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College Catalog 2022-2023 
    
College Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CCP 85 - HSE Math in Science


1 to 15 Credits
This contextualized course integrates math instruction with instruction focused on science. Possible topics include but are not limited to: the scientific method, nutrition, epidemiology, biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, and evolution. This competency-based class allows students to demonstrate skills and knowledge, and earn possible high school credit equivalents in Science, Health, Math, and/or elective credits. 

Course Outcomes
Math

  1. Analyze problems and persist in solving them.
  2. Communicate mathematical solutions by using a variety of mathematical concepts and representations.
  3. Explain your mathematical reasoning.
  4. Listen to or read the point of view of others, ask questions to improve understanding and provide feedback.
  5. Use appropriate tools and mathematical strategies.
  6. Analyze and interpret graphs, charts and data.
  7. Look for patterns and/or repeated calculations to apply math formulas and strategies.
  8. Evaluate the reasonableness of results.

Science

  1. Generate and evaluate a question, and conduct a scientific investigation.
  2. Formulate one or more hypotheses based on an understanding of causal (cause and effect) relationships.
  3. Describe criteria for evaluating whether or not hypotheses are correct.
  4. Draw conclusions supported by evidence from investigation.
  5. Participate in discussion about one’s own scientific investigations, and those performed by others.
  6. Apply science and technology to critical issues that influence society.
  7. Collect, analyze and display data using calculators, computers or other technology.

In order to meet the lab requirement, students must

  • Participate in an experience with direct interaction with the material world, or with data drawn from the material world, using the tools, data collection techniques, models and theories of science.

or

  • Document the use of the scientific method: 
    • The research question
    • Any hypotheses 
    • A description of experimental set-up and procedure