MATH 1500 - Math for a Modern Society - A Liberal Arts Course

    Recent Professors
    Joy N. Reynolds, Ruby M. Payne
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite Prerequisite: Successful completion in Mathematics 1060 or the knowledge and skills equivalent to the successful completion of an intermediate algebra course; 64 hours lecture. 128 Outside of class hours. (192 Total Student Learning Hours)
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 2 · IGETC Area 2A · CSU GE Area B4
    Description
    A liberal arts mathematics course designed for students whose majors do not require calculus, this applications orientated course involves the study of several topics from modern society. At least six independent parts will be included: thinking critically, approaches to problem solving, numbers in the real world, financial management, statistical reasoning, and exponential modeling.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:10am–11:00am