MATH 123

This course introduces mathematical and statistical ideas to students interested in improving critical thinking and quantitative skills. With a focus on problem solving, students will explore the beauty and the utility of mathematics while investigating such topics as cultural approaches to mathematics, percentages, interest rates, probability and statistics. As time permits, further topics such as geometry, math in art and music, and recreational mathematics will be explored. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>This course introduces mathematical and statistical ideas to students interested in improving critical thinking and quantitative skills. With a focus on problem solving, students will explore the beauty and the utility of mathematics while investigating such topics as cultural approaches to mathematics, percentages, interest rates, probability and statistics. As time permits, further topics such as geometry, math in art and music, and recreational mathematics will be explored.<br/><strong>Note: </strong>MATH 123 is an approved Numeracy course for Cap Core requirements. MATH 123 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements. MATH 123 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees. MATH 123 is an approved Science course.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> In person. This course is intended for students in non-science programs. This section has specific meeting times as displayed.<br/><strong>