Course Descriptions
The credit courses offered by the College are listed in alphabetical order by discipline/program
area. A general description of the content of each course is included. Special Topics
are courses that are numbered 075-077, 175-177, and 275-277 and the credits will vary
depending on course content. The description and outline is approved by the Dean and
filed with the Registrar.
In December 2005, the Colorado Commission on Higher Education established a statewide
transfer policy for general education course credits. This policy is also known as
GT-Pathways, and more information can be found on the Colorado Department of Education website and https://highered.colorado.gov/transfer-degrees. Although TSC does not offer all of the courses listed, if you are transferring any
of these courses to Trinidad State from an accredited post-secondary institution,
these courses will be accepted at Trinidad State College.
| MAT 0200 |
Algebraic Literacy Lab |
1 Credits |
| Supports skill development in students registered in Algebraic Literacy. Topics covered
in this course include those defined in Algebraic Literacy and/or any prerequisite
skills needed by the student. |
| MAT 0250 |
Quantitative Literacy |
4 Credits |
| Develops number sense and critical thinking strategies, introduces algebraic thinking,
and connects mathematics to real world applications. Topics in this course include
ratios, proportions, percent, measurement, linear relationships, properties of exponents,
and math learning strategies. This course prepares students for math for liberal arts,
statistics, integrated math, and college level career math courses. |
| MAT 0300 |
Algebraic Literacy |
4 Credits |
| Develops algebraic skills necessary for manipulating expressions and solving equations.
Topics in the course include radicals, complex numbers, polynomials, factoring, rational
expressions, quadratic equations, absolute value equations, systems of linear equations
in two variables, related applications, and linear inequalities. This course prepares
students for College Algebra (MAT 1340) and Finite Math (MAT 1320). |
| MAT 1120 |
Math for Clinical Calculations |
3 Credits |
| Covers the mathematical calculations needed for enteral and parenteral medication
administration. It is designed for students in the health disciplines. Topics include
measurements, conversion between various systems of measurements, and methods of solving
problems related to drug dosage and medication administration. |
| MAT 1140 |
Career Math: |
3 Credits |
| Covers material designed for career and technical students who need to study particular
mathematical topics. Topics include measurement, algebra, geometry, statistics, and
graphs. These are presented at an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications. |
| MAT 1150 |
Technical Mathematics |
4 Credits |
| Covers mathematical material designed for career and technical students. Topics include
measurement, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and vectors. These are presented at
an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications. |
| MAT 1160 |
Financial Mathematics |
3 Credits |
| Covers the fundamentals of financial mathematics. Topics include pricing, taxes, insurance,
interest, annuities, amortization, and investments. |
| MAT 1220 |
Integrated Math I: GT-MA1 |
3 Credits |
| Engages students in the concepts underlying elementary level mathematics. The course
emphasizes critical thinking and applications. Topics include the structure of number
systems, an analysis of numerical operations, set properties, numerical and geometric
patterns, and a variety of problem solving skills. This is a statewide Guaranteed
Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. |
| MAT 1230 |
Integrated Math II: MA1 |
3 Credits |
| Engages students in the concepts underlying elementary level mathematics. The course
emphasizes critical thinking and applications. Topics include probability, statistics,
measurement, Euclidean geometry, and algebraic methods. This is a statewide Guaranteed
Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. |
| MAT 1240 |
Mathematics for the Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 |
4 Credits |
| Highlights connections between mathematics and the society in which we live and is
intended for liberal arts majors. Topics include set theory and logic, mathematical
modeling, probability and statistical methods, and consumer mathematics.
This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. |
| MAT 1260 |
Introduction to Statistics: GT-MA1 |
3 Credits |
| Introduces descriptive and inferential statistics, with an emphasis on critical thinking
and statistical literacy. Topics include methods of data collection, presentation
and summarization, introduction to probability concepts and distributions, and statistical
inference of one and two populations. This course uses real world data to illustrate
applications of a practical nature.
This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. |
| MAT 1320 |
Finite Mathematics: GT-MA1 |
4 Credits |
| Covers topics including functions, matrix algebra, linear programming, and an introduction
to probability and counting techniques. Emphasis is on applications. This course may
include other topics such as statistics when time permits. This course is primarily
intended for business, life science, or social science majors.
This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. |
| MAT 1340 |
College Algebra: GT-MA1 |
4 Credits |
| Focuses on a variety of functions and the exploration of their graphs. Topics include:
equations and inequalities, operations on functions, exponential and logarithmic functions,
linear and non-linear systems, and an introduction to conic sections. This course
provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) pathways.
This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category.
|
| MAT 1400 |
Survey of Calculus: GT-MA1 |
4 Credits |
| Includes derivatives, integrals, and their applications, with attention restricted
to algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions for business, life science and/or
social science majors. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1
category. |
| MAT 1420 |
College Trigonometry: GT-MA1 |
3 Credits |
| Explores trigonometric functions, their graphs, inverse functions and identities.
Topics include: trigonometric equations, solutions of triangles, trigonometric form
of complex numbers, and polar coordinates. This course provides essential skills for
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) pathways.
This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category.
|
| MAT 1440 |
Pre-Calculus: GT-MA1 |
5 Credits |
| Extends algebraic concepts and explores the subject of trigonometry. Topics include:
polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions, trigonometric and inverse
trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometric identities, and applications.
This course provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
(STEM) pathways. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. |
| MAT 2410 |
Calculus I: GT-MA1 |
5 Credits |
| Introduces single variable calculus and analytic geometry. It includes limits, continuity,
derivatives, and applications of derivatives as well as indefinite and definite integrals
and some applications.
This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. |
| MAT 2420 |
Calculus II: GT-MA1 |
5 Credits |
| Continues the study of single variable calculus which will include techniques of integration,
analytic geometry, improper integrals, convergence of infinite numerical series and
power series.
This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category.
|
| MAT 2430 |
Calculus III: GT-MA1 |
4 Credits |
| Focuses on the traditional subject matter of multivariable Calculus. Topics include
vectors, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, analytic geometry, multiple
integrals, line integrals and applications. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer
course in the GT-MA1 category. |
| MAT 2431 |
Calculus III with Engineering Applications: GT-MA1 |
5 Credits |
| Focuses on the traditional subject matter of multivariable Calculus with an additional
emphasis on word problems and problem solving. Topics include vectors, vector-valued
functions, partial derivatives, analytic geometry, multiple integrals, line integrals,
Stokes', Divergence Theorems and Green's Theorems, and applications. This is a statewide
Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. |
| MAT 2560 |
Differential Equations: GT-MA1 |
3 Credits |
| Explores techniques of problem solving and applications. Topics include first, second,
and higher order differential equations, series methods, approximations, systems of
differential equations, and Laplace transforms.
This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. |
