INTERACTIVE COURSES
Summer 2008

 

HISTORY

 

 

MATHEMATICS

41 83 PRE-ALGEBRA - 3 CREDITS
Section 1365 in Cumberland, 1366 in Bedford, and Section 1367 in Somerset
This course originates in Cumberland

CLASS MEETS: Monday thru Friday
TIME: 8:00-9:30 a.m.

INSTRUCTOR: Stacey Boggs - 301-784-5391

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is intended to prepare students to be successful in Beginning Algebra (Mathematics 90) or Beginning and Intermediate Algebra (Mathematics 96). The emphasis of this course is on the understanding and application of the following topics: operations on signed numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percents, and the English and Metric systems of measurement. This course will also include perimeter, area, and volume of geometric figures. The final portion of the course is an introduction to Beginning Algebra topics such as solving linear equations and an introduction to graphing.

This course does not meet associate degree graduation requirements.

 

41 90 BEGINNING ALGEBRA - 3 CREDITS
Section 1128 in Bedford and Section 1148 in Somerset
This course originates in Bedford.

CLASS MEETS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
TIME: 11:20-1:50 p.m.

INSTRUCTOR:  Steve Fairgrieve - 301-784-5304

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will perform operations with signed numbers, evaluate algebraic expressions, solve and graph linear equations, solve literal equations, calculate slope, find equations of lines, and perform operations with exponents, scientific notation, and polynomials, including factoring. Students will also solve applied problems involving the previously mentioned topics.

This course does not meet AA, AS, or AAS degree requirements.

 

41 093 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA - 3 CREDITS  
Section 1129 in Bedford and Section 1149 in Somerset
This course originates in Bedford.

CLASS MEETS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
TIME: 2:00-4:30 p.m.

INSTRUCTOR:  Steve Fairgrieve - 301-784-5304

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Begins with a review of beginning algebra, and continues with polynomials, factoring, linear and quadratic equations, graphs of functions, systems of equations integer and rational exponents, and radicals. Recommended for students whose placement test score indicates the need. Not designed as a first course in Algebra. Calculators or computers as computational aids will be used in this course. Open to all students who have passed Mathematics 90 with a grade of “C” or who have had a “D” in Mathematics 96, or whose placement test score indicates the need. A graphing calculator is required. TI-83 is strongly recommended. Approximate cost is between $80 and $110 at the College Bookstore.

This course does not meet AA, AS, or AAS degree requirements.

 

41 221 ELEMENTS OF STATISTICS (STAT 221) - 3 CREDITS
Section 1131 in Bedford and Section 1151 in Somerset
This course originates in Bedford.

CLASS MEETS: Monday thru Friday
TIME: 9:40-11:10 a.m.

INSTRUCTOR:  Cynthia Whitman

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Organization and analysis of data, frequency distribution, average, measure of variability, probability, normal distribution, sampling, estimation, hypothesis, quality testing control, significance levels, t test, z test, chi square test, regression and correlation index numbers. This course includes the use of computers to analyze statistical data. Prior experience with computers is not necessary.