MATH 150 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

General Education Code(s): 23MA
Prerequisite(s): MATH 128 or MATH 138 or OM3 placement
Corequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

This is an applications-oriented course in which students are exposed to a variety of techniques (e.g., numerical, geometric, and algebraic) for solving problems. The use of technology, specifically the graphing calculator, is an important part of the course. Topics studied are data analysis, mathematical modeling, and functions, including linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, root, rational, and trigonometric.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: The General Education requirement for Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning is satisfied by MATH 150. To meet this General Education requirement, students will be able to demonstrate mathematical skills and quantitative reasoning, including the ability to:

interpret and draw inferences from appropriate mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, or schematics;
represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically, or verbally as appropriate; and
employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.

Repeatable: No