Contemporary Mathematics
Syllabus

Course Information

Organization

Tri-County Technical College

Course Number

MAT 155

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3


Description
This course includes techniques and applications of the following topics: elementary number theory; algebra, geometry; measurement; graph sketching and interpretations; and descriptive statistics.


Prerequisites

Satisfactory score on the mathematics placement exam

 

Textbooks

Angel, Abbot and Rundel. A Survey of Mathematics with Applications. Addison-Wesley. 2009. Edition: 8th. 

 

Learner Supplies

Scientific calculator, metric/English ruler, protractor, graph paper. 

 

Competencies

1.

Apply number theory concepts to solve problems

2.

Apply percent concepts to solve practical problems

3.

Apply concepts and techniques of elementary algebra to solve problems

4.

Demonstrate understanding of the metric system by solving problems

5.

Analyze geometric shapes

6.

Compute probabilities for events

7.

Summarize, describe, explore and compare data

Grading Information
Grading Rationale
Tests:             60-80%                                                                                                    
Homework:        0-20%
Final Exam:          20%