MATH 1450 Mathematical Thinking and Quantitative Reasoning
The goal of Mathematical Thinking and Quantitative Reasoning is to help students develop intellectual mathematical abilities as well as see mathematics as a method to address current problems including social problems. Understanding how people learn from data may change the way students think about the world. Topics include basic probability, statistical reasoning, linear and exponential modeling, percentages, dimensional analysis, creating and understanding graphs, and personal finance. Finance topics include compound interest, loans, tax computations, and tax-advantaged accounts- 4 lecture hours. Purchase of a specific brand and model of a graphing calculator is required. Prerequisite: sufficient score on math placement exam.
MATH 1450 meets the Quantitative Literacy and Social Issues CORE requirement.