 
          431
        
        
          Dean.
        
        
          Offered:  All semesters.
        
        
          
            MATH 2218   Linear Algebra
          
        
        
          (3-0-3)
        
        
          Theory and applications of systems of linear equations, vector spaces, and linear
        
        
          transformations are covered.  Fundamental concepts include:  linear
        
        
          independence, basis and dimension, orthogonality, projections, least squares
        
        
          analysis solutions of inconsistent systems; matrices, eigenvalues, eigenvectors,
        
        
          and applications.  A graphing calculator is required.
        
        
          Prerequisites:  MATH 2252 or MATH 1151 with consent of Division Dean.
        
        
          Offered:  On demand
        
        
          
            MATH 2252   Calculus II
          
        
        
          (3-2-4)
        
        
          This is the second of a three semester sequence in Calculus.  Calculus II
        
        
          includes a continuation of techniques of integration, applications of integration,
        
        
          plane analytical geometry, parametric equations, Taylor’s theorem, sequences
        
        
          and series.  A graphing calculator is required.
        
        
          Prerequisite:  MATH 1151 or consent of Division Dean.
        
        
          Offered:  Fall and Spring.
        
        
          
            MATH 2253   Calculus III
          
        
        
          (3-2-4)
        
        
          This is the third of a three semester sequence in Calculus.  Calculus III includes
        
        
          vector-valued functions, vector derivatives, curvature, geometry of space, partial
        
        
          differentiation, functions of several variables, vector analysis, multiple integration,
        
        
          and applications of multiple integration.  A graphing calculator is required.
        
        
          Prerequisite:  MATH 2252 or consent of Division Dean.
        
        
          Offered:  Spring.
        
        
          
            MESA 0099  MESA Orientation
          
        
        
          (1-0-1)
        
        
          This course assists students in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to
        
        
          reach their educational objectives in engineering, mathematics, and science-
        
        
          related fields.  Topics include:  career decisions and strategies, educational and
        
        
          personal enrichment, study skills and habits, time management, academic
        
        
          preparation, and success in college.  Field trips may be required.
        
        
          RESTRICTED to MESA students; exceptions approved by the MESA Director.
        
        
          May serve as an elective for majors in the Science and Math Division.
        
        
          Prerequisites:  None.
        
        
          Corequisites:  None.
        
        
          Offered:  Fall, Spring.
        
        
          
            MLTS
          
        
        
          
            1160W   Medical Laboratory Technology I
          
        
        
          (3-0-3)
        
        
          An in-depth study of the sciences of hematology and body fluids analysis.  It
        
        
          deals with the morphology of blood and blood-forming tissues, the principles of
        
        
          blood sample collections, and the composition and function of multiple body
        
        
          fluids.  Physiology and pathology are emphasized.
        
        
          Prerequisite:  Admission to the Medical Laboratory Technology Program or
        
        
          permission of the Director.
        
        
          Corequisite:  MLTS 1160L.
        
        
          Offered:  Fall, online & traditional options.
        
        
          
            MLTS
          
        
        
          
            1160L   Medical Laboratory Technology I LAB
          
        
        
          (0-3-1)
        
        
          The laboratory component of the course is utilized to develop skills and
        
        
          competencies required to perform laboratory analysis of blood and body fluids.
        
        
          Corequisite:  MLTS 1160W.
        
        
          Offered:  Fall.  Online and traditional options.