MATH 0050 - Fundamentals of Mathematics Credit Hours: 3.00 Prerequisites: Placement
MATH 0050 is a refresher course in the concepts and skills of arithmetic and includes integers, fractions, decimals, percent, measurement, and an introduction to algebra.
Contact Hours: 3 Billable Contact Hours: 3 OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to perform basic operations on whole numbers and integers.
Objectives: Students will perform the following without the use of a calculator:
- Identify, apply and create numeric examples of the properties of addition and multiplication.
- Rewrite, simplify and/or perform arithmetic operations on whole numbers and integers.
- Evaluate expressions containing exponents.
- Use the order of operations.
Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will make the transition from arithmetic to algebra.
Objectives: Students will perform the following without the use of a calculator:
- Evaluate algebraic expressions given replacement values.
- Translate phrases into variable expressions.
Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to manipulate and use fractions, mixed numbers and decimals.
Objectives: Students will perform the following without the use of a calculator:
- Rewrite, simplify and perform arithmetic operations on fractions and decimals.
- Solve problems containing fractions, decimals and mixed numbers.
- Write fractions as decimals and decimals as fractions.
- Find the square root of a number.
Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate a basic working knowledge of algebraic expressions and equations.
Objectives: Students will perform the following without the use of a calculator:
- Apply the properties of addition and multiplication to simplify or evaluate basic algebraic expressions.
- Solve simple linear equations in one variable.
- Write sentences as equations.
Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate a basic working knowledge of ratio, proportion, and measurement.
Objectives: Students will perform the following without the use of a calculator:
- Write ratios as fractions and use them as a means for measurement.
- Convert between the English and Metric Systems.
- Know the meaning of proportion, write sentences as proportions, and solve simple proportion problems.
Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to solve basic percent problems.
Objectives: Students will perform the following without the use of a calculator:
- Convert between percents, decimals and fractions.
- Solve simple percent problems.
- Solve applications involving percent (sales tax, commission, percent increase or decrease, discount, interest).
Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of geometry.
Objectives: Students will perform the following without the use of a calculator:
- Find perimeters, areas, and volumes of simple geometric figures.
- Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing side of a right triangle.
- Find the area of a triangle, circumference and area of a circle, and volume of a sphere.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)
- The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
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- 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
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- 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
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- The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
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- The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
- Whole Numbers
- Properties and Facts of Addition and Multiplication
- Order of Operations
- Algebra
- Operations on Integers
- Algebraic Expressions
- Properties of Exponents
- Operations on Polynomials
- Fractions
- Properties of Fractions
- Operations with Fractions; Applications; Area of a Triangle
- Operations with Mixed Numerals
- Complex Fractions
- Equations
- Properties of Equality
- Linear Equations in One Variable; Applications
- Evaluating Formulas
- Decimals
- Operations with Decimals
- Circumference and Area of a Circle; Volume of a Sphere
- Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
- Simplifying Square Roots
- Ratio, Proportion, and Measurement
- Ratios and Their Application to Measurement: Part I
- Ratios and Their Application to Measurement: Part II
- Conversion Between the English and Metric Systems
- Proportions and Their Applications
- Percent
- Percents, Decimals and Fractions: Basic Percent Problems
- General Applications of Percent
- Sales Tax and Commission
- Percent Increase or Decrease; Discount; Interest
- Geometry
- Perimeter, Area and Volume of Simple Geometric Figures
Primary Faculty Chapman, Lori Secondary Faculty Boruta, Chad Associate Dean Somyak, Michael Dean Pritchett, Marie
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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