• MAT-102 : Mathematics for the Health Science

    Academic Level:
    Undergraduate
    Department:
    Mathematics
    Subject:
    Mathematics
    Prerequisites:
    Take MAT-071, MAT-073, or any MAT 100 or above.
    Corequisites:
    None
    Credits:
    3
    This course provides an introduction to the logic of mathematics and measurement. The role of mathematics in the health professions and the application to problems encountered by the health professional are discussed. Topics covered include basic computation with non-negative rational and real numbers, ratios and proportions, scientific notation, and logarithms. The metric system, its nature, and specific applications to medical dosages and other health problems are also examined.