MATH 230

College Mathematics for the Humanities

3.0 hours lecture per week.
Associate Degree Applicable.
Prerequisite: MATH 127 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Presents applications of intermediate algebra and critical thinking to solving contemporary problems in mathematics. Topics include mathematical reasoning with four additional topics selected from number systems, number theory, finance, computer applications, probability, statistics and mathematical modeling.
Transfer: CSU; UC (For UC, MATH 230 is elective credit only; it does not meet a UC math admission requirement for transfer).

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Apply inductive reasoning to a variety of mathematical models:

· pattern recognition

2. Apply deductive reasoning to a variety of mathematical models:

· set theory

· logic

3. Apply computational, algebraic or geometric skills to analyze a variety of mathematical models chosen
from at least four of the following optional topics:

· number systems

· number theory

· probability

· statistics

· finance

· geometry

· other