The Mathematics Certificate is a 10–12 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

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Credit for Prior Learning Available

Intermediate Algebra W/Apps (10804118)

4.00

This course offers algebra content with applications and an introduction to functions and complex numbers. Content builds upon the arithmetic of real numbers by using variable equations to solve problems. Topics include graphing and finding algebraic solutions for linear equations and inequalities, quadratic, exponential, polynomial, radical, and rational equations.

NTC Assessments Offered:

Introductory Statistics (10804189)

3.00

Students taking Introductory Statistics display data with graphs, describe distributions with numbers, perform correlation and regression analyses and design experiments. They use probability and distributions to make predictions, estimate parameters and test hypotheses. They draw inferences about relationships including ANOVA. Keywords: Stats, Intro to Stats, Data

Conditions

Student has completed any of the following course(s): MATH 10804107 - College Mathematics, MATH 10804118 - Intermediate Algebra W/Apps, MATH 10804123 - Math W Business Apps, MATH 10804133 - Math & Logic, MATH 10804195 - College Algebra W/Apps, MATH 10804198 - Calculus 1

National Exams Accepted:
  • AP Statistics

College Algebra W/Apps (10804195)

3.00

This course covers skills needed for success in Calculus and many application areas at the baccalaureate level. Topics include the real and complex number systems, polynomials, exponents, radicals, solving equations and inequalities, relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, graphing, and conic sections.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): MATH 10804118 - Intermediate Algebra W/Apps

NTC Assessments Offered:
National Exams Accepted:
  • CLEP® College Algebra
  • AP Precalculus

Trigonometry W/Apps (10804196)

3.00

Topics include the unit circle, trigonometric functions, graphs, identities, equations, inverse functions, solutions of triangles, complex numbers, polar coordinates, and vectors.

Conditions

Student has completed any of the following course(s): MATH 10804118 - Intermediate Algebra W/Apps, MATH 10804195 - College Algebra W/Apps

NTC Assessments Offered:

Calculus 1 (10804198)

4.00

Introduction to differential and integral calculus and plane analytic geometry; Limits, derivatives, and graphs of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; antiderivatives, the definite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus, with applications.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): MATH 10804195 - College Algebra W/Apps

National Exams Accepted:
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC

Calculus 2 (10804199)

4.00

Develop an understanding of various techniques for evaluating definite and indefinite integrals. Apply integration to solve problems involving area, volume, work and force, moments and center of mass. Explore improper integrals, sequences and series, power series, and Taylor’s formula.

Conditions

Student has completed all of the following course(s): MATH 10804198 - Calculus 1

Test-Out Option Term Definitions

Test

An exam that is scored by faculty or staff in NTC’s Testing Center.

Skill Demonstration

A performance of your expertise that is evaluated by faculty.

Combination: Test & Skill Demonstration

A combination of both a test and a skill demonstration.

Portfolio

A collection and explanation of your past learning through work or life experience.

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