Caribbean Basin with special attention given to coverage of Third World news.
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MCJ 492 - Special Problems 1-3 hrs
Prerequisite(s): Department and instructor consent. Senior Honors Project (Students undertaking a Senior Honors project will enroll in MCJ 492H.)
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MCJ 498 - British Studies in Photography 3-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Lecture and research in British photography abroad under the auspices of the Southern Miss British Studies Program.
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MCJ 499 - British Studies in Journalism 3-6 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor. Lecture and research in British journalism offered abroad under the auspices of the Southern Miss British Studies Program.
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Mathematics |
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MAT 90 - Developmental Mathematics 3 hrs.
Basic arithmetic skills review and strong concentration on beginning algebra; open only to Development Educational program students.
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MAT 99 - Intermediate Algebra 3 hrs.
Required of all entering freshmen with a substandard ACT mathematics score; does not satisfy any university core or degree requirements; meets 250 contact minutes per week; arithmetic operations review, basic operations on polynominals, solving linear and quadraic equations and graphing linear and quadratic functions. (CC 1233)
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MAT 100 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): ACT Math subscore ≥ 20 or C or higher in MAT 99 . Logic, probability, finance. Satisfies no prerequisite for any other math course.
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MAT 101 - College Algebra 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT ≥ 20 or a grade of C or better in MAT 99 . Functions and graphs, linear equations and inequalities, non-linear equations, including exponential and logarithmic equations. (CC 1313)
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MAT 101E - Explorations in College Algebra 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT ≥ 20 or a grade of C or better in MAT 99 . Functions and graphs, linear equations and inequalities, non-linear equations, including exponetial and logarithmic equations; taught using technology and group projects. (CC 1313)
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MAT 102 - Brief Applied Calculus 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT ≥ 24 or a grade of C or better in MAT 101 . An introduction to differential and integral calculus with applications primarily related to business and finance. (CC 1333, 1423, 1513)
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MAT 103 - Plane Trigonometry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT ≥ 24 or a grade of C or better in MAT 101 . Trigonometric functions and their inverses, trigonomic identities and equations, and solutions of triangles. (CC 1323)
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MAT 114 - Calculus for the Arts and Sciences 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT ≥ 24 or a grade of C or better in MAT 101 . An introduction to differential and integral calculus, with applications to the arts and life sciences .
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MAT 115 - Elementary Statistics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT greater than or equal to 20 or a grade of C or better in MAT 99 . Intro to statistics, elementary probability, point and interval estimates, hypothesis testing, linear regression.
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MAT 128 - Precalculus Mathematics 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT ≥ 24 or a grade of C or better in MAT 101 . Functions, analytic geometry, roots of polynomials and basic concepts of trigonometry.
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MAT 167 - Calculus I with Analytic Geometry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT ≥ 26 or a grade of C or better in MAT 103 or MAT 128 . Limits, Derivatives, Applications of the derivatives. (CC 1613)
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MAT 168 - Calculus II with Analytic Geometry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 167 . Integration, applications of integration, integration techniques (CC 1623) (CC 1623)
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MAT 169 - Calculus III with Analytic Geometry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 168 . Sequences and infinite series, power series, parametric and polar curves, vectors and vector-valued functions (CC 2613) (CC 2613)
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MAT 210 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 101 . Problem-solving, sets, whole numbers and whole number operations, number systems and operations including different bases and contributions from diverse cultures, number theory, integers and integer operations (open only to elementary and special education majors). (CC 1723)
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MAT 220 - Explorations in the Mathematics Classroom 1 hr.
Ten hours of secondary classroom observations together with five hours of seminar under the direction of a mathematics faculty member.
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MAT 280 - Calculus IV with Analytic Geometry 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 169 . Functions of several variables, Multiple integration and vector calculus (CC 2623) (CC 2623)
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MAT 285 - Introduction to Differential Equations I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 168 . Linear differential equations, nonlinear differential equations, systems of differential equations, Laplace transforms, and the Frobenius method (series solution).
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MAT 305 - Mathematical Computing I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 280 . Introduction to symbolic mathematical problem solving using computer based systems.
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MAT 308 - Mathematics for Early Childhood Education 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 210 . Problem-solving, ordering, comparing, classifying, numberless, money, time, measurement and geometry (open only to elementary and special education majors).
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MAT 309 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 210 . Problem-solving, rational numbers and rational number operations, real numbers, ratios, proportions, percents, statistics and probability (open only to elementary and special education majors and mathematics licensure majors).
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MAT 310 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 210 . Problem-solving, logic, basic concepts of two-dimentional and three-dimentional geometry, congruence and similarity of triangles and measurement (open only to elementary and special education majors).
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MAT 315 - Technology in Secondary Mathematics Teaching 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 168 and MAT 220 . Exploring technologies specific to secondary mathematics teaching and learning and appropriate use of these technologies in the classroom.
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MAT 320 - Probability and Mathematical Statistics I 3 hrs.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 169 , MAT 340 . Discrete distributions, random variables, independence, moment generating functions, continuous distributions, and multivariate distributions.
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MAT 326 - Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 hrs.
Corequisite(s): MAT 168 .
Vector spaces, matrices, linear transformations, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
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