MAT 172Contemporary Math I

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This course covers varied mathematical topics that have applications in contemporary society. Topics include mathematical logic (inductive/deductive reasoning, truth tables, statements, inverse, converse, contrapositive), the real number system, modular arithmetic, numeral systems (base n), number theory (primes, GCF, LCM, Euclidean Division), and patterns and sequences. The course encourages students to interpret, analyze, and evaluate from a mathematical perspective and will incorporate the use of technology or digital media as appropriate. The course meets the General Education requirement for Quantitative Problem Solving.