MATH 1160 - Topics in Contemporary Mathematics

Institution:

Curry College

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Description:

Fall and Spring Semesters This course considers a variety of topics that are not covered in a traditional secondary school mathematics course, such as: problem solving strategies; graph theory (networks); planning and scheduling; encoding and transmitting information; the mathematics of social choice and decision making; probability and statistics; symmetry and patterns; logic and modeling; and consumer finance models. The course is topical and not cumulative in nature. Past performance in mathematics courses will have little bearing on ability to succeed in this course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ES 1160, or demonstrated proficiency on the Mathematics Inventories.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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