Contemporary Mathematics
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Overview
Description
This course is to develop competency in analytical reasoning, problem solving, and multi-step decision making as well as exposing students to some current trends in mathematical thought. The emphasis is on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems involving mathematics. The course covers three or four of the following topics in depth: graph theory, counting techniques and probability, topics in geometry, logic/set theory, linear programming, and game theory.NOTE: A specific graphing calculator is required for this course. Contact EMPS division office for details. This course does not meet the math requirement in the Associate of Science and Associate of Engineering Science, but may be used as elective credits.
Career
ACAD
Credits
Value
0
Max
3
Min
3
Course Count
1
Number Of Credits
3
Number Of Repeats
1
Repeatable
No
Generate Attendance
No
Auto Create
No
Code
LEC
Instructor Contact Hours
0
Default Section Size
32
Final Exam Type
Yes
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
No
LMS File Type
BKB
Name
Lecture
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Workload Hours
3
Requisites
Free Form Requisites
Prerequisites: MTH 105 or MTH 108 or higher level math course (C or better) -or- two years of approved high school algebra (C or better) and Basic Algebra Readiness -or- an appropriate score on the CLC Math Placement Test, Math ACT, or Math SAT.