Mth 105Z Math in Society
An exploration of present-day applications of mathematics focused on developing numeracy. Major topics include quantitative reasoning and problem-solving strategies, probability and statistics, and financial mathematics; these topics are to be weighted approximately equally. This course emphasizes mathematical literacy and communication, relevant everyday applications, and the appropriate use of current technology.
Prerequisite
Completion of Mth 95 with a grade of C- or above, or a satisfactory score on the mathematics placement assessment (https://www.pdx.edu/math/placement).