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 Department:    WMATH

 Course #:    100

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    270101

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

This course is non-transferable and for professional/technical students only. Basic mathematics used in several occupational clusters. Estimation, effective calculator usage and practical problem solving techniques explored. Opportunities for variable student pacing may be provided.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: MATH 096 with a C or higher (or placement into MATH 097/WMATH 100).

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Perform basic operations with real numbers with an emphasis on fractions and decimals.
2. Determine place values to round and/or approximate numerical quantities.
3. Convert between systems of measurement with an emphasis on the U.S. and metric systems.
4. Solve real-life and theoretical applications using basic linear equations and geometry concepts.
5. Differentiate between linear, exponential, and quadratic functions.
6. Solve linear, exponential, and quadratic equations.
7. Express real numbers using scientific notation.
8. Use scientific calculators when solving real-life and theoretical problems.

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. Review of basic operations on integers, fractions, and decimals, and percents.
2. Estimation techniques
3. English and metric measurement systems: conversion of weights and measures
4. Equations and formulas: substitution and practical applications
5. Ratio and proportion: percent, proportion, direct and inverse variation
6. Non-linear equations: exponents and radicals
7. Applied geometry: basic problems involving perimeter, area, and volume of common geometric shapes.
8. Consumer math: bank reconciliation, simple and compound interest.
9. Business math: depreciation, present value, future value, and loan amortization.
10. Calculator techniques for solving the kinds of problems encountered within the occupational cluster