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Atlanta Campus Catalog 2011-2012 - Mercer University

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This course examines polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions withapplications. Graphing calculator is required.MATH 181. Calculus for the Social and Life Sciences(3 hours)Prerequisite: MATH 130 with a grade of C or better.This course examines basic functions and their graphs, limits, continuity, derivatives andtheir applications, differentiation techniques, and the exponential and logarithmic functions.A graphing calculator is required.MATH 220. Applied Statistical Methods(3 hours)Prerequisite: MATH 120, mathematics proficiency assessment score, or consent of programcoordinator.An introduction to basic descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include measures ofcentral tendency and variability; the binomial, normal, student’s t, and chi-square distributions;correlation techniques involving Pearson’s r. The emphasis is on applications ratherthan on mathematical theory.98 / MERCER UNIVERSITY

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