Catalog description: This course surveys a variety of mathematical topics needed to prepare student for the college-level courses MTH 1513, 1563, 1583. 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 MTH 1743 College Algebra, MTH 1643 Math for Business & Economics, MTH 1753 Trigonometry, etc., should take DVM 1173 (Elementary Algebra) and DVM 1193 (Int. Algebra) rather than this course. Prerequisites: A passing grade of C or better in DVM 1153 (Prealgebra) or an acceptable score on the ACC placement exam.
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Prerequisite Review Sheets, Expanded prerequisite information (not yet available)
Departmental First-Day Handout
Department Curriculum Committee: Mary Parker, chair; Vera Preston, Clarence McGuff, Cleaburne Zwernemann, Bob Quigley (contact info for these faculty members)
Mathematics Faculty Members' Web pages for this course: (None available yet.)
Last updated May 9, 1998. mparker@austin.cc.tx.us