MAT 103 Quantitative Literacy
Topics include mental calculations, ratios, percents, and proportions, proper use of technology such as calculators and spreadsheets, understanding quantitative information in the media, financial literacy, measurement, and the ways in which mathematics and algorithms affect society. The course will emphasize real world applications and communicating mathematical and quantitative information effectively. Applications will have students work with linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions on a conceptual and practical level. A review of topics from arithmetic and algebra will be available if needed, with enrichment otherwise. Fulfills requirements for any course listing MAT 101 as a prerequisite. (Does not count towards major or minor requirements.)