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IMPORTANT PREREQUISITE INFORMATION FOR
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3.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Non-Applicable.
Provides a review of the basic skills of arithmetic. Designed as a transitional
course for students who have either not taken a mathematics course
for a considerable period of time or who have been in a tutorial program.
This course is organized in a regular classroom setting to prepare students
for a pre-algebra course.
3.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Non-Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 003 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Presents the mathematical concepts and arithmetic skills necessary for success
in elementary algebra and for further work in mathematics. The concepts
are applied to numerous practical problems in order to demonstrate
their applicability to real life situations. Not open to students with credit
in MATH 123 or its equivalent or any course for which MATH 123 is the
prerequisite.
1.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Non-Applicable.
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 007 or equivalent.
Introduces the student to methods of factoring polynomials. Presents the
topic from geometric, numeric and algebraic perspectives. Multi-sensory
approaches will include manipulatives and graphing. Students should have
proficiency in whole number arithmetic skills, including positives and negatives
and knowledge of procedures for solving simple linear equations.
5.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Non-Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 007 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Presents the first half of a two-semester course in beginning algebra for the
student who has no algebraic background. This course enables students to
complete the equivalent of Elementary Algebra, (MATH 123) at a slower
pace. Successful completion of MATH 021 or equivalent and MATH 122
is equivalent to MATH 123.
3.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Introduces the student to methods of converting from one measurement
unit to another. Emphasis will be on basic applications from nutrition,
nursing, chemistry, physical sciences and other disciplines.
1.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 123 or MATH 127.
This course presents strategies for successfully solving word problems such
as distance, mixture, work and others at the elementary and intermediate
algebra level. This course is intended to help students with word problems
in MATH 123 and MATH 127.
6.0 hours laboratory per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 265A.
Provides an opportunity for a tutorial experience by an individual
student in selected topics in mathematics under the direction of an
instructor.
3.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 007 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Presents a course in college mathematics for the student without
any algebraic background. Topics include solving linear equations,
including applications; geometry; probability and descriptive
statistics; and finance.
5.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 021 or equivalent with a grade of C or better (Two-Semester Beginning
Algebra, Part 1).
Presents the second half of a two-semester course in beginning
algebra for the student who has no algebraic background. This
course enables the students to complete the equivalent of
Elementary Algebra (MATH 23) at a slower pace. Successful
completion of MATH 21 or equivalent and MATH 22 is equivalent
to MATH 23.
5.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 007 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Presents a first course in algebra for the student without any
algebraic background. Topics include solving linear equations and
inequalities, solving quadratic equations by factoring, polynomial
expressions, factoring, graphing linear equations and inequalities
in the variables, solving systems of two linear equations and radical
expressions and equations.
5.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 122 or MATH 123 or
equivalent with a grade of C or better or a recommending score on the
Cuesta College Assessment Test.
Presents the first half of a two-semester course in intermediate
algebra. This course enables students to complete the equivalent of
Intermediate Algebra (MATH 127) at a slower pace. Topics include
factoring polynomial expressions, simplifying rational expressions,
absolute value equations and inequalities, functions and relations,
and solving systems of linear equations and inequalities.
5.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 126A or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Presents the second half of a two-semester course in Intermediate
Algebra. This course enables students to complete Intermediate
Algebra (MATH 127) at a slower pace. Topics include functions
and relations, quadratic equations, exponential and logarithmic
functions, inverse functions, and sequences and series.
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5.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 122 or MATH 123 or
equivalent with a grade of C or better or a recommending score on the
Cuesta College Assessment Test.
Broadens and adds to the concepts of elementary algebra. Such
additions include rational expressions, quadratic equations,
functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, inverse of
functions, solving systems of two or more linear equations, and
sequences and series.
1.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Supports the MATH 242 Precalculus Algebra course by presenting
the features and use of a graphing calculator to solve problems
specific to that course. Topics covered will parallel the development
of concepts in MATH 242. A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing
calculator is required. (Other models not supported.)
3.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 127 or equivalent
with a grade of C or better.
Advisory: MATH 242.
Presents trigonometry from a function approach using both right
triangle and circular relationships. The relationships between the
angles and sides of triangles and relationships between central
angles and the coordinates of points on a circle are developed. The
course is designed to prepare the student for further study in the
mathematics required in the sciences and technical areas.
