UW COLLEGES

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

8/31/2000

COURSE GUIDELINES

Course Title: Basic Mathematics

Course No: MAT 090 No. of Credits 2-3

Course No: MAT 092 No. of Credits 2-3

Course No: MAT 094 No. of Credits 2-3

Contact hrs/wk: Lecture 2-3 Lecture/Discussion Lab

Course Prerequisites: Placement determined by the UWS Math Placement Test

Catalog description:

Designed for students with minimum algebra background or who have been away from mathematics for several years. Subject areas to be covered include arithmetic of whole numbers, fraction and decimals, ratios and percents, and basic algebraic concepts. Prepares the student for Elementary Algebra. This course is offered through a contractual arrangement with the local WTCS institution as Mat 092. This course is offered by the campus TRIO/minority/disadvantaged program as Mat 094.

Course content (list of topics normally covered):

Whole numbers and Integers Addition/subtraction Multiplication/division Exponents Order of operations	Decimal Numbers Operations Rounding Conversion of fractions to decimals
Introduction to Algebra Variables Evaluation Simplifying linear expressions Basic linear equations Exponent rules	Ratio and Proportion Ratios Rates Proportions
Rational Numbers Reducing to lowest terms Multiplication/division Addition/subtraction Mixed numbers Improper fractions Order relations	Percents Fraction and decimal conversions Percent problems Applications

Appropriate calculator usage should be taught throughout the course.

Optional topics:

Graphs

Circle graphs

Bar graphs

Line graphs

Rectangular coordinate system

Measurement

English and Metric systems

unit conversions

Geometry

geometric terms

angles

area and perimeter

Content-based department proficiencies:

The successful student will:

w be able to make accurate calculations on whole numbers, fractions and decimals;

w understand the meaning and use of percents;

w be able to accurately evaluate arithmetic expressions using the order of operations;

w understand the meaning and use of variables in algebraic expressions;

w be able to solve simple linear equations with integer, rational, and decimal coefficients.

w be able to solve real world applications involving ratios, proportions, and percents (using linear equations);

Colleges-wide proficiencies assigned to course:

Analyze, synthesize, evaluate and interpret information and ideas.

Solve quantitative and mathematical problems.

Read and listen with comprehension and critical perception.

Recognize fallacies and inconsistencies.

Write clearly, precisely, and in a well organized manner.

Respond orally to questions and challenges.

Representative textbooks used for the courses:

Basic College Math, Martin-Gay (Prentice Hall)

Basic College Mathematics, 3rd ed., Tobey/Slater (Prentice Hall)

Basic College Mathematics, 5th ed., Lial/Salzman/Hestwood/Miller (Addison-Wesley)

Prealgebra, Aufman/Lockwood (Houghton-Mifflin)

Prealgebra, Lial/Hestwood (Addison-Wesley)

Prealgebra, 3rd ed., VanDyke/Rogers (Saunders College Publishing)