MATH 101 - Foundations of Mathematics I

Institution:

Bellarmine University

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Description:

This course is an investigation of our numeration system. The NCTM standards guide the course through an introduction to problem solving, sets, functions, ancient numeration systems, and place value. Next, a through examination of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division reveals why these operations behave the way they do and what interconnections exist between these operations. The counting numbers are extended to include negative numbers and the study of integer operation follows. In addition, the course addresses topics in number theory including the study of primes, divisibility, the LCM and GCF. Finally, the course examines fractions and the arithmetic of fractions at a deep level. Enrollment restricted to Elementary and Middle Education majors only. Every fall.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bellarmine.edu

Phone Number:

(502) 272-8263

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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