MTH141 — Quantitative Literacy
This course develops conceptual understanding in several areas, including: representing and analyzing data through such statistical measures as central tendency, dispersion, normal distribution, and correlation and regression; using logical statements and arguments in a real-world context; estimating, approximating and judging the reasonableness of answers; graphing and using polynomial functions and systems of equations in the interpretation and solution of problems; and selecting and using appropriate approaches and tools in formulating and solving real-world problems.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 or Associate of Engineering Science, but may be used as elective credits.
Prerequisites: MTH-105, MTH-108
Part of
- Technical Communication A.A.S. (Plan 23TA)
- Digital Media and Design A.A.S. (Plan 23TB)
- Digital A/V Production & Editing A.A.S. (Plan 23TM)
- Computer Information Technology A.A.S. (Plan 22DC)
- History (Plan 13AB-HST)
- Political Science A.A. (Plan 13AB-PSC)
- Early Childhood Level III - Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Credential (Plan 25EJ)
- Geography A.A. (Plan 13AB-GEG)
- Kinesiology - Physical Education Focus A.A. (Plan 13AB-KIN)