Mathematics ProTech (MTHPT)
MACOMM030 THE LANGUAGE OF MATH - Introduction to the GED Subject area of Math. No math skills required. Preparation of the student to take the GED Math Exam. Hours: 3. Prerequisite: None. Cross-listed: GEDPT030.
MAPT111 MATH FOR TRADES AND HEALTHCARE 1 - This course is designed to help the student learn and master the arithmetic skills that they will need to work in business and industry. It will prepare the student who is going to be taking core level mathematics with an understanding of algebra and linear equations. Preparation for the GED Math exam. Hours: 2. Prerequisite: MACOMM/GEDPT030 or consent of the instructor.
MAPT112 MATH FOR TRADES AND HEALTHCARE 2 - This course continues to help the student learn and master the arithmetic skills that they will need to work in business and industry. Introducing student to geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and binary numbers.
Prerequisite: MAPT111, GED Math exam or consent of the instructor. Hours: 2
MTHPT130 MATH FOR BUSINESS ANALYSIS - This course fulfills the skills component of the General Education core and is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in those areas of algebra and statistics which are currently pervasive in both business and society. While this course is specifically designed to meet the needs of students enrolled in Business Technology & Service programs, students in other programs are welcome, space permitting. This course is intended to demonstrate the application of algebra and statistics in various areas of business, industry, economics, and life and social sciences. Major topics include the use of function notation; the construction and interpretation of linear and quadratic business models; the development and application of exponential and logarithmic models used in finance; systems of linear equations, matrices and matrix algebra; set theory, counting techniques, and probability; measures of central tendency and dispersion, and the normal distribution. Prerequisite: A grade of ‘C’ or better in MATH 024, MATH 025 or MTHPT 120 or satisfactory math placement. Course fee. cross-listed with MATH 130. Hours: 4