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Catalog of Mathematics Courses (2019-2020)
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HawCC Schedule of Math Classes:   Fall 2019, Spring 2019
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Bullet Math 1A — Basic Mathematics A (1 credit hr.)
PreReq: Placement in Math 1     &     Co-Req: Math 1B and Math 1C and Math 1D
      Students will review the procedures used to solve problems involving whole numbers.  Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers; exponential notation; and order of operations.  Other topics included are estimations, factorization, divisibility, and determining least common multiples.
Bullet Math 1B — Basic Mathematics B (1 credit hr.)
PreReq: Placement in Math 1     &     Co-Req: Math 1A and Math 1C and Math 1D
      Students will review the procedures used to solve problems involving fractions.  Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions; concepts of fractions; order; exponentiation; and order of operations.
Bullet Math 1C — Basic Mathematics C (1 credit hr.)
PreReq: Placement in Math 1     &     Co-Req: Math 1A and Math 1B and Math 1D
      Students will review the procedures used to solve problems involving decimals.  Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals; concepts of decimals; rounding decimals; converting fractions to decimals; converting decimals to fractions; and order of operations.
Bullet Math 1D — Basic Mathematics D (1 credit hr.)
PreReq: Placement in Math 1     &     Co-Req: Math 1A and Math 1B and Math 1C
      Students will review the procedures used to solve problems involving ratio and proportion and percents.

Bullet Math 22 — Pre-Algebra Mathematics (4 credit hrs.)
PreReq: "C" or better in Math 1ABCD, or placement in Math 22
      Prepares students for elementary algebra, technical mathematics and/or select program courses.  Topics include operations with rational numbers, an introduction to variables, expressions, equations, ratios, proportions, percents, and applications.

Bullet Math 24 — Elementary Algebra I (3 credit hrs.)
PreReq: "C" or better in Math 22 or placement in Math 24
      Represents the first course in a two-course sequence covering elementary algebra topics.  Topics include operations with Real numbers, linear equations and inequalities (in one variable), graphing, linear systems, and applications.

Bullet Math 25 — Elementary Algebra II (4 credit hrs.)
PreReq: "C" or better in Math 24
      Represents the second course in a two-course sequence covering elementary algebra topics.  Topics include properties of exponents, operations on polynomials, factoring, rational expressions and equations, roots and radicals, quadratic equations, and applications.

Bullet Math 26 — Elementary Algebra (5 credit hrs.)   see Math 82X
PreReq: "B" or better in Math 22 or placement in Math 26
      Topics include: operations with real numbers, linear equations and inequalities in one variable, polynomials, factoring, rational numbers and rational expressions, linear equations and inequalities in two variables, linear systems of equations and inequalities in two variables, roots and radicals, and quadratic equations.

Bullet Math 27 — Intermediate Algebra (3 credit hrs.)
PreReq: "C" or better in Math 82X, or placement in Math 27
      Reviews real numbers, polynomials, algebraic functions, first-degree equations and inequalities. Studies quadratic equations, exponents, radicals and rational expressions and equations, complex numbers, graphing equations and inequalities in two variables, systems of equations in two and three variable, applications of first and second degree equations and an introduction to functions.

Bullet Math 50 — Technical Mathematics I (3 credit hrs.)
PreReq: "C" or better in Math 1ABCD, or placement in Math 50
      An applied mathematics course that includes an integration of topics in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, tables and graphs, and problem-solving.

Bullet Math 50H — Technical Math for Culinary Arts (3 credit hrs.)
PreReq: "C" or better in Math 1ABCD, or placement in Math 50H
      Designed to develop the knowledge and skill of mathematics that are necessary for the Culinary Arts Program.  Related instruction in the fundamentals of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, and percent to food trades problems.  Topics include mensuration, converting recipes, price markup, food cost problems, and preparation of various business forms related to the food industry.

Bullet Math 51 — Algebra Topics for Electricity (3 credit hrs.)
PreReq: "C" or better in Math 22, or Placement in Math 51
      Application of algebraic principles in solving practical problems concerning simple DC circuits.  Topics will include Ohm's Law, series, parallel, and combination circuits, power and efficiency.

Bullet Math 55 — Technical Mathematics II (1-3 credit hrs. / variable hrs.)
PreReq: Math 50
      Advanced topics in technical mathematics including applications of algebra, geometry, and/or numerical trigonometry to shop problems.  May be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied.

Bullet Math 66 — Trig & Algebraic Topics for Drafting and Electronics (4 credit hrs.)

PreReq: "C" or better in Math 22 or placement in Math 24
      A course covering the fundamental concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; including application problems.

Bullet Math 76 — Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning (4 credit hrs.)

