Las Positas College • Spring 2021

51 SPRING 2021 925.424.1000 | [email protected] SPRING 2021 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. MATH 72A TECH ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA A 1.0 Units This course provides a survey of computational and elementary algebraic processes with an emphasis on applications in the automotive and welding trades. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: computations with real numbers, ratios, and proportions. This course cannot be used as a prerequisite for Math 50 Core Intermediate Algebra or Math 55 Intermediate Algebra. MATH 72B TECH. ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA B 1.0 Units This course provides a survey of computational and elementary algebraic processes with an emphasis on applications in the automotive and welding trades. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: linear equations, the rectangular coordinate system, and linear equations in two variables. This course cannot be used as a prerequisite for Math 50 Intermediate Algebra. Prerequisite: MATH 72A with a minimum grade of C MATH 72C TECH. ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA C 1.0 Units This course provides a survey of computational and elementary algebraic processes with an emphasis on applications in the automotive and welding trades. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: percentages and measurement. This course cannot be used as a prerequisite for Math 50 Core Intermediate Algebra or Math 55 Intermediate Algebra. Prerequisite: MATH 72A or MATH 72B with a minimum grade of C MATH 72D TECH. ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA D 1.0 Units This course provides a survey of computational and elementary algebraic processes with an emphasis on applications in the automotive and welding trades. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: the rectangular coordinate system, linear equations in two variables, and systems of linear equations. This course cannot be used as a prerequisite for Math 50 Core Intermediate Algebra or Math 55 Intermediate Algebra. Prerequisite: MATH 72B and MATH 72C with a minimum grade of C MATH 107 PRE-ALGEBRA 4.0 Units This course is intended to serve as a bridge between arithmetic and Elementary Algebra. It includes a review of arithmetic, operations involving signed integers, fractions and decimals, variables and variable expressions, simple linear equations and their graphs, percent and proportion, introduction to statistics, geometry and measurement, and application problems. MATH 110 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA 4.0 Units Elementary algebra concepts, including: real numbers and their properties; algebraic expressions; integer exponents; operations with polynomial expressions; operations with polynomial expressions; linear and quadratic equations; linear inequalities and set notation; graphs of linear equations and inequalities; slope; systems of linear equations and inequalities; and modeling with linear and quadratic equations. Strongly Recommended: MATH 107 or MATH 107B or NMAT 207 with a minimum grade of C LECTURE CLASSES Classes taken in these modes are guided by the instructor. Refer to the online schedule for details on each course’s requirements. Students may be required to purchase internet-based software for some math classes. For more information, see the section titled “Online Learning” in this schedule, or go to http://www.laspositascollege.edu/onlinelearning. A TI-84 or TI-83 calculator or internet-based software may be required for some sections of a course.There may be a fee associated with these materials. Consult with the instructor or bookstore before registering for this course. MATH 1 CALCULUS I 5.0 Units An introduction to single-variable differential and integral calculus including: functions, limits and continuity; techniques and applications of differentiation and integration; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; areas and volumes of solids of revolution. Prerequisite: MATH 30 and MATH 39 or MATH 38 with a minimum grade of C MATH 2 CALCULUS II 5.0 Units Continuation of single-variable differential and integral calculus. Topics covered include: inverse and hyperbolic functions; techniques of integration; polar and parametric equations; infinite sequences, series, power series and Taylor series; applications of integration. Primarily for mathematics, physical science and engineering majors. Prerequisite: MATH 1 with a minimum grade of C MATH 3 MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS 5.0 Units Vector valued functions, functions of several variables, partial differentiation, multiple integration, change of variables theorem, scalar and vector fields, gradient, divergence, curl, line integral, surface integral, Green’s Stokes’ and divergence theorem, applications. Prerequisite: MATH 2 with a minimum grade of C MATH 5 ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION 3.5 Units Introduction to differential equations including the conditions under which a unique solution exists, techniques for obtaining solutions, and applications. Techniques include generation of series, solutions, use of Laplace Transforms, and the use of eigenvalues to solve linear systems. Generation of exact solutions, approximate solutions, and graphs of solutions using MATLAB. Prerequisite: MATH 3 with a minimum grade of C MATH 7 ELEMENTARY LINEAR ALGEBRA 3.5 Units An introduction to linear algebra including: techniques and theory needed to solve and classify systems of linear equations Scan here to visit the current Spring 2021 class schedule online.