MATH 147 - Finite Mathematics

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Cascadia College

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Description:

NS,Q - This 5-credit, college-level math course is for students intending to pursue coursework in business, the social or life sciences, or management. The course builds on the base of MATH 095 (Intermediate Algebra) and assumes that the student plans on taking MATH& 148 (formerly MATH 125) (Business Calculus). Relations and functions are investigated in graphic, numeric, symbolic, and verbal forms. Modeling techniques are introduced while exploring exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, and power functions. Topics introduced include matrices, linear programming, population growth and math of finance. Special topics may include systems of non-linear equations, probability and counting, statistics, graph theory, and rational and logistic functions. Applications are investigated primarily from a life and social science, business and management perspective. Technology is integrated throughout the course. Students communicate results in oral and written form. A graphing calculator is required. See syllabus for specific calculator recommendations. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 095 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement by testing in MATH 147 (formerly MATH 115). Completion of ENGL 100 (formerly ENG 100) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement by testing in ENGL& 101 (formerly ENG 101).

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5.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cascadia.edu

Phone Number:

(425) 352-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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