Course Outline for Mathematics 210
Math Jam for Business and STEM Mathematics Pathway

Effective: Fall 2025
SLO Rev:

Catalog Description:

MTH 210 - Math Jam for Business and STEM Mathematics Pathway

27.00 Hours

May be repeated 99 time(s)
Review of algebra and study skills required for success in transfer-level mathematics. This course is intended to prepare students for coursework in the Business and STEM pathways.
CB03: TOP Code 1701.00 - Mathematics, General
CIP Code 27.0101 - Mathematics, General.
Course Grading: Pass/No Pass/Satisfactory Progress
Type Hours
Lecture 27.00
Total 27.00

Measurable Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. perform operations on real numbers;
  2. solve linear, quadratic, rational, radical, absolute value, exponential, and logarithmic equations;
  3. solve application problems;
  4. use a graphing calculator to solve applications;
  5. graph linear, quadratic, cubic, square root, cube root, simple rational, exponential and logarithmic functions;
  6. list college resources that support students in mathematics classes;
  7. determine the best study skills strategies for themselves.

Course Content:

  1. Solving Equations
    1. Linear
    2. Quadratic
    3. Rational
    4. Radical
    5. Absolute Value
    6. Exponential
    7. Logarithmic
  2. Graphing
    1. Algebraic functions
    2. Absolute value functions
    3. Exponential functions
    4. Logarithmic functions
    5. Translation, shifting, and reflection
  3. Strategies for Solving Word Problems
    1. Key words
    2. Interpretation of results
    3. Using graphs
    4. Using equations
  4. Graphing Calculators
  5. Study Skills
    1. Skills for mathematics courses
    2. Time management
    3. Test taking strategies
    4. Math anxiety
  6. College resources

Methods of Instruction:

  1. Group Activities
  2. Lecture/Discussion
  3. Independent Study
  4. Computer-based interactive curriculum
  5. Hands-on Activities
  6. Class and group discussions
  7. Review
  8. Problem Solving
  9. Practice/Demonstration
  10. Distance Education

Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

1. Typical Assignments
  1. Solve for n F=p + (n – 1)d
  2. A paddleboat on the Mississippi River travels 48 miles downstream with the current, in 3 hours. The return trip against the current takes the paddleboat 4 hours. Find the boats rate in still water and the rate of the current.
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
  1. Class Work
  2. Class Participation
  3. Pre and post testing
  4. Attendance
3. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Increase confidence in understanding mathematical concepts, communicating ideas, and thinking analytically.

Textbooks (Typical):

  1. Tobey/Slater/Crawford/Fischer (2021). Beginning & Intermediate Algebra (6th). Pearson.

Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:

This noncredit course reviews algebra and study skills required for success in transfer-level mathematics. This course is intended to prepare students for coursework in the Business and STEM pathways. If you need a refresher on algebra or you want to get a jump-start on your next math class, this course is for you!

Discipline:
Mathematics-Basic Skills: Noncredit, or Mathematics*