MAT 0057 Mathematics for College Success (1)

 

 

School of Pure and Applied Sciences

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COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE, CATALOG DESCRIPTION, CREDITS: MAT 0057 MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS (*) (3 CREDITS) This course prepares a student for success in MAT1033 Intermediate Algebra and/or MAT 1100. Topics to be covered include Integers, Fractions and mixed numbers with signed numbers, Decimals with signed numbers, Order of operations, Algebraic expressions, ex pressions, Algebraic equations and inequalities, Exponents and polynomials, Factoring polynomials, Rational expressions, Graphing linear equations e quations and inequalities, and Radicals. (*) Preparatory credit, does not count toward a degree or certificate

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PREREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE: None

CO-REQUISITIES FOR THIS COURSE:  None

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GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION:

                 

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Integers

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Fractions and mixed numbers with signed numbers

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Decimals with signed numbers

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Order of operations

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Algebraic expressions

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Algebraic equations and inequalities

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Exponents and polynomials

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Factoring polynomials

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Rational expressions

  Graphing linear equations and inequalities   Radicals

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MAT 0057 MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS  

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LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT:  GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES:  General education courses must meet at least four out of the five following outcomes. All other courses will meet one or more of these outcomes. Communication (COM): To (COM): To communicate effectively using standard English (written or oral). or al). Critical Thinking (CT): To (CT): To demonstrate skills necessary for analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Technology/Information Management (TIM): To (TIM):  To demonstrate the skills and use the technology t echnology necessary to collect, verify, document, and organize or ganize information from a variety of sources. Global Socio-cultural Responsibility (GSR): To identify, describe, and apply responsibilities, core civic beliefs, and values present in a diverse society. Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning (QR): To identify and apply mathematical and scientific principles and methods.

ADDITIONAL COURSE COMPETENCIES:  At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following additional competencies: LEARNING OUTCOMES

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GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES

Perform order of operations

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Classify sets of numbers

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Identify and apply the properties of

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real numbers Perform operations with integers Evaluate exponents with integers Simplify algebraic expressions

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Evaluate algebraic expressions

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Solve linear equations and applications (including topic of percents, geometry and proportions) Solve literal equations for a given variable Solve and graph linear inequalities in one variable Simplify an expression with integer

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MAT 0057 MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS   Graph linear equations using a table of values, intercepts and slopeintercept form Factor polynomial expressions by GCF, grouping, trinomial method and difference of squares Solve quadratic equations in one variable by factoring , including the Pythagorean Theorem Simplify, multiply, and divide rational expressions Add and subtract rational expressions with monomial denominators Simplify square root expressions Add, subtract and multiply square roots of monomials Rationalize the denominator of monomials

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DISTRICT-WIDE POLICIES:  PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Florida SouthWestern State College, in accordance with the Americans with D Disabilities isabilities Act and the College’s guiding principles, offers students with documented disabilities programs to equalize access to to the educational process. Students needing to request an accommodation in this class due to a disability, or who suspect that their t heir academic performance is affected by a disability should contact the Office of Adaptive Services at the nearest campus. The office locations locations and telephone telephone numbers for the Office of Adaptive Services at each campus can be found at  at http://www.fsw.edu/adaptiveservices. http://www.fsw.edu/adaptiveservices. 

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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STUDENTS:  List specific course assessments as class participation, tests, procedures, etc. (Please includesuch in this section that there are nohomework calculators calculators assignments, or calculatingmake-up electronic devices to be used in this course. Please also include your electronic devise policy. The college college policy is that beepers, cellular phones, and pagers pagers should be turned off when entering a classroom. In an emergency, with prior authorization from the professor, a beeper, cellular phone, or pager may be turned to silent ring mode.)

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ATTENDANCE POLICY:  The professor’s specific policy concerning absence. (The College policy on attendance atte ndance is in the Catalog, and defers to the professor.)

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GRADING POLICY:  Include numerical ranges for letter grades; the following is a range commonly used by many faculty: 90 - 100 80 - 89

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MAT 0057 MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS   70 - 79 = 60 - 69 = Below 60 =

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(Note: The “incomplete” grade [“I”] should be given only when unusual unusual circumstances warrant. An “incomplete” is not a substitute for a “D,” “F,” or “W.” Refer to the policy on “incomplete grades.”)

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REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:  (In correct bibliographic format)

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RESERVED MATERIALS FOR THE COURSE:   Other special learning resources

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CLASS SCHEDULE /COURSE OUTLINE:  This section includes assignments for each class meeting or unit, along with scheduled Library activities and other scheduled support, including scheduled tests.

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ANY OTHER INFORMATION OR CLASS PROCEDURES OR POLICIES:  (Which would be useful to the students in the class)

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