MAT 120
Investigations in Mathematics
Taylor University · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
A course designed to engage students in relevant college-level mathematics and its connection to the Christian faith and everyday life. Students will experience interesting questions and real-life applications of mathematics from a variety of contexts while using appropriate technology. Emphasis will be on thinking, reasoning, and exploring patterns as well as communicating mathematical ideas. Topics will be chosen from data analysis, modeling, probability, statistics, mathematics of finance, logic, infinity, geometric applications, and fundamentals of problem solving. Does not count toward a mathematics major or minor. Meets foundational core mathematics requirement.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
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2 openSeats: 28/30 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:53 PM- Days & times
- TR 0930-1045
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 17
- Location
- Euler Science Complex 119
- Instructor
- Colgan, Mark
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture
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15 openSeats: 15/30 seats Last recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 3:53 PM- Days & times
- TR 1400-1515
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 17
- Location
- Euler Science Complex 119
- Instructor
- Colgan, Mark
Section notes
Instructional method: Lecture