MATS 1240 - Quantitative Reasoning

Institution:

Dakota County Technical College

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Description:

A project-based course using Microsoft Excel, emphasizing conceptual understanding and application of elementary mathematics as it is used and communicated in a variety of everyday contexts (no prior experience with Excel is necessary). Mathematical topics include ratios, rates, percentages, units, descriptive statistics, linear and exponential modeling, correlation, logic, and probability; contexts include (but are not limited to) personal finance and critical examination of current news articles. Written and/or oral presentations will be required. Meets MnTC Goal 4. Prerequisite: Math placement at the introductory college level.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.dctc.edu/

Phone Number:

(651) 423-8301

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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