Proposed Core Category
Component Area Option (CAO) A [90]
The Mathematics Curriculum Team representative, Amy Hoherz, has submitted a Core course proposal to add MATH 1350 to the LSC Core in the Component Area Option (CAO) A [90] area.
Application Documents
- Application
- Syllabus
- Additional Documentation
Course Description
This course is intended to build or reinforce a foundation in fundamental mathematics concepts and skills. It includes the conceptual development of the following: sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory, and properties of the various number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking.
Prerequisites
MATH 1314 - College Algebra (3) or placement by testing. College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain and model the arithmetic operations for whole numbers and integers.
- Explain and model computations with fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages.
- Describe and demonstrate how factors, multiples, and prime numbers are used to solve problems.
- Apply problem solving skills to numerical applications.
- Represent and describe relationships among sets using the appropriate mathematical terminology and notation.
- Compare and contrast structures of numeration systems.