This arithmetic course covers operations on natural numbers, integers, rational numbers (fractions), decimals and percents. Multi-step problems utilizing the correct order of arithmetic operations will be stressed. Correct mathematical format will be stressed. An on-campus, in-person departmental final exam is required with no calculators allowed. Credit will not apply toward graduation.
Foundational Mathematics Courses
NOTE: On the basis of placement tests in mathematics, students are assigned to math courses at an appropriate level. There are courses at the pre-college level, as well as a variety of transferable college courses. All courses numbered below 100 are pre-college courses.
FNMT 016 - Arithmetic
3-0-3
Credit Hours:
3
FNMT 017 - Elementary Algebra
3-0-3
Credit Hours:
3
This course covers algebraic expressions; equivalent algebraic expressions; operations on algebraic expressions; linear equations and inequalities in one variable; and factoring. An on-campus, in-person departmental final exam is required with no calculators allowed. Credit will not apply toward graduation.
Offered Online:Yes
Prerequisite:
“Pass” grade in FNMT 016 or satisfactory score on mathematics placement test.
FNMT 019 - Introductory Mathematics
4-0-4
Credit Hours:
4
This course covers operations with whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers written as fractions or decimals; solving problems with dimensional analysis, ratios, proportions, percent, speed/distance/time, and perimeter and area of basic geometric shapes; and simplifying and manipulating linear algebraic expressions and solving linear equations. An on-campus, in-person departmental final exam is required with no calculators allowed
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra
3-0-3
Credit Hours:
3
Real numbers, polynomials, rational expressions, algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities in one variable, absolute value equations and inequalities, linear equations in two variables, graphs of lines, systems of linear equations in two variables, quadratic equations in one variable, problem solving. An on-campus, in-person departmental final exam is required with no calculators allowed.
Offered Online:Yes
FNMT 121 - Retail Mathematics & Merchandising
3-0-3
Credit Hours:
3
Students learn the essential concepts, practices, and quantitative skills necessary for retail planning, buying, and selling. This course covers mathematical topics that pertain to students who are pursuing careers in Fashion Merchandising. These topics include profit and loss statement, retail pricing of merchandise, markups, markdowns, the retail method of inventory, six-month planning, and assortment planning. Students learn the various financial tools that retailers use to evaluate performance. Students will simulate buying decisions and learn how to use technology to assist in retail management.