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MA 109 ELEMENTS OF MATHEMATICS I



This course provides a comprehensive, conceptually based study of the mathematics of the natural number, whole number, integer, and rational number systems. Topics studied include quantitative reasoning, estimation and computation, number theory, sets, whole number, integer, and rational number operations, and proportional reasoning. Active learning and problem-solving strategies are emphasized. This course is required for Liberal Arts: Early Childhood Education program and Liberal Arts: Elementary Education program. 3 Credits Prerequisite: MA 98 * or appropriate score on the placement test.