MAT122 Quantitative Reasoning

This course is an introduction to the mathematical theories and skills important in modern society; it’s designed to engage students in analyzing and solving real-world problems that are quantitative in nature. Students will develop and perform elementary computations. Topics to be examined will include problem-solving methods, algebraic essentials, consumer mathematics, as well as probability and statistics. Critical thinking activities and projects are assigned that use technology to construct and explore mathematical models of real-world situations. A TI-83, TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus graphing calculator is required.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

2

Lab Hours

2

Prerequisite

Reading proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C or ENG101 or higher Minimum Grade of: C and Fndns of Algebra proficiency or MAT022 or higher Minimum Grade of: C

Corequisite

REA021 College Reading must be taken concurrently if college reading required placement

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Liberal Arts Elective

  • Math Elective

  • Quantitative Reason Intensive