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MAT* 146 Math for the Liberal Arts


Credits: 3

This course is designed to acquaint the liberal arts student with a broad spectrum of mathematical ideas not emphasized in traditional algebra based courses. The goals of the course are to develop the mathematical and quantitative capabilities of the students; to enable them to understand a variety of applications of mathematics; to prepare them to think logically in subsequent courses and situations in which mathematics occurs; and to increase their confidence in their ability to reason mathematically. Topics may include: inductive reasoning and problem solving, sets, logic, number systems, counting techniques, elementary probability, graph theory, fractal geometry, voting and appointment, consumer mathematics.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 137  , MAT 137S  or College Level+ placement on the Basic Skills Assessment.
TAP Competency: Quantitative Reasoning



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