Individual and small-group problem solving geared toward real-life situations and nontraditional problems. The course focuses on a number of problem-solving strategies, such as drawing a diagram, eliminating possibilities, making a systematic list, looking for a pattern, guessing and checking, solving an easier related problem and sub-problems, using manipulatives, working backward, acting it out, unit analysis, using algebra and finite differences, and others. Divergent thinking and technical communication skills of writing and oral presentation are emphasized. Students need to choose only one of the three prerequisites listed below.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0

Prerequisites:

• MATH 1089 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts
• MATH 1101 - College Algebra
• MATH 1221 - Precalculus
• MATH 2221 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I

Restrictions:

• Offered in Fall and Spring terms, as needed.