East  Los Angeles College  

Mathematics

Course Descriptions


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Note: No credit by examination for any math class.


102 Developmental Mathematics (1)
Note: This is a computer interactive,individualized, self-paced course.
Note: This course will not meet the mathematics elective requirement for the AA degree.
Lab: 2 hours.

This self-paced, individualized course is designed to give the student an understanding of, and competency in, basic mathematics, including operations on whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals; geometry; measurement; ratio, proportion, percent, statistics, probability; pre-algebra; problem-solving; estimation; and functions. It replaces Math 105 and Math 112.


105 Arithmetic for College Students (3)
Note: This course will be offered on a CREDIT/NO-CREDIT basis only.
Note: This course will not meet the mathematics elective requirement for the AA degree.
Lecture: 3 hours.

This course is designed to give students understanding and competency in the basic operations of elementary arithmetic.Topics include the standard operations with applications on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratio, proportion, and percent. Additional topics may be chosen from geometric figures and introduction to algebra.

Math 105 may be taken as individual modules by taking Math 105A, 105B,and 105C, listed below.


105A Arithmetic for College Students-A (1)
Note: This course will be offered on a CREDIT/NO-CREDIT basis only.
Note: This course will not meet the mathematics elective requirement for the AA degree.
Lecture: 3 hours (1/3 semester).

This course consists of the standard operations on whole numbers. Topics include describing whole numbers,rounding, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, powers, roots, averaging, applications to geometric figures, and estimation.


105B Arithmetic for College Students-B (1)
Note: This course will be offered on a CREDIT/NO-CREDIT basis only.
Note: This course will not meet the mathematics elective requirement for the AA degree.
Lecture: 3 hours (1/3 semester).

This course consists of the standard operations on fractions.Topics include describing fractions,changing forms, comparing fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, powers, and roots of fractions, and mixed operations.


105C Arithmetic for College Students-C (1)
Note: This course will be offered on a CREDIT/NO-CREDIT basis only.
Note: This course will not meet the mathematics elective requirement for the AA degree.
Lecture: 3 hours (1/3 semester).

This course consists of the standard operations on decimals with studies on proportion and percent as time permits. Topics include describing and comparing decimals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, powers, roots of decimals, mixed operations, and changing forms. Topics from proportion and percent will be selected from standard operations including worded presentation of problems.


112 Prealgebra (3)
Prerequisite: Math 105C, with a grade of credit or placement on the assessment test.
Note: This course will be offered on a CREDIT/NO-CREDIT basis only.
Lecture: 3 hours.

This course bridges the gap between arithmetic and algebra.Topics include operations with signed numbers, order of operations, grouping symbols, evaluating expressions and formulae,integer exponents, rules of exponents, the distributive property, working with polynomials, solving simple equations, graphing linear equations, and solving word problems.

Math 112 may be taken as individual modules by taking Math 112A, 112B, and 112C, listed below.


112A Prealgebra-A (1)
Prerequisite: Math 105C or Math 105, with a grade of CR or placement on the assessment test.
Note: This course will be offered on a CREDIT/NO-CREDIT basis only.
Lecture: 3 hours (1/3 semester).

This course covers operations with signed numbers, order of operations, grouping symbols, and evaluating algebraic expressions and formulae.


112B Prealgebra-B (1)
Prerequisite: Math 112A, with a grade of CR or placement on the assessment test.
Note: This course will be offered on a CREDIT/NO-CREDIT basis only.
Lecture: 3 hours (1/3 semester).

This course covers positive and zero exponents, the distributive property, combining like terms, and addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of polynomials.


112C Prealgebra-C (1)
Prerequisite: Math 112B, with a grade of CR or placement on the assessment test.
Note: This course will be offered on a CREDIT/NO-CREDIT basis only.
Lecture: 3 hours (1/3 semester).

This course covers the solution of simple equation, the rectangular coordinate system and graphing lines, negative exponents, and general rules of exponents.


115 Elementary Algebra (5)
Prerequisite: Math 112C, with a grade of CR or placement on the assessment test.
Lecture: 5 hours.

This course is an elementary introduction to axiomatic algebra. It begins with the postulates covering the fundamental operations on natural numbers and carries on a logical development through all of the real numbers. It includes the solution of equations through quadratics.


120 Plane Geometry (5)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Math 115.
Lecture: 5 hours.

This is a basic course in the fundamentals of Euclidean plane geometry which includes geometric properties and relationships with practice in accurate thinking and developing logical proofs.


125 Intermediate Algebra (5)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Math 115.
Note: A scientific or business calculator is required for this class.
Lecture: 5 hours.

This course strengthens and further develops manipulative skills in elementary algebra. Topics include the fundamental operations on algebraic expressions, solutions of equations and inequalities, exponentiation, graphs of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and introduction to the conic sections. Applications are included in a wide variety of worded problems.


132 Graphics Calculator (1) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Mathematics 241.
Note: This course is offered on a credit basis. A TI-85 graphics calculator is required.
Lecture: 1 hour.

This course introduces the operations of the graphics calculator using topics selected according to student interests and needs from arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, differential equations and linear algebra. Programming the calculator will be included and interactions of the graphics calculator with computers will be demonstrated.


173 Introduction to Mathematical Programming (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Mathematics 241 or equivalent.
Lecture: 3 hours.

