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LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE - COURSE OUTLINE FORM

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ORIGINATION DATE: 08/02/99 APPROVAL DATE: / /

LAST MODIFICATION DATE: 11/20/00 EFFECTIVE TERM/YEAR: FALL 2000

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PRINTED: 02/20/03

COURSE NUMBER: MATH2900

COURSE TITLE: Special Topics in Mathematics

LECTURE LAB CLINICAL TOTAL OBR MIN OBR MAX

CREDITS: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 3.00

CONTACT HOURS: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

LECTURE CREDITS MAY VARY FROM 1.00 TO 3.00

PREREQUISITES:

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PROGRAMS & CERTIFICATES FOR WHICH THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED:

NONE

PROGRAMS & CERTIFICATES FOR WHICH THIS COURSE IS AN ELECTIVE:

NONE

COURSE ACCEPTED AS TRANSFER CREDIT BY:

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RECOMMENDED CLASS SIZE: RATIONALE:

FREQUENCY OF OFFERING:

TERMS NORMALLY OFFERED:

LAB FEE: NONE

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RATIONALE FOR COURSE:

These specialized courses provide in-depth examinations of mathematics

topics not covered in detail elsewhere in the curriculum.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

These specialized courses provide in-depth examinations of mathematics

topics not covered in detail elsewhere in the curriculum.

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GENERAL COURSE GOALS:

(Specific additional goals will vary based on the mathematics concepts

approved for study.)

1. Introduce and provide for the study of mathematical concepts not

covered in detail elsewhere in the curriculum.

2. Encourage students' development of skills related to the topic.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

(Specific additional objectives will vary based on the mathematics concepts

approved for study.)

1. Define terms and explain concepts pertaining to the topic.

2. Apply concepts pertaining to the topic.

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COURSE OUTLINE:

(Specific additional items will vary based on the mathematical concepts

approved for study.)

I. Introduction and Overview

II. Terminology and Concepts

III. Application

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INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES THAT MAY BE UTILIZED:

(Procedures will vary based on the mathematics concepts approved for study.)

Lecture and labs

Assigned reading and research

Presentations

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SUGGESTED GRADING PROCEDURES:

Grading procedures will vary based on the mathematics concepts approved for

study. Evaluations may be based on examinations, homework assignments,

research projects, presentations, etc.

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SUGGESTED COURSE EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

Student evaluations, instructor self-evaluation, discussion among faculty

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[ End of Course Outline for 'MATH2900' ]

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