Algebra I. This course was designed for those students who have had an introduction to algebra, and have good skills in arithmetic and pre-algebra. Problem solving skills are emphasized here. Course topics include: operations with signed numbers, solutions of linear equations and inequalities, graphing, algebra of polynomials, factoring and quadratic equations, and rational expressions.

Algebra II. It is the second in a two quarter sequence. The course gives the introduction and develops graphing of linear equations, solutions to systems of equations, linear programming, and radical expressions and equations. Moreover, it introduces the function concept and studies functions from the analytic and geometric viewpoint. The course emphasizes the solution of quadratic equations and the study of quadratic functions.

Technical Mathematics I. Here, the focus is on algebraic methods of problems solving techniques for the technical fields. The course develops of a mathematical vocabulary, skills with algebraic expressions, formula manipulations, graphing techniques, and techniques for solving linear quadratic and systems of equations.

Technical Mathematics II. The course covers those portions of trigonometry and mathematics which are useful in the applied fields of forestry technology, civil engineering, surveying, electronics, etc. This course does not satisfy the quantitative skills distribution requirements for AA and AS degrees.

Introduction to Probability and Statistics. This course introduce the concepts of data collection, organization, and summaries. It develops the fundamental concepts of mean, median, and standard deviation, probability, probability distributions, and applies these ideas to hypothesis testing, linear regression, and analysis of variance.

Following courses are not offered for the spring semester:

College Algebra for Business. This course studies linear, polynomial and rational function models, exponential and logarithmic functions. Besides, it discovers mathematics of finance, matrices, linear programming, set operations, and probability. 

Pre-Calculus I. Course topics include graphical, numerical, and symbolic development of the trigonometric functions and their inverses as defined on the unit circle and right triangles; identities, equations, and applications; complex numbers, polar coordinates, parametric equations, vectors, and conic sections.

Precalculus II. Here you can study elementary functions (polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic), systems of equations, matrix algebra, and series and sequences. Modeling and problem solving techniques are emphasized from a graphic, symbolic, and numeric perspective.

Survey of Calculus. This course was designed to serve the needs of students whose programs demand a relatively brief introduction to the calculus concepts of limit, change, rate of change, and integration with applications in the fields of biological, social and management sciences.

All courses consist of 5 credit hours. Centralia College correspondence courses may vary slightly quarter to quarter.

Tuition per 1 credit hour:
Resident - $85.80
Nonresident - $99.00
International - $257.00