MAT114 Math for Careers in Health Science

This course focuses on health-based mathematical applications using algebraic and arithmetic operations. The topics include the basic manipulation of fractions and decimals, problem solving, reasoning, the measurement systems and conversion procedures, percent, ratio and proportion, linear equations, topics in statistics, topics in health professions including dosages, dilutions and IV flow rates. This course is intended for careers in health science. 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 Math placement

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Liberal Arts Elective

  • Math Elective