2011-2012 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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MAT 117 - Elementary Finite Math w/Algebra
Sets, probability, matrix algebra, graphing, inequalities, linear programming, permutations and combinations, linear models of equilibrium, systems of linear equations, solving equations and inequalities.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: MAT 092 Foundations for College Mathematics II or MAT 093 Integrated Arithmetic and Basic Algebra, or equivalent
Credits: 4
Hours
4 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Operate with signed numbers.
2. Solve equations and inequalities.
3. Write equations of lines.
4. Graph lines and liniear inequalities.
5. Solve linear models of equilibrium.
6. Add, subtract and multiply matrices.
7. Determine if a matrix has an inverse, and find it if it does.
8. Solve systems of linear equations using matrix methods.
9. Solve systems of linear inequalities (linear programming).
10. Use set language to express probability problems and their solutions.
11. Compute combinations, permutations and use Pascal’s Triangle.
12. Expand a binomial using the Binomial Formula.
13. Calculate conditional probabilities.
14. Calculate Binomial probabilities.
15. Calculate Normal probabilities.
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