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Mathematics
Should students opt to exit after the first two (three for part-timers) years of the Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Video Production, they can exit with an Associate in Arts degree (AA-60 credits) which is primarily for transfer into a bachelor’s degree. Students can also opt to do certificate level comprising five courses (15 credits) and or a diploma comprising ten courses (30 credits).
Five (5) CSEC (CXC)/GCE O’Level subjects, inclusive of English A and mathematics, Grades 1,2,3* or A,B,C.
*Grade 3 accepted if attained in June 1998 or beyond
Applicants who possess CAPE or A’Level qualifications may be considered for advanced standing. (the award of credits towards your degree programme).
DURATION
4 Years (FT)
5-6 Years (PT)
CAMPUS
NLC/City/South/Tobago/Chaguanas
COURSE FEE
2500
| CODE | COURSE TITLE | CR. | CODE | COURSE TITLE | CR. |
| MATH 091A | Pre-Algebra I | 1 | MATH 092C | Basic Algebra III | 1 |
| MATH 091B | Pre-Algebra II | 1 | MATH 093A | Intermediate Algebra I | 1 |
| MATH 091C | Pre-Algebra III | 1 | MATH 093B | Intermediate Algebra II | 1 |
| MATH 092A | Basic Algebra I | 1 | MATH 093C | Intermediate Algebra III | 1 |
| MATH 092B | Basic Algebra II | 1 |
Course Code: MATH 091A
Course Title: Pre-Algebra I
Course Description
This is the first of three pre-algebra modules where students, with limited exposure to arithmetic, will gain an appreciation for operations on numbers. In this module students will be exposed to topics such as whole numbers, real numbers and their properties, number theory and multiplication and division. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: None
Course Code: MATH 091B
Course Title: Pre-Algebra II
Course Description
This is the second of three pre-algebra modules where students, with limited exposure to arithmetic, will improve and review mathematical concepts. In this module students will further hone competencies in addition and subtraction of fractions; decimals; ratio and proportion and measurement. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: None
Course Code: MATH 091C
Course Title: Pre-Algebra III
Course Description
This is the third of three pre-algebra modules where students, with limited exposure to arithmetic, will improve and review mathematical concepts. In this module students will further hone competencies percent and applications and statistics. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: None
Course Code: MATH 092A
Course Title: Basic Algebra I
Course Description
This is the first of three basic algebra modules where students, with limited exposure to algebra, will improve and review basic algebraic skills and concepts. In this module students will gain competencies in solving algebraic expressions and equations, manipulating formula and graphing. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MATH 091
Course Code: MATH 092B
Course Title: Basic Algebra II
Course Description
This is the second of three basic algebra modules where students, with limited exposure to algebra, will improve and review basic algebraic skills and concepts. In this module students will be exposed to topics such as gradients, slope/intercept, systems of linear equations & inequalities. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MATH 091
Course Code: MATH 092C
Course Title: Basic Algebra III
Course Description
This is the final of three basic algebra modules where students, with limited exposure to algebra, will improve and review basic algebraic skills and concepts. In this module students will be exposed to topics such as graphing linear inequalities, set theory, intersection of 2 or 3 sets and inductive/deductive reasoning. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MATH 091
Course Code: MATH 093A
Course Title: Intermediate Algebra I
Course Description
This is the first of three intermediate algebra modules where students will build on and acquire necessary reasoning skills and mathematical tools for success in college-level mathematics courses. Students will focus on topics such as exponents, application of exponents: scientific notation, roots and radicals, polynomials, relations, functions and graphs.
1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MATH 092
Course Code: MATH 093B
Course Title: Intermediate Algebra II
Course Description
This is the second of three intermediate algebra modules where students will build on and acquire necessary reasoning skills and mathematical tools for success in college-level mathematics courses. Students will focus on topics such as simple factoring and special factoring, quadratic functions, quadratic equations-square root property, completing the square and graphing of quadratic functions.
1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MATH 092
Course Code: MATH 093C
Course Title: Intermediate Algebra III
Course Description
This is the second of three intermediate algebra modules where students will build on and acquire necessary reasoning skills and mathematical tools for success in college-level mathematics courses. Students will focus on topics such as rational expressions, rational equations and matrices. 1 Credit/ Prerequisite: MATH 092
The table below provides a summary of fees payable to the College. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to receive government’s GATE funding for tuition expenses listed hereunder.
| Fees | Citizens | Caricom | International | Per |
| Applications: Paper-based | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Application |
| Applications: Online | Free | Free | Free | Application |
| Registration | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | Semester |
| Tuition | $300.00 | $400.00 | $750.00 | Credit |
| Administrative Fee | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Technology | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Semester |
| Student Insurance | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | Annum |
| Student Guild | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | Annum |
Included in the college fees, is basic insurance coverage for accident and injury. However, CARICOM and international students are also required to secure additional insurance to cover medical expenses.
All students of COSTAATT are required to pay an annual insurance fee of $30.00. Completed student insurance forms must be submitted to the College at the beginning of the first semester in which students register for the academic year. Coverage is restricted to students who are between ages 16 to 65.
The College accepts the following methods of payment:
Institutional fees are non-refundable. Students who officially withdraw from the College may be eligible for a refund of tuition fees in accordance with the schedule outlined in the Academic Calendar. Please note that students in receipt of GATE funding are not eligible for tuition refunds.
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE)
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses programme (GATE) provides free tuition to all eligible citizens of Trinidad and Tobago pursuing approved programmes at public and private tertiary level institutions. Information on eligibility and conditions for accessing GATE funding is available at the Ministry of Education website at: www.moe.gov.tt
Important:
Students must note that GATE funding is available for the duration of their course of study and one year beyond. Students who fail to complete their programme within the stipulated time frame will be required to meet the cost of programme completion.
The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) programme is a one hundred per cent, tuition fee funding programme offered by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. Only nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible to apply, and students must be registered in a course of study leading to a tertiary level qualification.
For further information on the GATE programme please visit the website of the Ministry of Education.
The vast majority of the College’s programmes are eligible for GATE.
Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP)
The Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) is a special loan facility made available to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago who are enrolled in an approved tertiary level programme at a registered tertiary institution to meet the following expenses:
For further information on the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) students can visit the Ministry of Education website at: www.moe.gov.tt
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available, please contact the Office of the Registrar for further details: [email protected]
To be awarded the AA degree in Film, students must successfully complete 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution:
| Required courses in the major area of study | 30 credits |
| Total credits in the major area of study | 30 credits |
| Core curriculum courses | 18 credits |
| Support courses | 12 credits |
| Total Credits Required for Graduation | 60 credits |
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