Math at Shoreline Community College

Math

Following are course descriptions. Check the Annual Schedule to plan your schedule.

MATHEMATICS 060
Basic Math (5)
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Also includes an introduction to percentages, ratio and proportion, estimation and narrative problems. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 070
Preparation for Algebra (5)
An introduction to fundamental algebraic skills needed for ElementaryAlgebra. Course includes a review of arithmetic and an introduction to graphing, simplifying algebraic expressions, exponents, and solving linear equations. Prerequisite: MATH 060 (2.0 or better) or a score of 35 or higher on the Pre-Algebra COMPASS test. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 080
Elementary Algebra (5)
Fundamentals of algebra including simplifying algebraic expressions, solving linear and quadratic equations in one variable, graphing lines and parabolas, factoring and performing operations on polynomials. Applications. Prerequisite: Math 070 (2.0 or better), or a score of 55 or higher on the Pre-Algebra COMPASS test. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 081
Mathematics Success Strategies (2)
Students learn organizational and time management skills, skills for independent learning, problem-solving approaches, test-taking strategies, and techniques that promote confidence and success in mathematics.Concurrent enrollment in Math 070, 080, or 099 required. Prerequisite: Math 060 (2.0 or better), or a score of 35 or higher on the Pre-Algebra COMPASS test (or equivalent score on SAT, ACT or ASSET). Mandatory P/NC grading.

MATHEMATICS 090
Independent Study Basic Mathematics (3)
Students study mathematics individually or in small groups using Math Learning Center resources; learning assistants, handouts, answer book, sample tests, video tapes, graphic calculators, computers, and library. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MATH 060, 070, 080, 097, 098, 099 or BUS 102 required. Mandatory P/NC grading.

MATHEMATICS 097
Fundamentals of Intermediate Algebra I (5)
Simplifying & evaluating linear & rational expressions. Solving these types of equations. Introduction to functions. Systems of linear equations. Solving linear & absolute value inequalities. Applications. Together, MATH 097 and 098 serve as prerequisite for college-level quantitative reasoning courses. Prerequisite: MATH 80 (2.0 or better) ora score of 60 or higher on the Algebra COMPASS test (or equivalent score on SAT, ACT, or ASSET.) Student Option Grading.

MATHEMATICS 098
Fundamentals of Intermediate Algebra II (5)
Simplifying and evaluating radical, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic expressions. Solving these same type of equations with applications to real world modeling. Graphing quadratic functions. Together, MATH 097 and 098 serve as prerequisite for college-level quantitative reasoning courses. Prerequisite: MATH 097 (2.0 or better.) Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 099
Intensive Intermediate Algebra (5)
Simplifying and evaluating linear, quadratic, radical, and rational expressions. Solving these same types of equations with graphs and applications to real world modeling. Introduction to functions, exponential functions, and logarithms. Prerequisite: Math 080 (2.0 or better) or a score of 60 or higher on the Algebra COMPASS test. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 100
Independent Study in College (3)
Students study mathematics individually or in small groups using Math Learning Center resources: learning assistants, handouts, answer books, worksheets and sample tests, graphing calculators, computers with internet access, and a math library. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MATH& 107 or higher. Mandatory P/NC grading.

