MATH 0405 - Math Foundations

Credits: 4
The course supports students in developing skills, strategies, and reasoning needed to succeed in mathematics, including communication and appropriate use of technology. Topics include the study of numeracy and the real number system; algebraic concepts, notation, and reasoning; quantitative relationships; mathematical models; and problem solving. An emphasis will be placed on arithmetic operations, number conversions, solving linear equations and inequalities, percent with applications, algebraic expressions, graphing linear equations, solving systems of basic linear equations, functions, solving basic rational equations, polynomial operations and factoring, solving basic quadratic equations, geometric applications of square roots, and developing critical thinking skills.
Lab Required: Yes

Prerequisite(s): TSI Math Assessment score of 910-949 with a diagnostic score of 3 or 4, or equivalent.
Type of Course: Developmental