SRJC Course Outlines

12/7/2024 4:59:41 PMMATH 200 Course Outline as of Fall 2020

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  MATH 200Title:  B-STEM CONCUR. SUPPORT  
Full Title:  B-STEM Concurrent Support
Last Reviewed:4/13/2020

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum2.00Lecture Scheduled2.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled35.00
Minimum2.00Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total2.00 Contact Total35.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  P/NP Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Formerly: 

Catalog Description:
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A review of the prerequisite skills and competencies for MATH 25, MATH 27, MATH 9 and MATH 16. Intended for students concurrently enrolled in one of these four courses who need a review of the necessary algebra skills. Topics include effective learning strategies and a review of concepts from intermediate algebra.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Concurrent Enrollment in MATH 25 OR MATH 27 OR MATH 9 OR MATH 16


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description: Untitled document
A review of the prerequisite skills and competencies for MATH 25, MATH 27, MATH 9 and MATH 16. Intended for students concurrently enrolled in one of these four courses who need a review of the necessary algebra skills. Topics include effective learning strategies and a review of concepts from intermediate algebra.
(P/NP Only)

Prerequisites:Concurrent Enrollment in MATH 25 OR MATH 27 OR MATH 9 OR MATH 16
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Apply intermediate algebra topics of simplifying expressions and analyzing functions.
2.  Apply intermediate algebra topics of solving equations, inequalities, and systems of equations.
 

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Students will be able to:
1. Apply effective learning strategies for transfer level mathematics.
2. Review simplifying expressions, including rational, exponential, logarithmic, and radical.
3. Review concept of function including evaluation, graphing, domain and range.
4. Review graphical and algebraic methods for solving linear and nonlinear equations.
5. Review graphs of conic sections, including parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas.
6. Review algebraic and graphical methods for solving linear and nonlinear systems of
    equations.
7. Review graphical solutions to systems of linear inequalities.

Topics and Scope
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I. Topics Related to Developing Effective Learning Skills
    A. Study skills
         1. organization and time management
         2. test preparation
         3. test-taking skills
    B. Self-assessment: using performance criteria to judge and improve work, analyzing and
         correcting test errors
     C. Use of resources: strategies identifying, utilizing, and evaluating the effectiveness of
         resources in improving learning, e.g., peer study groups, computer resources, lab
         resources, tutoring resources
 
II. Review of Uses of Technology
    A. Evaluate and graph functions
    B. Solve equations and inequalities graphically
   
III. Review of Functions
    A. Definition of relation, function, domain, and range
    B. Function notation and evaluation
    C. Interval notation, intersection, and union
    D. Analyze graphs of linear, polynomial, absolute value, radical, exponential, and logarithmic
         functions with and without graphing technology
    E. Mathematical models and other applications of linear and nonlinear functions
 
IV. Review of Equations and Inequalities
    A. Equations
         1. Solutions of literal equations
         2. Algebraic and graphical solutions of linear, quadratic, radical, rational, rational,
              absolute value, exponential, and logarithmic equations
         3. Linear equations in two variables
    B. Inequalities
         1. Algebraic solutions to absolute value inequalities
         2. Graphical solutions of linear and nonlinear inequalities using graphing technology
 
V. Review of Quadratic Functions
     A. Vertex and general forms
    B. Discriminant
    C. Solutions to quadratic equations using factoring, quadratic formula, and completing the
         square
 
VI. Review of Simplifying Expressions
     A. Properties of exponents
    B. Simplification of radical expressions
    C. Simplification of rational expressions, including complex fractions
    D. Operations on rational expressions
      
VII. Review of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
     A. The number e
    B. Common and natural logarithms
    C. Laws of logarithms
   
VIII. Review of Conic Sections
     A. Midpoint and Distance Formulas
    B. Circles
     C. Parabolas
    D. Ellipses
    E. Hyperbolas
 
IX. Review of Systems of Equations and Inequalities
     A. Linear and nonlinear systems of equations
    B. Systems of linear inequalities

Assignments:
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1. Reading outside of class (0-60 pages per week)
2. Problem sets (1-10 per week)
3. Quizzes (0-4 per week)
4. Project(s) (0-5)
5. Exam(s) (1-5)
6. Final exam
7. Effective Learning Skills Writing Assignment(s) (0-5)

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 5%
Effective Learning Skills Writing Assignment(s)
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments are more appropriate for this course and this course includes essay exams that fulfil the writing component of the course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 40%
Problem sets
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
50 - 90%
Quizzes, exam(s), and final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 20%
Project(s)


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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An online homework system
Intermediate Algebra. Arnold, David. Open Source Text. 2013 (classic)
Intermediate Algebra. Marecek, Lynn. OpenStax. 2017

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