MATH 100A - Pre-Algebra

Description:
This course is designed to prepare students for college mathematics. Symbolic, graphical, and numeric representations will be studied to understand and apply the concepts underlying algebra. Grade will be XC. Credits will not be allowed toward meeting bachelor’s degree requirements.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: either 390 or below on SAT, 15 or below on ACT, or 38 or below on Pre-Algebra compass test.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Simplify and solve mathematical expressions of whole, integer, rational, and real numbers in symbolic and numeric form
Recognize a variety of problem situations including real-world phenomena that can be modeled by linear functions
Translate among numeric, symbolic, graphical, and real-world representations of functions
Understand and use the order of operations for numerical calculations and for algebraic manipulations
Applying appropriate technology to solve problems
Recognize, apply, and model the four basic operations of the real numbers numerically, symbolically, and graphically
Use and apply operations on decimal, percent, ratios, and rates numbers to solve problems
Make and test hypothesis
Work on extended problems in cooperative groups

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/23/03