5 CRThis course presents the first part of mathematics used in the professional/technical occupations. This course is intended to reinforce and extend students’ knowledge of basic mathematics skills in operations with whole numbers, decimals and fractions; application of ratio, proportion and percent; U.S Customary Units and metric measurement systems; basic geometry and elementary algebra. Prerequisite(s): CASAS Math score (204) or higher OR ABE 050 with a C or higher OR HSC 073 with a C or higher OR Instructor permission.