PCADA 071 Basic Mathematics (ABE) (5 credits)
Prerequisite None
Course Description
Operations and applications with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers. Order of operations. Converting among number representations; placing numbers in order. Basic applications, including use of percent and geometry.
Course Content
A. Whole numbers
B. Fractions
C. Decimals
D. Integers
E. Conversion of numbers between forms
F. Ordering numbers
G. Applications
Student Outcomes
1. Perform mathematical tasks (add, subtract, multiply, divide, squares, square roots of perfect squares, rounding, order of operations, number conversion) with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, and integers in order to solve application problems (including arithmetic and geometric) with and without the use of a calculator.
2. Use mathematical equivalences across different types of numerical expression (fractions, decimals, etc) to solve problems.
3. Demonstrate basic math fact fluency in order to develop the ability to put math problems and solutions into context.
4. Apply the concept of mathematical units in support of solving problems and communicating solutions in order to develop problem-solving capabilities.
5. Estimate the solution to problems in order to provide redundant systems of calculation and error detection.
Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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