Math 32

MATH 32: Fundamentals of Mathematics

Math 32 serves as the foundation for all of the other math courses. It intended to prepare students for prealgebra. Using a problem solving approach, this course includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and exponentiation of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals as well as operations with ratios, proportions and percents. Additionally, this course includes different systems of measurement and their applications. Throughout the course all of the concepts are first introduced and then practiced before being used in practical problem solving exercises. Students must demonstrate manual use of all problem solving methods and techniques. This means that students are required to show all of the necessary procedural steps for all calculations and problem solving completions. The use of calculators, PDA's or cell phones as calculators is not permitted during tests or the final exam. Calculators may be used to check class work and homework.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
        1.    Express a whole number in words and identify the place value of a digit.
        2.    Express a whole number using decimal expansion.
        3.    Estimate whole numbers by rounding.
        4.    Graph whole numbers on the real number line.
        5.    Evaluate expressions with arithmetic operations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals and exponents without the use of a calculator.
        6.    Determine the prime factorization of a whole number and apply this to find the least common multiple of whole numbers.
        7.    Identify an appropriate ratio from a given diagram.
        8.    Determine whether two fractions are equivalent, and express a given fraction in lowest terms.
        9.    Perform conversions between mixed numbers and fractions.
        10. Express a decimal number in words; and identify the place value of a digit.
        11. Perform conversions between decimal numbers and fractions.
        12. Apply the principals of rounding and estimation to decimal numbers.
        13. Express rates and ratios as fractions using proper notation.
        14. Set up and solve simple proportions.
        15. Define percents using required notation.
        16. Perform conversions between percents, mixed numbers and decimal numbers.
        17. Determine the relation between two numbers using inequality symbols.
        18. Perform unit conversions within the Metric system and within the American system.
        19. Apply the appropriate skills to application problems.

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