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MATHEMATICS 191

155 219A 219C
ARITHMETIC AND PREALGEBRA INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA I INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA I
4.0 Units 1.0 Unit 1.0 Unit
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE MATH 219A is the fi rst part of a self-paced MATH 219C is the third part of a self-paced
MATH 155 is a basic skills course designed to multimedia course. MATH 219ABC collec- multimedia course. MATH 219ABC collec-
prepare students for their fi rst course in alge- tively is equivalent to the fi rst course of a two- tively is equivalent to the fi rst course of
bra. It includes the fundamental processes semester sequence of Intermediate Algebra. a two-semester sequence of Intermediate
of arithmetic and pre-algebra. It is designed Topics include fundamental laws, curve plot- Algebra. Topics include fundamental laws,
to develop skill in computation using whole ting, linear equations, fractional exponents, curve plotting, linear equations, fractional
numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, and radical and rational expressions and equa- exponents, radical and rational expres-
properties of the decimal number system tions, factoring, functions, Cramer’s rule, sions and equations, factoring, functions,
with an emphasis on the arithmetic of algebra of functions, graphs of functions, Cramer’s rule, algebra of functions, graphs
signed numbers. Rules of exponents, fi rst- systems of linear equations and inequalities. of functions, systems of linear equations
degree equations, fundamental facts about MATH 219ABC collectively is equivalent and inequalities. MATH 219ABC collec-
geometry with regard to area and perimeter to MATH 119. Note: This course may not tively is equivalent to MATH 119. Note:
are also included. Study and test- taking be taken for credit by students who have This course may not be taken for credit by
techniques related to mathematics are also completed MATH 101 or 119. A maximum of students who have completed MATH 101 or
covered. Note: This course may not be taken 3 units of credit will be granted for MATH 119. A maximum of 3 units of credit will be
for credit by students who have completed 119 and 219. Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: granted for MATH 119 and 219. Laboratory
MATH 255B or 144. A maximum of 4 units Placement is based on a composite of test 6 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 219B or 2 units
may be earned from any combination of scores and academic background or MATH of MATH 219. Course Typically Off ered:
MATH 255A, 255B, 255C, 255D, and 155. Note: 141 or 146 or 246B or 2 units of MATH 246. Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.
This course is Pass/No Pass only. Lecture 3.5 Course Typically Off ered: Winter/Spring/ 220A
hours/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: Summer/Fall. INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA II
Placement is based on a composite of test 219B 1.0 Unit
scores and academic background. Course INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA I
Typically Off ered: Winter/Spring/Summer/ 1.0 Unit MATH 220A is the fi rst part of a self-paced
Fall. multimedia course. MATH 220AB collec-
MATH 219B is the second part of a self- tively is equivalent to the second course of
190 paced multimedia course. MATH 219ABC a two-semester sequence of Intermediate
OVERCOMING MATH ANXIETY collectively is equivalent to the fi rst course Algebra. Topics include quadratic equations
1.0 Unit of a two-semester sequence of Intermediate and inequalities, arithmetic and geometric
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE Algebra. Topics include fundamental laws, sequences and series, the binomial theorem,
MATH 190 is designed to provide students curve plotting, linear equations, fractional conic sections, inverse functions, graphs of
of varying mathematical backgrounds with exponents, radical and rational expres- functions, systems of nonlinear equations
the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be sions and equations, factoring, functions, and inequalities, and exponential and loga-
successful in their mathematics related Cramer’s rule, algebra of functions, graphs rithmic functions. MATH 220AB collectively
goals. Topics include myths, stereotypes, of functions, systems of linear equations and is equivalent to MATH 120. Note: This course
improving attitudes, learning styles, proper inequalities. MATH 219ABC collectively is may not be taken for credit by students who
placement in classes, problem-solving skills, equivalent to MATH 119. Note: This course have completed MATH 101 or 120. A maxi-
study skills, note-taking skills, test-taking may not be taken for credit by students mum of 5 units of credit will be granted for
strategies and stress reduction techniques who have completed MATH 101 or 119. A MATH 101, 119, 120, 219, and 220. Laboratory
all specifi cally tailored for Mathematics. maximum of 3 units of credit will be granted 6 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 119 or 219C
Mathematical recreations, tricks and history for MATH 119 and 219. Laboratory 6 hours. or 3 units of MATH 219. Course Typically
may be incorporated into the course. Note: Prerequisite: MATH 219A or 1 unit of MATH Off ered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.
There is no Mathematics prerequisite for this 219. Course Typically Offered: Winter/
course. Note: This course is Pass/No Pass Spring/Summer/Fall.
only. Lecture 1 hour. Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring.

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