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Course Description
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Course Name
Elementary Mathematics
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Mathematics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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US Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Description
This course serves as a preparatory course for Business Mathematics I. It is intended for students who have limited knowledge of mathematics. It concentrates upon basic mathematical notions and operations – fractions, percentage, using negative numbers etc. The content of the course will be adapted to concrete needs of students.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
– Comprehend and have a clear understanding of basic mathematical notions and operations;
– Understand fractions and percentages;
– Understand calculations with negative numbers;
– Understand the concept of variables in mathematics;
– Understand priority of operators and the role of parentheses in mathematical expressions;
– Understand simple equations with a single variable;
– Analyse a word problem and transform it into an equation;
– Understand the concepts of square roots, algebraic expressions and their simplification;
– Understand the concept of basic functions: constant, linear and quadratic functions.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.