MA 101

This course is designed to increase an understanding of basic mathematical principles and to develop quantitative literacy for application in the modern world. Course topics will include elements of critical thinking, problem solving, number theory, algebra, functions, and statistics. It will build foundational skills in order to better prepare a student to take further college courses in any of these areas, or it can be used as a stand-alone general education mathematics course. Mathematical study skills, along with the use of technology such as calculators, computers, and spreadsheet software will also be emphasized, in order to maximize student success. This course fulfills the Mathematics General Education requirement.