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Course Title: Math in Society
Title Abbreviation: MATH IN SOCIETY
Department: MATH&
Course #: 107
Credits: 5
Variable: No
IUs: 5
CIP: 270101
EPC: n/a
REV: 2021
Course Description
Explores practical applications of mathematics that arise in everyday life. Emphasizes numerical and logical reasoning, mathematical decision making, mathematical symbols, techniques and computations. The core course topics include proportional reasoning, consumer finance, probability, descriptive statistics, and growth and decay models (linear and exponential). Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning portion of the AA-DTA degree.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: A grade of �C� or better in Math 096 and concurrent enrollment in Math 007; placement into Math 097 or Math 098 and concurrent enrollment in Math 007; placement into Math& 107.
Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)
Lecture: 55
Lab: 0
Other: 0
Systems: 0
Clinical: 0
Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:
Academic Natural Sciences, Quantitative
Equivalencies At Other Institutions
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the student will be able to:
General Education Learning Values & Outcomes
Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.
Quantify
Definition: Apply mathematical skills quantitatively, logically, creatively, and critically.
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