MATC 2023-24 Catalog

700 - LEVEL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

OFFICE TECHNOLOGY (DEPARTMENT 862) OFFTEC-735

the portfolio. Among areas covered are a meeting preparation project, a project either accounting-based or technology-based and business portfolio completion. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFFTEC-743. READING – BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 1 READB1-717 Credits:4 Basic Reading 1 Level 1 Reading (grade equivalent 0-1.9) emphasizes reading simple material on familiar subjects and comprehending simple compound sentences in single or linked paragraphs containing a familiar vocabulary. Learners who successfully complete Level 1 Reading achieve beginning basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. READING – BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 2 READB2-727 Credits:4 Basic Reading 2 Level 2 Reading (grade equivalent 2.0-3.9) emphasizes reading text on familiar subjects that have a simple and clear underlying structure. Learners use context to determine meaning and can interpret actions required inspeci fi c directions. Learners read simple charts, graphs, labels, payroll stubs and simple authentic material. Learners who successfully complete Level 2 Reading achieve low intermediate basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. READING – BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 3 READB3-737 Credits:4 Basic Reading 3 Level 3 Reading (grade equivalent 4.0-5.9) emphasizes reading text on familiar subjects or from which new vocabulary can be determined by context. Learners read simple descriptions and narratives and can make some minimal inferences about familiar texts and compare and contrast information from texts. Learners read authentic materials on familiar topics, such as simple employee handbooks. Learners who successfully complete Level 3 Reading achieve high intermediate basic education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines. READING – BASIC SKILLS LEVEL 4 READB4-747 Credits:4 Basic Reading 4 Level 4 Reading (grade equivalent 6.0-8.9) emphasizes comprehension of a variety of materials, such as periodicals, non-technical journals on common topics and expository writing. Learners identify spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors and follow simple multi-step directions. Learners identify the main idea in reading selections and use context to determine meaning. Learners who successfully complete Level 4 Reading achieve low secondary education benchmarks according to NRS guidelines.

MATHHS-755

Credits:3

Advanced Algebra 1B This course is equivalent to the second semester of the second year of algebra. Topics include counting techniques and probability, a study of quadratics (the parabola, circle, ellipse and hyperbola), the solution of three equation systems of lines and of non-linear systems, and the study of matrices, determinants and exponential and logarithmic functions. MATHEMATICS – POST HIGH Financial Literacy This course is designed to help you with everyday consumer math skills – math you should an do use all the time. You will learn a wide variety of personal and business math skills. MATHPH-716 Credits:3 Algebra1A This course has a brief review of fractions and decimals. The main course consists of the basic operations with real numbers, evaluating algebraic expressions, solving equations, and inequalities with one variable, and operations with algebraic expressions. MATHPH-717 Credits:3 Algebra1B This course begins with factoring and the solution of quadratic equations by factoring. It also includes rational expressions, and ratio and proportion, and concludes with operations with algebraic expressions involving fractions. Prerequisite(s): Complete MATHHS-716 or MATHPH-716. MATHPH-722 Credits:3 Geometry2 Geometry 1 is extended to include similar polygons, right triangles, circles, construction and logic. Sets that describe areas and volumes, as well as the formulas for such sets, are presented. MATHPH-745 Credits:3 Advanced Algebra 1A This course is equivalent to the fi rst semester of second-year algebra. The course begins with the graphing of lines. Topics include graphing of linear inequalities in two variables; solving linear systems (two lines) using the graphic, elimination, and substitution methods; exploring other methods of solving equations; and the study of roots and radicals. MATHPH-755 Credits:3 Advanced Algebra 1B This course o ff ers a sampling of matrix algebra, trigonometry, conic section, probability, statistics, progression, and series. It is designed to whet the appetite for future mathematical studies. SCHOOL MATHPH-707 Credits:3

Credits:3

Keyboard, Keypad and Windows This is a competency-based course for learning the alphabetic and numeric keyboard using the touch method. In addition, the numeric keypad is presented. Students experience hands-on practice using a mouse, menus and Windows accessories. Furthermore, the student will format, type, print, edit and save simple documents using MS Word. OFFTEC-737 Credits:3 Business Operations Co-Op Part 2 Class time consists of a variety of work related sections designed to improve skills necessary for work with portfolio. Areas covered include database, spreadsheets, math concepts and fi nancial record-keeping. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFFTEC-735. OFFTEC-738 Credits:2 Business Co-Op Work Experience 1 Class time consists of a variety of work related sections designed to improve entry-level clerical skills as de fi nedby the portfolio. Among areas covered are a meeting preparation project, a project either accounting-based or technology-based, and business portfolio completion. OFFTEC-739 Credits:3 Business Operations Co-Op Part 1 Class time consists of a variety of work-related sections designed to improve skills necessary for work with portfolio. Areas covered include interpersonal relationships and concepts, technology, and international business. OFFTEC-742 Credits:2 Business Co-Op Work Experience 2 Class time consists of a variety of work related sections designed to improve entry-level clerical skills as de fi nedby the portfolio. Among areas covered are a meeting preparation project, a project either accounting-based or technology-based and business portfolio completion. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFTECH-738. OFFTEC-743 Credits:2 Business Co-Op Work Experience 3 Class time consists of a variety of work related sections designed to improve entry-level clerical skills as de fi nedby the portfolio. Among areas covered are a meeting preparation project, a project either accounting-based or technology-based and business portfolio completion. Prerequisite(s): Complete OFFTEC-742. OFFTEC-744 Credits:2 Business Co-Op Work Experience 4 Class time consists of a variety of work related sections designed to improve entry-level clerical skills as de fi nedby

700-Level Courses for Adult High School/GED/HSED, College Support and Learning English

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