COA 09-11 Catalog - Peralta Colleges

MATHEMATICS (MATH)165MATH 251BArithmetic1 unit, 1 hour lecture (GR or P/NP)Modular, open-entry/open-exit coursePrerequisite: Math 251A or appropriate placementthrough multiple-measures assessment processNot open for credit to students who have completed orare concurrently enrolled in Math 250.Non-degree applicableModular course in the fundamental processes ofarithmetic: Arithmetic of decimals and percents. 4930.41MATH 251CArithmetic1 unit, 1 hour lecture (GR or P/NP)Modular, open-entry/open-exit coursePrerequisite: Math 251B or appropriate placementthrough multiple-measures assessment processNot open for credit to students who have completed orare concurrently enrolled in Math 250.Non-degree applicableModular course in the fundamental processes ofarithmetic: Ratio, proportion, and arithmetic of measuresincluding the English and metric systems. 4930.41MATH 251DArithmetic1 unit, 1 hour lecture (GR or P/NP)Modular, open-entry/open-exit coursePrerequisite: Math 251C or appropriate placementthrough multiple-measures assessment processNot open for credit to students who have completed orare concurrently enrolled in Math 250.Non-degree applicableModular course in the fundamental processes ofarithmetic: Application to consumer-oriented problems,and introduction to the solution of equations andformulas. 4930.41MATH 257Learning Strategies in Algebra and Geometry1-3 units, 1-3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Open-entry/open-exit courseRecommended for students with learning disabilities.Enroll through Programs and Services for Students withDisabilities.Non-degree applicableCourse study under this section may be repeated twotimes for a maximum of 3 units.Introductory concepts in algebra and geometry forstudents with learning disabilities: Learning strategiesfor mastering algebra and geometry based on students’individual learning strengths and weaknesses. 4930.32MATH 258Introduction to Mathematical Concepts andStrategies1-3 units, 1-3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Open-entry/open-exit courseRecommended for students with learning disabilities.Enroll through Programs and Services for Students withDisabilities.Non-degree applicableCourse study under this section may be repeated twotimes for a maximum of 3 units.Quantitative concepts and development of problemsolving skills in arithmetic for students with learningdisabilities: Learning strategies for mastering arithmeticbased on students’ individual learning strengths andweaknesses. 4930.32MATH 253Pre-Algebra3 units, 3 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)Recommended preparation: Math 250 or 251D orappropriate placement through multiple-measuresassessment processNon-degree applicableFundamentals of pre-algebra: Properties of real numbers,factoring and multiples, ratio and proportion, signednumbers, linear equations and formulas, powers androots, percents and averages, and English and metricmeasurements. 4930.41