MATH 1030 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

Institution:

Century College - Minnesota

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Description:

Designed for the liberal arts or humanities major whose program does not require statistics, college algebra, or precalculus, this course presents concepts and strategies not emphasized in traditional mathematics courses. Topics include problem-solving strategies; historical and contemporary number systems; mathematics in culture and society; cryptography; fractals; graph theory and optimal planning; growth models and finance; sets and set operations; and probability. Not intended as a prerequisite for other mathematics courses. This course includes the use of graphing technology. Prerequisite(s): Course placement into MATH 1030 or higher OR completion of MATH 0060 with a grade of C or higher OR MATH 0070 with a grade of C or higher OR MATH 1025 or above with a grade of C or higher OR MATH 0930 with a grade of C or higher OR concurrently enrolled in MATH 0930. Recommendation(s): Eligible for college-level Reading and English.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.century.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 770-3200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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