MAT 143Quantitative Literacy

Nash Community College · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

This course is designed to engage students in complex and realistic situations involving the mathematical phenomena of quantity, change and relationship, and uncertainty through project- and activity-based assessment. Emphasis is placed on authentic contexts which will introduce the concepts of numeracy, proportional reasoning, dimensional analysis, rates of growth, personal finance, consumer statistics, practical probabilities, and mathematics for citizenship. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize quantitative information as consumers and to make personal, professional, and civic decisions by decoding, interpreting, using, and communicating quantitative information found in modern media and encountered in everyday life.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 6 sections

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
01Class #0071918-MAT-143-01	Monday, Wednesday 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM S&T Science & Tech Bldg 7116 (Classroom Hours)Monday, Wednesday 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM S&T Science & Tech Bldg 7116 (Lab/Shop Hours)Aug 17 – Dec 14	S&T Science & Tech Bldg 7116	Hanson, M
01 notes: INCLUSIVE ACCESS Students registering for this course will have instant access to the required course e-book and courseware. The costs of these materials are listed as a line item on the student's registration schedule. Students may contact the business office at (252) 451-8239 with questions about billing. Students have the option in Moodle to opt out of Inclusive Access, but they should discuss the potential ramifications of doing so with their instructor PRIOR to opting out. For some courses, opting out will result in a loss of access to graded assignments and will negatively impact the student's ability to complete coursework.

02Class #0071919-MAT-143-02	Tuesday, Thursday 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM S&T Science & Tech Bldg 7115 (Classroom Hours)Tuesday, Thursday 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM S&T Science & Tech Bldg 7115 (Lab/Shop Hours)Aug 17 – Dec 14	S&T Science & Tech Bldg 7115	White, B
02 notes: INCLUSIVE ACCESS Students registering for this course will have instant access to the required course e-book and courseware. The costs of these materials are listed as a line item on the student's registration schedule. Students may contact the business office at (252) 451-8239 with questions about billing. Students have the option in Moodle to opt out of Inclusive Access, but they should discuss the potential ramifications of doing so with their instructor PRIOR to opting out. For some courses, opting out will result in a loss of access to graded assignments and will negatively impact the student's ability to complete coursework.

1SOL1Class #0071920-MAT-143-1SOL1	Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Times TBD Online ONLINE (Classroom Hours)Aug 17 – Oct 14	Online ONLINE	Angar, K
1SOL1 notes: FAST TRACK This course compresses 16 weeks of coursework into 8 weeks. Expect significant homework and short deadlines for assignments. ONLINE COURSE A webcam, microphone, computer, and reliable high-speed internet access are required. Students should log into the course on the start date and complete the Enrollment Verification Activity to be counted as "present" and to avoid being dropped for non-attendance. Some Nash Community College online courses require proctored exams where students share their screen, webcam, and audio in order to maintain academic integrity and authenticate testing protocols. To respect individual privacy, students can choose their location to complete the exams. It is recommended that students be in a distraction-free environment and be comfortable with recording their surroundings. Students also have the option of completing the proctored exams in the Library on the Nash Community College campus during the college's operating hours. INCLUSIVE ACCESS Students registering for this course will have instant access to the required course e-book and courseware. The costs of these materials are listed as a line item on the student's registration schedule. Students may contact the business office at (252) 451-8239 with questions about billing. Students have the option in Moodle to opt out of Inclusive Access, but they should discuss the potential ramifications of doing so with their instructor PRIOR to opting out. For some courses, opting out will result in a loss of access to graded assignments and will negatively impact the student's ability to complete coursework.

OL60Class #0071921-MAT-143-OL60	Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Times TBD Online ONLINE (Classroom Hours)Aug 31 – Dec 14	Online ONLINE	Long, K
OL60 notes: LATE START CLASS This is a late start class. Refer to the start date listed. This course has an altered schedule from a traditional semester. ONLINE COURSE A webcam, microphone, computer, and reliable high-speed internet access are required. Students should log into the course on the start date and complete the Enrollment Verification Activity to be counted as "present" and to avoid being dropped for non-attendance. Some Nash Community College online courses require proctored exams where students share their screen, webcam, and audio in order to maintain academic integrity and authenticate testing protocols. To respect individual privacy, students can choose their location to complete the exams. It is recommended that students be in a distraction-free environment and be comfortable with recording their surroundings. Students also have the option of completing the proctored exams in the Library on the Nash Community College campus during the college's operating hours. INCLUSIVE ACCESS Students registering for this course will have instant access to the required course e-book and courseware. The costs of these materials are listed as a line item on the student's registration schedule. Students may contact the business office at (252) 451-8239 with questions about billing. Students have the option in Moodle to opt out of Inclusive Access, but they should discuss the potential ramifications of doing so with their instructor PRIOR to opting out. For some courses, opting out will result in a loss of access to graded assignments and will negatively impact the student's ability to complete coursework.

OL01Class #0071922-MAT-143-OL01	Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Times TBD Online ONLINE (Classroom Hours)Aug 17 – Dec 14	Online ONLINE	White, B
OL01 notes: ONLINE COURSE A webcam, microphone, computer, and reliable high-speed internet access are required. Students should log into the course on the start date and complete the Enrollment Verification Activity to be counted as "present" and to avoid being dropped for non-attendance. Some Nash Community College online courses require proctored exams where students share their screen, webcam, and audio in order to maintain academic integrity and authenticate testing protocols. To respect individual privacy, students can choose their location to complete the exams. It is recommended that students be in a distraction-free environment and be comfortable with recording their surroundings. Students also have the option of completing the proctored exams in the Library on the Nash Community College campus during the college's operating hours. INCLUSIVE ACCESS Students registering for this course will have instant access to the required course e-book and courseware. The costs of these materials are listed as a line item on the student's registration schedule. Students may contact the business office at (252) 451-8239 with questions about billing. Students have the option in Moodle to opt out of Inclusive Access, but they should discuss the potential ramifications of doing so with their instructor PRIOR to opting out. For some courses, opting out will result in a loss of access to graded assignments and will negatively impact the student's ability to complete coursework.

WSOL1Class #0071923-MAT-143-WSOL1	Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Times TBD Online ONLINE (Classroom Hours)Dec 1 – Dec 31	Online ONLINE	TBA, T
WSOL1 notes: LATE START CLASS This is a late start class. Refer to the start date listed. This course has an altered schedule from a traditional semester. WINTER SESSION This course is highly accelerated, whereby students are required to complete the course content in one month. ONLINE COURSE A webcam, microphone, computer, and reliable high-speed internet access are required. Students should log into the course on the start date and complete the Enrollment Verification Activity to be counted as "present" and to avoid being dropped for non-attendance. Some Nash Community College online courses require proctored exams where students share their screen, webcam, and audio in order to maintain academic integrity and authenticate testing protocols. To respect individual privacy, students can choose their location to complete the exams. It is recommended that students be in a distraction-free environment and be comfortable with recording their surroundings. Students also have the option of completing the proctored exams in the Library on the Nash Community College campus during the college's operating hours. INCLUSIVE ACCESS Students registering for this course will have instant access to the required course e-book and courseware. The costs of these materials are listed as a line item on the student's registration schedule. Students may contact the business office at (252) 451-8239 with questions about billing. Students have the option in Moodle to opt out of Inclusive Access, but they should discuss the potential ramifications of doing so with their instructor PRIOR to opting out. For some courses, opting out will result in a loss of access to graded assignments and will negatively impact the student's ability to complete coursework.