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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION<br />
MATHEMATICS<br />
This course covers the basic operations applied to<br />
whole numbers, fractions (including mixed numbers)<br />
and decimals. Prime factorization, least common<br />
multiple, ratio and proportion, similar triangles,<br />
averages; graphs and tables, square roots, the<br />
Pythagorean theorem, measurement, operations on<br />
signed-numbers and solutions of simple linear equations<br />
are also covered.<br />
MATH 12 PRE-ALGEBRA<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. This course will not<br />
apply to the Associate Degree. (Prerequisite: MATH 10<br />
with a grade of ‘C’ or better or eligibility as determined<br />
by VVC assessment.)<br />
This course reviews fractions, decimals and integers<br />
with a strong emphasis on solving equations and<br />
problem solving in order to prepare students for<br />
Introductory Algebra. Ratios and proportions are also<br />
covered, as well as an introduction to graphing linear<br />
equations, working with polynomials, and factoring.<br />
MATH 30 MATHEMATICS FOR HEALTH SCIENCES<br />
Units: 4.0 - 64-72 hours lecture. This course will not<br />
apply to the Associate Degree. (No prerequisite.)<br />
Review of fractions, decimals, whole numbers and<br />
percentages. Introduction to the apothecary, metric and<br />
household systems of measurement; applications<br />
involving oral, intravenous and intramuscular medication<br />
administration; system conversions; respiratory care<br />
calculations.<br />
MATH 50 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA<br />
Units: 4.0 - 64-72 hours lecture. (Prerequisite: MATH 10<br />
with grade of ‘C’ or better [“B” strongly recommended] or<br />
MATH 12 with a grade of ‘C’ or better, or eligibility as<br />
determined by VVC assessment. )<br />
This course covers a review of arithmetic operations<br />
with whole, decimal, fractional and signed numbers,<br />
exponential notations, percentages, and order of<br />
operations. Algebraic expressions, solving and graphing<br />
linear equations and inequalities, polynomial operations<br />
and polynomial factoring, rational and radical<br />
expressions and equations, quadratic equations and<br />
solutions to quadratic equations are also covered.<br />
MATH 50L LABORATORY-ENHANCED STUDY FOR<br />
MATH 50<br />
Units: 1.0 - 8-9 hours lecture and 16-18 hours<br />
individualized instruction. (Prerequisites: completion of<br />
MATH 10 with a ‘C’ or better, or Assessment<br />
Placement, and referral by Student Support Services.<br />
Pass/No Pass)<br />
A laboratory enhanced study concurrent with Math 50<br />
for students participating in the Student Support<br />
Services program. A practical course supplementing<br />
instruction in signed number arithmetic, square roots,<br />
order of operations, algebraic expressions, solving<br />
equations, factoring, graphs of linear equations and<br />
solving systems of equations.<br />
MATH 60 GEOMETRY<br />
Units: 4.0 -64-72 hours lecture. (Prerequisite: MATH 50<br />
and ENGL 50 with a grade of ‘C’ or better, or eligibility<br />
as determined by VVC assessment. Grade Option)<br />
This course covers Euclidean plane geometry and the<br />
development of logical thinking; it also develops<br />
visualization skills including congruence, similarity,<br />
parallel lines, circle properties, and constructions.<br />
MATH 70 MATH EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN K-8<br />
Units: 3.0 - 32-36 hours lecture and 48-54 hours<br />
laboratory. (No prerequisite)<br />
This course emphasizes the development of<br />
explorations in mathematics appropriate for the schoolage<br />
child. The course covers the sequence of topic<br />
acquisition, motivating concepts, disguising repetition,<br />
project development, group appropriate activities,<br />
evaluation techniques and the building of mathematical<br />
materials that support discovery.<br />
MATH 71 GUIDED DISCOVERIES PRACTICUM<br />
Units: 2.0 -96-108 hours laboratory. (No prerequisite.<br />
Grade Option) This course may be taken four times.<br />
This course is a laboratory course that provides<br />
opportunity to those interested in teaching elementary<br />
school, or being a teacher’s aide in mathematics, to gain<br />
experience preparing and presenting guided<br />
experiences for students of elementary age.<br />
MATH 90 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA<br />
Units: 4.0 - 64-72 hours lecture. (Prerequisite: MATH 50<br />
or both MATH 50A and MATH 50B with a grade of ‘C’ or<br />
better or eligibility as determined by VVC assessment.)<br />
This course is designed to serve as a preparation for the<br />
study of <strong>College</strong> Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry and<br />
other college mathematics courses. Topics include a<br />
review of the real number system, an introduction to<br />
imaginary and complex numbers, the solution of first<br />
degree, quadratic and systems of equations,<br />
polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and<br />
radicals, graphs of functions (both linear and nonlinear)<br />
and of relations, and exponential and logarithmic<br />
functions.<br />
MATH 104 TRIGONOMETRY<br />
Units: 4.0 - 64-72 hours lecture. CSU. (Prerequisite:<br />
MATH 90 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.)<br />
252 2012-2013 <strong>Victor</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>College</strong> Catalog