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Math and Science Department |
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Instructors |
| Sandra Baldwin |
| Gary Chisam |
| Darryl Mannebach |
| Lee Smith |
| Mike Strong |
| Tom Swaney |
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General Algebra |
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Applied Mathematics I |
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Applied Mathematics II |
| Algebra I |
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Intermediate Algebra |
| Geometry |
| Algebra II |
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Trigonometry |
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Calculus-Intro to College |
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College Algebra |
| Statistics |
| Animal
Biology |
| Plant
Biology |
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Advanced Biology |
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Physical Science |
| Basic
Science |
| Biology |
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Principles of Technology I |
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Principles of Technology II |
| Chemistry |
| Physics |
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General Algebra |
| Freshmen, Sophomores, and
Juniors |
| Credit - 1 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: None |
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| Placement in
general algebra will be on the basis of test scores and teacher
recommendation. Designed for non-math majors. (The college-bound
math-science students should not take this course.) |
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Applied Mathematics I |
| Freshmen and Sophomores |
| Credit - 1 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: None |
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Applied Mathematics I is a hands-on course which
helps students learn to apply mathematics to the world of work.
Problems and activities generally come from the fields of
agriculture, business, health, home economics, and industrial
technology. This course is designed in part to prepare students for
admission to a university. |
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Applied Mathematics II |
| Sophomores and Juniors or
consent of instructor |
| Credit - 1 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: Applied Math I or
Algebra I |
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| Applied
Mathematics II is a hands-on course which helps students learn to
apply algebra and geometry concepts in work situations. Problems
and activities generally come from the fields of agriculture,
business health, home economics, and industrial technology. This
course is designed in part to prepare students for admission to a
university. |
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Algebra I |
| Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors,
and Seniors |
| Credit - 1 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: None |
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| Algebra I is
designed for the student who is interested in learning the basic
skills in mathematics and can be both the college and non-college
bound student. It reviews the basic language of algebra as well as
covering real numbers, functions and their graphs, equation and
problem solving, and fundamental properties of trigonometry. It has
problems in both theory and practical application. This course
should be taken by college bound math and science students. This
course is designed in part to prepare students for admission to a
university. |
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Intermediate Algebra |
| Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors,
and Seniors |
| Credit - 1 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: Algebra I |
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| A class for
students whose algebra skills are not strong enough to assure
success in Algebra II. The class will concentrate on Algebra I
objectives which are essential to the further study of algebra.
Some class time will be spent on the computer with individual
remediation. This course is designed in part to prepare students for
admission to a university. |
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Geometry |
| Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors,
and Seniors |
| Credit - 1 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: Algebra I,
Applied Math II, or Intermediate Algebra |
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| Geometry is a
course, which emphasized the basic logic of mathematics. The class
includes emphasis on reasoning ability as well as problem solving.
The study of mathematical figurations, their structure, and their
similarity also included. This course is designed in part to
prepare students for admission to a university. |
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Algebra II |
| Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors |
| Credit - 1 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: Algebra I (or
consent of instructor) |
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| Algebra II is a
course designed to aid the college minded student in the area of
mathematics. This class reviews basic algebra I principals and
includes an expansion on these same philosophies. Areas of study
also included are the principles of real numbers, relations, and
exponential equations. This course is designed in part to prepare
students for admission to a university. |
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Trigonometry |
| Juniors & Seniors |
| Credit - 1/2 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: Algebra II and
Geometry |
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This course is designed primarily for the student
requiring a solid math background for college. Trigonometry deals
with the basic trigonometry functions, angles, circular measures,
trigonometry applications and verifications. This course is
designed in part to prepare students for admission to a university. |
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Calculus-Intro to College |
| Juniors & Seniors |
| Credit - 1/2 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: Algebra II,
Trigonometry |
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| Calculus, being
the backbone of higher mathematics, is an essential class for all
college students who will major in a natural science area. This
course is designed to introduce the aspects of college calculus with
only a general, overall insight to the calculus math being taught.
