Mathematics Literacy and Quantitative Reasoning

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Overview

Subject area

MAT

Catalog Number

161.5

Course Title

Mathematics Literacy and Quantitative Reasoning

Department(s)

Description

This course aims to teach students how to interpret quantitative information, analyze quantitative data, and make inferences in contexts involving mathematical concepts. Topics include proportional reasoning, interpreting percentages, units and measurement, thinking critically, numbers in the real world, financial management, statistical reasoning, probability, and linear and exponential modeling. This course satisfies the mathematics requirement for the CUNY Pathways. This course cannot be used as a prerequisite for MAT 56 and is not suited for Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) majors or any major that requires MAT 56.

Typically Offered

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Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

RMQ - Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

6

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

6

Requisites

029943

Course Schedule