MTH 105 - Contemporary Mathematics

4 credits
Surveys various practical areas of mathematics. Topics include finance, combinatorics and discrete probability, and modern geometry. Additional topics selected from logic, number theory, voting and apportionment, exponential and logarithmic functions, and mathematics in arts and music. Emphasizes real-world applications, critical thinking, and the effective communication of mathematical ideas. Approved for University Studies (Quantitative Reasoning-Strand D). Grading option designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Prerequisite(s): MTH 95 or appropriate SOU placement level.