MATHP 107 - Math in Society Plus Extra Support

8 Credits

This is an 8-credit course designed for students who place slightly below Math& 107. This course exposes students to a wide variety of topics in which mathematical knowledge or reasoning can help them understand the complex systems which affect them in today’s technological society. The topics include proportional reasoning, descriptive statistics, probability, growth models (linear and exponential growth) and personal finance. Additional topics covered may differ between sections but can include voting theory, apportionment, fair division, symmetry, or scheduling. It offers extra time and support for assignments and learning. Earns 3 credits for Math 84 and 5 credits for Math& 107.

Note:
This class only satisfies 5 credits of distribution. Running Start will not pay for the 3-credit precollege portion of this course. Scientific Calculator Required

Pre-requisite(s) MATH 81 with min 2.0 or Placement into MATH& 107 or placement into MATH 91 or higher
Placement Eligibility Math 91 or higher
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Day

Designed to Serve Students needing credits for their Natural Science distribution or to meet a quantitative skills requirement. Designed to serve students in liberal arts and humanities majors who benefit from a course that provides a solid foundation in the quantitative reasoning, symbolic reasoning, and critical thinking needed for engaged citizenship.
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Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 32
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 88
Total Contact Hours 88
Degree Distributions:
AA

Quantitative Skills
Science

Course Outline

Growth Models (linear and exponential)
Personal Finance
Descriptive Statistics
Probability
A minimum of 3 topics from the following:
- Voting systems
- Fair Division
- Apportionment
- Euler Circuits

Student Learning Outcomes
Read a complex problem requiring quantitative and/or symbolic analysis, use flexibility in selecting a solution strategy, and impose an appropriate mathematical structure or mathematical procedure in solving the problem.

Determine the reasonableness and implications of mathematical solutions, and will recognize the limitations of the methods used in context.

Apply mathematical processes and solutions in making personal and societal choices.

Use appropriate representations to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, quantitative results and mathematical processes.