Transfer: CSU; UC
3.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 127 or equivalent with a grade of C
or better.
Presents applications of intermediate algebra and critical thinking
to solving contemporary problems in mathematics. Topics include
mathematical reasoning with four additional topics selected from
number systems, number theory, finance, computer applications,
probability, statistics and mathematical modeling.
Transfer: CSU; UC (For UC, MATH 230 is elective credit only; it does not meet a
UC math admission requirement for transfer).
5.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 127 or equivalent with a grade of C
or better.
Presents the entire content of MATH 229 Trigonometry with topics
from geometry. Topics include trigonometric functions,
equations, graphs, identities, and solution of triangles. Also includes
geometric congruence, properties of polygons, parallel lines,
similarity, areas, and volumes.
Transfer: CSU
3.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 127 or equivalent with a grade of C
or better.
Presents a study of college algebra and analytic geometry with
an emphasis on mathematical modeling. Covers such topics as
algebraic equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, zeros of
functions rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions,
conic sections, systems of equations, matrices and determinants.
Transfer: CSU; UC (For UC, maximum credit of one course between MATH 232
and 242).
3.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 127 or equivalent with a grade of C
or better.
Presents an introduction to the study of basic descriptive and
inferential statistical methods, with an emphasis on applications, to
prepare students for work in the disciplines of psychology, sociology,
education, life sciences, and applied science.
Transfer: CSU; UC (For UC, 4 credit maximum between MATH 236 and 247).
5.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: Math 126B or MATH 127 or equivalent with a grade of C
or better.
Presents a study of precalculus algebra and analytic geometry.
Covers such topics as algebraic equations and inequalities, functions
and graphs, zeros of functions, polynomial functions, rational
functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, parametric
equations, conic sections, systems of equations and inequalities,
matrices, determinants, sequences and series, and probability. The
course is designed to prepare the student for calculus.
Transfer: CSU; UC (For UC, maximum credit of one course between MATH 232
and 242).
4.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 127 or equivalent with a grade of C
or better.
Presents a study of basic descriptive and inferential statistics
designed to prepare students for work in the fields of economics,
business, psychology, education, mathematics and applied science.
Transfer: CSU; UC (For UC, 4 credit maximum between MATH 236 and 247).
3.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 242 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Presents a study of the techniques of calculus with emphasis placed
on the application of these concepts to business and management
related problems. The applications of derivatives and integrals
of functions including polynomials, rational, exponential and
logarithmic functions are studied.
Transfer: CSU; UC (For UC, maximum credit of one course between MATH 255
and 265A).
5.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 242 and MATH 229 or equivalent
with a grade of C or better.
Presents a study of analytic geometry, limits, continuity, the calculus
of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions
as well as applications of the derivative and integral. Every topic
will be taught geometrically, numerically, and algebraically.
Transfer: CSU; UC (For UC, maximum credit of one course between MATH 255
and 265A).
5.0 hours leacture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 265A or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
NOTE: If you are transferring from a college on the quarter system the
prerequisite for MATH 265B is two quarters of Calculus. From Cal Poly
it is MATH 142 with a grade of C or better.
Presents a continuing study on integration, some first and second
order differential equations, Taylor and Fourier series, multiple
variable functions, vectors, and their applications. Every topic will
be taught geometrically, numerically, and algebraically.
Transfer: CSU; UC
5.0 hours per week: (4.0 hours lecture, 1.0 hours laboratory).
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 265B (Analytic Geometry and Calculus) or
equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Presents a study of differentiation and integration of multiple
variable functions, parametric curves in two and three dimensions,
optimization, line integrals, and the calculus of vector fields.
Specific topics include vector functions, partial derivatives,
surfaces, parametric equations, multiple integrals (with rectangular,
polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates), and vector calculus
(including line integrals, flux integrals, Greens Theorem, the
Divergence Theorem, and Stokes Theorem). Every topic will be
taught geometrically, numerically, and algebraically.
Transfer: CSU; UC
5.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 265B or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Presents a study of separable and linear ordinary differential equations with
selected applications; numerical and analytical solutions; second order differential
equations; Laplace transforms. Delves into Linear Algebra with a study of vectors
in n-space, matrices, linear transformations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors,
diagonalization; applies linear algebra in the study of systems of linear differential
equation.
Transfer: CSU; UC
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