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Oct 14, 2024
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MATH 121 - Introduction to College Mathematics Number of Credits: 3 Introduction to College Mathematics is a college-level mathematics course intended for students in General Studies, Liberal Arts, Humanities and other non-STEM fields. The language and nature of mathematics are studied through the topics of finance, matrices, sets, counting, probability, statistics and logic. Credit by exam is available. (Fall, Spring & Summer Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.
GENERAL EDUCATION Category: Mathematics
Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENGL 101 and a satisfactory placement exam score or MAT 095 with a minimum grade of C or better or any college level MATH course. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply basic properties of sets and counting to solve problems. (GE2,GE3)
- Use set and counting principles to calculate basic probabilities. (GE2)
- Display and analyze data using a basic understanding of descriptive statistics. (GE1,GE2)
- Correctly assign probabilities based on discrete and normal distributions. (GE2)
- Use Gauss-Jordan elimination to solve systems of linear equations.(GE2)
- Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and inversion of matrices. (GE2)
- Solve systems of linear equations using matrix inversion. (GE2)
- Calculate quantities related to simple and compound interest. (GE2)
- Analyze annuities and loans and calculate related quantities. (GE2,G3)
- Use a truth table to evaluate logical statements. (GE2,GE3)
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