MATH 079 - Quantitative Reasoning

This course is designed to help students develop their ability to create, analyze, and communicate quantitative and scientific arguments. It will emphasize critical thinking and problem-solving skills while also giving students practice in computation and symbolic manipulation. Topics to be covered include elementary linear equations, polynomial modeling, working with and understanding graphs and graphical presentations, and elementary probability and statistics. These topics will be presented in the context of applications and models from various disciplines. Not open to those who have had MATH 085, MATH 139A, or MATH 141A. Does not satisfy the prerequisite for MATH 085, PSYC 214, or SOC 214.

Pre-req: MATH 074, MATH 076, or a score of 1 or higher on the Math Placement Exam
3 credits