MATH 1030 - Quantitative Reasoning

Description:

Designed for the general studies or liberal arts student majoring in humanities or other non-science programs seeking only an associate degree or certificate. The focus of the course is on the development of analytical problem solving skills through the application of various mathematical concepts to real-life problems. Topics of study include: modeling with algebra; geometry; logic; financial math; right triangle trigonometry (indirect measurement); probability and statistics. Successful completion of this course will satisfy the general education math requirements. Students who wish to enter four-year programs are strongly encouraged to check with departments at transfer schools to determine program compatibility. Although this course transfers to all colleges and universities in Utah, it does commonly meet specific department requirements. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 (with an earned grade of C or better) or ACT score of 23 or higher. 3 lecture hours per week.

All mathematics classes at Dixie State College will:

1. Require students to perform mathematical processes including arithmetical, algebraic, and proportions/ratios, algebraic equations and/or calculus techniques.
2. Provide students with application problems that use a variety of methods including arithmetical, algebraic, and geometric methods.
3. Challenge students to make inferences from mathematical processes including fractions, percentages, decimals, proportions/ratios, algebraic, equations and/or calculus techniques.
4. Provide students with application problems that use a variety of mathematical functions.

Upon successful completion of Math 1030, a student will demonstrate though testing and projects the ability to:

1. Use algebra to graphically represent and analyze linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic models.
2. Assess methods of geometry used in artistic representations of the world.
3. Identify aspects of logic used to solve complex problems and use logic to make sound decisions in personal and business life.
4. Use trigonometry to solve triangles and related applications.
5. Use principles of finance to calculate simple and compound interest, values of annuities, amortization schedules.
6. Apply the concepts of probability to calculate outcomes and the corresponding odds in the games that people play.
7. Use statistic techniques to organize, display and analyze data, especially as it applies to situations in the real world.