Topics In Mathematics.

Catalog description

This course explores a number of important ideas and practical applications in contemporary mathematics. Required topics include: problem solving strategies; measurement and the metric system; set theory; equations and inequalities; graphing and linear functions: consumer applications such as interest, annuities and present value; and basic statistics. Teachers will select one or two additional topics (as time permits), such as, history of math, voting and apportionment, logic, probability, or geometry. This course meets the Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Prerequisite: MAT 092 or MAT 096 or placement.