MATH 077 Prep for College Math (5 credits)
Prerequisite Completion of GSP
Course Description
An exploration of mathematics concepts and activities intended to increase the exposure, abilities, confidence and motivation to learn further mathematics. Topics include Integer arithmetic, algebra, including formulas, solving equations, graphing, exponents and square roots, dimensional analysis, experiential activities, math explorations.
Course Content
Mathematical Content
A. Integer arithmetic
B. Factor pairs of composite numbers less than or equal to 60.
C. Variables and Algebraic Thinking.
D. Using formulas from diverse disciplines (such as physics, chemistry, etc.), in context.
E. Solving linear equations in context, including, but not limited to, proportional reasoning questions using algebraic proportions.
F. Cartesian graphing of lines and curves using a table of values.
G. Families of functions, identifying their equations and graphs.
H. Dimensional analysis.
I. Squaring and cubing numbers, variable, and units.
J. Square roots.
K. Creating proper fractions from context and converting to proportions (decimals) and percents (e.g. 30/40 = 0.75 = 75%).
L. Geometry.
Student Skills Content
A. Study Skills - how to take notes, then demonstrate in a traditional style class.
B. Self-Care – accessing the Hub.
C. Time Management.
D. Reading Math.
E. Taking tests and overcoming test anxiety.
Experiential Content
A. Measurements leading to experiential learning, such as length, area, volume, fluids, mass, speed, force, or other areas of the professor’s or student’s choice.
Mathematical Exploration Content
A. Explorations of the types of math courses offered at Pierce, the reason for each of these math specialties, and investigation of the student’s next math class.
B. Any mathematical content that is encountered by student-generated; professor-mentored mathematical explorations. This exploration should be deeper than basic arithmetic and can lead the student to math that exceeds the mathematical content of this course.
C. Identification of math used in their daily life.
Inspiration Exploration
A. Any inspirational mathematical content resulting from reading/watching a student-selected book, movie, article, etc. about math, a mathematician, or physicist, with the goal of inspiring the student or broadening their mathematical view beyond this course.
Student Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate the ability to use mathematical skills (e.g. computation, use of mathematical symbols, using formulas, equations and algorithms, creating and analyzing graphical representation of data) that support mathematical understanding.
2. Students will complete experiential activities to increase confidence with, and understanding of, math concepts that are frequently discussed abstractly in math and science texts.
3. Students will analyze real-world situations incorporating any appropriate math and effectively communicate the results.
4. Students will complete inspirational activities to broaden their view of math, mathematicians, scientists, or contemporary problems researchers are trying to solve.
Degree Outcomes
Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning: Students utilize mathematical, symbolic, logical, graphical, geometric, or statistical analysis for the interpretation and solution of problems in the natural world and human society.
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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