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CURRICULUM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 329
MAT-060 Essential Mathematics 4 (3-2) FS SS
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is a comprehensive study of mathematical skills which should provide a
strong mathematical foundation to pursue further study. Topics include principles and
applications of decimals, fractions, percents, ratio and proportion, order of
operations, geometry, measurement, and elements of algebra and statistics. Upon
completion, students should be able to perform basic computations and solve
relevant, multi-step mathematical problems using technology where appropriate.
(1997 SU)
MAT-070 Introductory Algebra 4 (3-2) FS SS
Prerequisites: MAT-060, minimum grade C
Corequisites: ENG-085
This course establishes a foundation in algebraic concepts and problem solving.
Topics include signed numbers, exponents, order of operations, simplifying
expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphing, formulas,
polynomials, factoring, and elements of geometry. Upon completion, students should
be able to apply the above concepts in problem solving using appropriate technology.
(1997 SU)
MAT-080 Intermediate Algebra 4 (3-2) FS SS
Prerequisites: MAT-060 and MAT-070, minimum grade C
Corequisites: ENG-085
This course continues the study of algebraic concepts with emphasis on applications.
Topics include factoring; rational expressions; rational exponents; rational, radical,
and quadratic equations; systems of equations; inequalities; graphing; functions;
variations; complex numbers; and elements of geometry. Upon completion, students
should be able to apply the above concepts in problem solving using appropriate
technology. (1997 SU)
MAT-115 Mathematical Models 3 (2-2) FS SS
Prerequisites: MAT-060 and MAT-070, minimum grade C; or MAT-060 and
MAT-080, minimum grade C; or MAT-120, minimum grade
C; or MAT-121, minimum grade C; or MAT-171, minimum
grade C
Corequisites: None
This course develops the ability to utilize mathematical skills and technology to solve
problems at a level found in non-mathematics-intensive programs. Topics include
applications to percent, ratio and proportion, formulas, statistics, functional notation,
linear functions and their groups, probability, sampling techniques, scatter plots, and
modeling. Upon completion, students should be able to solve practical problems,
reason and communicate with mathematics, and work confidently, collaboratively,
and independently. NOTE: This course has been approved as a general education
course in Mathematics for the A.A.S. and A.G.E. degrees ONLY. (2005 SU)