MAT117
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Mathematical Problem Solving in Liberal Arts
Provides students in the liberal arts with a foundation to mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills in decision making processes. Students focus on ideas rather than techniques as they implement problem solving strategies. The course introduces students to topics that might include, but are not limited to mathematical modeling, graph theory, the mathematics of social choice, growth and symmetry, descriptive statistics, and probability.
Prereq: C- or higher in HUD 138 or in MAT 095, or satisfactory placement into MAT 117; or satisfactory placement into HUD 138 with concurrent enrollment in MAT 003. Placement tests are used only for initial course placement; see catalog for details.
Recomm: Consultation with an advisor to determine appropriate math placement.
Prereq: C- or higher in HUD 138 or in MAT 095, or satisfactory placement into MAT 117; or satisfactory placement into HUD 138 with concurrent enrollment in MAT 003. Placement tests are used only for initial course placement; see catalog for details.
Recomm: Consultation with an advisor to determine appropriate math placement.
Credits
3
Offered
FSM - Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Course Attributes
M-Math/Quantitative Reasoning
Prerequisites
C- or higher in HUD 138 or in MAT 095, or satisfactory placement into MAT 117; or satisfactory placement into HUD 138 with concurrent enrollment in MAT 003. Placement tests are used only for initial course placement; see catalog for details. Recomm: Consultation with an advisor to determine appropriate math placement.