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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
MATHEMATICS
This course covers the basic operations applied to
whole numbers, fractions (including mixed numbers)
and decimals. Prime factorization, least common
multiple, ratio and proportion, similar triangles,
averages; graphs and tables, square roots, the
Pythagorean theorem, measurement, operations on
signed-numbers and solutions of simple linear equations
are also covered.
MATH 12 PRE-ALGEBRA
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. This course will not
apply to the Associate Degree. (Prerequisite: MATH 10
with a grade of ‘C’ or better or eligibility as determined
by VVC assessment.)
This course reviews fractions, decimals and integers
with a strong emphasis on solving equations and
problem solving in order to prepare students for
Introductory Algebra. Ratios and proportions are also
covered, as well as an introduction to graphing linear
equations, working with polynomials, and factoring.
MATH 30 MATHEMATICS FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
Units: 4.0 - 64-72 hours lecture. This course will not
apply to the Associate Degree. (No prerequisite.)
Review of fractions, decimals, whole numbers and
percentages. Introduction to the apothecary, metric and
household systems of measurement; applications
involving oral, intravenous and intramuscular medication
administration; system conversions; respiratory care
calculations.
MATH 50 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA
Units: 4.0 - 64-72 hours lecture. (Prerequisite: MATH 10
with grade of ‘C’ or better [“B” strongly recommended] or
MATH 12 with a grade of ‘C’ or better, or eligibility as
determined by VVC assessment. )
This course covers a review of arithmetic operations
with whole, decimal, fractional and signed numbers,
exponential notations, percentages, and order of
operations. Algebraic expressions, solving and graphing
linear equations and inequalities, polynomial operations
and polynomial factoring, rational and radical
expressions and equations, quadratic equations and
solutions to quadratic equations are also covered.
MATH 50L LABORATORY-ENHANCED STUDY FOR
MATH 50
Units: 1.0 - 8-9 hours lecture and 16-18 hours
individualized instruction. (Prerequisites: completion of
MATH 10 with a ‘C’ or better, or Assessment
Placement, and referral by Student Support Services.
Pass/No Pass)
A laboratory enhanced study concurrent with Math 50
for students participating in the Student Support
Services program. A practical course supplementing
instruction in signed number arithmetic, square roots,
order of operations, algebraic expressions, solving
equations, factoring, graphs of linear equations and
solving systems of equations.
MATH 60 GEOMETRY
Units: 4.0 -64-72 hours lecture. (Prerequisite: MATH 50
and ENGL 50 with a grade of ‘C’ or better, or eligibility
as determined by VVC assessment. Grade Option)
This course covers Euclidean plane geometry and the
development of logical thinking; it also develops
visualization skills including congruence, similarity,
parallel lines, circle properties, and constructions.
MATH 70 MATH EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN K-8
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. (No prerequisite)
This course emphasizes the development of
explorations in mathematics appropriate for the schoolage
child. The course covers the sequence of topic
acquisition, motivating concepts, disguising repetition,
project development, group appropriate activities,
evaluation techniques and the building of mathematical
materials that support discovery.
MATH 71 GUIDED DISCOVERIES PRACTICUM
Units: 2.0 -96-108 hours laboratory. (No prerequisite.
Grade Option) This course may be taken four times.
This course is a laboratory course that provides
opportunity to those interested in teaching elementary
school, or being a teacher’s aide in mathematics, to gain
experience preparing and presenting guided
experiences for students of elementary age.
MATH 90 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Units: 4.0 - 64-72 hours lecture. (Prerequisite: MATH 50
or both MATH 50A and MATH 50B with a grade of ‘C’ or
better or eligibility as determined by VVC assessment.)
This course is designed to serve as a preparation for the
study of College Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry and
other college mathematics courses. Topics include a
review of the real number system, an introduction to
imaginary and complex numbers, the solution of first
degree, quadratic and systems of equations,
polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and
radicals, graphs of functions (both linear and nonlinear)
and of relations, and exponential and logarithmic
functions.
MATH 104 TRIGONOMETRY
Units: 4.0 - 64-72 hours lecture. CSU. (Prerequisite:
MATH 90 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.)
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