Applied Math Concepts

Community College of Vermont - Montpelier, VT

This course develops students' ability to think quantitatively and use mathematics as a problem-solving tool in their professional and personal lives. Mathematical applications are selected from a range of business, human services, health and political topics. Concepts include: set theory, visual representation of data, operations in the real number system, geometry, linear and nonlinear equations, linear systems, personal finance, probability and statistics. Students must take a math assessment for placement purposes prior to registration. Prerequisite: Foundations of Algebra or equivalent.
 

    1. Apply basic concepts of set theory and use Venn diagrams to solve problems related to surveys and probabilities.
    2. Utilize real number system operations (fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, and unit conversions) in the interpretation and analysis of problems from a variety of fields.
    3. Analyze and interpret linear and nonlinear relationships using graphs and equations, and apply algebraic techniques and models to a variety of problems.
    4. Apply geometric concepts including angles, areas, volumes, and the Pythagorean Theorem.
    5. Examine and apply the concepts of probabilities using a variety of methods including counting techniques, frequency tables, probability distributions, pie charts, and graphs.
    6. Apply basic statistics, using sampling, tables, charts, graphs, means, standard deviation and normal distribution, to interpret and draw conclusions from data.
    7. Compute and analyze the impacts of simple and compound interest, and analyze finance applications related to savings, taxes, discounts, loans, and purchases.
    8. Select and perform appropriate procedures to solve mathematical problems arising in various disciplines, and demonstrate proficiency in interpreting, evaluating and presenting quantitative data and information.
    9. Demonstrate proficiency on the quantitative reasoning graduation assessment.

Master's degree required.

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