MAT-1130 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

3 Credits
Survey of modern mathematics and applications, historical perspective, and calculator/computer applications with emphasis on the liberal arts. Topics include sets, probability and statistics, systems of numeration, modern algebraic structures, and modern geometries. Math general education class.
Prerequisite(s): Math placement score or MAT-0104 (formerly MAT-1040) with grade of C or higher.
Students must enroll in a general education math course appropriate for their program of study within their first 18 hours of credit-bearing courses. A grade of C or higher is required for any course used to satisfy a prerequisite for any other math course. All mathematics courses require extensive use of a computer and/or a graphing calculator. Chapter six provides an overview of the sequences of courses offered by the Mathematics Department. Course descriptions should be checked for specific prerequisites. In addition, all math courses have a prerequisite of reading proficiency.