Combined Mathematics and Parallel Studies Mathematics
Task Force
Statement of Unit Purpose
The general purpose of all mathematics courses is to help students
to think critically and precisely, and to apply mathematical principles
to their lives.
The purposes of the Parallel Studies
Mathematics departments and courses are:
- to prepare students to be successful in college credit mathematics
courses;
- to provide support services for students in mathematics and
mathematics related courses; and
- to provide the general mathematics foundation needed for success
in college courses.
The purposes of the Mathematics Departments and courses are
- to provide students in mathematically intense fields with
the mathematical knowledge and skills necessary for transfer and
success at a baccalaureate degree granting institution;
- to provide mathematics service courses which support both
two-year degree programs and programs which transfer to baccalaureate
degree granting institutions; and
- to provide students with general education mathematics courses.
This purpose was adopted by the Combined Mathematics
and Parallel Studies Mathematics Task Force on October 4, 1997.
This Web page was prepared by Mary Parker, mparker@austin.cc.tx.us
on April 9, 1997.