Mathematics Development Course Descriptions

The traditional math pathway is a semester by semester algebra sequence that begins with developmental math (MATH 090, 091, 092) and progresses to College Level 1 Mathematics (MATH 112, 113, 149, 163, 173, 175).

MATH  090  Elementary Algebra 

This course develops the foundations of algebra beginning with the real number system and its operations. Topics include variable expressions, linear equations and inequalities, exponents and polynomials, factoring, the rectangular coordinate system, and graphing linear equations. Applications of proportion, percent, and the use of formula develop problem solving skills. 

MATH  091  Intermediate Algebra I 

This course focuses on the concepts and structures of intermediate algebra. Topics include linear equations and inequalities, interval notation, graphing linear equations in two variables, slope of a line, equations of a line, polynomials, factoring, systems of linear equations, and rational expressions.    

MATH  092  Intermediate Algebra II 

This course further develops the concepts and structures of intermediate algebra. A review of linear equations, polynomials, and factoring, prepares students for the study of linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic equations and functions. Additional topics to prepare students for college algebra include rational expressions and equations, complex numbers, rational exponents, and properties of logarithms.

The Stretch Statistics in Daily Life is a great choice for students who are humanities or social science majors and test into MATH 090 or 091.
This pair of courses takes two semesters. 

Semester 1:

MATH 011A Developmental Stretch I: Statistics in Daily Life 

Math 011A must be taken concurrently with Math 111A. These two courses comprise the first semester in a two semester sequence. Students completing each of Math 011A, 011B, 111A, and 111B with a C or better will have satisfied the Math 112 requirement and earned a total of 4 college credits. These courses comprise an elementary introduction to statistics. Students will learn: to process and classify observational, experimental, and sampling data; to make decisions using descriptive statistics; to use inferential statistics to test hypotheses and draw conclusions about a population; and to use spreadsheets to perform these tasks.

MATH 111A Stretch I: Statistics in Daily Life 

Math 111A must be taken concurrently with Math 011A. These two courses comprise the first semester in a two semester sequence. Students completing each of Math 011A, 011B, 111A, and 111B with a C or better will have satisfied the Math 112 requirement and earned a total of 4 college credits. These courses comprise an elementary introduction to statistics. Students will learn: to process and classify observational, experimental, and sampling data; to make decisions using descriptive statistics; to use inferential statistics to test hypotheses and draw conclusions about a population; and to use spreadsheets to perform these tasks.

Semester 2*:

MATH 011B Developmental Stretch II: Statistics in Daily Life 

Math 011B must be taken concurrently with Math 111B. These two courses comprise the second semester in a two semester sequence. Students completing each of Math 011A, 011B, 111A, and 111B with a C or better will have satisfied the Math 112 requirement and earned a total of 4 college credits. These courses comprise an elementary introduction to statistics. Students will learn: to process and classify observational, experimental, and sampling data; to make decisions using descriptive statistics; to use inferential statistics to test hypotheses and draw conclusions about a population; and to use spreadsheets to perform these tasks.

MATH 111B Stretch II: Statistics in Daily Life 

Math 111B must be taken concurrently with Math 011B. These two courses comprise the second semester in a two semester sequence. Students completing each of Math 011A, 011B, 111A, and 111B with a C or better will have satisfied the Math 112 requirement and earned a total of 4 college credits. These courses comprise an elementary introduction to statistics. Students will learn: to process and classify observational, experimental, and sampling data; to make decisions using descriptive statistics; to use inferential statistics to test hypotheses and draw conclusions about a population; and to use spreadsheets to perform these tasks. 

*Psychology and Sociology Majors only need to complete MATH 011A and MATH 111A and then they will complete their QR requirement in their respective major (via PSYC 202 & 302 and SOC 339).

Successfully completing this pair of courses meets the requirements for College Algebra (MATH 173). This course is a great choice for any students who need to take higher level math like MATH 165, 187, or 275.

MATH 073C College Algebra Express Corequisite

This course is a support course for Math 173C: College Algebra Express and covers the following topics: number systems and operations; variable expressions; linear equations and systems of equations; exponents; polynomials; factoring techniques; solving equations graphically, algebraically and by quadratic formula; support for linear, quadratic, radical, rational, exponential, logarithmic equations and functions; building graphing/graphical intuition; expanding the ability to apply these functions and graphs to various phenomena found in the world; brief introduction to regression analysis. This course uses proficiency/mastery grading and student centered pedagogies (e.g., problem-based learning, group discussions, Think-Pair-Share, Talking Circles etc.).

MATH 173C College Algebra Express II 

This course in possible conjunction with MATH-073C provides students who place into MATH-091 or higher a path to finish developmental coursework and college algebra in 1 semester. This course emphasizes the study of functions and their graphs, inequalities, and linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions. The class applies technologies to these topics and introduces regression analyses. Students completing Math 173C with a C or better will have satisfied the college algebra requirement and the Quantitative Reasoning requirement. This course uses proficiency/mastery grading and student-centered pedagogies.