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Math 0230-30, Essential Mathematics

Math 230 is designed to teach and reinforce basic proficiency in the basic ideas and skills of arithmetic, which are: whole numbers, adding subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions, decimals, ratio and proportions, and percents. Only chapters 1-6 will be covered.

• Prerequisite: None

Course Details

• Instructor: Mariza Martinez
  • E-Mail: mmartinez@taftcollege.edu
  • Telephone: 661-763-7743
  • US Mail
    Taft College
    Attn: Mariza Martinez
    29 Emmons Park Drive
    Taft, CA 93268
• Units: 5
• Class Meets: June 8 - July 30, 2009.
• Textbook & Estimated Costs:
  • Required Textbook: Essential Mathematics, 2nd edition Margaret L. Lial, Stanley A. Salzman, ISBN 032137133X Includes: Book, MyMathLab, Student Solution's Manual, Digital Video Tutor
• Estimated Time Per Week: Math 230 will introduce the concepts of arithmetic and will cover Chapters 1 to 6 in the text. The course is self-paced. The text/workbook is excellent and provides abundant examples that will allow the student to determine which areas he/she needs instructor or tutorial help. MyMathLab is also available to help you successfully complete the class. Expect to spend 8-12 hours per week.
• Special Requirements: Students will submit work via a proctor and the U.S. Postal mail or through the Taft College Learning Resource Center.
• Assignments & Tests:  Homework will be assigned and collected via the U.S. Postal mail. Details can be found in the syllabus.
• Proctored Exams: Exams include proctored Chapter tests and a Final exam. See the Proctor Identification Procedures for directions on how to set up a proctor for approval.  Students need to arrange for a proctor as soon as possible. Refer to the proctor information located in the syllabus or on the Taft College distance learning webpage. Please mail, email, or fax your proctor forms to the instructor as soon as possible. Local students who plan to come to the Taft College campus to take their tests in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) located in the Library need to send the instructor an email so that their tests will be available when they go to the LRC to complete them.
• Additional Comments: Attendance is measured by the student’s participation and progress through the course. Students may be dropped from the class if they are not making "continuing progress" in the class. "Continuing Progress" is defined as participating in the class discussions and taking the chapter tests no later than the last day scheduled. 
• Course Syllabus: (in PDF format, opens in a new window)

Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.