This course is intended for students in life sciences, social sciences, business, or economics degree programs. It explores the applications of mathematics through everyday, real-life examples. Students are introduced to the concepts of linear equations and functions, inequalities, systems, linear programming, set and graph theory, elementary probability, Markov processes and descriptive statistics.
Prerequisites
Precalculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 or MATH 0861 and MATH 0871 both with a 'C-' or Basic Algebra Assessment test with a 55% or equivalent.
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What you will learn
- Algebra and Equations
Graphs, Lines, and Inequalities
Functions and Graphs
Mathematics of Finance
Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices
Linear Programming
Sets and Probability
Counting, Probability Distributions, and Further Topics in Probability
Markov Processes
Introduction to Statistics
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.