GMA 201 - Survey of Mathematics

Institution:

McPherson College

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Description:

3 hours A study of the philosophy, nature, significance and use of mathematics from early times to the present. Topics may include the use of graph theory to solve optimization problems in management science; conflict resolution using fair division; mathematical analysis of voting systems; applications of geometry to the size and shape of objects and to calculating inaccessible distances; geometric growth and decay; non-Euclidean geometry; number systems; logic; and probability and statistics. Prerequisite: ID 110 Beginning Algebra Laboratory with a grade of C or better, or two years of high school mathematics and an ACT mathematics score of at least 15 or appropriate score on the departmental placement test. (Fall)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mcpherson.edu

Phone Number:

(620) 242-0400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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