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MiraCosta College | MATH 102 | Online | Course Number 3810| 8/18/25 ~ 12/13/25
math 102 Course Description
math 102 Course Description
This course covers the fundamentals of logic, including fallacies, inductive and deductive reasoning, conditional statements, and the evaluation of arguments; the basic ideas of finance, including simple and compound interest, amortized loans, and retirement accounts; ideas of probability and applications of probability to realistic situations; and problem solving. The course provides students with a strong foundation in quantitative reasoning and mathematical concepts applicable to everyday life situations and long-term decision-making strategies.
Prerequisite: Knowledge, skills, and abilities at the elementary algebra level as determined by the math placement process.
Please watch this video to learn more about the course.
Upon entering this course, the student should be able to do the following:
Perform arithmetic operations on real numbers
Recognize patterns, including generalizing terms in a pattern
Graph linear, quadratic, and exponential equations
Solve linear equations and basic exponential equations
Use calculators, tables, and formulas to solve application problems
Demonstrate knowledge of functions and function notation.
Course Structure
Course Structure
Our class will be completely housed on Canvas. This link will take you to MiraCosta’s Online education page. Here you will have access to the Canvas login page as well as all of the contact information to online student support. Please make sure to take the time right now to make sure you are able to login into Canvas.
A typical week in this course will consist of modules with items due usually on Tuesdays and Saturdays. You will have reading assignments from the text, videos to watch while filling in the guided notebook, homework assignments due in WebAssign, and also Canvas assignments.
I will be constantly be in touch via Canvas announcements and Pronto. Feedback will be given on assignments as annotations, rubrics, or in the assignment comments.
REQUIRED MATERIALS AND MINDSET
REQUIRED MATERIALS AND MINDSET
Math Fundamentals for Statistics (Math 102) Work/Textbook – available at the MiraCosta Bookstore or online.
Math Fundamentals for Statistics (Math 102) Homework Packet – available at the MiraCosta Bookstore or online.
Computer/tablet with internet access. Since this course is fully online, you will be required to have internet access. You will be submitting assignments multiple times a week.
Calculator. A Casio fx-300 ES Plus scientific calculator is the suggested calculator for this course. These are less than $20 at the bookstore, but is between $9 and $19 at Target/WalMart/Amazon/etc. This is the calculator I will refer to in videos and textbook examples.
Notecards, Binder, Paper, Pencil/Eraser. 3 × 5 notecards can help with terminology; a binder is where to put the homework – it is hole-punched and ready to put in the binder.
Determination, hard work, and desire to succeed!
Accessibility Statement
Accessibility Statement
I have made every attempt to ensure this course is accessible for all students. If you encounter any accessibility-related difficulties with required or optional course materials, please contact me as soon as possible so that we can investigate the matter further and provide equally effective alternatives, if needed.
Time commitment
Time commitment
You can expect to spend a minimum of 9 hours per week in this class. You will be allowed to work ahead if you need to. Also, I plan to open up the course in Canvas a week early so you can take a peek around.
Tips on how to be successful in this class:
Tips on how to be successful in this class:
Complete the current lesson's written and online homework by due dates listed
Be prepared for assignments to be due twice a week
Keep pace with the posted due dates to aid with deeper understanding
Engage in practice opportunities and read in a timely manner
Use Pronto and the discussion boards
Attend my student office hours
Reach out to your squad and me!
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