MTH 105Z: Math in Society

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An exploration of present-day applications of mathematics focused on developing numeracy. Major topics include quantitative reasoning and problem-solving strategies, probability and statistics, and financial mathematics; these topics are to be weighted approximately equally. This course emphasizes mathematical literacy and communication, relevant everyday applications, and the appropriate use of current technology. Prerequisites: MTH 20 or placement into a course for which MTH 20 is a prerequisite or Corequisite: MTH 105Q can be taken simultaneously with MTH 105.