Mathematics

MATHEMATICS

The Mission of the mathematics department is to provide quality instruction in mathematics to all students as well as offer mathematics courses that will support other departments and programs in the College.

1. The student will understand math as a language:
   1. Understand what the symbols and formulas mean, and apply them correctly.
   2. Correctly interpret the results.
   3. Recognize the interconnectedness between analytical and graphical approaches
2. The student will develop problem-solving skills:
   1. Given a work problem, the student will translate from English to math.
   2. Present their steps in a clear and organized manner.
   3. The student will be able to solve multistep problems.
   4. Determine if the answer is reasonable in the context of the problem.
3. The student will appreciate the power and beauty of math.