Prairie State College

Department of Mathematics Math 112

Math 112 - General Education Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours - 3 Lecture Hours

IAI Code: M1 904

Course Description
This course is designed for the liberal arts student who is not a mathematics, science, or business major.  The course focuses on mathematical reasoning and the solving of real-life problems.  The following topics will be studied in depth: set theory and logic, the mathematics of finance, probability, and statistics.  The use of calculators or computers will be a component of the course.

Prerequisite
Math 095 and Math 096, both with at least a C
-or-
Math 095 and one year of high school geometry, both with at least a C
-or-
A qualifying score on the math placement test

Primary Textbook
Mathematics for the Modern World - PSC Custom Edition; Hathaway; ISBN: 0-536-84118-7

Additional Comments
Most Math 112 instructors require or strongly recommend the TI-83/84 graphing calculator for use in this course.

Math 112 satisfies the general education mathematics requirement.  Click here to see the General Education Mathematics Objectives.

Prairie State College Department of Mathematics Chicago Heights, IL 60411