MATH 130 - The Nature of Mathematics

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring

Selected topics from algebra, geometry, number theory, logic, probability, statistics, management science, finance, computing and numerical techniques. Modeling and problem solving techniques will be illustrated to give students insight into what mathematics is, what mathematics attempts to accomplish and how mathematics is used to solve real life problems. May not be used to satisfy degree requirements for the B. S. degree. May not be taken for credit by any student who has successfully completed a higher-numbered mathematics course.

Prerequisite(s): One unit of high school geometry, two units of high school algebra, and a satisfactory score on the placement test OR completion of MATH 100 with a grade of C or better. .