Mathematics in Contemporary Society

Overview

Subject area

MA

Catalog Number

321

Course Title

Mathematics in Contemporary Society

Description

Designed to provide students with mathematical ideas and methods found in the social sciences, the arts, and in business. Topics will include fundamentals of statistics, scatterplots, graphics in the media, problem solving strategies, dimensional analysis, mathematics in music and art, and mathematical modeling. EXCEL will be used to explore real world applications.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

RMQ - Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

010154

Course Schedule