Austin Community College Mathematics
MATD 0360 Topics in Developmental Mathematics (DVM 1163)
(Three credit hours, four lecture hours per week during a 16-week semester, no lab hours)
Catalog description: This course surveys a variety of mathematical topics needed to prepare student for the college-level courses MATH 1332, 1333, or 1342. It also covers most TASP mathematics topics. Topics include the arithmetic of integers and rational numbers, evaluating expressions and formulas, calculator use, problem-solving using data interpretation and analysis, informal geometry, pattern recognition, percentages, ratio and proportion, measurements, algebraic techniques for solving linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, rational equations, systems of equations, etc. Students who need to prepare for MATH 1314 College Algebra, MATH 1324 Math for Business & Economics, MATH 1316 Trigonometry, etc., should take MATD 0370 (Elementary Algebra) and MATD 0390 (Int. Algebra) rather than this course. Prerequisites: A passing grade of C or better in MATD 0330 (Basic Math Skills) or an acceptable score on the ACC placement exam.
Departmental First-Day Handout
Department Curriculum Committee: Mary Parker, chair
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Last updated Jul y 29, 2000.
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