MATH 44 - Quantitative Reasoning

Institution:

Foothill College

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Description:

A survey of mathematical models and other tools to introduce the nonspecialist to the methods of quantitative reasoning. Problem solving by Polya's method with analytic, numeric, graphical, and verbal investigation. Selecting, constructing, and using mathematical models. Interpreting quantitative results in qualitative context. Emphasis on deductive reasoning and formal logic; algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric models; probability and the normal distribution; data analysis; and selected topics from discrete math, finite math, and statistics. Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the mathematics placement exam or MATH 105. Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ESL 26. Five hours lecture, one hour laboratory. GE Area: Communication & Analytical Thinking

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www.foothill.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 949-7777

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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