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May 04, 2024
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MAT 105 - Mathematics in Modern Society The use of basic mathematical concepts from algebra and geometry to analyze problems in modern society. Topics may include voting systems, fair division, interpreting statistics, scheduling, routing, linear programming, population growth, patterns and symmetry. Prerequisite: Two units of Regents high school mathematics. Fulfills GE 1; LASR. Notes: Mathematics majors may take course only as free elective.(3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply basic mathematical concepts to modeling in the natural and social sciences.
- Translate real world problems into mathematical terms and employ graphical or quantitative methods to solve them.
- Interpret solutions in the context of the problem.
- Assess the reasonableness of solutions to problems from natural and social science contexts.
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