MAT 065 - Math Literacy

Credit(s) 4.00 - 6.00
Lecture Hours: 4.00- 6.00
This one-semester course for non-math and non-science majors prepares students to take MAT 110 - Math for Liberal Arts or MAT 156 - Statistics. The topics in the course include numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, functions, geometry, statistics, and student success strategies. When completed, the successful student will develop mathematical maturity through problem-solving, critical-thinking¸ and writing. Students majoring in science, technology, engineering, math, business, or elementary education should not enroll in this course.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in MAT 053 or minimum math placement score based on college assessment within the last two years. Immediate prerequisite course must have been completed within the last two years.
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate mastery of course content and techniques necessary for further study in mathematics, specifically MAT:110 Math for Liberal Arts and MAT:156 Statistics.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of problem solving approaches used to investigate and understand mathematical concepts and beginning statistical ideas.
Formulate algebraic notation, application problems both in mathematics and in other disciplines.
Utilize mathematical notation, read, write, and orally express mathematical ideas.
Solve situations that involve variable quantities using expressions, equations, inequalities, and graphs.
Demonstrate the ability to make and test conjectures, formulate counterexamples, and construct simple valid arguments.
Demonstrate an understanding of student success strategies.
Utilize quantitative methods to solve problems.