MATH 125 - Mathematics for the Sciences

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Mercy University

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This course is an introduction to the mathematical applications used in chemistry and biology. It is required of students registered for General Chemistry I (CHEM 160) and Foundations of Chemistry (CHEM) 122) unless they can demonstrate knowledge of this content by passing a placement exam. Topics include exponential and logarithmic functions, significant figures, scientific notation, the SI system and metric conversions, the application of the quadratic formula to acid-base calculations, and graphical analysis of data using curve-fitting software, Statistical methods of data analysis used in chemistry and biology will be introduced. Methods of collecting, graphing and analyzing statistical data, normal curve analysis, use of confidence intervals, and linear regression analysis will be explored. Prerequisite: MATH 116 or the equivalent. 2 hrs. lect., 2 hrs. lab, 3 crs.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mercy.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 637-2969

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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