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DEGREE PROGRAM LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009 MATHEMATICS Associate of Science Degree Transfer Program The curriculum shown below is designed to guide students in the Mathematics major and to encourage students to start courses in this major early in their college career. By completing this curriculum, students will be ready to compete in this major with other students at a four-year college or university. Whether or not students elect to receive the Associate of Science degree, the courses listed below are those that will prepare them to enter their transfer institutions fully prepared to pursue the Mathematics major. COURSES UNITS First Semester Mathematics 135 ...................................................................................... 1 Mathematics 261 ...................................................................................... 5 Second Semester Mathematics 262 ...................................................................................... 5 Mathematics 270 ...................................................................................... 3 Third Semester Mathematics 263 ...................................................................................... 5 Fourth Semester Mathematics 275 ...................................................................................... 3 Total Units ............................................................................................ 21 Depending on your preparation, you may need additional prerequisite courses before entering this program. To complete general education requirements in this area of study, Plan A for the AA/AS Degree is required. PLAN A: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog "Graduation Requirements" section. Plan A is designed for transfer to a four-year college or university. However, requirements vary depending upon the individual institution. Please consult with a counselor for the specific requirements of the university you plan to attend. 3-6 Units English Composition 6-9 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking 3 Units Natural Sciences 3 Units Humanities 9 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments) 3-4 Units Health/Physical Education 3-5 Units Math Competency (Math 115 or higher or passing score on Los Angeles Community College District Math competency exam) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS NOTE: Not every class is offered each semester. Refer to the current class schedule for current class offerings. PREREQUISITES: Specified prerequisites must be completed with a satisfactory grade of “C” or equivalent. UC maximum limit: Refer to www.assist.org MATHEMATICS 100 Mathematics Workshop 1 UNIT - NDC This course is designed to supplement and enhance learning experience by providing tutorial and self-help assistance, using tutorial assistance, calculators, computers, programmed texts, and other learning aids. - 140 - MATHEMATICS 105 Arithmetic for College Students 3 UNITS - NDC Open to all students. This course reviews the fundamentals of arithmetic that are essential to success in many college courses. MATHEMATICS 112 Pre-Algebra 3 UNITS - NDC Prerequisite: Mathematics 105 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. This course bridges the gap between Arithmetic and Algebra. In addition to a brief review of Arithmetic, topics include signed numbers, laws of exponents, polynomial operations, mathematical sentences, and an introduction to graphs in Cartesian coordinates. MATHEMATICS 113 Elementary Algebra A 3 UNITS - (A) Prerequisite: Mathematics 112 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. Mathematics 113 and 114 together are equivalent to Mathematics 115 (see course description for Mathematics 115). Credit for Elementary Algebra can only be earned once, either through Mathematics 115, or through the Mathematics 113 and 114 sequence. Simultaneous enrollment in Math 113 and 114 is not permitted MATHEMATICS 114 Elementary Algebra B 3 UNITS - (A) Prerequisite: Mathematics 113 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. Mathematics 113 and 114 together are equivalent to Mathematics 115 (see course description for Mathematics 115). Credit for Elementary Algebra can only be earned once, either through Mathematics 115, or through the Mathematics 113 and 114 sequence. Simultaneous enrollment in Math 113 and 114 is not permitted. MATHEMATICS 115 Elementary Algebra 5 UNITS - (A) Prerequisite: Mathematics 112 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. This course is for those who have had no algebra or whose preparation in algebra is deficient. Topics include variables, polynomials, equations, factoring, systems of linear equations, graphs, inequalities and quadratic equations. MATHEMATICS 121 Essentials of Geometry 3 UNITS – (A) Prerequisite: Mathematics 115 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. This course covers the definitions, axioms and theorems of geometry relating to angles, lines, circles and polygons. Basic constructions are introduced. The meaning and techniques of logical proofs are heavily emphasized. MATHEMATICS 124 Intermediate Algebra 5 UNITS - (A) This course will only be offered in the two modules: Math 124A and Math 124B. Prerequisite: Mathematics 115 with satisfactory grade or equivalent. Mathematics 124A and 124B together are equivalent to Mathematics 125 (see course description for Mathematics 125). Credit for Intermediate Algebra can only be earned once, either through Mathematics 125, or through the Mathematics 124A and 124B sequence. Simultaneous enrollment in Math 124A and 124B is not permitted.
LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009 MATHEMATICS 125 Intermediate Algebra 5 UNITS - (A) Prerequisite: Mathematics 115 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. A maximum of 8 units may be earned by any combination of Mathematics 125, 240, and 245. Topics include laws of exponents, radicals, equations in one variable (linear, quadratic, and some of higher degree), systems of linear equations, graphical representations, logarithms, binomial theorem, and complex numbers. MATHEMATICS 135 Using The Computer for Mathematics 1 UNIT - (CSU) Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. Math 135 is an introduction to a computer algebra system, which is useful for problem-solving in science and mathematics. A particular system will be taught. Students will learn to simplify expressions, solve equations, and graph. MATHEMATICS 202 Mathematics Workshop 1 UNIT - (CSU) This course is designed to supplement and enhance learning in mathematics by providing tutorial and self-help assistance, calculators, computers, programmed text, and other learning aids for baccalaureate level mathematics courses. Simultaneous enrollment in Mathematics 100 and Mathematics 202 is not permitted. MATHEMATICS 215 Principles of Mathematics I 3 UNITS - (UC:CSU) Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours. This course is the first of two in a sequence designed for prospective elementary school teachers. Topics include sets and relations, numbering systems, and elementary number theory. The main emphasis, however, will be understanding the structure of systems of whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers. MATHEMATICS 216 Principles of Mathematics II 3 UNITS - (UC:CSU) Prerequisite: Mathematics 215 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours. This course is the second of two in a sequence for prospective elementary school teachers. Topics include decimal and real numbers, rational numbers, abstract mathematical systems, geometry and the metric system. MATHEMATICS 226 Elementary Statistics Problem Solving 1 UNIT - (CSU) Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. Co-requisite: Mathematics 227 or equivalent to be taken simultaneously or completed previously. Problem solving techniques related to probability, sampling, measures of central tendency and dispersion, various distributions, hypotheses testing, correlation and regression are covered as time allows. MATHEMATICS 227 Statistics 4 UNITS - (UC:CSU) Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. This course is an introduction to probability, descriptive and inferential statistics including measures of central tendency and dispersion, sampling, and estimation. Hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, test of independence, linear correlation and regression analysis also are covered. - 141 - MATHEMATICS 230 Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students 3 UNITS - (UC:CSU) Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. This course is intended for liberal arts majors. Topics include sets and counting, probability, linear systems, linear programming, statistics and mathematics of finance with applications for liberal arts majors, and logic. NOTE: This course will satisfy the high school Mathematics requirement for admission to the UC. MATHEMATICS 236 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences 5 UNITS - (UC:CSU) Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. Calculus: limits, derivatives, optimization, antiderivatives, and definite integrals and their applications in Business, Economics, and Social Sciences. (This course contains some topics of Precalculus: Analysis of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, including their graphs.). MATHEMATICS 237 Advanced Calculus for Business and Social Sciences 3 UNITS - (UC:CSU) Prerequisite: Mathematics 236 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. This course presents advanced calculus topics with emphasis on business and social science applications. Topics include definite integrals, probability, techniques of integration, improper integrals, numerical integration, elementary differential equations, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, chain rule, total differentials, optimization of functions of several variables without and with constraints, method of Lagrange multipliers, double integrals. NOTE: This course is not offered every semester. See Class Schedule. MATHEMATICS 240 Trigonometry 3 UNITS - (CSU) Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 and Mathematics 121 with satisfactory grades or equivalent. A maximum of 8 units of credit may be earned by any combination of Mathematics 125, 240 and 245. Analytical trigonometry and applications to right and oblique triangles are covered. Topics include inverse trigonometric functions and trigonometric equations. MATHEMATICS 245 College Algebra 3 UNITS - (UC: CSU) Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. Topics include theory of equations, polynomial and rational functions and their graphs, systems of equations, matrices, determinants, permutations, combinations, probability, sequences and series, binomial theorem, mathematical induction. MATHEMATICS 260 Precalculus 5 UNITS - (UC:CSU) Prerequisite: Mathematics 240 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. This course prepares students for calculus. Properties of polynomial, rational, algebraic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic identities and equations, trigonometric form of complex numbers and DeMoivre’s Theorem, conic sections with translation and rotation of axes, nonlinear system of equations and inequalities, vector algebra with dot and cross products, polar coordinates and graphs of polar functions, partial fractions and mathematical induction.
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