MATH 130 - Contemporary Applied Mathematics

3 Credits
This course introduces students to systematic mathematical thinking in everyday life scenarios. Through a non-traditional exploratory approach, students apply mathematical concepts to social and professional situations. Students learn to apply mathematical problem solving to planning, scheduling, efficient producing, and voting. Students learn the basic concepts of cryptography, logic, and number systems and their applications to computer science and the internet. Students will also utilize, discuss, and compare various consumer finance models.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 120