Contemporary Mathematics I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

MATH-1332-001 Contemporary Mathematics I

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MATH 0303-minimum grade of C, an Accuplacer score of 75, a THEA score of 270, an equivalent score on a state-approved test or Department Chair consent

Course Description

Logic; sets and counting; metric system; probability; statistics; geometry; math of finance; and exponential and logarithmic functions.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

TEXTBOOK:  Thinking Mathematically, 6th edition;  Robert Blitzer; Pearson Education

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Student Performance

PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  After completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics:

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1. Investigate and apply sets, set operations, and Venn diagrams. 
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2. Apply basic principles of deductive reasoning, symbolic logic, conditionals, and truth tables.
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3. Investigate  and apply introductory principles of number theory, relations, and functions.
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4. Evaluate simple interest, compound interest, annuities, and amortization principles. 
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5. Demonstrate an understanding of basic counting principles and basic probability theory.
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6. Demonstrate an understanding of basic statistical theory including measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, and normal distribution.
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