MATHEMATICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MS
095 Prealgebra (4)
Prerequisite:
by placement.
This
is an intensive, one semester prealgebra course
designed to prepare students for elementary and intermediate algebra courses. The
course covers arithmetic operations, mixed and decimal numbers, factoring,
fractions, proportions, percentages, measurements, geometry, graphing, and
basic algebraic expressions.
Prerequisite:
A grade of "C" or better in MS 095, by placement, or permission of instructor.
Students
will be able to perform arithmetic operations on expressions and equations;
solve and graph linear equations and inequalities; solve ratios, proportions,
and problems involving two unknowns; factor and graph polynomial expressions
including solving quadratic equations by factoring.
MS
098 Transition to Algebra (4)
Prerequisite:
C or better in MS 095
This
course is intended as a preparatory course for algebra. It is designed to
review basic algebraic concepts before enrolling in MS 100 College Algebra.
MS
099 Intermediate Algebra (4)
Prerequisite:
A grade of "C" or better in MS 096, by placement, or permission of instructor.
Students
will be able to perform arithmetic operations on rational expressions; solve
and graph inequalities, absolute value, functions, and systems of linear
equations; evaluate, simplify, and rationalize radical expressions and complex
numbers; solve quadratics equations by completing the square and using the
quadratic formula; and solve and graph inverse, exponential, and logarithmic
functions.
Prerequisite:
C or better in MS 098
Identifies
components of exponential expressions in polynomials with mathematical
operations of exponential expressions; factoring of up to the degree
polynomials; recognizing rational and irrational numbers with emphasis on the
use of number lines, equation and inequality solving with application problems;
introduction of literal equations; working with radical expressions; graphing
of two variables on the xy plane; solving systems of
equations in two or three variables.
MS
101 Algebra and Trigonometry (3)
Prerequisite:
C or better in MS 100
Introduces the students to quadratric, log, exponential,
and trigonometric functions.
Prerequisite:
Admission (MS 100 level) or "C" or better in MS 098
The first of two
courses designed to provide vocational students with the mathematical tools
needed to succeed in selected occupational programs. Topics covered are basic
mathematics, measurements, and the fundamental concepts of algebra, geometry
and trigonometry.
This course is a
continuation of MS 104 and is designed to provide vocational students with the
mathematical tools needed to succeed in selected higher-level technical
occupational programs. Topics covered include exponents and monomials,
polynomials, roots and radicals, graphing
Prerequisite:
MS 100
Introduces the basic ideas of data presentation, descriptive
statistics, basic probability, and inferential statistics. Incorporates the use of a computer spreadsheet package, MS Excel,
for both data analysis and presentation.
Studies basic
concepts using applications from business, social science, health science, and
the natural sciences.
Prerequisite:
MS 101
A first calculus course covering the basic concepts of limits,
continuity, derivatives, and an introduction to integration. Introduces the notions of mathematical proof and synthesis of
algebraic and geometric concepts. Designed to either stand on its own or lead into a second semester course.
MS/ED
200 Statistics in the Classroom
Prerequisite: MS/ED 110, ED 210, and ED 211, and
may be taken concurrently with ED/WS 200; or with permission of instructor to
allow students with A.S. degrees in other areas to take this course as part of
teacher preparation
This one-semester course in the A.S. degree program for teacher education covers basic knowledge, methods, and skills in the use of statistics in the elementary school classroom. It introduces four broad areas of educational statistics specific to instruction in the classroom: (1) descriptive methods (frequency distribution, measures of central tendency, and measures of dispersion); (2) statistical inference (chi square and t-testing); (3) measurement of readability; and (4) identification of pupil weaknesses in learning and of teacher weaknesses in teaching.
MS/ED 210a Math for Teachers
(3)
The
course is a first semester course designed to provide the students with a broad
understanding of basic mathematic concepts. The topics
include: problem solving strategies, the numeration system and its operations,
number theory, integers, fractions, decimals, exponents, and real numbers. This
course places emphasizes on the use of models, diagrams, manipulatives,
applications, problem solving and reasoning. Through the use of the hands-on
activities in this course, students will gain and enhance their conceptual
knowledge of arithmetic from counting to algebra. These are especially geared
to provide ideas, models, knowledge, and standards that are necessary for
successful teaching of mathematics to elementary and middle school children.
MS/ED 210b Math for Teachers (5)
Prerequisite:
MS/ED 210a with a grade of "C" or better
The
course is the second semester course, designed to further the students'
understanding of basic mathematic concepts. Besides a three-hour lecture class,
an additional six-hour practicum will be integrated into this course. The
lecture class will cover the following topics: percent, ratios and proportion,
geometry, measurement, basic statistics, and probability. The practicum will
include lesson planning, preparation of instructional and assessment
activities, and actual teaching. The course is especially geared to provide
ideas, models, knowledge, and standards