Page 246 of Cochise College 2006-2007 Catalog by Cochise College Arizona

245 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS v Indicates laboratory or studio fees 8 Indicates course may be offered online MAT 082 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA (3) Prerequisite(s): Indicated mathematics placement score or MAT 072 with a grade of C or better. An introduction to the basic algebra normally included in a first-year high school algebra course. Includes fundamental axioms and operations applied to rational numbers, laws of integral exponents, solutions of equations, polynomials and factoring, systems of equations, graphing equations and inequalities, rational expressions, radicals and quadratic equations and applications. 3 hours lecture. MAT 092 SPECIAL TOPICS AND APPLICATIONS IN MATHEMATICS NON-TRANSFER (0.25 4) Prerequisite(s): For MAT 092 in conjunction with an existing course, concurrent enrollment in the existing course is required. Recommended: For MAT 092 offered as a special topic forum/seminar/course, permission of the instructor is strongly recommended. A rotating forum/seminar/course or supplement to an existing mathematics course emphasizing mathematics or related topics. May be repeated for Cochise College Credit. Cochise College Elective credit only, unless otherwise designated in degree programs. The title and credit hours for this course will vary each term depending on the topic. MAT 1228 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (3) Prerequisite(s): Indicated mathematics placement score or MAT 082 or one year of high school algebra with a grade of C or better. A continuation of algebra concepts which parallels the content generally included in a second-year high school algebra course: real number system, linear equations, absolute value and inequalities, functions, basic analytical geometry, systems of equations, polynomials, exponents, radicals and quadratic equations. May or may not transfer for credit to four-year universities. 3 hours lecture. MAT 125 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJORS I (3) Prerequisite(s): MAT 142 or MAT 151. The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of problem solving, sets and functions, numeration systems, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, decimals, and number theory. 3 hours lecture. MAT 126 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJORS II (3) Prerequisite(s): MAT 125. The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of probability, statistics, introductory geometrics, problem solving and LOGO turtle graphics (optional). 3 hours lecture. MAT 142 SURVEY OF COLLEGE MATHEMATICS (3) Prerequisite(s): Indicated placement score or MAT 122. A course designed to give students not continuing in mathematics experience in applying concepts to realistic situations. Topics will include problem solving, mathematical modeling, exponential growth, probability, statistics, and finance mathematics. 3 hours lecture. MAT 1518 COLLEGE ALGEBRA (4) Prerequisite(s): Indicated placement score or MAT 122. A preparation for those intending to take further mathematics courses, this is an in-depth study of basic algebra concepts such as linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, functions, and graphing. The course continues into the more advanced topics of logarithms and matrices. 4 hours lecture.

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