Those courses also include at least four hands-on lab activities that help students see the practical use of the algebra. Below is a list of courses with a brief description for each, the course number and the number of credits. MTH020 through MTH095 are minimum competency courses. Prerequisites must be met or the placement test must indicate readiness for the course. Refer to the current catalog for more details.
Problem solving is emphasized throughout the course.
Students use a graphing calculator. Students use a graphing calculator. Data-centered topics and collection and description of data are stressed with focus on practical applications and statistical methods. Strategies include recognizeing patterns, working backward, using a variable, guess and test and others. Strategies are applied to problems drawn from logic, geometry, probabililty and quantitative data analysis.