3.00 Credits
This course focuses on methods, processes, and strategies used to solve mathematical problems in a wide variety of contexts. It demonstrates the uses and structure of mathematics while developing diverse ways to approach both mathematical and non-mathematical problems. There is an emphasis placed on George Polya's four step procedure for problem-solving. Specific topics to be covered are number sequences and patterns, geometry and unit measurements, consumer math, counting principles, and probability. Other optional areas that may be covered could include algebraic modeling, numeration systems, set theory, or descriptive statistics.