Savannah Tech to offer math and pre-algebra refresher courses
#1273 | April 19, 2012
SAVANNAH – Savannah Technical College is offering two ten-hour basic refresher courses: one for basic math skills and one for pre-algebra. Both will be offered through STC’s Professional Continuing Education in the mornings at the College’s Crossroads Campus in the Crossroads Business Park off I-95. The cost of each course is $159 per person. A corporate introductory rate of $1,000 is available for a group of 10-15 students.
No Fear Math: Many times basic mathematics causes problems for higher level mathematics. Topics in this course include mathematical computations and conversions utilizing whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percentages, acquiring familiarity with measurement of liquids, solids, metric and English measures, and calculations of averages, angles, perimeter and area of objects. This course meets from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. The next course will be May 14-18. It will also be offered June 18-22 and July 9-13.
No Fear Pre-Algebra: This class is a great opportunity for those who have not had math instruction, have not used math skills for several years or are getting ready to take an entrance exam or a certification exam. Topics in this course include: arithmetic, geometric, and exponential patterns; algebraic expressions (coefficient, variables, constants, equation in words); evaluating algebraic expressions; combining like terms; multiplying and dividing monomials; multiplying and dividing polynomials; graphing X-Y Points; solving one-step equations; basic geometry; and measurements. This course meets from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. The next course will be offered May 21-25. It will also be offered June 25 – 29 and July 23-27.
To register for either course and for payment, contact Reeshemah Johnson 912.443.5808 or rjohnson@savannahtech.edu. Credit and/or debit card payments may be made via telephone. Money order, personal or cashier’s checks made payable to Savannah Technical College will only be accepted at the Crossroads Campus.
Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Savannah, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 4,500 credit students each semester, Savannah Tech offers nearly 100 different instructional programs in Business and Technology, Public Service, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry. The College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
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For More Information Contact:
Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512
ashaffer@savannahtech.edu
A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.
Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Savannah Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.