Description
A survey in mathematical topics focusing on topics such as growth, finance and statistics that are essential knowledge for an educated citizen. Students will build confidence in mathematical reasoning relevant to a wide range of liberal arts and humanities applications.
Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites
MATH 99 with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better, or a grade of 3 or higher on the Smarter Balanced exam, "C" (2.0) or better in high school Algebra, Precalculus or Calculus within past three years or appropriate placement score.
Course Learning Outcomes
Core Topics
- Proportional reasoning (could be covered by topics such as exponential growth and decay, similar triangles, etc.)
- Symbolic logic, including analyzing arguments
- Basic counting and probability, including conditional probability. Use probability to make informed decisions.
- Descriptive statistics and regression modeling.
- Linear and exponential growth and decay models.
- Personal finance, including future value, present value, compound interest, annuities and loans.
- Problem solving
- Additional topics may include but are not limited to: set theory, geometry, advanced counting techniques, and math history.