MAT114 Math for Careers in Health Science

This course focuses on health-based mathematical applications using algebraic and arithmetic operations. The topics include the basic manipulation of fractions and decimals, problem solving, reasoning, the measurement systems and conversion procedures, percent, ratio and proportion, linear equations, topics in statistics, topics in health professions including dosages, dilutions and IV flow rates. This course is intended for careers in health science.

A graphing calculator is required. The instructor will provide more information on the required materials for the course.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

2

Lab Hours

2

Prerequisite

Reading and Writing Proficiency and MAT020 Minimum Grade of: C or Math Placement

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Liberal Arts Elective

  • Math Elective

  • Quantitative Reason Intensive