Course Descriptions MATH-051
3 units
Foundations of Mathematics (Pre-Algebra) LEC 48-54 Mathematics 51 is designed to prepare students for elementary algebra. The course covers basic arithmetic, working with whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Other topics taught will include conversions within and between the metric and standard systems. Topics in geometry and algebra will be introduced. Prerequisite: MATH-050 (with a grade of C or better) or equivalent assessment score. --Not transferable
MATH-051LL
3 units
Foundations of Mathematics + Lab LEC 32-36/ (Pre-Algebra) LAB 48-54 Mathematics 051LL is designed to prepare students for elementary algebra. The course covers basic arithmetic, working with whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Other topics taught will include conversions within and between the metric and standard systems. Topics in geometry and algebra will be introduced. In addition to lecture, the students will also work on lab activities. This course is designed to give students ample time in class to understand the concepts covered in the lecture. Prerequisite: MATH-050 (with a grade of C or better) or equivalent assessment score. --Not transferable
MATH-090
4 units
Elementary Algebra LEC 64-72 Mathematics 90 is the first course in the algebra sequence. Students will solve linear equations and applications, graph lines, solve systems of linear equations, perform polynomial and rational expression arithmetic, solve equations involving algebraic fractions, factor polynomials, and solve quadratic equations by factoring and utilizing the Quadratic Formula. Prerequisite: MATH-051 or MATH-051LL (with a grade of C or better) or equivalent assessment score. --Not transferable
MATH-090A
3 units
Elementary Algebra Part A LEC 48-54 Math 090A is the first half of the year-long course, covering some of the topics taught in Elementary Algebra as well as developing math study skills. Students are given more time to understand the abstract concepts that are taught, such as solving linear equations and applications, graph lines, solve systems of equations, and simplifying polynomial expressions. Prerequisite: MATH-051 or MATH-051LL (with a grade of C or better) or equivalent assessment score. --Not transferable
MATH-090B
3 units
Elementary Algebra Part B LEC 48-54 Math 090B is the second half of the year-long Elementary Algebra course. Students will solve applications, perform rational expression arithmetic, solve equations involving algebraic fractions, factor polynomials, and solve quadratic equations by factoring and utilizing the Quadratic Formula. This course is designed to give students ample time to learn concepts and to further develop math study skills. Prerequisite: MATH-090A (with a grade of C or better). --Not transferable
MATH-096
5 units
Intermediate Algebra LEC 80-90 The second course in the algebra sequence, Mathematics 096 prepares the student for transfer-level math courses. Students will distinguish between the real number sets, solve quadratic, rational, absolute value and radical equations, related applications and inequalities, factor polynomials, graph functions, simplify expressions containing radicals or rational exponents, evaluate function notation, determine if the graph is a function, find the domain and range, construct graphs of conic sections, graph exponential functions and formulate their
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logarithmic equivalents. Prerequisite: MATH-090 or MATH-090A and MATH-090B (with a grade of C or better) or equivalent assessment score. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS G --Not transferable
MATH-096A
3 units
Intermediate Algebra Part A LEC 48-54 MATH-096A is the first half of the year-long Intermediate Algebra course. Students will distinguish between the real number sets, solve quadratic, rational, absolute value equations and inequality, related applications, factor polynomials, simplify expressions containing radicals or rational exponents, evaluate function notation, determine if the graph represents a function and find the domain and range and develop math study skills. Prerequisite: MATH-090 or MATH-090B (with a grade of C or better) or equivalent assessment score. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS G --Not transferable
MATH-096B
3 units
Intermediate Algebra Part B LEC 48-54 MATH-096B, the second half of the year-long Intermediate Algebra course, prepares students for transfer level math courses. Students will solve quadratic, rational, and radical equations, related applications, graph functions, simplify expressions containing rational exponents, construct graphs of conic sections, graph exponential functions and formulate the logarithmic equivalent to an exponential equation and vise versa. This course is designed to give students ample time to learn concepts and to further develop math study skills. Prerequisite: MATH-096A (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS G --Not transferable
MATH-102
3 units
Finite Mathematics LEC 48-54 The study of linear functions, matrices, vectors and these topics as they apply to linear programming techniques. The study of sets, logic, counting and applications of these topics to probability and stochastic processes. The study of Mathematics of Finance, Network, Decision Theory and related problem solving in all of the above as well as to the representation of numerical concepts in the finite way. Prerequisite: MATH-096 (with a grade of C or better) or equivalent assessment score. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS G --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 2A,--CSU Area(s): B4
MATH-105
4 units
College Algebra LEC 64-72 MATH 105 covers graphing of polynomials, rational and transcendental functions and conic sections, solving of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic equations and related applications, solving of systems of linear equations utilizing determinants, function theory including notation, combination and composition as well as existence and formulation of inverses, sequences and the Binomial Theorem. Prerequisite: MATH-096 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS G --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 2A,--CSU Area(s): B4
MATH-105H
4 units
Honors College Algebra LEC 64-72 MATH 105H covers graphing of polynomials, rational and transcendental functions and conic sections, solving of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic equations and related applications, solving of systems of linear equations utilizing determinants, function theory including notation, combination and composition as well as existence and formulation of inverses, sequences and the Binomial Theorem. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program; MATH-096 (with a grade of C or better). --AA/
AS General Education: AA/AS G --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 2A,--CSU Area(s): B4
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