MAT 113 - Mathematical Concepts I

(4 credits)

45 lecture hours/30 lab hours
Prerequisites: MAT 092 ; REN 092 or ELI 082G and ELI 082W , or appropriate course waivers, or ACCUPLACER scores within a range of 272-279 or ACCUPLACER-ESL scores of 420 and above.
This course is intended primarily for teacher education majors. The focus of this course will be on introducing fundamental mathematical concepts through problem solving. The topics included are logic, sets, elements of number theory, and revisiting arithmetic of real numbers from the perspective of various algorithms, why they work, and their applications. Students will explore algorithms and problem solving strategies through the use of manipulatives and numerous hands-on activities. Critical thinking skills will be emphasized throughout the course.