MATH 093 Applied Math and Computing Fundamentals

1-5 credits

This course teaches the fundamentals of math in preparation for the Applied Math and Computing sequence which begins with Math 131. Content includes arithmetic, algebra, geometry, mathematical modeling with linear, quadratic and exponential functions, and algorithmic thinking.

Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher)

Corequisites: MATH 131

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

Compute with fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, and percents
Read and interpret graphs of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions
Use scientific notation during computation
Distinguish between exact and approximate solutions
Solve both symbolic and word problems involving linear and quadratic equations
Add and multiply polynomial expressions
Solve and graph problems involving inequalities
Simplify and solve equations involving radicals and complex numbers
Describe the algorithmic steps in solving simple algebraic problems
Use a symbolic computing program to solve algebraic problems
Apply the mathematical skills of computational problem solving, pattern recognition, substitution, following structural rules, discrete modeling, and formal logic to solve problems requiring reasoning, critical thinking, and computation

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

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50