MATH 101 - Practical Math: Quantitative Reasoning

    Recent Professors
    Yuan-Lin Lee, Alejandro Cuatok, Samuel Persaud, Shelbi Hathaway, Barry Lederman, Jayson Wiestling, Christopher Davis, Timothy Busken and 4 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    6–100 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: Completion of intermediate algebra or the equivalent, or eligibility or completion of PSYC/SOC 205, BUS 204, or any course between MATH 100 and 245 (excluding MATH 197) based on multiple measures.
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    Practical Mathematics is a Quantitative Reasoning course intended for liberal arts majors. This course is designed primarily for students whose programs of study have no further mathematics requirements. Its purpose is to develop an understanding of numerical information as it is used in the modern world. The course includes linear and exponential functions to model growth and decay processes and the effect of compounding interest in personal finance situations. Elementary probability theory to calculate the likelihood of events and descriptive statistics will be used to organize and make sense of data sets. Students who receive credit for MATH 101 may not receive credit for MATH 101E.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Fri, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:25am, Mon Wed 9:30am–11:00am