MATH 1010 Math for General Studies

3 (3 lecture hours) Credit Hour(s)

This course is intended for students whose program of study requires one 3-hour mathematics course. Topics include but are not limited to the following: introduction to inductive and deductive reasoning, set theory, logic, personal finance, counting methods, and probability theory. Students who do not meet the course prerequisites must also register for the support course, MATH 0101.

General Education Learning Outcomes (TBR Approved)

Apply mathematical principles or basic statistical reasoning to solve conceptual or applied problems and determine if solutions are reasonable.
Communicate mathematical concepts usingâ€¯appropriate terminology and symbolic language.
Analyze the behavior of, and solve, real-world problems relating mathematics to other disciplines.
Use appropriate technology to analyze data and graphs, as well as model real-world behavior.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Understand and use inductive and deductive reasoning to develop problem-solving skills.
Understand and use set theory and apply the concepts to Venn Diagrams.
Understand and use basic logic.
Understand algebraic expressions and use formulas.
Understand functions and obtain information about their graphs.
Understand and use personal finance to compute interest and apply to installment loans and mortgage loans.
Understand and use statistical concepts to organize and analyze data.

Prerequisite(s): Math ACT score of 19 or above or equivalent
Corequisite(s): MATH 0101