New Mexico State University

2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions - Community College Developmental Mathematics

* CCDM--Community College Developmental Mathematics

The following courses are offered at the branch campuses only.

CCDM 100N. Mathematics Preparation for College Success 1-4 cr.
Mathematics skills course designed for college students with math skills insufficient for success in CCDM 103N. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. RR applicable.

CCDM 103N. Pre-Algebra 4 cr. (3+2P)
Fundamental mathematics operations and arithmetic computations. Introduction to algebra and applied geometry. Provides laboratory and individualized instruction. RR applicable.

CCDM 104N. Applied Math I 4 cr. (3+2P)
Fundamental mathematics concepts and computational skills necessary for technical trades. Use of calculators, computers and measuring tools. A hands-on course with laboratory learning. RR applicable.

CCDM 110N. Applied Math II 4 cr. (3+2P)
Fundamental algebraic operations necessary for the technical occupations, including algebraic expressions, powers and roots, linear and nonlinear equations, graphing, factoring, and systems of equations. A hands-on course with laboratory learning. Prerequisite: C or better in CCDM 104N. RR applicable.

CCDM 112N. Developmental Algebra I 4 cr. (3+2P)
Fundamental algebra operations, variable expressions, solving linear equations, applications of linear equations, polynomials and factoring. Provides laboratory and individualized instruction. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in CCDM 103N or equivalent. RR applicable.

CCDM 113N. Developmental Algebra II 4 cr. (3+2P)
Continuation of CCDM 112N. Completion of CCDM 113N meets basic skills requirement. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in CCDM 112N or consent of instructor. RR applicable.

CCDM 114N. Algebra Skills 4 cr. (3+2P)
Fundamental algebra operations: algebraic expressions, solving linear equations, factoring, radicals, exponents. Provides laboratory and individualized instruction. Prerequisite: C or better in CCDM 103N. RR applicable.

CCDM 116N. Geometry Principles 4 cr. (3+2P)
Points, lines and angles; perpendicularity and right angles; parallel lines; triangle sum; similarity; right triangles; circles; quadrilaterals; perimeter and area; and volume of regular and composite figures. Prerequisite: high school algebra I, ACT math score with 16.

CCDM 117N. Intermediate Algebra I 3 cr.
Real numbers, linear equations, functions, inequalities, absolute value equations, systems of equations, exponents and scientific notation, polynomials and polynomial functions, rational expressions. Graded S/U. A student who completes CCDM 117N with a grade of "S" must then continue with a designated section of MATH 115. Prerequisite: student must be qualified for MATH 115.


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