MTH 153 - Algebra for Calculus

Credits: 3
Instructional Contact Hours: 3

Provides a review of algebra as related to calculus topics of limits, differentiation, and integration. Please note: This is a special section of math that may not be used to fulfill prerequisites required for other Delta College math courses.

Prerequisite(s): High school GPA of 3.0 or higher within the last ten years OR completion or concurrent enrollment in MTH 117A or MTH 117 or higher OR completion of the Guided Self-Placement (GSP) process
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 45 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Provide high school students the opportunity to use their algebra and to experience a college taught course in mathematics.
1. To provide opportunities for students to use their algebra skills while being introduced to the topics in Calculus.
2. To provide opportunities for students to identify their weaknesses in algebra.
3. To provide opportunities for students to become more aware of the importance of algebra in learning other topics of mathematics.
4. To provide opportunities for student to communicate in mathematics.
5. To provide opportunities for students to experience a college taught mathematics course.
6. To provide opportunities for students to prepare for a college course in Calculus.
7. To provide opportunities for students to tutor algebra at Ricker Middle School.