Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

AND an Elementary Algebra (EA) placement score of 18-67;or equivalent.MATH 0085INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRACRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:01This course is a study of introductory algebra. Topicsinclude simplifying algebraic expressions, solutions oflinear equations and inequalities in one variable, applyingrules of exponents, calculations involving scientificnotations, operations on polynomials, factorization ofpolynomials, solving polynomial equations by factoring,systems of equations, graphs of linear equations intwo variables, and application problems involvinglinear models. The focus of lab instruction is contentreinforcement.Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 0080 with a grade of “C”or better; or an ACCUPLACER Arithmetic (AR) score of 65+AND an Elementary Algebra (EA) placement score of 18-54;or equivalent.MATH 0090INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA PART I ANDGEOMETRYCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:01This course is a study of intermediate algebra andgeometry. Topics include factorization of polynomials,operations on rational expressions, solving rationalequations, radical expressions, rational exponents,quadratic equations and inequalities and their graphs,application problems involving quadratic models,functional notation, and application problems ongeometry. The focus of lab instruction is contentreinforcement.Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 0085 with a grade of “C” orbetter; or an ACCUPLACER Arithmetic (AR) score of 65+ ANDan Elementary Algebra (EA) placement score of 55-67.◆MATH 1316PLANE TRIGONOMETRYCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:00This course covers trigonometric functions, identities,equations and applications.Prerequisite: MATH 1414 with a grade of “C” or better.◆MATH 1324FINITE MATHEMATICSCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:01Topics include: linear equations, quadratic equations,functions and graphs, inequalities, mathematics offinance (simple and compound interest, annuities), linearprogramming, matrices, systems of linear equations,applications to management, economics, and business.Pre-requisite: A score of 68+ on the Elementary AlgebraACCUPLACER Exam, or a score of 63+ on the CLMACCUPLACER exam; or completion of MATH 0090 with agrade of “P” or “C” or better, or equivalent.◆MATH 1332CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICSCRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:01This course covers modern algebra and geometry.Topics include sets, logic, number systems, functions,measurement, geometric concepts, and an introductionto probability and statistics. This course emphasizes reallife applications of math.Pre-requisite: A score of 68+ on the Elementary AlgebraACCUPLACER Exam, or a score of 63+ on the CLMACCUPLACER exam; or completion of MATH 0090 with agrade of “P” or “C” or better, or equivalent.◆MATH 1350FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS ICRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:00This course includes concepts of sets, functions,numeration systems, number theory, and properties ofthe natural numbers, integers, rational and real numbersystems with an emphasis on problem solving and criticalthinking. This course is designed specifically for studentswho seek middle grade (4-8) teacher certification.Prerequisite: MATH 1414 with a grade of “C” or better.◆MATH 1351FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS IICRT HRS:03 LEC HRS:03 LAB HRS:00This course includes concepts of geometry,probability, and statistics, as well as applications ofalgebraic properties of real numbers to conceptsof measurement with an emphasis on problemsolving and critical thinking. This course is designedspecifically for students who seek middle grade (4-8)teacher certification.Prerequisite: MATH 1350 with a grade of “C” or better.◆MATH 1414COLLEGE ALGEBRACRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:04 LAB HRS:00This course is the study of quadratic, polynomial, rational,logarithmic and exponential functions. It includes systemsof equations, progression, sequence and series, matricesand determinants.Pre-requisite: A score of 68+ on the Elementary AlgebraACCUPLACER Exam, or a score of 63+ on the CLMACCUPLACER exam; or completion of MATH 0090 with agrade of “P” or “C” or better, or equivalent.◆MATH 1425BUSINESS CALCULUSCRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:04 LAB HRS:00Topics include: Limits and continuity, derivatives,graphing and optimization, exponential and logarithmicfunctions, antiderivatives, integration, applications tomanagement, economics, and business.Prerequisite: MATH 1324 or MATH 1414 with a grade of “C” orbetter; or a 100+ on the Elementary Algebra ACCUPLACER ora 75+ on the College Level Mathematics ACCUPLACER, or a280+ on the math portion of the THEA exam.◆MATH 1442STATISTICSCRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:04 LAB HRS:00This course is a presentation and interpretation of data,probability, sampling, correlation and regression, analysisof variance, and use of statistical software.Pre-requisite: A score of 68+ on the Elementary AlgebraACCUPLACER Exam, or a score of 63+ on the CLMACCUPLACER exam; or completion of MATH 0090 with agrade of “P” or “C” or better, or equivalent.◆MATH 2412PRECALCULUS ANDTRIGONOMETRYCRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:04 LAB HRS:01This course includes trigonometric identities, formulasand equations, inverse trigonometric functions, vectors,linear programming, applications of matrices anddeterminants, mathematical induction, elementaryprobability, conic sections, and applications of algebraand trigonometry. Students who complete this coursemay not receive credit for MATH 2312.Prerequisite: MATH 1414 with a “C” or better; or a 100+ on theElementary Algebra ACCUPLACER or a 75+ on the CollegeLevel Mathematics ACCUPLACER, or a 280+ on the mathportion of the THEA exam.◆MATH 2413CALCULUS ICRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:04 LAB HRS:01This course covers functions, limits, continuity,differentiation, anti-derivatives, and the definite integraland its applications.Prerequisite: MATH 2412 with a grade of “C” or better; or a100+ on the College Level Mathematics ACCUPLACER.◆MATH 2414CALCULUS IICRT HRS:04 LEC HRS:04 LAB HRS:01This course covers derivatives and integrals oftranscendental functions, integration methods and272 Course Descriptions