This course is intended for students in life sciences, social sciences, business, or economics degree programs. It explores the applications of mathematics through everyday, real-life examples. Students are introduced to the concepts of linear equations and functions, inequalities, systems, linear programming, set and graph theory, elementary probability, Markov processes and descriptive statistics.
Prerequisites
Precalculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 or MATH 0861 and MATH 0871 both with a 'C-' or Basic Algebra Assessment test with a 55% or equivalent.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Algebra and Equations Graphs, Lines, and Inequalities Functions and Graphs Mathematics of Finance Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices Linear Programming Sets and Probability Counting, Probability Distributions, and Further Topics in Probability Markov Processes Introduction to Statistics
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.