Contemporary Mathematics

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Credit Hours: 3 Core 42: MOTR MATH 120 - Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling. This is a problem solving and applications of mathematics course with a focus on mathematical reasoning and quantitative literacy. Topics to be studied will include, but are not limited to: the art of problem solving, proportional reasoning, statistical reasoning, probability, geometry and mathematics of finance. This course will satisfy general education requirements for the Associate of Arts in General Studies degree but will not count toward a mathematics major or minor and may not be taken as pass/not pass. A grade of C or better is required in this course in order to take MTH 220 . Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in MTH 103 , MTH 113 , MTH 115 or appropriate placement score. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring