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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Mathematics 62C


COURSE DESCRIPTION
62C Math in the Workplace-Part III Units: 1.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
This course is designed to familiarize the student with basic mathematical concepts and their applications in the workplace. The course includes skills and applications relating to percents, ratios, and decimals, with a brief introduction to algebra. Total of 18 hours lecture and 6 hours laboratory. (Non-degree credit course. CR/NC only).
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Basic mathematical concepts and applications involving percents, ratios, and decimals, with a brief introduction to algebra.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
Demonstrate competency in solving computational and applied problems involving percents, ratios, and decimals. Apply a basic knowledge of those mathematical concepts that are required for entry level positions.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Basic algebra:  using variables, solving equations
  2.  Percents, ratios, decimals, and their applications 

Students are also assigned reading, writing and other outside assignments equivalent to two hours per one hour lecture.
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

Class lectures/discussions/demonstrations
Drills and pattern practices
Class exercises
Handouts
Individual conferences
Student/student interaction as well as student/instructor interaction


 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

Class lectures/discussions/demonstrations
Drills and pattern practices
Class exercises
Handouts
Individual conferences
Student/student interaction as well as student/instructor interaction


ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Aufmann, Barker, and Lockwood. Basic College Mathematics: An Applied Approach.
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