MAT* 158: Functions, Graphs & Matrices

3 Credits
(Formerly MATH 120)
A course in selected topics from contemporary mathematics with applications for students in business, economics and social science. Topics include: the concepts of function and rate of change, a review of algebraic and graphical aspects of polynomial functions, a study of exponential and logarithmic functions, mathematical modeling, set theory, probability and combinatorics, and operations on systems of linear equations including matrix operations. A graphing calculator is used throughout the course.
Prerequisites: “C” or better in MAT* 138 or MAT* 139 or placement by mathematics assessment test and eligibility for ENG* 101
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer