MTH 105 - Introduction to Contemporary Math
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Keywords
Math , Contemporary Math
Project
LB iLearn Online
Authors
Date Submitted
2015
Material Type
Online Course
Secondary Material Type
Collection
Institution
Linn-Benton Virtual College
Industry Partner
Linn County Parks and Recreational Department - Provided curriculum advice.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 3
Additional Public Access
Abstract
MTH 105 - Introduction to Contemporary Math
A survey course in mathematics for students in the liberal arts and other non-science majors. Topics are selected from areas such as management science, statistics, social choice, the geometry of size and shape, and computers and their applications. Emphasizes the application of mathematics to the problems of contemporary society and the critical role these applications play in economic, political and personal life.
Course Outcomes:
Formulate questions that can be addressed with data, then organize, display and analyze relevant data to address these questions and communicate results.
Apply the basic principles of study design to develop and analyze the validity of simple experiments.
Demonstrate numeric and algebraic reasoning skills to support statistical analysis and financial literacy.
Construct, use, and interpret mathematical models, specifically linear, quadratic, logarithmic, and exponential functions, to represent relationships in quantitative data.
Industry (NAISC)
Management of Companies and Enterprises (55)
Occupation (SOC)
All Occupations (00-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Mathematics and Statistics (27)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent