MATH 105MATH IN SOCIETY

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An exploration of present-day applications of mathematics focused on developing numeracy. Major topics include quantitative reasoning and problem-solving strategies, probability and statistics, and financial mathematics; these topics are to be weighted approximately equally. This course emphasizes mathematical literacy and communication, relevant everyday applications, and the appropriate use of current technology. Prerequisite: Complete MATH 095, or MATH 098 with a "C-" or better, or suitable placement score. Corequisites: Student must co-register in MATH 103 unless student has already taken and passed MATH 103 in a previous term.