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MATH FOR THE INQUIRING MIND (SMT-271854)

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Course Description:


Focus on problem-solving as a process of identifying, defining, and understanding the problem; and then modeling, validating, and documenting its solution. Improve and refine problem-solving skills, including analytical and critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning. Use a learning journal throughout the course as a strategy for reflection and self-assessment. The course includes use of tables, data management and analysis, graphical analysis, and modeling. A spreadsheet will be used as a problem-solving tool.

Students will be using web-based Math and Graphing Skills software.

Prerequisite: none

This course meets the general education requirement in Mathematics.


This online course is offered through Online Learning. You can take this as an individual course or as part of an online degree program, with term starts in March, May, September, November and January. View current term offerings and all online courses. Click here to register for online courses.

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Liberal Study
Lower Level
Credits: 4
Meets General Education Requirement In: Mathematics-Full

Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Spring 1. Spring 2. Summer. Fall 1. Fall 2.

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