MAT090 — Mathematical Literacy
Designed to prepare the student for a successful transition to college level mathematics. Addresses topics including evaluating numerical expressions composed of whole numbers, integers, signed fractions and decimals, rates, ratios, and percents; simplifying and evaluating a variety of algebraic expressions and polynomials in one or more variables and using exponent laws; solving first-degree equations and inequalities in one variable, proportions, and percent equations; creating scattergrams and graphing algebraic equations in two variables; using critical thinking and modelling skills to solve a variety of authentic application problems. A scientific or graphing calculator is required for this course. NOTE: This course cannot be used to satisfy the mathematics requirement in any program, without approval of the program coordinator.