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Oct 23, 2026
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MATH 1100 - Math In Our World
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course is an investigation into the nature of mathematics. Students will apply mathematical principles to varied disciplines including explorations of social and global issues. Students will experience mathematics as a creative and evolving discipline. This course is designed for students intending to major in liberal arts areas such as English, the social sciences, foreign languages, art, music, etc. The course topics may include (but are not limited to): sets and counting, patterns and symmetry, data collection, probability, statistics, normal distributions, personal finance, voting methods, weighted voting and power, apportionment methods, sequences, mathematical modeling, and graph theory. Note: this course is not a prerequisite for any higher-level math courses.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): MATH 0240 with a grade of C or better, or appropriate score on math placement test, or equivalent.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Discuss, analyze, and solve problems from a variety of mathematical topics related to the liberal arts (i.e., voting theory, apportionment, personal finance, growth models, data collection, statistics, probability, graph theory, linear programming, set theory, sequences, patterns, symmetry).
- Develop quantitative tools necessary for analyzing and understanding contemporary issues.
- Develop higher order problem-solving skills and apply them to real-world situations.
- Collect, organize, and present quantitative information.
- Develop critical thinking skills needed to analyze and evaluate quantitative information and assess its reliability.
- Understand and use appropriate mathematical terminology and notation.
- Appreciate the ways in which mathematics helps us better model and understand the world around us.
- Understand and explain historical perspectives of various areas of mathematics.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Logic
- Sets and Counting
- Probability
- Statistics
- Finance
- Geometry
- Voting and Apportionment Methods
- Graph Theory
- Patterns and Symmetry
- Mathematical Modeling
- Exponential Growth and Sequences
Credit for Prior Learning Options
Course-Specific Exam
Credit for Prior Learning Option Procedure(s)
Standard Credit By Examination. Instructions Found on Credit By Exam Forms.
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