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Course Descriptions Suggested Placement

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Math 061 MATH SURVIVAL SKILLS
(1 Unit)
This is a comprehensive, multifaceted course to
aid students in math-anxiety reduction and
developing math study skills. Topics include
reduction of internal psychological stumbling
blocks, learning-style enhancement, and effective
study and test-taking skills. This course is offered
infrequently.
If you have not taken a math class in many years
and/or are very unsure of your math skills based
on your self-assessment, these classes are a good
start. Math 061 and 070 will introduce you to the
basic concepts of math and are good refresher
options. Students may then reassess upon
successful completion of their first course
selection.

Math 070 ARITHMETIC
(2 Units)
This is a course in the basic operations of
arithmetic. Topics include adding, subtracting,
multiplying, and dividing rational numbers, with an
emphasis on whole numbers, integers, and
rational numbers written in fraction form.
Additional emphasis includes memorization of the
basic number facts.
Math 060/060D A PREPARATION FOR THE
STUDY OF ALGEBRA/PRE-ALGEBRA SYMPOSIUM
(3 Units)
This is a course in the elementary operations
required for algebra. Topics include adding,
subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole
numbers, decimals, and fractions with an
introduction to the concept and uses of variables.
Other topics include arithmetic with signed
numbers, percents, ratios and proportions, the
metric and American system of measurement,
including the conversion of units, simplifying
algebraic expressions and elementary geometry
concepts such as perimeter, area, and volume.
If you passed Pre-Algebra in high school with a C,
you should consider taking this course to better
prepare you for college algebra. Students who
wish to refresh their Algebra skills can also be
well served here.
Math 054 BEGINNING ALGEBRA (4 Units)
This course is an introduction to the real number
system and to the use of variable expressions and
equations in problem solving. Topics include
properties of the real numbers, square roots,
arithmetic of variable expressions including
polynomials and algebraic fractions, solving linear
equations and inequalities in one variable,
factoring, and an introduction to the Cartesian
coordinate system and the equations and graphs
of linear equations in two variables. Also, the
proper use of math notation is emphasized along
with an introduction to Pythagorean Theorem and
basic geometric formulas, some dimensional
analysis with modeling applications is included.
If you passed Pre-Algebra in high school with an A
or B, you should consider taking this course to
better prepare you for college algebra. Students
who wish to refresh their Algebra skills can also
be well served here.

Students who are comfortable with math but
have not taken an algebra course in several years
would do well to begin here for review.
Math 040 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
(4 Units)
This course focuses on solving problems using
linear, quadratic and exponential models with an
introduction to the concept of a function. Topics
include solving and graphing linear, quadratic and
exponential equations, systems of linear
equations, rational exponents, root equations,
quadratic inequalities, circles and applications.
If you passed Algebra with at least a B and
completed your last math course within the last
year, take this course.
Math 013 LIBERAL ARTS MATHEMATICS
(4 Units)
This course is designed for Social Science and
Liberal Arts majors. It emphasizes applications of
Mathematics in the areas of management science,
probability and statistics, social choice and
decision making, game theory, and consumer
finance. Topics include sets, logic & counting,
probability, linear systems, linear programming &
scheduling, statistics, mathematics of finance and
applications for Liberal Arts majors.
If you have completed the equivalent of two
years of algebra with a grade of B or higher and
plan to major in a humanities field, you should
consider a transferable class.

If you have taken The Entry Level Mathematics
(ELM) Examination with the following score, you
can take Math 013 or 014 or Math 010:

Students who score 50 or above on the ELM will be
placed in college- level mathematics classes.

Students may also demonstrate proficiency for
college level mathematics in one of the following
ways:

A score of 550 or above on the mathematics
section of the College Board SAT
Reasoning Test
A score of 550 or above on a College Board
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics (level 1
or level 2)
A score of 23 or above on the ACT
Mathematics Test
A score of 3 or above on the College Board
Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB or
Calculus BC exam
A score of 3 or above on the College Board
Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics
examination
A report of Ready for college-level
Mathematics courses on the CSU Early
Assessment Program (EAP), taken in grade
11 in conjunction with the CST in
Summative High School Mathematics or
Algebra II
A report of Conditionally ready for college-
level Mathematics courses or
Math 014 STATISTICAL METHODS
(4 Units)
This course is an introduction to descriptive and
inferential statistics; how to use measures of
central tendency and dispersion among population
samples to draw inferences about a population
and to compare two or more populations. Discrete
and continuous probability density distributions
are analyzed including the binomial, normal,
Student-t, chi-squared, and F- distributions.
Confidence intervals for population means,
proportions and variance are set. Additional topics
include regression and correlation analysis and
techniques of hypotheses testing, including
ANOVA, and use of calculator and software
applications.
Conditional on the CSU Early Assessment
Program (EAP) taken in grade 11 along
with the California Standards Test in
Summative High School Mathematics or
Algebra II, and successful completion of a
CSU- approved 12
th
grade math
experience.

Math 010 COLLEGE ALGEBRA (4 Units)
This is a function oriented course that includes an
examination of the general concept of a function
and function notation, as well as an in depth
investigation of polynomial, rational, exponential,
and logarithmic functions, particularly their
equations, graphs, and behavior. Other topics
include the binomial theorem, conic sections, and
matrices as they apply to systems of linear
equations.
If you have completed the equivalent of two
years of algebra with a grade of B or higher and
plan to major in a science or social science field,
you should consider a transferable class that will
lead you towards Calculus.

If you have taken The Entry Level Mathematics
(ELM) Examination with the following score, you
can take Math 013 or 014 or Math 010:

Students who score 50 or above on the ELM will be
placed in college- level mathematics classes.

Students may also demonstrate proficiency for
college level mathematics in one of the following
ways:

A score of 550 or above on the mathematics
section of the College Board SAT
Reasoning Test
A score of 550 or above on a College Board
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics (level 1
or level 2)
A score of 23 or above on the ACT
Mathematics Test
A score of 3 or above on the College Board
Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB or
Calculus BC exam
A score of 3 or above on the College Board
Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics
examination
A report of Ready for college-level
Mathematics courses on the CSU Early
Assessment Program (EAP), taken in grade
11 in conjunction with the CST in
Summative High School Mathematics or
Algebra II
A report of Conditionally ready for college-
level Mathematics courses or


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This is suggestive based on available information and is to be used in conjunction with the MDTP
Analytical Math Readiness assessment results. Math faculty input is crucial for success.


Conditional on the CSU Early Assessment
Program (EAP) taken in grade 11 along
with the California Standards Test in
Summative High School Mathematics or
Algebra II, and successful completion of a
CSU- approved 12
th
grade math
experience.