MATH101

To develop the basic mathematical skills necessary for health careers students.

To encourage the development of problem-solving skills.

Arithmetic of Whole Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

1. Find least common multiples of whole numbers.

2. Model and find equivalent fractions and mixed numbers.

3. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and mixed numbers.

4. Round decimals to a specific place value.

5. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals.

6. Convert between fractions, decimals, and percents.

7. Perform arithmetic operations using the order of operations for whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

8. Demonstrate proficiency using a calculator to perform basic operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Arithmetic of Signed Numbers

1. Add and subtract signed numbers.

2. Multiply and divide signed numbers.

Scientific Notation

1. Convert between scientific notation and standard decimal notation.

2. Perform arithmetic operations on numbers in scientific notation.

Measurements (Approximate Numbers)

1. Determine the accuracy, precision, maximum error, and percent error of a measurement.

2. Compare the accuracy, precision, maximum error, and percent error of a group of measurements.

3. Perform arithmetic operations on a group of measurements and round the results using the conventional rounding rules for measurements.

Ratio and Proportion

1. Write ratios, rates, and unit rates, and set up proportions.

2. Solve ratio, rate, and proportion application problems.

3. Solve percent applications using proportions.

Measurement Systems

1. Convert within the U.S. Customary system.

2. Perform arithmetic operations with measurements of weight, capacity, length, and time.

3. Convert measurements within the Metric measurement system.

4. Convert between the U.S. Customary system and the Metric system.

5. Convert measurements within the Apothecary measurement system.

6. Convert between the Apothecary system and the Metric system.

7. Convert between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales.

Basic Algebra

1. Perform basic operations on polynomials.

2. Solve linear equations.

3. Graph linear equations.

Applications to Health Career Professions

1. Use dimensional analysis or proportions to solve application problems involving medication dosages.

Descriptive Statistical Measures

1. Compute and interpret the meaning of simple descriptive statistical measures.

2. Interpret tables and graphs such as bar graphs, histograms, line graphs, pie charts, and pareto graphs.