Math 112:

Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics

Credits:

3

Description:

A liberal arts mathematics course presenting mathematics as a tool used by a wide range of professionals in modern society. Real-life examples are used to promote understanding of mathematics and its relationship to other areas of study. Mathematical problem solving is shown to influence everything from the success of savvy entrepreneurs to the fairness of voting practices. Examples such as the Traveling Salesman Problem and Arrow’s Impossibility Theorem are taken from management science, statistics, social science and computer science. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement for General Education. Lecture and Lab.

Prerequisites:

An acceptable score on the Mathematics Placement Test or completion of MATH 095 with grade of at least C+.

Offered:

F02, S03, F03, S04