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ASA Mathematics
ASA Mathematics Courses at Ivy Tech
MAT 040 - Basic Mathematic Skills (3 Cr.)
Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment scores.
Develops in-depth approaches for the comprehension of the basic concepts of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, mathematical reasoning and effective problem solving. Helps the student to become independent and self confident. Successful completion of the course will adequately prepare the student for MAT 044 Mathematics.
MAT 044 - Mathematics (3 Cr.)
Prerequisite: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment on the numerical skills section or successful completion of MAT 040 Basic Math Skills with a grade of "C" or higher.
Reviews basic operations with fractions, decimals and their applications. Concentrates on ratios, proportions, percents, measurements, geometric concepts, signed numbers, interpreting and constructing graphs, basic linear equations and applications.
ASA 003 - 37 - Pre-Algebra (3 Cr.)
Prerequisite: Demonstrated competency on the numerical skills section of the assessment or completion of MAT 044 with a grade of "C" or higher.
Offers a transition between general mathematics and basic algebra. Utilizes mathematical principles of equality and the order of operations, algebraic expressions and ratios. Linear equations and the rectangular coordinate system will be studied. Successful completion of this course will adequately prepare the student for MAT 050: Introductory Algebra.
MAT 050 - Introductory Algebra (3 Cr.)
Prerequisites: Successfully completed MAT 044 with a grade of "C" or higher, or demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment on the numerical skills and pre-algebra sections.
Reviews signed numbers and basic linear equations. Concentrates on integer exponents, scientific notation, linear equations and inequalities, literal equations, polynomial factoring, graphing linear equations and applications.
ASA 003 - 18 - Introduction to College Algebra (3 Cr.)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 050 with a grade of "C" or higher, or demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment on numerical skills section of the College assessment.
An optional course that reviews and extends concepts of factoring and solving equations. Concentrates on rational expressions, graphing, radicals, and word applications in preparation for MAT 111.
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