MATH 153 - Finite Mathematics

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-0-4
IAI Code: M1 906
A course designed especially for students in areas such as business, economics, social science, and nonphysical sciences. It emphasizes the concepts and applications of mathematics rather than mathematical structures. Topics include: matrix algebra, applications of matrices (including solving systems of linear equations), linear programming and the simplex method, set theory, logic, Boolean Algebra, counting and probability, stochastic processes, game theory, Markov Chains, mathematical modeling, and the mathematics of finance.Prerequisite: Appropriate COMPASS placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 131 or equivalent.