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College Catalog 2024 - 2025

MAT-172 Contemporary Math I

This course covers varied mathematical topics that have applications in contemporary society. Topics include mathematical logic (inductive/deductive reasoning, truth tables, statements, inverse, converse, contrapositive), the real number system, modular arithmetic, numeral systems (base n), number theory (primes, GCF, LCM, Euclidean Division), and patterns and sequences. The course encourages students to interpret, analyze, and evaluate from a mathematical perspective and will incorporate the use of technology or digital media as appropriate. The course meets the General Education requirement for Quantitative Problem Solving.
Prerequisites MAT-097  or higher (excluding MAT-100  and MAT-133 ) earning a grade of C or higher.
Gen. Ed. Course Yes
Mass Transfer Course Yes
Credits: 3