Course Outline for Mathematics 122
Math Lab

Effective: Fall 2025
SLO Rev:

Catalog Description:

MTH 122 - Math Lab

0.50 - 1.00 Units

Provides mathematics students an opportunity to build/maintain mathematics skills with tutorial assistance from an instructor, student tutors, and/or fellow classmates. Students may also use a software program and work on problems at their own pace through active participatory experience.
CB03: TOP Code 1701.00 - Mathematics, General
CIP Code 27.0101 - Mathematics, General.
Course Grading: Pass/No Pass
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Laboratory 0.50 - 1.00 27.00 - 54.00 0.00 27.00 - 54.00
Total 0.50 - 1.00 27.00 - 54.00 0.00 - 0.00 27.00 - 54.00

Measurable Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. demonstrate key concepts in their mathematical subject area;
  2. solve problems in their mathematical subject area;
  3. use study skills to improve their mathematical comprehension and skills.

Course Content:

  1. Concepts applicable to students’ subject areas level, such as
    1. Simplify expressions
    2. Solve equations
    3. Graph functions
    4. Solving word problems
  2. Problem solving
    1. Compare similar problems for differences
    2. Convert words to mathematical relationships
    3. Work backwards
  3. Study skills
    1. Time management
    2. Review assessment 
    3. Keep a notebook

Methods of Instruction:

  1. Individualized instruction
  2. Instructor and tutor facilitated collaborative learning groups
  3. Mastery Learning - MODULE
  4. Problem Solving
  5. Computer-based interactive curriculum
  6. Diagnostic Quizzes
  7. Distance Education

Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

1. Typical Assignments
  1. Work on collaboratives and projects.
  2. Solve and Check. 13 – (2c + 2) = 2(c + 2)
  3. Use computer software to improve areas of weakness in subject matter
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
  1. Class Participation
  2. Time spent using software application
  3. Demonstration of practice and skills
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. OpenStax (2019). Precalculus (11.14). OpenStax CNX.
  2. OpenStax (2019). Intermediate Algebra (9.5). OpenStax CNX.
Additional Materials:
  • Purchase of access code for mathematics software may be required.

Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:

Provides mathematics students an opportunity to build/maintain mathematics skills at their own pace through active participatory experience on an online learning and assessment program.

Discipline:
Mathematics*