This course is designed in part to prepare students for admission to
a university. |
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College Algebra |
| Seniors |
| Credit - 1/2 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: Algebra II |
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A Pratt Community College
Concurrent Credit Course |
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| This is a basic
mathematics course for those majoring in Biology, Chemistry,
Pre-Med, Pre-Law, or related science curriculum. Pre-engineering
majors who feel inadequately prepared for the calculus could start
with College Algebra. College Algebra may not transfer in an
engineering or mathematics curriculum. This course is a study of
algebraic functions and their graphs, set theory, complex numbers,
systems of equations, etc. This course is designed in part to
prepare students for admission to a university. |
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Statistics |
| Seniors |
| Credit - 1/2 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: College Algebra
or ASSET score of 41-55. |
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A Pratt Community College
Concurrent Credit Course |
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| This class for
college bound students will introduce the field of statistics as
used in nearly every college major. Technology will be used to
simplify processes as well as to obtain data of personal interest to
the student. This course is designed in part to prepare students
for admission to a university. |
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Animal Biology |
| Freshmen & Sophomores |
| Credit - 1/2 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: None |
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| This course
concentrates on the various body systems, learning the organs of
each system and how each organ functions. The frog is used as the
representative animal for dissection. A study of the human body
systems shows how the various systems work together. |
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Plant Biology |
| Freshmen & Sophomores |
| Credit - 1/2 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: None |
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| The student is
exposed to various areas of the plant world. The students learn how
cells divide and how plants pass on various inherited traits. A
unit is taught on plant reproduction and how to propagate plants. |
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Advanced Biology |
| Juniors & Seniors |
| Credit - 1 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: Biology &
Chemistry |
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| This course is a
survey in mammalian anatomy and physiology. The fetal pig is used
as the representative animal for dissection. All material is
applied to the human animal in terms of form and function as well as
mechanisms of human disease. |
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Physical Science |
| Freshmen and Sophomores |
| Credits - 1 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: None |
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| Physical Science
is the blending of the fundamental principles and concepts of the
fields of Physics and Chemistry. The course incorporates intensive
lab work with the study of these concepts and their mathematical
foundations. It is recommended for the freshman or sophomore
interested in science and wishing to increase their background of
scientific knowledge. |
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Basic Science |
| Freshmen and Sophomores |
| Credits - 1 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: None |
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| Basic Science is
the blending of the basic principles in Earth and Space Science.
The course investigates the areas of astronomy, geology,
oceanography, meteorology and ecology. |
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| Biology |
| Freshmen & Sophomores |
| Credit - 1 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: None |
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| Biology covers the
areas of cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, vertebrate and
invertebrate zoology. Students will develop good microscope and
dissection techniques. |
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Principals of Technology I |
| Sophomores and Juniors |
| Credit - 1 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: Must have had
Algebra I or Applied Math I |
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Principles of Technology I is a course in applied
science for those who plan to pursue careers as technicians or who
just want to keep pace with the advance technology. It blends an
understanding of basic principles with practice in practical
applications. It will give you a firm foundation for understanding
the technology that surrounds you today--as well as the technology
that's coming tomorrow.
Principles of Technology I is made up of 7 units,
each of which focuses on one of the important concepts that
undergird modern technology--concepts such as force, work, rate,
resistance, energy, or power. Each unit explains how that concept
applies to mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal systems.
Principles of Technology is an
opportunity to learn about modern technology--and the basic ideas
that control and shape technology. |
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Principles of Technology II |
| Juniors and Seniors |
| Credit - 1 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: Must have taken
Principles of Technology I |
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Principles of Technology II is an extension of
Principles of Technology I. It is an applied science course for
those who are planning to pursue careers in a technical field. It
blends an understanding of basic principles with practice in
practical applications of the principles.
Principles of Technology II is made
up of 7 units with the same format as Principles of Technology I.
Each unit consists of subunits that have a video presentation, a
discussion section, a math lab, and 2 hands on labs for each
subunit. |
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Chemistry |
| Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors |
| Credit - 1 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: Algebra I |
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| Chemistry is the
science dealing with the composition of materials and the changes in
composition which these materials undergo. This is a course
designed for the benefit of both college-bound and non-college-bound
students. It serves as a good introductory course for college
chemistry. |
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| Physics |
| Juniors and Seniors |
| Credit - 1 Credit |
| Pre-requisite: Algebra II or
Algebra II concurrent |
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Physics is the science that deals with matter and
energy and with the transformation of energy. It is the science
that tries to explain the ways of the world we live in (i.e. the
actions of gravity, electronics, magnetism, heat, sound, light,
etc.) Physics requires a sound mathematical background and is aimed
primarily for the needs of the college-bound student.
Physics can be taken for concurrent
credit with PCC. It will count as 5 credit hours as General Physics
I PHS 251. General Physics I includes the topics of kinematics,
dynamics, energy, momentum, problem solving, proportional reasoning,
and the use of modern technology in the lab. |
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