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Course Outline
MATH 050
Mathematics II
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| Credits: 5 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 50
AA Discipline:
Lecture Hours:50
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Description
Bridges the gap between arithmetic and algebra. Topics include arithmetic review, informal geometry, measurement, signed numbers, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, and graphing. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score; grade of C- or higher in MATH 049 or instructor permission. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Perform basic arithmetic calculations without a calculator.
Use the scientific calculator to perform a variety of numerical calculations.
Solve applied problems.
Solve problems involving percentages, including simple and compound interest.
Operate with signed numbers.
Evaluate variable expressions and formulas.
Solve linear equations and inequalities.
Simplify expressions using the laws of exponents.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide with polynomials.
Factor the greatest common factor from a polynomial.
Factor the difference of two squares and perfect square trinomials.
Graph linear equations in two variables.
Recognize and name points, lines, and planes.
Identify and classify angles and triangles.
Use properties of angles and triangles to solve problems.
Compute the perimeter, area, and volume of various figures.
Find the mean, median, mode, and range of a data set.
Interpret data from circle graphs, bar graphs, pictographs, line graphs, histograms, and frequency polygons.
Convert within and between the Metric and U.S. Customary measurement systems.
Determine if a number is divisible by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 or 10 by using an appropriate divisibility test.
Find the prime factorization of a composite number.
Use the method of prime factorization to find the least common multiple of sets of counting numbers and of sets of algebraic expressions.
Develop a positive attitude towards mathematics.
Effectively communicate mathematical ideas in both everyday and mathematical language.
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Course Topics
Whole numbers and exponents
Integers
Prime numbers and fractions
Fractions and mixed numbers
Decimal numbers and square roots
Percent and applications
Translating English phrases
Solving equations
Working with formulas
First-degree inequalities
Integer exponents
Addition, subtraction, and multiplication with polynomials
Introduction to factoring polynomials
Graphing ordered pair of real numbers
Graphing linear equations
Statistics
Geometry and measurement
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Syllabi
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Instructor |
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| MATH 050 |
Spring 2013 |
8084 |
William Gerke |
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| MATH 050 |
Spring 2013 |
1583 |
Jennifer Leber |
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| MATH 050 |
Spring 2013 |
1585 |
Steve Schwartz |
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| MATH 050 |
Spring 2013 |
6550 |
Paul Boyd |
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| MATH 050 |
Spring 2013 |
8054 |
Chris Michels |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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