MAT 135 - Math for Liberal Arts Resource

• MAT 135 Course Description

  Mathematics will be applied to solving practical problems in a variety of disciplines. Mathematical topics include voting theory and financial mathematics.  Additional topics may include management science, statistics and population growth models.This course is for non-STEM disciplines only and thus cannot be used to satisfy the Precalculus Mathematics Plus (MAT 155P) or Precalculus Mathematics (MAT 155) prerequisite for Calculus I with Technology (MAT 243).

  Course Prerequisite: Placement at this level

  Credits: 3 (all of which count towards graduation)

• Links to Videos

  1. Liberal Arts Topics provides videos and notes on some of the application topics covered in our math course.
  2. Statistics Videos

• Graphing Calculator Information

  This area provides you with assistance with using your graphing calculator.

  1. TI-83 Tutorial
  2. TI-84 Plus Tutorial
  3. Online Graphing Calculator

• Math in the Real World

  Math is used throughout the world in both STEM and non-STEM disciplines. The following are links to formulas used in various disciplines.

  1. Accounting Formulas 1
  2. Accounting Formulas 2
  3. Biology
  4. Business
  5. Chemistry
  6. Communications
  7. Economics Formulas 1
  8. Economics Formulas 2
  9. Mathematics in Sports
  10. Nursing 1
  11. Nursing 2
  12. Physical Science Tables Formulas and Equations
  13. Physics Formulas
  14. The Social Security Benefit Formula
  15. We Use Math

• Free Software

  1. GeoGebra is an interactive algebra, geometry and calculus application.
  2. Maxima is a computer algebra system.
  3. WolframAlpha is an online service that answers factual inquiries directly by computing the answer.