MAT 034 - Quantitative Foundations4 equivalent hours - Four hours weekly; one term.
Study foundational algebraic and numeric topics essential in preparing students for MAT 135 or MAT 100 or MAT 133 . Explore topics involving quantitative relationships, algebraic reasoning, functional reasoning, and probabilistic and statistical reasoning. Incorporate problem-solving skills, quantitative communication skills, and the use of technology. Lab fee $25.
Prerequisite(s): Achieve an appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Test, or successful completion of an approved mathematics preparation course.
Note: A grade of at least C in MAT 034 is required to enroll in MAT 100 , MAT 133 , MAT 135 or MAT 135H .
Either MAT 034 or MAT 035 serves as a prerequisite for MAT 135 or MAT 135H . Students should enroll in only one of MAT 034 or MAT 035 .
Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC), Arundel Mills (AM), and Online (OL)
Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall, spring, and summer
Course Outcomes:
- Use number concepts to describe quantitative relationships in a variety of contexts.
- Explain mathematical concepts using appropriate symbolic notation and vocabulary.
- Solve equations through manipulation using appropriate mathematical techniques and technology.
- Solve word problems in various contexts.
- Interpret the solutions to word problems using mathematical concepts with appropriate terms and units.
- Solve systems of two equations graphically and algebraically,
- Interpret the results of solved systems of two equations in an appropriate manner.
- Recognize whether a linear or non-linear mathematical model is appropriate.
- Use the appropriate linear or non-linear model to represent the relationships between variables.
- Summarize and interpret data using graphs, tables, technology, and statistics (including measures of central tendencies and dispersion).
- Collect appropriate data to make reasonable conclusions by employing appropriate numeric and algebraic concepts.
- Use data to make reasonable conclusions by employing appropriate numerical and algebraic concepts.
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