MAT 106 - Mathematics for Health Sciences

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

This course presents the mathematical fundamentals necessary to understand the basic principles of health, physics and chemistry. Topics include: the concepts of elementary algebra; fractions and fractional equations; ratio and proportion; percentages; variation; relationships among the metric and other systems of units; scientific notation; calculation of dosages; and basic geometry, graphing and statistics. Emphasis is on problem solving proficiency. Hand held calculators are used extensively.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MAT 090 (minimum grade "C") or successful placement.  

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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