MATH 375 – Page 1
Date Approved:
10/18/88
Date Scanned:
5/23/2005
Inactivated by Curriculum Committee 9/14/07__
College of the Redwoods
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
DEPARTMENT AND COURSE NUMBER: MATH 375
DEGREE APPLICABLE
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered)
COURSE TITLE Pre-Algebra
LECTURE HOURS: 3.0
LAB HOURS: 0.0
UNITS: 3.0
PREREQUISITE: MATH 371 with grade "C" or better or appropriate score on placement test.
Eligibility for: Engl 150
Math 105
CO-REQUISITE: None
Request for Exception Attached
GRADING STANDARD:
Letter Grade Only
TRANSFERABILITY:
CSUS
UC
Articulation with UC requested
Repeatable
yes
no
CR/NC Only
NONE
Max No. Units
Grade/CR/NC Option
Maximum Class Size 40
Max No. Enrollments
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
A review of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole number, fractions, and decimals.
Applications include ratio, proportion and percent. Also included are topics from geometry and an
introduction to algebra. Calculators are used throughout the course.
NOTE:
COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES: List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate
some of them in terms of specific student accomplishments, e.g., specific knowledge and/or skills to be
attained as a result completing this course. For degree-applicable courses, include objectives of “critical
thinking.’” Upon successful completion of this course, the student
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Compute with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals;
Solve problems using ratios and proportions;
Solve percent, base and rate problems;
Use Geometry to solve problems including perimeter, area and volume of various geometric
shapes;
Compute with signed numbers;
Use algebraic skills to manipulate algebraic expressions and solve simple algebraic
COURSE OUTLINE:
Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, Dividing
a) whole numbers
b) fractions
c) decimals
Ratio and proportion
Percent
Geometry
Signed numbers
Algebra topics
% of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topic
10%
15%
15%
10%
15%
10%
10%
15%
MATH 375 – Page 2
Date Approved:
10/18/88
Date Scanned:
5/23/2005
Inactivated by Curriculum Committee 9/14/07__
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
Text(s)
Title Basic College Mathematics: An Applied Approach
Author Aufmann/Barker
Publisher Houghton, Mifflin
Edition Third
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
Yes. Basis for determination:
is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Chair or
Branch Coordinator, or Center Dean)
OR
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
No. Request for Exception Attached
If no text or a below college level text is used in a degree applicable course a request for exception must
be attached and a rationale provided. This request for exception will be approved or denied by the
Curriculum Committee.
METHODS TO MEASURE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
Please check where appropriate; however, a degree applicable course must have a minimum of one
response in category 1, 2, or 3. If category 1 is not checked, the department must explain why
substantial writing assignments are an inappropriate basis for at least part of the grade.
1. Substantial writing assignments, including:
essay exam(s)
term or other paper(s)
written homework
reading report(s)
laboratory report(s)
other (specify) _____
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate
because:
The course is primarily computational in nature.
The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
Other rationale (explain) __________________________________________
2. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
exam(s)
quizzes
homework problems
laboratory report(s)
field work
other (specify)_______
3. Skill demonstrations, including:
class performance(s)
other (specify)____
4. Objective examinations, including:
multiple choice
completion
field work
performance exam(s)
true/false
matching items
other (specify) Solving problems
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
MATH 375 – Page 3
Date Approved:
10/18/88
Date Scanned:
5/23/2005
Inactivated by Curriculum Committee 9/14/07__
REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over an 18-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL
Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the
student to study outside of class. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each
hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the
regular class time the students in this class will be doing the following:
Study
Answer questions
Skill practice
Required reading
Problem solving activity or exercise
Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the
semester)
Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum,
concert, debate, meeting, etc.)
Field trips
Other (specify) ____________________________
NOTE: ALL Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which
require the student to study outside of class. Therefore, activity classes for which degree credit
status is requested must also indicate, on the above list, the areas of outside study.
COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be
completed for non-degree applicable courses. Describe how the course requires students to
independently analyze, synthesize, explain, assess, anticipate and/or define problems, formulate and
assess solutions, apply principles to new situations, etc.
N/A