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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.
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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.