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Emphasizes basic mathematical concepts. Topics include: mathematical operations, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and proportion, and measurement and conversion. Class includes lecture, applications, and homework to reinforce learning.
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Mathematical Operations |
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3 |
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Fractions |
D. Lab |
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Decimals |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Percents |
Credit |
3 |
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Ratio and Proportion |
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Measurement and Conversion |
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Prerequisite: |
MAT 096, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
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MATHEMATICAL OPERATIONS |
4 |
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Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division |
Solve whole number problems using basic mathematical skills. |
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Symbols |
Recognize symbols and groupings and use them to solve hierarchy of operations problems with whole numbers. |
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Order of operations |
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Properties |
Identify the Commutative, Associative, and Distributive properties. |
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FRACTIONS
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11 |
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Definitions |
Define fractions. |
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Identify proper and improper fractions. |
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Equivalent fractions |
Greatest common divisor (GCD) |
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Basic operations using fractions |
Solve fraction problems using basic multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction operations. |
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DECIMALS
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3 |
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Decimal and place value definition |
Define decimal and place value. |
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Basic mathematical operations with decimals |
Solve mathematical problems using decimals. |
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Round-off procedures |
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Fraction and decimal conversion |
Recognize the relationship between fractions and decimals. |
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PERCENTS |
3 |
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Definition |
Define fractions, decimals and percents. |
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Fractions, decimals, and percents |
Convert between fractions, decimals and percents. |
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Base-rate-part problems |
Demonstrate skill in solving base-rate-percent problems. |
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RATIO AND PROPORTION |
6 |
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Ratio, rate, and proportion |
Construct and solve problems involving ratios and proportions. |
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MEASUREMENT AND CONVERSION
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3 |
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Base units of length, area, volume, weight, temperature, and time |
Determine proper dimensions. |
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Solve basic measurement problems. |
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Convert units within basic systems. |
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Convert between English and metric systems. Determine proper dimensions. |
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Suggested Resources |
Suggested
Resources include textbooks shown below or most current edition.
Books
Aufmann, R. N., & Barker, V. C. (1987). Basic college mathematics (3rd ed.).
Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Barker, J., et al. (1987). Arithmetic (4th
ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders College.
Carman,
R.A., & Saunders, H. M. (1986). Mathematics
for the trades: A guided approach. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Keedy, M. L., & Bittinger, M. L. (1987). Basic mathematics (5th ed.). Reading,
MA: Addison-Wesley.
Streeter, J., & Alexander, G. (1989). Basic mathematical skills (2nd ed.).
New York: McGraw-Hill.
Wise, A.
(1989). Basic mathematics: Skills,
applications, and problem solving (2nd ed.). San Diego: Harcourt Brace
Jovanovich.
Yamato, Y.,
& Cordon, M. J. (1986). Mastering
mathematical concepts. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.