Mathematics in the Modern World
Overview
Subject area
MAT
Catalog Number
107
Course Title
Mathematics in the Modern World
Department(s)
Description
This course introduces selected topics and techniques in mathematics that help solve quantitative problems arising in applications addressed in other fields of study. For each topic studied, emphasis will be placed first on the mathematical model and then on some significant applications. Inquiry into the applications will motivate problem-solving exercises requiring constructs from areas such as algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, computer science, set theory and logic.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
RMQ - Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
012171