All classes scheduled after 12 noon will take place as scheduled. Students should check Canvas for details on classes. LTU students publish more peer-reviewed scientific papers than most other computer science departments, including leading private and public universities.
Students discover courses that combine theoretical computer science foundations with industry-relevant practical knowledge. This personal attention optimizes the learning experience and enhances creativity and complex problem-solving skills. To cultivate an analytical, quantitative, computational, and interdisciplinary mindset in our students.
Review of whole numbers, decimals, integers, rational and irrational numbers, real numbers. Conversion of units, basic geometry perimeter, area, and volume of prisms and cylinders. Slope-intercept form of an equation, algebra of exponents, polynomials, factoring, and rational expressions. Solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, systems of two linear equations, and quadratic equations.
Fundamental operations, factoring, exponents, radical expression, rectangular coordinate system, and graphing. Linear equations and inequalities, absolute value equations, and inequalities, systems of linear equations. Introduction to quadratic equations, fundamental concepts, and formulae of geometry. Prerequisite: None. Introduction to applications involving use of a computer.
E-Mail, word processors, spreadsheets, database applications, introduction to computer graphics. This course or a programming course is required of those who do not successfully demonstrate knowledge of these topics upon entry to Lawrence Tech.
