MAT 105 - Quantitative Methods

3 Credits

This course surveys topics in elementary algebra, personal finance, probability, and statistics. Topics include solving algebraic equations, solving ratio and proportion problems, applications involving percentage and interest, applying the definition of probability, measures of central tendency, descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, graphical representation of data, and applications of the normal distribution. Topics focus on real-life situations, decision-making skills, and problem solving. Some working knowledge of elementary algebra is expected. Scientific graphing calculator strongly recommended.