Math/Science
MAS 105 College Algebra (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None
This course reviews and reinforces all necessary arithmetic and algebraic skills needed for college level work, including solving linear and quadratic equations, graphing, radical, and exponential expressions.
MAS 110 Pre Calculus Mathematics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None
This course will entail a study of functions, including algebraic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions and their inverses. Sequences and series and the analytical geometry of the straight line and the conic sections will also be studied.
MAS 151 Science and Technology Survey (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None
The goal of this course is to familiarize the student with the methodology, philosophy and progress of science, and the social and ethical impact of technological advances. The course covers the development of modern science from Newton and Maxwell to the modern period of Einstein (Relativity), Quantum Mechanics and the computer information age. Students are informed of energy and environmental issues and the latest breakthroughs in technology.
MAS 201 Finite Mathematics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MAS 105 or equivalent
The topics covered in this course are: systems of equations, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, combinatorics, probability statistics and probability applications, Markov chains and decision theory. Emphasis is on real life mathematical models drawn from the fields of science, life science, business and social studies.
MAS 202 Calculus (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MAS 105 or equivalent
This course teaches the derivative and its applications, exponential and logarithmic functions, the integral and its applications, and integration of functions of several variables. Emphasis is on real life mathematical models drawn from the fields of science, life science, business and social studies.
MAS 250 Data Analysis and Elementary Statistics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None
This course provides the tolls and techniques for analyzing, extrapolating (forecasting) and presenting data. Students will learn how to process data in a manner that improves its presentation by means moving averages, filters and graphing methods. Students will learn how to select a graph type (line, scatter, clustered bar, stacked bar, percentage bar, pie, radar and spider graphs); and the use of linear vs. logarithmic axis best suited for their purposes. Various methods will be taught to identify and highlight significant data and possibly erroneous data. The course will also teach the student how to forecast from currently available data by means of linear and exponential extrapolation; and how to add information and context in presentation by computing standard deviations, means and medians.
MAS 252 Physics I (4 credits)
Prerequisite: MAS 105, and student must be currently enrolled in or have taken MAS 202
Major topics include force, motion, work, heat and energy. Concepts relating to wave theory in general with applications to acoustics and hydrodynamics are presented. The course is calculus based and stresses modern applications and thought.
MAS 253 Physics II (4 credits)
Prerequisite: MAS 252
Major topics include thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism and optics. Concepts relating to wave theory, electromagnetic theory, modern optics and the basic concepts of relativistic physics are presented. The course is calculus based and stresses modern applications and thought.
MAS 263 Business Math and Statistics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MAS 105 or equivalent
This course will cover the mathematics which is applicable to the business environment. The topics to be covered will include a review of basic algebra, linear systems, matrix methods to solve linear systems and linear programming. Introduction to basic statistics, data representation and understanding of statistical information. Sequences and series with application to financial issues such as mortgages, annuities, amortization, etc. This course will encourage the student to use software to compute and represent data, but ensure that the logic behind the computation and therefore its usefulness will be fully understood.
MAS 271 Bioscience (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None
The course covers the molecular and cellular foundations of life. It include comparative anatomy and physiology, and medial terminology.
MAS 301 Statistics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MAS 105
This is an introductory course to business statistics. Topics include: displaying data in tables and graphs, describing data with numerical measures, concepts of probability related to discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling distributions, and estimation and hypothesis testing. This course is similar to MAS 250 but requires more mathematical competence.
MAS 400 Mathematical Applications to Rabbinics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: MAS 105
This is a directed study course dealing with the interface of mathematics and Jewish Law. Topics include celestial mechanics and the Jewish Calendar, and the concept of probability and doubt resolution.
