Course title

MA43

Pre-requisite

Honors Algebra 3-4

Course description

An introduction to the mathematics required for the study of social and behavioral sciences. The topics include: sets; solving linear systems with two and three equations; combinations; probability; matrix algebra; linear programming; statistics; and mathematics of finance. Student will be able to compute simple and compound interest; calculate the cost of repaying a loan using the amortization method; solve counting problems using permutations and combinations; use Markov chains; Bayes formula; or binomial experiments to determine the probability of an event. Also calculate the mean; median; and standard deviation for a series of scores. Appropriate technology will be used to enhance mathematical understanding and problem solving skills. The use of a graphing calculator/computer program is essential throughout this course. Students successfully completing this course with a "C" or higher should be prepared to take Honors Brief Calculus.

School Country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Tempe

School Address

N/A

School zip code

85283

Requested competency code

Math

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • MTHA
  • 4 years of Math

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No