Maricopa Community Colleges  MAT104   19956-19965 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/28/95
MAT104 19956-19965 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Mathematical Concepts/Applications
A review of arithmetic operations. The study of measurement and approximation, the metric system, topics from geometry, introductory statistics, elementary algebra concepts, and graphs, with emphasis on applications. Prerequisites: Grade of "C", or better, in MAT055, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MAT104   19956-19965 Mathematical Concepts/Applications
1. Perform basic operations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. (I, VI)
2. Solve applied problems using arithmetic and algebraic methods. (I, II, VI)
3. Perform operations with polynomials. (II)
4. Solve and graph linear equations and inequalities. (II)
5. Solve percentage problems. (II, VI)
6. Use basic formulas involving metric and non-metric measure. (III, VI)
7. Use formulas to find perimeter, area, and volume. (IV, VI)
8. Define geometric terms. (IV)
9. Summarize statistical data. (V, VI)
10. Use technology for course enhancement. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
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MAT104   19956-19965 Mathematical Concepts/Applications
    I. Arithmetic
        A. Real numbers and subsets
        B. Basic operations on reals (+, -, x, Ö, roots)
        C. Equivalence and order relations
        D. Properties of reals
        E. Applications
        F. Order of operations
        G. Rounding and approximating numbers
      II. Algebra
          A. Algebraic expressions
          B. First-degree equations, solving, and graphing
          C. Formulas
          D. Ratios, proportions, and percents
          E. Applications
          F. First-degree inequalities, solving, and graphing
          G. Integer exponents
          H. Polynomial operations
        III. Measurements
            A. Metric system
            B. U.S. Customary
            C. Applications
            D. Converting between systems
          IV. Geometry
              A. Lines
              B. Angles
              C. Polygons
              D. Circles
              E. Formulas
              F. Applications
            V. Statistics
                A. Mean, median, mode, range
                B. Graphs: bar, circle, line, and picto
                C. Applications
              VI. Technology
                  A. Scientific calculators
                  B. Computer software
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