DCCCD
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MATH 1314 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC College Algebra This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Mathematics algebra-based level. Course Description: This course is an in-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conics may be included. This course is cross-listed as MATH 1414. The student may register for either MATH 1314 or MATH 1414 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701015419 |
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MATH 1316 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Plane Trigonometry This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of the DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: MATH 1314 or equivalent. Course Description: In depth study and applications of trigonometry including definitions, identities, inverse functions, solutions of equations, graphing, and solving triangles. Additional topics such as vectors, polar coordinates, and parametric equations may be included. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701015319 |
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MATH 1324 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Mathematics algebra-based level. Course Description: The application of common algebraic functions, including polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational, to problems in business, economics, and the social sciences are addressed. The applications include mathematics of finance, including simple and compound interest and annuities; systems of linear equations; matrices; linear programming; and probability, including expected value. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2703015219 |
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MATH 1325 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Calculus for Business and Social Sciences This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: MATH 1324, MATH 1314 or MATH 1414. Course Description: This course is the basic study of limits and continuity, differentiation, optimization and graphing, and integration of elementary functions, with emphasis on applications in business, economics, and social sciences. This course is not a substitute for MATH 2413, Calculus I. This course is cross-listed as MATH 1425. The student may register for either MATH 1325 or MATH 1425 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2703015319 |
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MATH 1332 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of the DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Mathematics at the non-algebra or algebra levels. Course Description: Intended for Non STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors. Topics include introductory treatments of sets and logic, financial mathematics, probability and statistics with appropriate applications. Number sense, proportional reasoning, estimation, technology, and communication should be embedded throughout the course. Additional topics may be covered. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701015119 |
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MATH 1342 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Elementary Statistical Methods This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of the DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Mathematics at the non-algebra or algebra levels. Course Description: This course is a study of collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended. (3 Lec.) |
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MATH 1350 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Mathematics for Teachers I (Fundamentals of Mathematics I) This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: MATH 1314 or the equivalent. Course Description: This course is intended to build or reinforce a foundation in fundamental mathematics concepts and skills. It includes the conceptual development of the following: sets, functions, numeration systems, number theory, and properties of the various number systems with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701015619 |
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MATH 1351 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Mathematics for Teachers II (Fundamentals of Mathematics II) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Required: MATH 1350. Course Description: This course is intended to build or reinforce a foundation in fundamental mathematics concepts and skills. It includes the concepts of geometry, measurement, probability, and statistics with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701015719 |
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MATH 1370 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, ECC Business Calculus and Applications II Prerequisite Required: MATH 1325 or MATH 1425. Course Description: Course topics include review of limits, differentiation, logarithmic and exponential functions, integration, applications of integration, calculus of several variables, differential equations, sequences and series. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701017319 |
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MATH 1414 is a 4 credit hour lecture course. MATH 1314 is a 3 credit hour lecture course. Either course will meet degree requirements. A student may receive credit for MATH 1414 or MATH 1314 but not for both. MATH 1414 (4 Credit Hours) Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. College Algebra This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Mathematics algebra-based level. Course Description: This course is an in-depth study and applications of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations using matrices. Additional topics such as sequences, series, probability, and conics may be included. This course is cross-listed as MATH 1314. The student may register for either MATH 1314 or MATH 1414 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (4 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701015419 |
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MATH 1442 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at MVC, RLC Elementary Statistical Methods This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of the DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Mathematics at the non-algebra level and completion of DMAT 0407. Course Description: Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended. (4 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2705015119 |
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MATH 2305 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, RLC Discrete Mathematics This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Required: MATH 2413. Course Description: A course designed to prepare math, computer science, and engineering majors for a background in abstraction, notation, and critical thinking for the mathematics most directly related to computer science. Topics include: logic, relations, functions, basic set theory, countability and counting arguments, proof techniques, mathematical induction, combinatorics, discrete probability, recursion, sequence and recurrence, elementary number theory, graph theory, and mathematical proof techniques. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701016619 |
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MATH 2318 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC Linear Algebra This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Required: MATH 2414. Course Description: Introduces and provides models for application of the concepts of vector algebra. Topics include finite dimensional vector spaces and their geometric significance; representing and solving systems of linear equations using multiple methods, including Gaussian elimination and matrix inversion; matrices; determinants; linear transformations; quadratic forms; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; and applications in science and engineering. This course is cross-listed as MATH 2418. The student may register for either MATH 2318 or MATH 2418 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701016319 |
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MATH 2320 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, MVC, NLC Differential Equations This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Required: MATH 2414. Course Description: This course is a study of ordinary differential equations, including linear equations, systems of equations, equations with variable coefficients, existence and uniqueness of solutions, series solutions, singular points, transform methods, boundary value problems, and applications. This course is cross-listed as MATH 2420. The student may register for either MATH 2320 or MATH 2420 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701016419 |
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MATH 2412 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Pre-Calculus Math This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: MATH 1316. Course Description: This course consists of the study of algebraic and trigonometric topics including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their graphs. Conic sections, polar coordinates, and other topics of analytic geometry will be included. (4 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701015819 |
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MATH 2413 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Calculus I This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: MATH 1348, MATH 2412 or equivalent. Course Description: This course is a study of limits and continuity; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definition of the derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to maximizing or minimizing a function; the chain rule, mean value theorem, and rate of change problems; curve sketching; definite and indefinite integration of algebraic, trigonometric, and transcendental functions, with an application to calculation of areas. (4 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701015919 |
