MATH 110 - Contemporary Mathematics

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): None

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course is an introductory study of a number of topics in contemporary mathematics that have applications in the management and social sciences. Possible topics include but are not limited to: mathematical circuits, planning and scheduling, linear programming, voting systems, and game theory. The course is particularly suitable for management and liberal arts majors.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and draw inferences from mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics
Students will demonstrate the ability to represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically, and verbally
Students will demonstrate the ability employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, or geometry to solve problems
Students will demonstrate the ability to estimate and check mathematical results for reasonableness
Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the limits of mathematical and statistical methods