MATH 120H - Fundamentals of College Mathematics – Honors

Credits: 3

Description
An Honors-level study of topics include problem solving, sets, probability, statistics, geometry, and consumer mathematics. It may include logic, mathematical systems, measurement, and graph theory. Course is broad in scope, emphasizing applications. Honors emphasizes interactive learning and entailing an examination of the self and understanding basic evolution of mathematical ideas through the use of reflective reasoning and dialogue. Courses with “H” suffixes are designated Honors-level courses and can be used to fulfill equivalent general education requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Determine the probability and odds of an event.
Determine the expected value of an event.
Read, create, and understand tree diagrams.
Work with basic statistical operations.
Identify, interpret, and create various statistical graphs and plots.
Calculate perimeters and areas.
Work with congruent and similar triangles.
Solve problems involving simple and compound interest.
Perform basic calculations with installment buying and mortgages.
Apply and extend all concepts.

Prerequisite: MATH 95 with a grade of C or better; or satisfactory ACT/SAT/Placement Test score as well as Admission to the Honors program
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade