MAT100
PRE-ALGEBRA FOUNDATIONS
1 CREDIT
This course covers all of the basic algebra and math concepts
needed to be mastered before Algebra. This course prepares a student
to be successful in an Algebra class. Use of a graphing calculator
is needed.
MAT101
INTEGRATED ALGEBRA
1 CREDIT
This course focuses on preparation for the Math Regents Exam in
Integrated Algebra. The course covers Algebra, graphing, functions,
geometry, probability and statistics. Passing of the Integrated
Algebra exam is a graduation requirement for a Regents Diploma.
Use of a graphing calculator is allowed.
MAT201
GEOMETRY
1 CREDIT
This course will cover all topics needed to pass the Math Regents
Exam in Geometry. The course concentrates on Geometry, but also
covers Algebra, graphing, functions, logic and formal proofs.
This exam is required to receive a Regents Diploma with Advanced
Designation. Use of a graphing calculator is allowed. Prerequisite:
Math 101
MAT301
MATH 301
1 CREDIT
Follows the 101 and 201 sequence and primarily contains advanced
algebra and trigonometry topics. A scientific calculator is required,
a TI-83 Plus graphing calculator is recommended. Prerequisite:
Math 201
MAT315
MATH 315 (MST)
2 CREDITS (4 GCC credits)
This 40 week course follows the 101, 201 sequence and has advanced
algebra, circle geometry, logic, probability and statistics, trigonometry,
and an MST project. Students will present at the MST fair and
take the Math B exam. Students will earn one math credit and one
MST credit for this course. A scientific calculator is required
and a TI-83 Plus graphing calculator is recommended. By registering
with GCC, students who achieve a 70 or higher in the course can
receive four college credits. Prerequisite: Math 201
MAT400/401
MATH 401 (Pre-Calculus)
1 CREDIT (4 GCC credits)
This course focuses on preparation for the Math B Regents Examination
which is taken at the end of the course. The topics include advanced
algebra, trigonometry, analytic geometry and functions. A TI-83
Plus graphing calculator is recommended. By registering with GCC,
students who achieve a 70 or higher in the course can receive
four college credits. Prerequisite: Math 301 or Math 315
MAT420
FINANCIAL LITERACY/BUSINESS MATH
1 CREDIT
Financial Literacy is a course in applied mathematics for business
and consumer use. It is designed to increase students’ skills
and awareness about personal finance and investments. Personal
finance topics include checking/savings accounts, stocks and bonds,
mutual funds, credit, insurance, taxes, job benefits, home ownership,
auto ownership, college financial, marriage and divorce, retirement
and estate planning. Additionally, students will learn about business
topics such as payroll, bankruptcy, depreciation, purchasing and
pricing merchandise, manufacturing costs, distributing business
profits and financial statements. This course can count as one
math credit or one science credit.
MAT501
COLLEGE CALCULUS 1 CREDIT
(4 GGC Credits)
Topics of study include derivatives and their applications, rate
problems, maximum and minimum problems and integration and its
applications. A TI-83 Plus graphing calculator is recommended.
A fee is required for college credit. By registering with GCC,
students who achieve a 70 or higher in the course can receive
four college credits. Prerequisite: Math 401 or Math 415
APCCAL
CALCULUS II/AP CALCULUS
1 CREDIT (4 GCC Credits) (20 weeks)
Students must pass Calculus I to be eligible for this course.
Topics of study include integration, applications of definite
integral geometry, science, and engineering, principles of integral
evaluation, materials modeling with differential equations, infinite
series, and analytical geometry in calculus. A TI-83 Plus graphing
calculator is recommended. Students must take the AP exam in May.
An AP exam fee is required. By registering with GCC, students
who achieve a 70 or higher in the course can receive four college
credits.
MAT550
STATISTICS I (Fall semester only)
1 CREDIT (3 GCC Credits)
This course provides an introduction to statistics, data analysis
and includes measurements of Central Tendency, organizing data,
and producing statistical models using probability. This course
is a Prerequisite for A.P. Stats. A TI-83 Plus graphing calculator
is recommended. By registering with GCC, students who achieve
a 70 or higher in the course can receive three college credits.
Prerequisite: Math 301
APCSTA
AP STATISTICS (Spring semester only)
1 CREDIT (3 GCC Credits) (20 weeks)
Through this course students can obtain college credit by taking
the AP exam in May. The number of college credits earned is determined
by the exam score. Topics include exploring and organizing data,
data collection and interpretation, using probability theory and
simulation to produce statistical models and using statistical
inference. An AP exam fee is required. By registering with GCC,
students who achieve a 70 or higher in the course can receive
three college credits. A TI-83 Plus graphing calculator is recommended.
Prerequisite : Math 550
