College Mathematics is the study of pre-algebra: arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and integers, together with the order of operations, measurement and probability.
What it covers
Pre-algebra is the level of mathematics that precedes algebra, and the order of operations is the convention that fixes the sequence in which arithmetic operations are performed.
The catalog states: “This course is designed to introduce the fundamental concepts of a pre-algebra course.”
Topics such as whole numbers, fractions, decimals and integers, order of operations, measurements and probability are covered.
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration program and Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling program, college mathematics is covered in the course MAT101, College Mathematics.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration and Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling outlines list MAT101 College Mathematics at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
Prerequisites for MAT101: none.
Within the Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration and the Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling, related subjects include computer applications, career development, group counseling and case management counseling.
This topic is covered in the Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration program at InterCoast Colleges.