MATHEMATICS & 107
Math in Society (5)
Practical applications of mathematics as they arise in everyday life. Includes finance math, probability & statistics, and a selection of other topics. Designed for students who are not preparing for calculus. Previously MATH 107. Prerequistie: MATH 099 (2.0 or better) or MATH 097 AND MATH 098 (2.0 or better) or a score of 85 or higher on the Algebra COMPASS test. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 111
Elements of Pre-Calculus (5)
Algebra topics including mathematical modeling, graphing & problem solving w/polynomial, rational, exponential & logarithmic functions. Topics from linear algebra, combinatorics, mathematical modeling, probability, mathematics of finance. Intended for students in business, social sciences & some biological sciences. Prerequisites: MATH 099 (2.0 or better) or MATH 097 AND 098 (2.0 or better) or a score of 85 or higher on the Algebra COMPASS test. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 118
Trigonometry (2)
For students who lack only the trigonometry preparation for calculus and for others wanting an overview of trigonometry. Plane geometry, triangle trigonometry and an introduction to the circular and inverse circular functions. Previously MATH 114. Prerequisite: MATH 099 (2.0 or better), or one and a half years of high school algebra (C or better) and a score of 33 or higher on the College Algebra ASSET test (or equivalent), or instructor permission. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS & 141
Precalculus I (5)
The elementary functions and their graphs, with applications to mathematical modeling. Examples include linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, composite functions, inverse functions and transformation of graphs. Use of the graphing calculator. Previously MATH 110. Prerequisites: Math 099 (2.0 or better) or Math 097 AND 098 (2.0 or better) or a score of 85 or higher on the Algebra COMPASS test. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS & 142
Precalculus II (5)
Triangle trigonometry, circular and inverse trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, solving trigonometric equations, applications of trigonometry. Polar coordinates and parametric equations. Conic sections. Use of the graphing calculator. Previously MATH 120. Prerequisites: MATH& 141 (2.0 or better) or a score of 70 or higher on the College Algebra COMPASS test. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 145
Discrete Mathematics (5)
Finite and infinite non-continuous phenomena. Selected topics from Boolean algebras (logic, set theory), recursion and recursive reasoning, combinatorics, number theory, graph theory (networks, trees), polygons finite difference methods, algorithms. Previously MATH 121. Prerequisites: MATH& 142 (2.0 or better) or permission. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS & 146
Introduction to Stats (5)
Analysis of data through graphical and numerical methods, linear regression, the normal distribution, data collection, elementary probability, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Emphasis on applications. Previously MATH 108. Prerequisite: Math 099 (2.0 or better) or Math 097 AND Math 098 (2.0 or better) or a score of 85 or higher on the Algebra COMPASS test AND placement into English 100 or ESL 100. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS & 148
Business Calculus (5)
Differential and Integral Calculus of elementary functions with an emphasis on business and social science applications. Designed for students who want a brief course in Calculus. (No credit given to those who have completed MATH& 151.) Previously MATH 112. Prerequisite: MATH 111 preferred (2.0 or better) or MATH& 141 (2.0 or better), or a score of 70 or higher on the College Algebra Compass test. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS & 151
Calculus I (5)
Definition, interpretation and applications of the derivative. Derivatives of algebraic and transcendental functions. Previously MATH 124. Prerequisites: MATH& 142 (2.0 or better), or a score of 70 or higher on both the College Algebra and Trigonometry Compass Tests. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS & 152
Calculus II (5)
Definition, interpretation, and application of the definite integral. The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques of integration, definite integrals involving curves described parametrically, and introduction to separable differential equations. Previously MATH 125. Prerequisite: MATH& 151 (2.0 or better.) Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS & 163
Calculus 3 (5)
Infinite series & the calculus of vector-valued functions and functions of several variables. Sequences, series, Taylor series, vector products, lines, planes, space curves, level curves & surfaces, partial derivatives, chain rules, tangent planes, gradient & directional derivatives. Previously MATH 126. Prerequisite: MATH& 152 (2.0 or better.) Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 171
Math for Elem Ed I (5)
Fundamental concepts of numbers and operations related to topics taught at the K-8 level. Topics include problem solving, algebraic thinking, numeration, and arithmetic with rational numbers. Recommended for future elementary teachers. Previously MATH 170. Prerequisite: Math 099 (2.0 or better) or Math 097 AND 098 (2.0 or better) or a score of 85 or higher on the Algebra COMPASS test AND placement into ENGL 100 or ESL 100. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 172
Math for Elementary Ed II (5)
Basic concepts of geometry related to topics taught at the K-8 level. Topics include problem solving, Euclidean plane geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, solid geometry, tessellations, measurement, and fractals. Recommended for prospective and practicing elementary school teachers. Previously MATH 171. Prerequisite: MATH 171 (2.0 or better), or instructor permission; placement into ENGL 100 or ESL 100. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 173
Math for Elementary Education III (5)
Basic concepts of probability and statistics related to topics taught at the K-8 level. Topics include probability, expected value, simulation, combinatorics, graphical and numerical presentation of data, data collection and sources of bias. Recommended for prospective and practicing elementary school teachers. Previously MATH 172. Prerequisite: MATH 171 (2.0 or better), or instructor permission; placement into ENGL 100 or ESL 100. Student Option Grading.

MATHEMATICS 207
Elements of Differential Equations (5)
Linear and non-linear ordinary differential equations and applications. Graphical, numerical, analytical and qualitative methods. Prerequisite: MATH& 163 (2.0 or better) or instructor permission. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 208
Linear Algebra (5)
Matrix operations, determinants, systems of equations, abstract vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Prerequisites: MATH& 163 (2.0 or better) or instructor permission. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 209
Linear Analysis (5)
Systems of linear and non-linear differential equations, abstract vector spaces, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and phase planes. Prerequisites: MATH 207 and MATH 208 (2.0 or better) or permission. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 211
Elements of Statistical Method (5)
Principles of data analysis, linear regression, data collection, elementary probability, random variables, probability distributions and statistical inference. Emphasis on practical applications and the interpretations of results. Prerequisites: Math& 148 (2.0 or better) or Math& 151 (2.0 or better) AND placement into ENGL 100 or ESL 100. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS & 264
Calculus 4 (5)
Continuation of the MATH& 151-152-163 Calculus sequence. Optimization, multiple integrals, vector fields, divergence, curl, line and surface integrals, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem. Previously MATH 224. Prerequisite: MATH& 163 (2.0 or better) or permission. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 292
Special Topics in Mathematics (2)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in mathematics. Previously MATH 282.

MATHEMATICS 293
Special Topics in Mathematics (3)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in mathematics. Previously MATH 283.

MATHEMATICS 295
Special Topics in Mathematics (5)
Classes focusing on specific issues and/or topics of interest in mathematics. Previously MATH 285.

MATHEMATICS 297
Individual Project in Mathematics (1)
Individual project in a specific area of mathematics. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students educational and work experience. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 298
Individual Project in Mathematics (2)
Individual project in a specific area of mathematics. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students educational and work experience. Student option grading.

MATHEMATICS 299
Individual Project in Mathematics (3)
Individual project in a specific area of mathematics. By arrangement with instructor. Prerequisite: Instructor permission, based on evaluation of students educational and work experience. Student option grading.

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