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MAT 103 - Quantitative Reasoning

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is designed to develop quantitative reasoning and critical thinking skills. Topics include equations and inequalities, exponential equations, applications involving proportions and conversion of units, logic and computers, probability and statistics, financial mathematics, and additional applications selected to address areas of contemporary interest.
Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 032  and RDG 032  with a minimum grade of “C”.
Course Topics:
  • Linear equations, linear inequalities and exponential equations
  • Ratio, proportion, or percentages in problem calculations
  • Logical reasoning and problem solving
  • Applications in probability
  • Applications in statistics
  • Money management and personal finance
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
  • Scientific calculator
Grading System:
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Solve equations or inequalities using operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
  2. Calculate probabilities of events using theoretical or empirical methods.
  3. Collect data using appropriate sampling techniques.
  4. Determine the complement, intersection or union of sets using set operations.
  5. Interpret and determine truth values using symbolic logic.
For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams
Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021