MATH 1030

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MATH 1030 - QUANTITATIVE REASONING (QL)

Credits: 3
This is an appropriate math class for the general studies or liberal arts student majoring in humanities or other programs not related to math and science. This class covers a broad scope of mathematical topics as they apply to real-world problems. Topics include reasoning and number sense, using percents and estimation, math for finance matters such as loans and investments, probability and statistics, and modeling. MATH 1030 may be the last Math class you take in college.

HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS:

• 2 hours of homework outside of class, for every hour you spend in class.
• You are expected to work homework assignments from each section that we cover by the next class.
• You are encouraged to work more exercises than those assigned as regular practice is essential in learning mathematics.
• You will be asked to complete at least one project in class.

Please note: Many students find that much more time is required in order to perform as well as they desire on exams.

EXAM EXPECTATIONS:

• Four, hour long exams and one final exam.
• All examinations are closed book.
• Full credit will be awarded on test problems only if your work can be readily followed and solutions are precise and correctly notated.
• No exam grade will be dropped.
• Calculators will be restricted on some problems.

FINAL EXAM:

• All students must take the final exam.
• The final will be comprehensive, emphasizing topics listed under the course objectives.
• You will be asked to complete approximately 25 problems in two hours.
• You must recieve higher than a 60% on the final in order to earn a grade higher than a D.