MATH 0101 - Learning Support Math for General Studies

3 sem hrs cr

This course is a study of the properties of the real number system, arithmetic operations with rational numbers and order of operations; evaluation and simplification of variable expressions; determining solutions of linear equations in one variable; graphing linear equations; evaluating logarithmic expressions; solving logarithmic equations; problem solving; logical thought and reasoning; polynomial arithmetic; operations with integer exponents.

MATH 0101 is the mandatory co-requisite course for those Learning Support Mathematics students enrolled in MATH 1010 . A learning support course is required for students whose ACT or ACCUPLACER mathematics scores indicate a need for co-requisite mathematics coursework. Topics include real number operations, manipulation of algebraic expressions, evaluation and simplification of variable expressions, equation solving, and critical thinking. Students must demonstrate mastery of all required competencies in order to earn a passing grade.

Students enrolled in MATH 0101 must also be enrolled in MATH 1010  during the same semester. Any degree seeking student enrolled in a Learning Support course must also enroll in MSCC 1300 First-Year Experience , during his or her first semester.

This course includes proctored exams which must be completed on campus or at an instructor approved proctoring center which may require additional costs to the student.

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

By the end of the course, students will be able to…

• develop analytical-thinking skills needed for problem solving.
• improve algebra skills of those who have had previous algebra experience.
• develop fundamental algebra skills for those who have had no algebra experience.
• develop the algebra skills required to be successful in co-requisite collegiate math.
• reduce students’ mathematics anxiety through increased competency.

Course Objectives

Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to…

• apply the order of operations to evaluate expressions.
• perform operations with rational numbers.
• identify and calculate with irrational numbers.
• recognize and apply magnitude and ordering of real numbers.
• solve application problems.
• identify and simplify like terms.
• evaluate algebraic expressions.
• simplify radicals.
• evaluate expressions involving powers and roots.
• use the distributive law to write equivalent expressions.
• add, subtract and multiply polynomials.
• factor a polynomial using GCF.
• simplify exponential expressions.
• create a table of values and a graph for given relations.
• solve equations for variables in terms of other variables.
• utilize formulas in problem solving.
• analyze the graph of a linear function.
• solve problems involving right triangles, volume, and surface area.
• solve logarithmic functions.
• solve exponential equations.