Course Overview
Basic math preparation for entry to Computer Science Technology in lieu of Principles of Math 11 and 12. Topics include number systems, base systems, field properties, solid geometry, rational fractions, equations including power, exponential and logarithmic systems using graphical algebraic determinant and matrix solutions, and multi-variable functions. Linear Programming and Boolean Algebra are introduced.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
- Retired
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Learning Outcomes
The student is expected to be able to:
- Evaluate arithmetic expressions involving powers, brackets, fractions and measured numbers on a scientific calculator.
- Know the various sets of numbers, and measured numbers found in complex number algebra.
- Know the field properties and be able to apply them to non-real number systems.
- Do arithmetic in non-base 10-number systems such as in base 2, 8, 12, 16, etc.
- Simplify algebraic expressions involving rational expressions and factoring.
- Solve linear, quadratic, power, exponential, and logarithmic equations.
- Manipulate formulae.
- Use functional notation in single and multi-variable situations.
- Identify and apply function theory to linear, quadratic, power, exponential, and logarithmic function situations.
- Solve right angle trig questions involving degree and radian measures.
- Solve vector problems using vector component methods in two and three dimensions.
- Solve linear systems algebraically, graphically, and with matrix methods.
- Set up and solve matrix equations using matrix inverses.
- Solve optimizing situations using graphical inequality systems.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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