Mathematics Courses
MATHEMATICS
MATH 095 Basic Mathematics
A beginning mathematics course designed to establish a solid mathematical
foundation. Topics include: Operations using whole numbers,
decimals, fractions and integers; determining place, value and order
of operations; calculations using ratios and proportions, percents,
simple and compound interest, and relevant applications.
5390 MATH 095 AP (5) 2:30PM-5:00PM TTh C000 MCKENNA
Each student required to work with instructor on textbook selection.
MATH 096 Pre-Algebra
A course designed to review arithmetic concepts and introduce
algebra. Topics include: fractions, ratio and proportion, percent,
basic geometry, U.S. and metric systems of measurement, and an
introduction to algebra. Prerequisites: Math 095 with a grade of C or
higher or equivalent math placement score.
5393 MATH 096 AP (5) 2:30PM-5:00PM TTh C000 MCKENNA
Each student required to work with instructor on textbook selection.
ABE 050 GED Preparation (Adult Basic Education)
This course prepares adult and family literacy students with a goal
of earning the General Education Development (GED) equivalency
certificate to pass any two of the five subject-area tests. Tuition is FREE
to low income students; $25 to all others.
5212 ABE 050 AP (1-5) 2:30PM-5:00PM TTh C000 MCKENNA
MATHEMATICS
COMPASS test required. MATH 097, 098 and 099 are offered
in a LAB setting
with a combination of self-directed problem sets and mini-lectures
mixed with chapter tests, exams, at-home assignments and projects.
Additional support is available through My MathLab and SVC Computer
Lab.
MATH 097 Beginning Algebra I
A beginning course in algebra. Topics include: Algebraic expressions,
solving linear equations and inequalities, ratios and proportions,
graphing and determining linear equations, exponents and polynomials.
A graphing calculator may be required. Prerequisites: Math 096
with a grade of C or higher or equivalent math placement score.
5396 MATH 097 AP (5) 12:30PM-2:00PM MWF A000 BALISE
MATH 098 Beginning Algebra II
A second course in Beginning Algebra building on topics from Math
097. Topics include: Operations with polynomials, factoring, solving
quadratic equations by factoring, rational expressions and equations,
functions, systems of linear equations and matrices. A graphing calculator
may be required. Prerequisites: Math 097 with a grade of C or
higher or equivalent math placement score.
5399 MATH 098 AP (5) 12:30PM-2:00PM MWF A000 BALISE
MATH 099 Intermediate Algebra
A course designed to prepare students for entry into college-level
mathematics courses. Topics include: Systems of equations, linear
and absolute value inequalities, rational exponents and radicals,
complex numbers, solving and graphing quadratic equations, composite
and inverse functions, logarithmic and exponential functions.
A graphing calculator may be required. Prerequisites: Math 098 with
a grade of C or higher or appropriate math placement score.
5402 MATH 099 AP (5) 12:30PM-2:00PM MWF A000 BALISE