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Course ID: LS R016A Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 11/23/2016 Catalog Start Date: Fall 2017 COURSE OUTLINE OXNARD COLLEGE I. Course Identification and Justification: A. Proposed course id: LS R016A Banner title: Fundamentals of Mathematics I Full title: Fundamentals of Mathematics I Previous course id: LS R016A Banner title: Fundamentals of Mathematics I Full title: Fundamentals of Mathematics I B. Reason(s) course is offered: This class is designed to assist students who have difficulty understanding and applying mathematical concepts. C. Reason(s) for current outline revision: 5 year review. Revised course description, D. C-ID: 1. C-ID Descriptor: 2. C-ID Status: Not Applicable E. Co-listed as: Current: None Previous: II. Catalog Information: A. Units: Current: 3.00 Previous: 3.00 B. Course Hours: 1. In-Class Contact Hours: Lecture: 52.5 Activity: 0 Lab: 0 2. Total In-Class Contact Hours: 52.5 3. Total Outside-of-Class Hours: 105 4. Total Student Learning Hours: 157.5 C. Prerequisites, Corequisites, Advisories, and Limitations on Enrollment: 1. Prerequisites Current: Previous: 2. Corequisites Current: Previous: 3. Advisories: Current: Previous: 4. Limitations on Enrollment: Current: Previous: D. Catalog description: Current: This course is designed to assist students who have difficulty understanding and applying mathematical concepts. The course will cover basic operations with whole numbers, order of operations, fractions, and word problems. This course will also include test taking, mnemonic and memory strategies for learning and recalling mathematical operations. Previous, if different: This course is designed to assist students who have difficulty understanding and applying mathematical concepts. The course will cover basic operations with whole numbers, order of operations, fractions, and decimals. This course will also include test taking, mnemonic and memory strategies for learning and recalling mathematical operations. E. Fees: Current: $ None Previous, if different: $ F. Field trips: Current: Will be required: [ ] May be required: [ ] Will not be required: [X] Previous, if different: Will be required: [ ] May be required: [ ] Will not be required: [ ] G. Repeatability: Current: A - Not designed as repeatable Previous: H. Credit basis: Current: Letter graded only [ ] Pass/no pass [ ] Student option [X] Previous, if different: Letter graded only [ ] Pass/no pass [ ] Student option [ ] I. Credit by exam: Current: Petitions may be granted: [ ] Petitions will not be granted: [X] Previous, if different: Petitions may be granted: [ ] Petitions will not be granted: [ ] III. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: A. Read whole numbers B. Round off numbers C. Addition facts D. Add whole numbers E. Multiply whole numbers F. Subtract whole numbers G. Divide whole numbers H. Use order of operations to successfully complete a math problem I. Add, subtract, divide, and multiply fractions J. Solve a two-step word problem IV. Student Learning Outcomes: A. Demonstrate the use of basic math skills to solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, place value, rounding numbers, use of whole numbers, averages, exponents, order of operation, factors, multiples, divisibility tests, and fractions B. Demonstrate the correct use of strategies for solving word problems V. Course Content: Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: A. Whole Numbers: Addition, Multiplication, Powers, and Square Roots 1. Reading whole numbers 2. Round off numbers 3. Addition facts 4. Adding whole numbers 5. Multiplication facts 6. Multiplying by one digit numbers 7. Multiplying by numbers having more than one digit 8. Powers, representing numbers, square roots, and comparing numbers 9. Using whole numbers to solve two-step word problems B. Whole Numbers: Subtraction, Division, and the Order of Operations 1. Subtraction facts 2. Subtracting whole numbers 3. Division facts 4. Remainders dividing by zero 5. Dividing by one digit numbers 6. Dividing by numbers having more than one digit 7. Zeros in the quotient 8. The order of operations 9. Primes, divisibility, and factor trees 10. Using order of operations to solve word problems C. Fractions 1. Equivalent fractions 2. Mixed numbers 3. Multiplying fractions 4. Dividing fractions 5. Multiplying and dividing mixed numbers 6. Fractional parts of numbers 7. Adding and subtraction like fractions 8. Adding and subtracting unlike fractions 9. Finding the least common denominator 10. Adding and subtracting mixed numbers 11. Complex fractions 12. Comparing fractions 13. Using fractions to solve word problems VI. Lab Content: None VII. Methods of Instruction: Methods may include, but are not limited to: A. Assessment of student’s present levels of understanding of the concepts to be presented through the use of a pre-test. B. In-class demonstrations of mathematical operations such as number theory and basic operations with whole numbers. C. Description of concepts and sequential steps of each operation using manipulatives and white board. D. Controlled practice and feedback to assess understanding and mastery of each concept as it is presented. E. Post-test and feedback from instructor to assess mastery of each concept at 70% level. VIII. Methods of Evaluation and Assignments: A. Methods of evaluation for degree-applicable courses: Essays [ ] Problem-solving assignments (Examples: Math-like problems, diagnosis & repair) [X] Physical skills demonstrations (Examples: Performing arts, equipment operation) [ ] For any course, if "Essays" above is not checked, explain why. B. Typical graded assignments (methods of evaluation): 1. Students complete math homework problems from the text after every class session 2. Students will take chapter tests 3. Students will take a mid-term exam 4. Students will take a comprehensive final exam, covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions C. Typical outside of classroom assignments: 1. Reading a. Students read the math text for their homework problems and extra instruction. 2. Writing a. Write out numbers in word form 3. Other a. Specific lessons generated from the text to be completed at home b. Answer word problems using learned mathematical exercises IX. Textbooks and Instructional Materials: A. Textbooks/Resources: 1. Staszkow Kendall, R. (2008). Math Skills (7th/e). (Latest edition) Hunt Publishing Company. B. Other instructional materials: X. Minimum Qualifications and Additional Certifications: A. Minimum qualifications: 1. Special Education (Masters Required) B. Additional certifications: 1. Description of certification requirement: 2. Name of statute, regulation, or licensing/certification organization requiring this certification: XI. Approval Dates Curriculum Committee Approval Date: 11/23/2016 Board of Trustees Approval Date: 11/23/2016 State Approval Date: 06/22/2017 Catalog Start Date: Fall 2017 XII. Distance Learning Appendix A. Methods of Instruction Methods may include, but are not limited to: B. Information Transfer Methods may include, but are not limited to: Course ID: 1942.