MTH 245 - Math for Biological, Management, Social Science
MTH 245 - Math for Biological, Management, Social Science
This is a survey course of discrete mathematics for non-physical science majors. Topics include systems of inequalities, linear programming, probability and probability distributions, and an introduction to descriptive statistics. The course emphasizes problem solving through the use of computer spreadsheets.
Course Outcomes:
1. Identify and solve linear programming problems.
2. Write and analyze algebraic models for business and other applications.
3. Solve business and biological applications using probability distributions.
- Date:
- 2015
- Primary Material Type:
- Online Course
- Other Material Types:
- Collection
- Institution:
- Linn-Benton Virtual College
- Project Name:
- LB iLearn Online
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 3
- Subjects:
- Math
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- Linn County Parks and Recreational Department - Provided curriculum advice.
- Industry Sector:
- Management of Companies and Enterprises (55)
- Occupation:
- All Occupations (00-0000)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Mathematics and Statistics (27)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
- Time Required:
- 1 credit - 30 hours of student time
- Language:
- English (United States)
- Interactivity Type:
- Mix of Active and Presentation.
- Quality Rubric:
- QM
- Quality Note:
- This course was subjected to a six step review process: 1. A SME creates the outline and all content. The course is submitted to a course developer for implementation into the CANVAS LMS system. Areas of confusion or items that need additional clarity are identified and remediated. 3. An instructional design checklist is applied to ensure ADA, UDL, and Creative Commons compliance. 3. Course is reviewed using a modified Quality Matters Rubric. 4. The initial offering is by the original SME to identify other necessary revisions. 5. Course goes through a secondary Quality Improvement process evaluation by an Instructional Designer and is subject to a Quality Improvement checklist. 6. Course is reviewed by third-party evaluator acting in the role of a SME.
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Consultations during development of instructional materials
- Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
- Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- Custom Quality Rubric
- Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
- Course Note:
- Math, Non-Physical Science
Accessibility
- Accessibility Features:
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- Text Access - Text to Speech
- Text Adjust - Compatible
- Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
- Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
- Reading Layout - Page numbers match printed material
- Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
- Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
- Colors Compatible With Assistive Technology
- Contrast Ratio of at Least 4.5:1.
- Non-Decorative Images Have Alt Text
- Decorative Images Marked With Null Alt Text
- Transcript Provided With Audio Content
Copyright / Licensing
- Copyright Owner:
- LB iLearn Online