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Fall 2014 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MATH 117 - Contemporary Mathematics

3 credits
A course in quantitative literacy designed for students in Liberal Arts, Social Science, and Humanities. Emphasis will be on the practical aspects of mathematics. Topics include: non-traditional problem solving techniques, personal finance utilizing a graphing calculator organizing and analyzing data, the Normal Curve, methods of counting, applications of elementary probability, and mathematical research on the Internet. Written projects are required in one or more of the following areas: analysis of a stock market portfolio, a statistical case study, and historical topics related to mathematics.

Notes: Specific graphics calculator required; wait until first day of class before purchasing.
Class Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 93 Beginning Algebra , or MATH 94 Mathematical Literacy for College Students , or an Elementary Algebra placement test score of 55 or higher, or Math SAT score of 450, or MATH ACT score of 16.