PreReq: "C" or better in Math 22 or placement in Math 76
      This course prepares students for college level courses that do not require algebraic foundations.  Course topics include operations on real numbers, ratio and percent, fractions and decimals, estimation, unit conversion, dimensional analysis, proportional reasoning, data interpretation, graphs, basic algebra, solving linear equations, working with formulas, geometry and measurement, basic probability and special emphasis on pattern recognition, problem solving, critical thinking and real world problems.

Bullet Math 82X — Expanded Algebraic Foundations (5 credit hrs.)   [formerly Math 26]
PreReq: "B" or better in Math 22 or placement in Math 82X
      Topics include: operations with real numbers, linear equations and inequalities in one variable, polynomials, factoring, rational numbers and rational expressions, linear equations and inequalities in two variables, linear systems of equations and inequalities in two variables, roots and radicals, and quadratic equations.

Bullet Math 100 — Survey of Mathematics (3 credit hrs.)
PreReq: A grade of "C" or better in Math 82X, or placement in Math 100;
              and completion of Eng 21 or Eng 22 or ESL 15 or placement in Eng 100 or
              or placement in Eng 102
      Designed to acquaint non-science majors with mathematical reasoning and problem solving, and to expose students to the power and utility of mathematics through its relationship to the world.  Foundation topics covered are problem solving, elementary logic, and numerations systems; additional topics may include one or more of the following areas: algebra, business math, counting theory, geometry, probability, statistics, and voting methods.  Proofs and historical perspectives are included as appropriate.

Bullet Math 103 — Introduction to College Algebra (4 credit hrs.)
PreReq: "C" or better in Math 25 or "C" or better in Math 26 or placement into Math 103;
       and  Eng 20R or ESL 20R or Eng 20W or (ESL 20G and ESL 20W) or placement in Eng 21
       or placement in ESL 21 or placement in Eng 22, or placement in (ESL 22G and ESL 22W);
      For students who need to improve algebraic skills prior to taking College Algebra, Statistics, or STEM-related courses.  Topics include exponents and radicals, factoring, systems of equations, linear equations, quadratic equations, general properties of functions, graphing, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions.

Bullet Math 110 — College Algebra (3 credit hrs.)
PreReq: "C" or better in Math 27, or placement in Math 110;
       and "C" or better in Eng 21 or placement in Eng 102
      A continuation from Intermediate Algebra.  Topics of study include algebraic equations and inequalities, absolute value, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices and determinants.  Additional topics may include sequences and series, combinatorics, probability and/or mathematical induction.

Bullet Math 115 — Statistics (3 credit hrs.)
PreReq: "C" or better in Math 27 or Math 76, or placement in Math 100,
                AND "C" or better in Eng 21, ESL 21, Eng 22 or placement in Eng 100 or 102
      Presents basic introduction to topics in statistics including descriptive statistics, elementary probability theory, normal and binomial distribution, and methods of statistical inference.  Emphasis is on interpretation and application.

Bullet Math 120 — Trigonometry for Surveying (4 credit hrs.)
PreReq: "C" or better in Math 82X, or placement in Math 120
      Designed for students in FOREST Team and related careers.  Application of trigonometry to surveying.  Topics included are solving right triangles to find angle measures and lengths of sides; specifying directions (finding bearings and azimuths to plot surveys); converting between bearings and azimuths; computing precision; using Law of Sines and Law of Cosines to find the measures of angles and lengths of sides of oblique triangles; computing areas of triangles and other polygonal regions using geometric and trigonometric formulas, computing, correcting and balancing latitude and departure, computing error of closure, and finding the coordinates of the survey.

Bullet Math 135 — PreCalculus Mathematics: Elementary Functions (4 credit hrs.)
PreReq: "C" or better in Math 27 or placement in Math 135
      Functions and relations, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions; matrices, sequences and series.  Instruction will be given on the use of appropriate technology to facilitate conceptual understanding of functions (numerically, graphically, symbolically, and verbally).

Bullet Math 140 — PreCalculus Mathematics: Trig & Analytic Geometry (4 credit hrs.)
PreReq: "C" or better in Math 135 or placement in Math 140
      Properties of trigonometric functions; analytical geometry, polar coordinates, conic sections, and vectors.

Bullet Math 241 — Calculus I (4 credit hrs.)   [formerly Math 205]
PreReq: "C" or better in Math 140, or placement in Math 205
      Basic concepts of differentiation and integration with applications.

Bullet Math 242 — Calculus II (4 credit hrs.)   [formerly Math 206]
PreReq: "C" or better in Math 241
      The second course in the calculus sequence, which focuses on techniques of integration and on integrals of specific functions, and their applications.  Explores infinite series.

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