MATH 129 Concepts of Mathematics III

This is the third course in a sequence intended primarily for students in the elementary and early childhood education programs. Topics include permutations, combinations, probability, data collection, representations of data, and use of statistical concepts to analyze and interpret data. Problem-solving techniques are emphasized including the appropriate use of calculators and computers. MATH 129 is not a mathematics core course.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

A grade of C or better in MATH 070 or appropriate score on the mathematics placement test

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Solve application problems involving permutations and combinations.
2. Apply rules of probability to mathematical and related examples.
3. Collect, represent, and describe quantitative and categorical data sets.
4. Compute and interpret linear regression models for appropriate data.
5. Use statistical tests and vocabulary to interpret and analyze data.

Course Objectives

1. Solve application problems involving permutations and combinations.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

2. Apply rules of probability to mathematical and related examples.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

3. Collect, represent, and describe quantitative and categorical data sets.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

4. Compute and interpret linear regression models for appropriate data.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

5. Use statistical tests and vocabulary to interpret and analyze data.

   This objective is a course Goal Only