MATH 102 Quantitative Reasoning

5 credits

Quantitative Reasoning covers trigonometry, set theory and logic, and exponential and logarithmic functions. General and commercial applications are emphasized. Problem solving and class exercises focus on team projects.

Prerequisites: MATH 087 or equivalent placement score.

Quarters Offered: All

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Critical Thinking.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Use trigonometric functions to solve right triangle problems and applications
Use inverse trigonometric functions to solve right triangle problems and applications
Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangle problems
Use the techniques of sets and Venn diagrams to solve applied problems
Understand the meaning of connectives in logic
Represent data in graphic, verbal, symbolic, and tabular forms
Distinguish between exponential and linear growth
Solve application problems using exponential and logarithmic techniques
Demonstrate how mathematical concepts relate to their field of study
Work within a small group to complete a mathematical project and/or presentation
Use the mathematical critical thinking skills of problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, and quantitative modeling to solve problems involving trigonometry, logic, and exponential functions

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50