Course Assumptions You have effective study habits. You are motivated to locate answers to questions. You will not give up. This course provides a foundation in the skills, knowledge and vocabulary required for all other mathematics and science courses. Students are expected to develop character traits of honesty dependability, and perseverance.
Students are to develop and appreciation of learning and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Students are required to utilize technology in personal and professional contexts. Students will learn various approaches to understanding the mathematical underpinnings of the social sciences. The student will be able to apply the skills acquired in this course to the construction of mathematical models in other disciplines. Furthermore, he will have developed some maturity and intuition concerning the abstract methods of reasoning. Video tapes are available for viewing in the Bethany Library.