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. Students will review any and all prerequisite quantitative skills needed to succeed in this course. 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 Math Placement

Corequisite

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

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Liberal Arts Elective

  • Math Elective

  • Quantitative Reason Intensive