MTH 106 - Environmental Mathematics

3 Credits

Students explore environmental issues and problems using the mathematics of functions and basic statistics. Specific topics include explorations of measurements and units; ratios and percentages; tabular and graphical displays of data; linear, exponential, and power functions; difference equations; and statistical descriptions of data. Students reinforce all concepts through application to environmental data and situations.
General Education Discipline: Quantitative Reasoning
Prerequisites: ACT math score of 17 or higher, SAT math score of 470 or higher, or successful completion of Algebra II with a grade of B or above.