This course involves algorithm development and mathematical computer programming using C++, designing, coding, debugging and documenting high level language programs are featured. Other topics included are program control structures, input and output functions, subprograms, recursions, arrays, strings and pointers.


210 Fundamentals of Mathematics (4) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Math 230 and 120 with a grade of "C" or better.
Lecture: 4 hours.

This course designed for prospective elementary school teachers, covers logic, sets and relations, numeration systems, structure of the real number system, algebra, geometry, statistics, measurement, the metric system and consumer mathematics.


227 Statistics (4) (CAN STAT 2) UC:CSU
(Formerly Math 225/226)
Prerequisite: Math 125 with a grade of "C" or better.
Note: A calculator will be required. See instructor about specific kind.
Lecture: 4 hours.

This course is an introduction to probability, measures of central tendency and dispersion, descriptive and inferential statistics including sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, chi-square and student's test, linear corelation and regression analysis are also presented as topics.


230 Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students (3)
(CAN MATH 2) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Math 125 with a grade of "C" or better.
Lecture: 3 hours.

An introduction to the spirit and style of mathematics and its pursuit as a human endeavor. Topics are chose from a variety of mathematical fields including logic, set theory, probability, statistics, algebra, geometry and groups which are intended to illustrate the nature of mathematical discovery, the method of proof and the beauty of geometric design and thought.


235 Mathematical Analysis for Business and Social Sciences I  (5) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Math 125 with a grade of "C" or better.
Note: A calculator will be required. See instructor about specific kind.
Lecture: 5 hours.

This course is a course in finite mathematics. Topics include linear equations and inequalities, linear programming, mathematics of finance, matrices and matrix operations and optional topics such as introduction to probability and statistics, game theory, and decision making analysis.


236 Mathematical Analysis for Business and Social Sciences II (5) (CAN MATH 34) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: One of Math 245, 260, 235 with a grade of "C" or better.
Note: Student should consult a counselor to determine which prerequisite conforms to the university targeted for transfer.

Note: A calculator will be required. See instructor about specific kind.
Lecture: 5 hours.

This course consists of differential and integral calculus of algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions with applications to business.


241 Trigonometry with Vectors (4) CSU
(CAN MATH 8)
Prerequisite: Math 125 and 120 with a grade of "C" or better.
Note: A scientific calculator is required for this class.
Lecture: 4 hours.

This course includes the study of the trigonometric functions and their inverses; measurement of angles in degrees and in radians and solution of triangles; solution of trigonometric identities; vectors; complex numbers, graphing trigonometric functions and polar curves are also presented.


245 College Algebra (3) (CAN MATH 10) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Math 125 with a grade of "C" or better.
Note: A scientific calculator is required for this class.
Lecture: 3 hours.

This course covers algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, linear systems, functions of real numbers, probability and mathematical induction.


260 Pre Calculus (5) (CAN MATH 16) UC:CSU
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Math 245 or Math 241 with a grade of "C" or better.
Note: A calculator will be required. See instructor about specific kind.
Lecture: 5 hours.

Topics in college algebra including mathematical induction, the binomial theorem, theory of equations, sequences and series, determinants and matrices, and functional analysis are covered. Analytic geometry, including conics, is studied.


261 Calculus I (5) (CAN MATH 18) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Math 260 with a grade of "C" or better.
Note: A calculator will be required. See instructor about specific kind.
Lecture: 5 hours.

This is the first of a three course sequence in calculus. Topics included are: limits and continuity, derivatives of algebraic functions of one variable, applications of derivatives, the Fundamental Theorem of Integral Calculus, and applications of the definite integral.


262 Calculus II (5) (CAN MATH 20) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Math 261 with a grade of "C" or better.
Note: A calculator will be required. See instructor about specific kind.
Lecture: 5 hours.

This is the second of a three course sequence in calculus which covers differentiation and integration of logarithmic, exponential, circular and hyperbolic functions and their inverses, standard techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, curves in polar coordinates, L'Hopital rule, and infinite series.


263 Calculus III (5) (CAN MATH 22) UC:CSU
Prerequisite: Math 262 with a grade of "C" or better.
Note: A calculator will be required. See instructor about specific kind.
Lecture: 5 hours.

This is the third semester course in calculus, dealing with topics of space geometry, vector valued functions, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiple integration, and vector analysis.


270 Linear Algebra (3) (CAN MATH 26) UC:CSU
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Math 262 with a grade of "C" or better.
Lecture: 3 hours.

This course includes the study of systems of linear equations and their solutions, matrices, vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants and characteristic value problems.


275 Ordinary Differential Equations (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Math 263 with a grade of "C" or better.
Note: A scientific calculator is required for this class.
Lecture: 3 hours.

This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the theory and content of ordinary differential equations. Various methods of solving these equations, especially first and second order, are emphasized as are solutions to physical application problems. Other topics covered include existence and uniqueness theorems, systems of linear differential equations, numerical and graphical methods using calculators/computers, and solutions using the Laplace transform.


185 Directed Study - Mathematics (1) UC:CSU

285 Directed Study - Mathematics (2) UC:CSU

385 Directed Study - Mathematics (3) UC:CSU
Credit limit: A maximum of 3 units in Directed Study may be taken for credit.
Conference 1 hour per unit.

These courses allow students to pursue independent directed study in mathematics on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor. The courses will grant credit for one, two or three semester units, respectively. The complexity of the topic of study will determine which course the student should take.


   
 

Updated: 22 April 2002