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MATH


MATH 100, 200 and 300 COURSE WORK, Basic Through Pre-Calculus

Course

Math 100

Math 200

Math 300

Placement

COMPASS and Intake Interview

COMPASS and

 Intake Interview

Discuss with Math 200 Instructor and VUB Dir.

Curriculum

 

Math 100 is held 6.5 hours per week

 

Math 200 is held 4.5 hours per week.

 

Math 300 is Optional.

Learn fractions, decimals and percents, word problems, signed numbers and pre-algebra. Learn causes and effects of processes and that this can be expressed through mathematical equations. Learning is enhanced by weekly problem sets.

Learn first and second degree algebra, graphing solution sets of equations, perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with polynomials, understand geometry, basic trigono-metric and pre-calculus problems using the sine, cosine and tangent. Properly use a calculator.

Learn advanced algebraic concept through the study of functions, “families of functions,” equations, inequalities, polynomials, rational expressions, elementary trigonometry and complex numbers. Learn the use of  technology (computer software and graphic calculator).

Course Goal

To master math concepts and know how math shapes knowledge.

Understand math in theory, language and world-view for real life use. Know the rules of mathematics.

Know applications and the language of algebra, logic of procedures, and interpretation of results.


 
 
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