COTC Academics

General Education - Mathematics

Mission Statement
The mission of the Mathematics Department is to provide high quality, accessible math courses that build a strong foundation for further math courses, support each technical program and further the personal goals of students.
Learning Outcomes
To accomplish the stated mission of the Mathematics Department, this department embraces the concept of quantitative literacy as set forth by the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges.  As such, the following student learning outcomes are expected.
The student will be able to:
1.	Examine and interpret mathematics problems to determine the applicable operations needed on an appropriate calculator to solve the problem.
2.	Select and perform correct mathematical operations relevant to various problems.
3.	Formulate mathematical strategies to find solutions to applied problems.
4.	Choose and apply suitable mathematical processes to solve problems in their technical programs.
5.	Communicate mathematical findings effectively.
6.	Demonstrate usage of available technology for learning and applying mathematics.
Approved by General Education Advisory Committee May 23, 2007

COTC Course Descriptions

Please contact the COTC Gateway-Admissions Office, located in Hopewell Mall (740-366-9222), for further information regarding the General Education course offerings at Central Ohio Technical College.