Maricopa Community Colleges  MAT102   19976-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/26/96
MAT102 19976-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Mathematical Concepts/Applications
A problem solving approach to mathematics as it applies to life and the world of work. Development, demonstration, and communication of mathematical concepts and formulas that relate to measurement, percentage, statistics, and geometry. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT082, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MAT102   19976-99999 Mathematical Concepts/Applications
1. Perform basic operations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. (I)
2. Develop, demonstrate, and explain a problem solving process. (II)
3. Develop, demonstrate, and explain estimation and prediction skills. (II, VI)
4. Determine the reasonableness of a solution. (II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX)
5. Solve percentage problems and related applied problems. (III)
6. Select and use appropriate formulas in solving practical applications. (III, V, VIII)
7. Solve linear equations and related applied problems. (IV, V)
8. Apply unit analysis skills to solve related applied problems. (VI)
9. Convert and solve applied problems within and between the U.S. system and metric system. (VI)
10. Define and use terminology associated with geometry. (VIII)
11. Summarize, interpret, and use graphs to display statistical data. (IX)
12. Select and use appropriate technology to solve mathematical problems. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX)
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MAT102   19976-99999 Mathematical Concepts/Applications
    I. Arithmetic Review
        A. Operations with real numbers
        B. Order of operations
        C. Practical applications
        D. Properties of real numbers
      II. Problem Solving
          A. Strategies
          B. Estimation
          C. Reasonableness of solution
        III. Percentage
            A. Mark-up and discount
            B. Simple and compound interest
            C. Taxes
            D. Applications to other disciplines
          IV. Linear Equations
              A. Solving
                1. Properties of equality
                2. Inverse operations
              B. Practical applications
            V. Formulas
                A. Practical applications
                B. Solving
              VI. Measurements
                  A. Unit analysis
                  B. U.S. customary
                  C. Metric system
                  D. Converting between systems
                  E. Practical applications
                  F. Estimation of measurements
                VII. Ratio and Proportion
                    A. Definitions and terminology
                    B. Applications to other disciplines
                  VIII. Geometry
                      A. Definitions and terminology
                      B. Formulas
                      C. Similar figures
                    IX. Statistics
                        A. Mean, median, and mode
                        B. Graphs
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