2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

Course Listings
MATH 116 PRE CALCULUS 4 UNITS
HOURS: 4 LEC
CSU (B4), UC, IGETC (2A)
An in-depth study of Trigonometry. The trigonometric functions, unit-circle trigonometry , right triangle trigonometry, graphs
of transformed sine and cosine functions; amplitude, period and phase shift. Trigonometric equations. The laws of sines and
cosines. Complex numbers, DeMoivre’s Theorem. Vectors, vector operations and applications. Analytic geometry topics,
conic sections, polar coordinates, parametric equations. Prerequisite: MATH 110 College Algebra with a grade of “C” or better.
MATH 150 CONCEPTS AND STRUCTURES 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC OF MATHEMATICS FOR EDUCATORS CSU
This mathematics course is the first of two courses that have been designed to develop a deep understanding of
mathematics that is relevant to the teaching of K-8 mathematics. The mathematical focus of this course will be on the
structure of number systems and operations on numbers, but it will be presented in a way that emphasizes the idea
that the mathematical knowledge that a teacher needs is different from the knowledge a student or practitioner of
mathematics needs. This course articulates with CSU Chico for Liberal Studies majors in the blended, pre-credential
program leading to a Multiple Subjects teaching credential.
MATH 152 CONCEPTS AND STRUCTURES OF 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM SLOVING CSU
& GEOMETRY
This mathematics course is the second of two courses that have been designed to develop a deep understanding
of mathematics that is relevant to the teaching of K-8 mathematics. The mathematical focus of this course will be
on problem-solving, probability and statistics, measurement and the metric system, and geometry. Similar to its
precursor course Math 150, Math 152 will be presented in a way that emphasizes the idea that the mathematical
knowledge that a teacher needs is different from the knowledge a student or practitioner of mathematics needs.
This course articulates with CSU Chico for Liberal Studies majors in the blended, pre-credential program leading to
a Multiple Subjects teaching credential. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of ELM requirement; one year of high
school geometry.
MATH 202 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS 4 UNITS
HOURS: 4 LEC
CSU (B4), UC, IGETC (2A)
Emphasis is on understanding statistical methods and techniques including measures of central tendency, linear
regression, probability, distribution, sampling and testing hypothesis, and graphical methods of data description.
Prerequisite: MATH 018
MATH 218 CALCULUS I 4 UNITS
HOURS: 4 LEC
CSU (B4), UC, IGETC (2A)
This class will give students a thorough understanding of the mathematical basis for advanced studies in the
fields of mathematics, the sciences, engineering, business, and other related fields. This is a very difficult course,
and students should be confident in their algebraic skills. If the student has any doubt about his/her preparation,
it is recommended that he/she take the placement exam and discuss the results with a qualified instructor in the
mathematics department. Prerequisite: MATH 108 or MATH 116.
MATH 220 CALCULUS II 4 UNITS
HOURS: 4 LEC
CSU (B4), UC, IGETC (2A)
This class will further the student’s thorough understanding of the mathematical basis for advanced studies in the
fields of mathematics, the sciences, engineering, business and other related fields. This is a very difficult course which
extends the concepts of differentiation and integration to transcendental functions. Students should be confident
of their algebraic skills. If the student has any doubt about his/her preparation, it is recommended that he/she take
the placement exam and discuss the results with a qualified instructor in the mathematics department. Prerequisite:
MATH 218.
General Education/Core Class Identification
The transfer requirements satisfied by FRC courses for California four-year universities or University of Nevada, Reno are
indicated below the unit value of each course. The IGETC pattern applies to both the California State University (CSU) and
University of California (UC) systems, as well as the University of Nevada, Reno. The letters in parentheses indicate any General
Education (GE) Breadth area also satisfied. Please refer to the CSU and IGETC transfer patterns (pgs. 66-69) or meet with
an academic advisor for clarification.
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