MATH& 107: Math in Society

Subject
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning
Credits 5
Quarter Offered
Fall,
Winter,
Spring,
Summer
Applies mathematics to contemporary issues. Topics include problem solving, statistics, growth models and finance. Other topics will be chosen from the following: logic, voting methods, historical mathematics, graph theory, cryptography, fractals, geometry, measurement, sets
Outcomes
  • Given raw data, students will determine summary statistics, compute probabilities and analyze validity of statistical applications
  • Given growth models, students will be able to find equations and calculate values for given time frames.
  • Given financial applications, students will be able to choose the correct equation and perform the necessary financial calculations.
  • Given real-world applications of mathematics, students will be able to define necessary processes to propose solutions for evaluating data
  • Given optional math topics, student will understand mathematics as it relates to the historical and modern world.
Prerequisites
MATH 98, placement, or concurrent enrollment in Math 47
Distribution
General Education