MAT 109 - Quantitative Literacy

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Gateway

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Description:

Introduces the language of mathematics. Topics include consumer mathematics, percent, personal loans and simple interest, compound interest, installment buying, buying a house with a mortgage, annuities, and sinking funds. A brief study of the history of mathematics, including early numeration systems. A basic introduction to game theory and voting and apportionment. This course may be used to satisfy the mathematics requirement for graduation. Prerequisite: MAT* 095, MAT 097 or sufficient score on the mathematics placement test.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gwcc.commnet.edu/

Phone Number:

(203) 285-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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