MATH 131 - Elements of Mathematics II: Geometry and Algebra

This course covers proportions, percents, and real numbers; basic geometry that includes congruence, similarity, symmetry, and transformations; measurement and coordinate geometry; and algebra emphasizing multiple representations. Intended for elementary education majors, this course is also suitable for parents of school-age children. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in MATH 130 or consent of department. Four hours each week. Formerly MA 131.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Employ different methods for solving problems involving proportions and percents. (Proportions, Percents, and Real Numbers)
Employ procedures for mental computation and estimation of percents. (Proportions, Percents, and Real Numbers)
Explain decimal representations of rational and irrational numbers. (Proportions, Percents, and Real Numbers)
Explain properties of the real number operations. (Proportions, Percents, and Real Numbers)
Explain the relationships among whole numbers, integers, rationals, irrationals and reals. (Proportions, Percents, and Real Numbers)
Describe, compare, classify, and draw plane and space figures. (Introductory Geometry)
Explain the sum of angle measures in a polygon and compute the measures of specific angles. (Introductory Geometry)
Use technology to study plane figures. (Introductory Geometry)
Interpret statements that use geometric terminology. (Introductory Geometry)
Perform transformations and relate them to congruence, symmetry, and similarity. (Congruence, Symmetry, and Similarity)
Explain common metric benchmarks for length, mass, and capacity and make conversions within the metric system. (Measurement)
Develop basic area formulas and the Pythagorean Theorem in a deductive sequence and use these formulas to compute area and length. (Measurement)
Explain the relationship among the formulas for the volume of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, and cones. (Measurement)
Explain how to find the surface area of prisms and cylinders. (Measurement)
Translate among multiple representations of a function. (Algebra)
Identify various representations and change patterns of linear and nonlinear functions. (Algebra)
Solve problems with tables, graphs, and equations. (Algebra)

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