Course Information |
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Organization |
Tri-County Technical College |
Course Number |
MAT 155 |
Credits |
3 |
Contact Hours |
3 |
Description
This course includes techniques and applications of the following topics: elementary number theory; algebra, geometry; measurement; graph sketching and interpretations; and descriptive statistics.
Prerequisites |
Satisfactory score on the mathematics placement exam |
Textbooks |
Angel, Abbot and Rundel. A Survey of Mathematics with Applications. Addison-Wesley. 2009. Edition: 8th. |
Learner Supplies |
Scientific calculator, metric/English ruler, protractor, graph paper. |
Competencies |
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1. |
Apply number theory concepts to solve problems |
2. |
Apply percent concepts to solve practical problems |
3. |
Apply concepts and techniques of elementary algebra to solve problems |
4. |
Demonstrate understanding of the metric system by solving problems |
5. |
Analyze geometric shapes |
6. |
Compute probabilities for events |
7. |
Summarize, describe, explore and compare data |
Grading Information
Grading Rationale
Tests: 60-80%
Homework: 0-20%
Final Exam: 20%