2021-2022 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Transitional Studies - Mathematics

  
  • TSMA 45 - Pre-Algebra

    3 CR
    Students will learn the skills they need to be successful in a beginning algebra course. The course includes an introduction to integers and rational numbers, the order of operations, variable and algebraic expressions, linear equations, graphing, application problems, proportions, geometric formulas, and basic computation of polynomials. Lab Fee

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® arithmetic score of at least 237, or TSMA 45C  with at least a grade of C.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Evaluate operations on integers and apply them to real-world situations.
    2. Evaluate operations on fractions and apply them to real-world situations.
    3. Evaluate operations on decimals and apply them to real-world situations.
    4. Express mathematical expressions and equations.
    5. Solve linear equations.
    6. Evaluate proportions and ratios.
    7. Support the result of a computation with mathematical reasoning.
  
  • TSMA 45C - Pre-Algebra Lab

    1 CR
    This course must be taken concurrently with TSMA 45 . This is corequisite course for students to develop the basic math skills needed to be successful in Pre-Algebra and Algebra. Academic support for student success provided.

    Additional Information: Must be taken concurrently with TSMA 45 .
    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® arithmetic score of at least 200.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Evaluate operations on whole numbers and apply them to real-world situations.
    2. Evaluate operations on fractions and apply real-world situations.
    3. Solve linear equations.

Transitional Studies - Reading

  
  • TSRE 55 - Basic College Reading

    3 CR
    This course is designed to develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and critical reading skills. Students scoring 230 on the Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading assessment are advised to take no heavy reading courses until the successful completion of this course. Lab Fee

    Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of at least 230.
    Course Learning Outcomes:
    1. Utilize vocabulary-building skills from college-level readings.
    2. Demonstrate reading strategies using college-level readings.
    3. Create and respond to questions that reflect comprehension of college-level readings.
    4. Analyze graphic representations of college-level readings.
    5. Conduct exploratory research on a topic of interest.
 

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