MATH 105 Applied Math

5 credits

Applied Math is a survey course in applied mathematics that emphasizes the mathematical and critical thinking skills of problem solving. Pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling will be used to solve applied problems in technical fields of study.

This course meets the Quantitative Reasoning general education distribution requirement for AAS degrees and certificated only.

Prerequisites: MATH 87 or AHSE 66 (or placement into MATH 90 or AHSE 76 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Apply problem-solving skills to real-world problems
Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies and mathematical procedures to interpret and solve technical problems
Use the language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely
Estimate and check answers to mathematical problems in order to determine reasonableness, identify alternatives, and select optimal results
Interpret mathematical models such as formulas, graphs, tables, and schematics
Draw inferences from mathematical models
Communicate mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically, and verbally

General Education Distribution Area Outcomes
Students who successfully complete courses in the Quantitative Reasoning distribution area will be able to:

Gather, organize, and interpret data using multiple approaches
Develop and use mathematical models to describe and evaluate physical situations
Communicate problem-solving strategies and mathematically justify solutions
Select and utilize appropriate technology to analyze mathematical problems

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50