Lewis-Clark State College:
MATH-123 MATH IN MODERN SOCIETY 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the form and function of mathematics as it applies to liberal arts studies with a heavy emphasis on its applications. Topics covered include descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, beginning probability, creating graphs, the concept of function, properties of linear equations, graphing linear equations, constructing and using linear models, exponential and logarithmic equations and models, and financial applications. Prerequisite: MATH-025 or MATH-040 with a grade or 'C' or better, or satisfactory placement score, or placement into MATH-123P to be taken concurrently with MATH-123.
Asotin High School:
MATH IN MODERN SOCIETY
Grade 12 Full Year
Credit: 1.0 (.5 per semester)
Credit for Graduation: Math
PREREQUISITE: Intermediate Algebra and Geometry
LCSC College Credit Available (3 credits – MATH 123 Math in Modern Society)
This course will give a brief overview of several topics in mathematics, including linear functions, mathematical modeling, exponential and logarithmic functions, basic finance, probability, and statistics. There will be an emphasis on applications.
