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 Department:    HSC

 Course #:    45

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    320208

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

This course continues topics covered in high school algebra and completes all HS math requirements for the HS+ diploma.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Completion of HSC 018 or Permission AND one of the following: completion of CCB 043, CASAS Math Goals score 236-250, or placement based on HS transcripts.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Basic Education N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the relationships between whole, integer, rational, real, and complex numbers
2. Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and simplify rational expressions
3. Plot points, sketch, and describe the graphs of quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions
4. Solve problems that can be represented by systems of equations and inequalities
5. Solve quadratic functions, equations, and inequalities
6. Know and use the basic properties of exponential and logarithmic functions in order to solve them
7. Construct new functions using transformations
8. Calculate and interpret measures of variability, standard deviation, and margin of error

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Quantify

Definition: Apply mathematical skills quantitatively, logically, creatively, and critically.

Course Contents

1. Rational expressions
2. Quadratic equations
3. Variability, standard deviation, and margin of error
4. Graphing of quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions