Basic Mathematics 3 credits A developmental mathematics course designed for students needing a review of basic arithmetic, including an introduction to algebra. Topics to be studied include operations with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percents, ratio and proportion, signed numbers, and an introduction to algebraic equations. A developmental mathematics course designed for students beginning their study of algebra and for those who need to strengthen their mastery of the fundamentals. Topics include signed numbers, exponents, polynomials, factoring, first degree equations with an emphasis on simple verbal problems, quadratic equations, and rational numbers. Prior success in algebra, but recent failure to pass the algebra portion of the basic skills test.
Topics surveyed include exponents, polynomials, factoring, equations and algebraic applications.
Emphasis will be given to students' specific areas of need. A developmental course in basic mathematics and algebra. Topics include all material covered in MAT 020 and MAT 030. This option not available to students who need ENG 020 or ENG 025. An initial course in the mathematics sequence leading to calculus.