Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 310 conceptual understanding of these topics. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in (MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152 or higher), or a grade of "C" or better in [(MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122) and (MAT140 or MAT141 or MAT142 or higher)], or [a grade of "C" or better in (MAT140 or MAT141 or MAT142) and satisfactory score on District placement exam to permit enrollment in (MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152 or higher)]. Course Notes: MAT256 is designed to meet requirements for prospective elementary education teachers. MAT257 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS INVESTIGATING GEOMETRY, PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS Explores geometry, measurement, probability and statistics. Uses visualization, technologies, problem solving, reasoning and proof to develop a conceptual understanding of these topics. Prerequisites: MAT256 or permission of Instructor. Course Notes: MAT257 is designed to meet the requirements for prospective elementary education teachers. MAT276 / 4 CREDITS / 4 PERIODS MODERN DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS Introduces differential equations, theoretical and practical solution techniques with applications. Problem solving using MATLAB. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230, or MAT231, or permission of Department or Division. Course Notes: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT276 or MAT277. MAT277 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS MODERN DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS Introduces differential equations, theoretical and practical solution techniques with applications. Problem solving using MATLAB. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division. MAT290 / 1 CREDIT / 1 PERIOD MATHEMATICS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Expand subject matter content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge of the mathematics taught at the community college and beyond through an in-depth study of at least one mathematical concept; e.g. positional numeration system or mathematical properties, and the progression of the selected concept(s) through the courses offered at the community college level and beyond. Use of a variety of instructional strategies including student- centered lesson design, inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning, review of relevant literature and so forth as well as classroom observations during which the concept is taught. Prerequisites: None. Course Notes: MAT290 may be repeated for credit. MAT295 / 1 CREDIT / 1 PERIOD SPECIAL TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS Conceptual and computational aspects of a special topic in modern mathematics. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.