MATH 87 Quantitative Literacy

5 credits

This is a foundational math course that enables students to build basic computational math skills using fractions, decimals, percentages, and signed numbers. The course introduces proportional, statistical, and algebraic reasoning with an emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving. Students will develop skills in interpreting, understanding, and using quantitative information presented as graphs, tables, or formulas.

This course meets the Quantitative Reasoning general education distribution requirement for certificates only.

Prerequisites: ABED 40 or AHSE 56 (or placement into MATH 87 or AHSE 66 )

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

Accurately perform arithmetic operations involving fractions, decimals, percents, and signed numbers
Apply the order of operations when evaluating mathematical expressions
Use proportional, statistical, and probabilistic reasoning in solving applied problems
Use estimation skills to solve problems, detect errors, and check accuracy
Make comparisons of relative magnitudes and work with various representations of quantitative information: ratios, rates, percentages, scientific notation, indices, scales, etc.
Convert common measurements in the US and metric measurement systems
Organize and summarize data using a variety of representations, such as tables, graphs, and formulas
Use variables to represent quantities and solve linear equations
Analyze and use quantitative information to support or critique an argument
Communicate quantitative results both in writing and orally using appropriate language, symbolism, data, and graphs
Use technology appropriately as a tool for calculations and to gather, research, and analyze quantitative information
Apply logical and time-effective study skills to mathematics

College-Wide Learning Outcomes
This course teaches to the college-wide learning outcome of Critical Thinking, the ability to evaluate information, draw inferences, arrive at conclusions, and create solutions based on objective analysis of the evidence.

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50