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218 2017-2018 Catalog Mathematics 102 PLANE GEOMETRY 3 units, 3 lecture hours PR ER EQU I S I TE S : Ma t h ema t i c s 2 01. ADVISORIES: English 126. Plane Geometry consists of the study of points, lines and planes. This course will include an introduction to geometric reasoning, and the properties of angles, lines, polygons, and circles. (A) 103 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 5 units, 5 lecture hours PREREQUISITES : Mat hematic s 201 or equivalent. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126. This course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in algebra, graphing, and problem- solving skills. This course will cover many algebraic concepts including: equations and inequalities in two variables, rational exponents and roots, quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and conic sections. (A) 201 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA (FORMERLY MATH 101) 5 units, 5 lecture hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Mathematics 250 or 252 or equivalent. ADVISORIES: English 262. First course in elementary algebra, including algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, linear equations and inequalities in two variables, exponents and polynomials, factoring, and rational expressions. 211 PRE-STATISTICS 5 units, 5 lecture hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Mathematics 250 or 252. ADVISORIES: English 125 or 130, and English 126 or 128. Pre-statistics, a non-STEM course, covers core algebra skills needed to understand the concepts, formulas, and graphs used in transfer-level statistics. Pre-statistics integrates numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, and functions. This course develops conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in statistics in a variety of contexts. This course is NOT intended for math, science, computer science, business, or engineering majors. 250 COLLEGE ARITHMETIC 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass This course is designed as a quick review of college arithmetic to prepare the student for MATH 256 or MATH 201. Topics include arithmetic operations on integers, fractions and decimals; application of order of operations to simplification of mathematical expressions; word problems and applications of arithmetic. 252 COLLEGE ARITHMETIC AND PREALGEBRA 5 units 5 lecture hours, pass/no pass This course covers arithmetic and key concepts in elementary algebra which are typically difficult for elementary algebra students. Topics include arithmetic operations on integers, fractions and decimals, application of order of operations to simplifying arithmetic and algebraic expressions, solving linear equations, graphing linear equations, and applications. 256 TOPICS BEFORE ALGEBRA 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Mathematics 250 or placement by college process that would qualify the student to place out of Mathematics 250. This course is an introduction to some of the key concepts covered in Beginning Algebra (e.g., solving equations, graphing, word problems) which are typically difficult for MATH 201 students. This course is designed for the student who has successfully completed MATH 250 or achieved required score on placement exam but does not feel confident enough in his/her skills to be able to take on the fast pace of a traditional MATH 201 class. 272 ASSISTANCE IN COLLEGE MATHEMATICS .5-1 unit, 1.5-3 lab hours, pass/no pass only This course is intended for any student requiring help with mathematics in any discipline. The course will provide intensive assistance in mathematical concepts and procedures. Students will develop, improve, and refine mathematical skills through guided practice in a lab setting.