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MAT 118 - The Mathematics of Sustainability


The Mathematics of Sustainability is a Liberal Arts Mathematics course that satisfies the SUNY General Education Requirement. Using the concept of sustainability as it relates to social, economic and environmental capitol, students will investigate relevant issues that involve applications of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and statistics. The students will learn different ways to present and interpret numerical and statistical data. In addition, they will investigate mathematical models in a variety of applications.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Lecture Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Students will demonstrate mathematical skill and quantitative reasoning including the ability to:

  1. Interpret and draw inferences from appropriate models such as formulas, graphs, tables, or schematics.
  2. Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, numerically, or verbally as appropriate.
  3. Employ quantitative methods such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, or statistics to solve problems.