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MAT 106 - Mathematics for Health Sciences

Institution:
Community College of Allegheny County
Subject:
Mathematics
Description:
This course presents the mathematical fundamentals necessary to understand the basic principles of health, physics and chemistry. Topics include: the concepts of elementary algebra; fractions and fractional equations; ratio and proportion; percentages; variation; relationships among the metric and other systems of units; scientific notation; calculation of dosages; and basic geometry, graphing and statistics. Emphasis is on problem solving proficiency. Hand held calculators are used extensively.
Credits:
4.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
MAT 090 (minimum grade "C") or successful placement.  
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
Notes:
Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(412) 323-2323
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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