Courses marked with an * may be repeated for credit because subject matter varies.

Students placing into Math 099 or Math 100 must also take ARSC 198, Introduction to Undergraduate Study as a pre- or corequisite.

MATH 099: Pre-Algebra. (1–4)
A pre-college mathematics course. Emphasis is placed on basic operations, fractions, decimals, percents, rations, and introductory algebra and includes a skills laboratory.
Grade options: A, B, C, CR/NC
Note: At UNM-Los Alamos this course is offered for 4 credit hours

MATH 100: Introduction to Algebra. (1–4)
Topics covered include linear equations, polynomials, factoring, formulas, graphing, and application problems and includes a skills laboratory. Grade option: A,B, C, CR/NC.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of MATH 099 (A,B,C, CR) or minimum placement test score.
Note: At UNM-Los Alamos, this course is offered for 4 credit hours.

MATH 106: Problems in Intermediate Algebra. (1)
Study session for MATH 120 with an emphasis on problem solving.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

MATH 107: Problems in College Algebra. (1)
Study session for MATH 121 with an emphasis on problem solving.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

MATH 109: Graphing Calculator Workshop. (1)
Explores calculator skills needed for algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, and/or science courses. Topics include logic, calculations, scientific notation, tables, scatter plots and regression equations, programs, polar graphing, matrices, use of instruction manual.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

MATH 110: Problems in Elements of Calculus (1)
Study session for MATH 180 with an emphasis on problem solving.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

MATH 111: Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers I. (3)
The intuitive and logical background of arithmetic; properties of sets; algorithms of arithmetic in base ten and other bases; properties of the integers, mathematical terminology; elements of number theory; problem solving.
Prerequisite: ACT ≥19 or SAT ≥450 or MATH 100 or Compass Pre-Algebra > 56 or Algebra >33.

MATH 112: Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers II. (3)
The properties of the rational number system; extension to the irrationals; decimal and fractional representation of real numbers; geometry.
Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in MATH 111.

MATH 118: Algebra. (4)
This course covers approximately the first half of MATH 120. Topics covered include properties of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities; properties of exponents; solving systems of linear equations and polynomials.
Students must pas MATH 118 before continuing to the second half of the course.
Prerequisite: Adequate score on placement test or MATH 099.

Math 120: Intermediate Algebra. (3)
Preparation for MATH 121, 129, and STAT 145. Covers linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, exponents, radicals, fractional expressions and equations, quadratic equations, perimeters and areas of simple geometric shapes, and logarithms. Emphasis on problem solving skills. Acceptable as credit toward graduation, but not acceptable to satisfy UNM core or group requirements
Prerequisites: ACT ≥19 or SAT ≥450 or C (not C-) or better in MATH 100 or COMPASS Pre-Algebra >56 or Algebra >33.
Corequisite: MATH 106 (UNM–LA Only)

MATH 121: College Algebra. (3)
Preparation for MATH 150 and 180. The study of equations, functions and graphs, especially linear and quadratic functions. Introduction to polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Applications involving simple geometric objects. Emphasizes algebraic problem solving skills.
Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics (NMCCN 1113).
Prerequisite: ACT ≥22 or SAT ≥510 or MATH 120 or COMPASS Algebra >54 or College Algebra >33.
Corequisite: MATH 107 (UNM–LA Only)

MATH 123: Trigonometry. (3)
Definition of the trigonometric functions, radian and degree measure, graphs, basic trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, complex numbers, polar coordinates and graphs, vectors in 2 dimensions. May be taken concurrently with MATH 150.
Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics (NMCCN 1113).
Prerequisite: ACT ≥25 or SAT ≥570 or MATH 121 or COMPASS College Algebra >54.

MATH 129: A Survey of Mathematics. (3)
An introduction to some of the great ideas of mathematics, including logic, systems of numbers, sequences and series, geometry and probability. Emphasizes general problem-solving skills.
Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics.
Prerequisite: ACT ≥22 or SAT ≥510 or MATH 120 or 121 or 123 or 150 or 162 or 180 or 181 or 264.

MATH 150: Pre-Calculus Mathematics. (3)
In-depth study of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs. Includes the fundamental theorem of algebra, systems of equations, conic sections, parametric equations and applications in geometry. Exploration of the graphing calculator. May be taken concurrently with MATH 123.
Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics.
Prerequisite: ACT ≥25 or SAT ≥570 or MATH 121 or COMPASS College Algebra > 54.

MATH 162: Calculus I. (4)
Derivative as a rate of change, intuitive, numerical, and theoretical concepts, applications to graphing, linearization and optimization. Integral as a sum, relation between integral and derivative, and applications of definite integral.
Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics (NMCCN 1614).
Prerequisite: (ACT =28-31 or SAT = 640-700 or MATH 150 or COMPASS College Algebra >66) and (MATH 123 or COMPASS Trig > 59) or (ACT ≥32 or SAT ≥720)

MATH 163: Calculus II. (4)
Transcendental functions, techniques of integration, numerical integration, improper integrals, sequences and series with applications, complex variables and parameterization of curves.
Prerequisite: MATH 162.

MATH 180: Elements of Calculus I. (3)
Limits of functions and continuity, intuitive concepts and basic properties; derivative as a rate of change, basic differentiation techniques; application of differential calculus to graphing and minima-maxima problems; exponential and logarithmic functions with applications.
Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area II: Mathematics (NMCCN 1613).
Prerequisite: ACT ≥26 or SAT ≥600 or MATH 121 or MATH 150 or COMPASS College Algebra > 66.
Corequisite: MATH 110 (UNM–LA Only)

MATH 181: Elements of Calculus II. (3)
Includes the definite integral, multivariate calculus, simple differential equations, basic review of trigonometry and its relation to calculus.
Prerequisites: MATH 180.

MATH 192*: Topics. (1-3)
Titles will vary.
CR/NC.

MATH 215: Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers III. (3)
Topics from probability and statistics, coordinate geometry and measurement, and algebra; some applications of mathematics; elements of logic; enrichment topics for the classroom.
Prerequisite: MATH 112.

MATH 264: Calculus III. (4)
Vector operations, vector representation of planes and curves, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, gradient, tangent planes, optimization, multiple integrals in Cartesian cylindrical and spherical coordinates, vector fields, line integrals and Green’s theorem.
Prerequisite: A grade of C (not C-) or better in 163.

MATH 292*: Topics. (1-3)
Titles will vary.
CR/NC

Math 293*: Topics. (1-3)
Titles will vary.

STAT 145: Introduction to Statistics. (3)
Techniques for the visual presentation of numerical data, descriptive statistics, introduction to probability and basic probability models used in statistics, introduction to sampling and statistical inference, illustrated by examples from a variety of fields. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Area II: Mathematics.
Prerequisite: ACT ≥22 or SAT ≥510 or MATH 120 or 121 or 123 or 150 or 162 or 163 or 180 or 181 or 264.

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