Course Descriptions for Mathematics

Contact the Mathematics Department for further information.
(760) 744-1150. ext. 2535
Office: E-11

Associate in Arts Degrees -
AA Degree requirements are listed in Section 6 (green pages).
• Mathematics

Associate in Arts degree requirements, Certificate of Achievement requirements,
and Certificate of Proficiency requirements are listed in Section 6 (green pages)
of the catalog.

Any student wishing to earn an A.A. Degree must meet competence requirements
at the MATH 60 level. Methods by which a student can demonstrate competence
are listed under “Competence Requirements” in front of this catalog.
Students wishing to enroll in MATH 50, 50A, 56, 60, 110, 115, 120, 125, and 135
must participate in the mathematics placement process or meet the prerequisite
listed in the catalog. The mathematics placement test may be taken two times
within a two year period, through the Palomar College Counseling Center. The
assessment and placement process de termines eligibility for enrollment in these
courses. Students interested in determining their readiness to enroll in MATH
140 may additionally request to take the College Algebra Asset Test. Arrangements
for this test can be made in the Counseling Center.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Mathematics

Provides the background to satisfy upper division course work in mathematics
and for entry-level positions that require a knowledge of mathematics such as
Technical Assistant and Mathematical Technician. The student is advised to check
with the school to which he or she wishes to transfer for additional courses
which may be required.

A.A. Degree Major

Recommended Electives: PHYS 230, 231, 232; CHEM 110, 115; MATH 245

COURSE OFFERINGS

Courses numbered under 50 are non-degree courses.
Courses numbered under 100 are not intended for transfer credit.

3 hours lecture
Basic arithmetic computational skills, with an emphasis on the whole numbers,
fractions, decimals , and an introduction to the concepts of area and perimeter.
De signed for students who are lacking fundamental arithmetic skills.

1 hour lecture
Note: Credit/No Credit grading only; may be taken 2 times
Supplemental instruction for students enrolled in MATH 10 – Basic Arithmetic.
Designed for students who need additional review of basic arithmetic topics.

3 hours lecture
Note: May be taught in Spanish
The basic arithmetic operations , integers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and
proportion , basic geometric concepts, problem-solving techniques, and an introduction
to algebraic thinking.

1 hour lecture
Note: Credit/No Credit grading only; may be taken 2 times
Supplemental instruction for students enrolled in MATH 15 - Prealgebra. Designed
for students who need additional review of p realgebra topics .

1 hour lecture
Note: Credit/No Credit grading only; may be taken 2 times
Supplemental instruction for students enrolled in MATH 50 - Beginning Algebra.
Designed for students who need additional review of beginning algebra topics.

1 hour lecture
Note: Credit/No Credit grading only; May be taken 2 times
Supplemental instruction for students enrolled in MATH 50A - Beginning
Algebra. Designed for students who need additional review of beginning algebra
topics.

1 hour lecture
Note: Credit/No Credit grading only; May be taken 2 times
Supplemental instruction for students enrolled in MATH 50B - Beginning
Algebra. Designed for students who need additional review of beginning algebra
topics.

Units awarded in topics courses are dependent upon the number of hours required
of the student. Any combination of lecture , laboratory, or lecture/laboratory
may be scheduled by the department. Refer to Class Schedule.
Note: May be taken 4 times
Topics in Mathematics. See class schedule for specific topic covered. Course title
will designate subject covered.

4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in MATH 15 or eligibility determined
through the math placement process
Note: May be taught in Spanish
Elementary algebra which emphasizes mathematical reasoning, problem solving,
and real-world applications using numerical, algebraic, and graphic models . Topics
include problem-solving techniques, algebraic expressions , polynomials, linear
equations, linear inequalities , linear and nonlinear graphs, systems of linear equations
in two variables, integer exponents, proportions, and radicals .

2 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in MATH 15 or eligibility determined
through the math placement process
Note: Not open to students with credit in MATH 50
First part of Math 50 with emphasis on mathematical reasoning, problem solving,
and real-world applications using numerical, algebraic, and graphical models. Topics
include problem-solving techniques, algebraic expressions, polynomials, linear
equations, linear inequalities, linear and nonlinear graphs, and natural number exponents.

2 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in MATH 50A
Note: Not open to students with credit in MATH 50
Second part of Math 50 with continued emphasis on mathematical reasoning,
problem solving, and real-world applications, using numerical, algebraic, and
graphical models. Topics include problem-solving techniques, algebraic expressions,
polynomials, linear equations, linear inequalities, linear and nonlinear graphs,
systems of linear equations in two variables, integer exponents, proportions, and
radicals.

4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in either MATH 50 or MATH 50B or
eligibility determined through the math placement process
Fundamentals of plane geometry and selected topics from solid geometry developed
by both inductive and deductive processes. Especially recommended for
prospective teachers and/or students who will be taking Trigonometry .

6 hours lecture-2 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: Eligibility determined through the math placement process
Note: Not open to students with credit in MATH 60
A review of elementary algebra and in-depth coverage of intermediate algebra
intended for the student who has previous experience with algebra. Meets requirement
for the A.A. degree. Meets prerequisite requirement for mathematics
courses number 100-120, and 135.

4 hours lecture
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in either MATH 50 or MATH 50B or
eligibility determined through the math placement process
Graphic, numeric, analytic and applied perspectives on topics including linear, quadratic,
exponential and logarithmic functions , exponents and radicals, linear and
nonlinear systems of equations and inequalities.

Units awarded in topics courses are dependent upon the number of hours required
of the student. Any combination of lecture, laboratory, or lecture/laboratory
may be scheduled by the department. Refer to Class Schedule.
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of ‘C’ in either MATH 50 or MATH 50B, or
eligibility determined through the Math Placement process
Note: May be taken 4 times
Topics in Mathematics. See Class Schedule for specific topic offered. Course title
will designate subject covered.