Description
The Concepts and Connections courses will focus on understanding the underlying principles of mathematics and appreciation for the interconnectedness of mathematical ideas. Course I will emphasize algebra, probability and data analysis. The fundamental algebra concepts of variables, functions and equations will be explored through a variety of representations with an emphasis on modeling. The study of probability will be approached as an attempt to provide predictability in random events and will make extensive use of the algebraic and graphic representations developed previously. Finally, the ideas of algebra and probability will be employed to analyze data and draw conclusions from it. The Concepts and Connections courses are appropriate for liberal arts students, prospective elementary or middle school education students and business or social science students. Prerequisite: University placement, or grade of P, or C or better in any MAT course numbered 100 or above.