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MATH 2414 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Calculus II This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD. Prerequisite Required: MATH 2413 or equivalent. Course Description: This course is a study of differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; parametric equations and polar coordinates; techniques of integration; sequences and series; improper integrals. (4 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701016019 |
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MATH 2415 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Calculus III This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Required: MATH 2414 or equivalent. Course Description: This course is a study of advanced topics in calculus, including vectors and vector-valued functions, partial differentiation, Lagrange multipliers, multiple integrals, and Jacobians; application of the line integral including Green's Theorem, the Divergence Theorem, and Stokes' Theorem. (4 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701016119 |
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MATH 2418 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, RLC Linear Algebra This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Required: MATH 2414 or equivalent. Course Description: Introduces and provides models for application of the concepts of vector algebra. Topics include finite dimensional vector spaces and their geometric significance; representing and solving systems of linear equations using multiple methods, including Gaussian elimination and matrix inversion; matrices; determinants; linear transformations; quadratic forms; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; and applications in science and engineering. This course is cross-listed as MATH 2318. The student may register for either MATH 2318 or MATH 2418 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (4 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701016319 |
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MATH 2420 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC Differential Equations This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite Required: MATH 2414. Course Description: This course is a study of ordinary differential equations, including linear equations, systems of equations, equations with variable coefficients, existence and uniqueness of solutions, series solutions, singular points, transform methods, boundary value problems, and applications. This course is cross-listed as MATH 2320. The student may register for either MATH 2320 or MATH 2420 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (4 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2701016419 |
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POFT 1127 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Introduction to Keyboarding This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Skill development in keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on the development of speed and accuracy. (2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Business English This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1309 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Administrative Office Procedures I This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic keyboarding skills. Course Description: Study of current office procedures, duties, and responsibilities applicable to an office environment. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1313 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Professional Workforce Preparation This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Preparation for career success including ethics, interpersonal relations, professional attire, and advancement. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1319 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Records and Information Management I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to basic records information management filing systems including manual and electronic filing. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1321 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Business Math This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Fundamentals of business mathematics including analytical and critical thinking skills. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1325 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Business Math Using Technology This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: POFI 1301. Course Description: Skill development in business math problem-solving using technology. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1328 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Business Presentations This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic Computer Skills. Course Description: Skill development in planning and conducting business presentations including communication and media skills. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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POFT 1329 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Beginning Keyboarding This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Skill development keyboarding techniques. Emphasis on development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting basic documents. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
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POFT 1349 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC Administrative Office Procedures II This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: POFT 1309. Course Description: In-depth coverage of office procedures with emphasis on decision-making, goal setting, management theories, and critical thinking. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 1380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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POFT 1382 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, RLC Cooperative Education - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec. 15 Ext.) |
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POFT 2203 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Speed and Accuracy Building This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Basic keyboarding skills. Course Description: Review, correct, and improve keyboarding techniques for the purpose of increasing speed and improving accuracy. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 2301 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC Intermediate Keyboarding This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: POFT 1329 or instructor approval. Course Description: A continuation of keyboarding skills emphasizing acceptable speed and accuracy levels and formatting documents. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) * Note: This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on April 2, 2018. (Original) | (Changes) |
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POFT 2312 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC Business Correspondence and Communication This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Business English. Course Description: Development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC Administrative Project Solutions This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Computer application software proficiency and basic office procedures competency. Course Description: Advanced concepts of project management and office procedures integrating software applications, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
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POFT 2380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, RLC Cooperative Education-Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Science, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.) |
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TECM 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, MVC Technical Calculations This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading. Course Description: Specific mathematical calculations required by business and industry. Includes whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions. Also covers converting to different units of measure (standard and/or metric). (3 Lec.) |
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TECM 1317 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at RLC Technical Trigonometry This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: TECM 1341. Course Description: Triangular measurements and calculations used in industrial applications. Includes trigonometry ratios, solution of right triangles, oblique triangles, and vector analysis. (3 Lec.) |
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TECM 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, RLC Technical Algebra This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: One year of high school algebra and an appropriate assessment test score or DMAT 0305 or DMAT 0308 or DMAT 0309. Course Description: Application of linear equations, simultaneous equations, and quadratic equations relevant to technical occupations. (3 Lec.) |
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TECM 1349 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC, RLC Technical Math Applications This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: TECM 1317. Course Description: Trigonometry and geometry as used in a variety of technical settings. Includes the use of plane and solid geometry to solve areas and volumes encountered in industry. (3 Lec.) |
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TECM 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Special Topics in Applied Mathematics, General This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.) |
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TECM 1403 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Technical Calculations This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading. Course Description: Specific mathematical calculations required by business and industry. Includes whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents, ratios, and proportions. Also covers converting to different units of measure (standard and/or metric). (4 Lec.) |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
