Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DLSI-0004
Organization's ID:
DLSI-0004
Organization:
Distance Learning Systems Indiana, Inc
Location:
Online
Length:
9 weeks (144 hours).
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Fundamentals of College Mathematics
Description

Objective:

College Mathematics is a college-level mathematics course for non-mathematics majors and majors in fields not requiring knowledge of advanced mathematics. In this course, students will become familiar with currently taught mathematics vocabulary, symbols, and notation and will learn to solve both routine problems and non-routine problems that require the application of skills and concepts. The subject matter of this course includes sets and logic, number theory, geometry, algebra and functions, graphs, converting unit measurements and the Metric System, probability, statistics, and financial mathematics.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recall and apply the probability and counting rules and definitions.
  • Analyze data and statistics in the forms of graphs, charts, and summaries.
  • Calculate percentages, percent change in relation to finances, and quantities related to saving and borrowing, such as interest, balance, and payment amount.
  • Compare and contrast properties of geometric shapes and lines, including perimeters, areas, circumference, and angles, as well as parallel and perpendicular lines.
  • Find relationships within sets, subsets, Venn diagrams, and logic statements and identify the hypothesis and the conclusion of a conditional statement.
  • Interpret properties of numbers, including number systems, number theory, and measurement, scientific notation, using prime factorization to find natural numbers.
  • Apply mathematic knowledge to both routine (straightforward) and non-routine (real world) problems.
  • Convert units of measurement to the Metric System, applying area, volume, capacity, weight, and temperature with geometric shapes and in real world problems.
  • Solve and interpret algebraic equations, inequalities, and functions in numeric, graphic, and symbolic methods.

General Topics:

  • Numeration Systems
  • The Real Number System
  • Problem Solving
  • Set Theory
  • Logic
  • Measurement
  • Topics in Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Probability and Counting Techniques
  • Statistics
  • Consumer Math
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials