MATH-122 Ideas in Mathematics
Students will develop the ability to reason with quantitative information through the study of the principles of reasoning, number sense, probability and statistical reasoning, mathematical modeling and exponential functions. Students will acquire the specific background and critical thinking skills they need to understand the major issues they will face in life, both on a personal level and as citizens in a modern democracy. There is an emphasis upon the contemporary applications to various real-life problems. Intended for students who are not majoring in mathematics or science. Prerequisite: MATH-070 or higher or appropriate score on the mathematics placement exam.