MATH87 — Quantitative Literacy
5 credits This is a foundational math course that enables students to build basic computational math skills using fractions, decimals, percentages, and signed numbers. The course introduces proportional, statistical, and algebraic reasoning with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving. Students will develop skills in interpreting, understanding, and using quantitative information presented as graphs, tables, or formulas. This course meets the Quantitative Reasoning general education distribution requirement for certificates only. Convert common measurements in the US and metric measurement systems Organize and summarize data using a variety of representations, such as tables, graphs, and formulas Use variables to represent quantities and solve linear equations Analyze and use quantitative information to support or critique an argument Communicate quantitative results both in writing and orally using appropriate language, symbolism, data, and graphs Use technology appropriately as a tool for calculations and to gather, research, and analyze quantitative information Apply logical and time-effective study skills to mathematics General Education Distribution Area
Prerequisites: ABED40, AHSE56, AHSE66
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