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General Education

Course Syllabus

MTH115 - Principles of Mathematics

Credit Hours: 4

Course Description

Studies of applied problem solving, formulas, operations on fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions are undertaken. Descriptive statistics measuring the center of a data set, the mean, median and mode of a data set are considered. Data tables and graphs such as pictographs, bar charts, circle graphs and line graphs will be examined. The course will include a study of solving one-variable linear equations applying regression. The course will emphasize applying these basic principles to a broad range of topics.  Excel and scientific calculators will be utilized. 

Course Prerequisites

None

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Assessment of Outcomes

Specified on the course schedule/outline

Grading System
Letter Grade Range Definition
A 90-100 Excellent
B 80-89 Above Average
C 70-79 Average
D 60-69 Below Average
F 0-59 Failing
W Withdrawal during weeks 1 - 7
WF Withdrawal failing after week 7
NF Failing – Not actively engaged

For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.

Active Participation

Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.

Academic Integrity

Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University’s academic integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the University policy on Academic Integrity.

Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. They include failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see the current catalog.

Students with Disabilities

Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this course should follow the process described under the heading Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.

Discipline (Program) Specific Information

None

Date of last review: 10/31/2023