Mathematical Thinking

General

Prefix

MATH

Course Number

103

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Development of problem solving and decision making strategies using mathematical tools from arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics. Skills to communicate and defend solutions and decisions.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

04

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Define the four basic rigid motions in the plane and classify two-dimensional shapes using symmetry types.

Outcome

Classify border patterns according to their symmetry type.

Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of similarity of geometric objects and solve related proportion problems.

Outcome

Analyze numerically a normal distribution using measures including mean, median, quartiles and standard deviation.

Outcome

Make coherent oral and written arguments throughout the course.

Outcome

Identify patterns involving recursive and explicitly defined sequences.

Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of linear, exponential and logistic growth and use arithmetic and geometric sequences to solve real-world problems.

Outcome

Apply the simple interest and compound interest formulas to solve financial problems.

Outcome

Apply counting techniques including the multiplication rule, combinations, and permutations.

Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts of probability and calculate probabilities of events derived from a random experiment.

Dependencies

Courses

MATH103 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

MATH103 is a completion requirement for: