NSU Catalog 2017-2018 
    
    Mar 19, 2024  
NSU Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MATH 103 - Quantitative Literacy


This course is designed to provide the liberal arts student with practical number theory, logical thinking, and mathematical skills to be quantitatively literate. The student will develop critical thinking skills, interpret data, and reason quantitatively to solve authentic problems and increase confidence with mathematics while and increase confidence with mathematics while for the relevant and meaningful role that mathematics plays in many areas of life. Students will use information and knowledge from multiple areas to apply mathematics to new situations and dynamic processes. This course does not serve as a prerequisite for courses requiring MATH 102  (College Algebra). Prerequisite: One math course (MATH 095 or 101) with a grade of C or better or appropriate placement based on standardized
testing. 3 credits