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.

Prerequisites: MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 090 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

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of critical thinking.

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50