MATH 0984: Math Literacy

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Subject:
Mathematics
Credit hours: 4 Lecture hours: 4 Lab hours: 0
PCS code (Local ID):
Remedial Education
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Course Description

This course is designed to be an alternative developmental mathematics path for non-STEM majors who plan to take general education mathematics and/or general education statistics. Topics in this course are presented in context and focus on numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning and functions. In addition to algebra topics, this course promotes developing mathematical reasoning through problem solving, critical thinking, data analysis, and the writing and communication of mathematics.

Prerequisite(s)

MATH 0974 with a grade of C or better or appropriate assessment score

Topical Outline
  1. Review fractions
  2. Venn diagrams
  3. Graphing points and interpreting line graphs
  4. Ratios and proportions (scaling)
  5. Experimental probability
  6. Mean
  7. Making and interpreting pie and bar graphs
  8. Scatterplots
  9. Converting units
  10. Percent change
  11. Algebraic terminology
  12. Arithmetic and geometric sequences
  13. Linear and exponential change
  14. Perimeter and area
  15. Weighted means
  16. Exponent rules
  17. Adding polynomials
  18. Order of operations
  19. Commutative, associative and distributive properties
  20. Simplifying algebraic expressions
  21. Using operations correctly
  22. Verifying solutions
  23. Solving applications numerically and algebraically
  24. Solving linear equations
  25. Solving proportions (cross products)
  26. Pythagorean Theorem
  27. Theoretical probability
  28. Volume and surface area
  29. Linear correlation and trendlines
  30. Slope and rate of change
  31. Slope-intercept form of linear equations
  32. Linear relationships
  33. Writing linear equations
  34. Exponential functions
  35. Solving non-linear equations

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Apply basic math skills (such as percentages, decimals, and fractions) as required in all applications.
  • Apply the order of operations and properties to simplify numeric expressions and algebraic expressions involving exponents and real numbers.
  • Model situations with linear and exponential functions.
  • Find and interpret the concept of slope in a variety of contexts.
  • Convert units of measurement.
  • Write algebraic expressions and equations to generalize patterns and represent real-life scenarios.
  • Describe data using measures of central tendency.
  • Create and interpret a variety of statistical displays and graphs in an applied context.
  • Solve problems related to perimeter, area, and volume.
  • Solve problems involving ratios, rates, and proportions.
  • Apply and interpret theoretical and experimental probability for simple events.