Course Descriptions - Mathematics (M)

M 065 PRE-ALGEBRA
Credits: 4
Term: (F,S, SU)

Prerequisite: Qualifying placement assessment score within the past 3 years effective Fall 2012

Basic concepts relating to fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percent, simple equations, topics of signed numbers, and 1-variable linear equations are offered as a review and/or preparation for further studies in mathematics.

M 090 INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA
Credits: 4
Term: (F,S, SU)
Prerequisite: M 065 with a grade of “B-" or higher, or PASS prior to Fall 2011, or a qualifying placement assessment score within the past 3 years

Introductory Algebra initiates development in students’ ability to organize thought processes and systematically solve problems while preparing students for studies in other courses. Course emphasis includes manipulation of variables, exponential applications, introduction to and factoring of polynomials, solving equations, systems of equations, and radicals. This course is intended for students who have not studied algebra but have a firm background in basic mathematics or who wish it as a review.

M 094 PCE TOPIC
Non-credit professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide condensed coursework to meet the needs of working students and professionals. These courses are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) and OPI Renewal Units and are transcribed on the student’s continuing education transcript.

M 095 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Credits: 4
Terms: (F,S, SU)
Prerequisite: M 090 with a grade of "C-" or higher, or a qualifying placement assessment score within the past 3 years

This course offers a review of elementary algebra with further emphasis on systems of equations, determinants, systems of inequalities, rational expressions, radical expressions, complex numbers, quadratic equations, and exponential and logarithmic functions.

M 108 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS
Credits: 4
Terms: (F, S, SU)
Prerequisite: M 065 with a grade of “B-" or higher, or PASS prior to Fall 2011, or a qualifying placement assessment score within the past 3 years

Students in this course will examine the mathematics of business ownership and will demonstrate an understanding of business decisions. Concepts include marketing, payroll, cash flow, simple and compound interest, credit, promissory notes, insurance, financial statements, ratio analysis, depreciation, annuities, and inventory valuation.

 

M 111 TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS
Credits: 3
Terms: (F,S)

Prerequisite: Qualifying placement assessment score within the past 3 years effective Fall 2012

This course presents basic mathematical topics as they are applied in a trades program. Topics covered include: use of measuring tools, measurement systems, dimensional arithmetic, percent, proportion, applied geometry, basic trigonometry. NOTE: This course is intended for specific programs and does NOT provide sufficient Pre-Algebra material to serve as a prerequisite for students wanting to take additional mathematics.

 

M 116 MATH FOR HEALTH CAREERS
Credits: 3
Terms: (Summer 2012, then no longer offered)
Prerequisite: M 090 with a grade of “B-” or higher, or a qualifying placement assessment score within the past 3 years

This course prepares health science students for the mathematics required in their profession. Topics investigated include: inductive reasoning; logic; mathematical number systems; linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; graphing; probability; statistics; English, Apothecary and Metric systems and conversions; dosage calculations; and dimensional analysis. Utilizing these areas, the course also provides students with clinical applications.

 

M 121 COLLEGE ALGEBRA
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: M 095 with a “C-” or higher or qualifying placement assessment score within the past 3 years

This course presents concepts, principles and methods of college-level algebra.  Topics to be covered include polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their graphs, and real and complex numbers.

 

M 135 MATHEMATICS FOR K-8 TEACHERS
Credits: 4
Terms: (F)
Prerequisite:  

 

M 136 MATHEMATICS FOR K-8 TEACHERS II
Credits:4
Term: (S)
Prerequisite:

 

 

M 145 MATH FOR LIBERAL ARTS
Credits: 3
Term: (F,S)
Prerequisite: M 090 with a grade of “B-” or higher, or a qualifying placement assessment score within the past 3 years

Basic skills in applicable mathematics including linear quadratic and exponential models, financial mathematic, trigonometry, and some elementary statistics.

M 152 PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA
Credits: 4
Terms: (F,S)
Prerequisite: M 095 with a grade of “B-” or higher, M 121 with a grade of “C-” or higher, or qualifying placement assessment score within the past 3 years

An extended study of algebra preparing students for further work in mathematics in particular, Calculus. Course topics include the fundamental properties of real and complex numbers, functions (polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic), conics, matrices, determinants, sequences, series and the binomial theorem.

 

M 153 PRECALCULUS TRIGONOMETRY
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: M 095 with a grade of “B-” or higher, M 121 with a grade of “C-” or higher, or qualifying placement assessment score within the past 3 years

An extensive look at trigonometric functions and identities, Law of Sines and Cosines, polar coordinates, inverse functions, vectors, and parametric equations is the basis of this course.

 

M 171 CALCULUS I
Credits: 4
Term: (F)
Prerequisites: Both M 152 and M 153 with grades of "C-" or higher, or qualifying placement assessment score within the past 3 years

Functions, elementary transcendental functions, limits and continuity, differentiation, applications of the derivative, and curve sketching studied.

 

M 172 CALCULUS II
Credits: 4
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: M 171 with a grade of "C-" or higher

Integration theory, methods of integration, applications of the integral, Taylor’s theorem, infinite sequences, and series are studied.

 

M 194 PCE TOPIC
Credits: VARIES (Sufficient Demand)

Credit-bearing professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide students and professionals condensed courses for skills upgrades, Professional Certification requirements, and as electives for the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degrees. These courses may be eligible for financial aid for students pursuing the AA or AS degrees and are transcribed on the student’s undergraduate transcript.