MATH 117 - Quantitative Reasoning

Institution:

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

Quantitative reasoning is the application of basic mathematical skills to the analysis and interpretation of real-world quantitative information to draw conclusions that are relevant to people in their daily lives. In this course, students will explore various quantitative models and their interpretations in a way that emphasizes mathematical and statistical reasoning skills. Conceptual understanding will be stressed over manipulative skills. Students will learn to create sophisticated arguments supported by quantitative evidence and clearly communicate them in a variety of formats (using words, tables, graphs, mathematical equations, etc.) as appropriate. Technology, such as spreadsheets, will also be used. This course satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning requirement in the Rock Studies Program. This course is graded A, B, C, NC.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sru.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 738-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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