MTH 253 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts

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Rich Mountain Community College

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Description:

3 hours credit (3 hours lecture) Prerequisite: Minimum score of 19 on the mathematics section of the ACT, Grade C or better in MTH033, or a minimum score of 36 on the COMPASS Algebra Skills Placement Exam (see page 18) This class does have a strong writing component. (A ?C? or better in English Composition I is strongly recommended.) This course is designed as an alternative to College Algebra for students whose degree plans are outside of business, ( elementary education?), mathematics, or science. If a degree plan calls for a mathematics course with a prerequisite of College Algebra, this course will NOT satisfy the prerequisite. Students interested in transferring credits from this course are strongly encouraged to consult the Registrar's office at the receiving institution to confirm acceptance. It is designed to give students in particular programs the math skills they need for their careers, as well as to foster an appreciation of mathematics in everyday life so that each student may be a better informed citizen with critical thinking ability. Areas of study may include data analysis, probability and inference from statistics; voting systems and division schemes from the science of social choice; fairness and game theory, logic and set theory, and other topics from information and computer science; geometry; personal finance; planning and scheduling schemes and linear programming from management science; and various growth models.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(479) 394-7622

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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