MATH 1135 — Allied Health Math
Prerequisite: Student must meet one of the follow- ing criteria to register for this course: - MATH 1117 or MATH 1116 or higher - Three High school STEM or Core Math courses with grades of C or higher - Accuplacer QAS score of 243 or higher This course introduces math topics used in allied health fields. The topics covered include metric and household (English) systems, conversion factors, medical dosage calculations for oral medications, parenteral medications, and syringes; pediatric dosages; solutions; safe dosages; infusions; and case studies. Prerequisite: MATH 1118 with a B or higher; Students with a C in MATH 1118 must meet with an advisor before registering; Three High school STEM or Core Math courses with grades A, A, B or higher; ACT Math Score of 22 or higher; SAT Math Score of 530 or higher; QAS Placement Test with a score of 263 or higher and Algebra 2 with a B or higher; AAF Placement Test with a score of 263 or higher. This course emphasizes the use of algebra and func- tions in problem solving and modeling. Appropriate use of technology and applying mathematics to real-world situations is emphasized. Topics include lin- ear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and piece wise equations and functions. Students whose programs recommend a college algebra course or who need to prepare for calculus should take this course. Prerequisite: One of the following: - Four High school STEM or Core Math courses with grades A, A, B, B or higher