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MATH 1101U (VSU)
Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (3 semester hours)

This course can be taken
    -> as a print course

Lessons for this course can be submitted and/or be returned
    -> via U.S. mail
    -> via fax return from IDL

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UGA equivalent: MATH 1101—Mathematical Modeling.

A study of algebraic topics from a modeling perspective. Introduction to different types of models including linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic. Emphasis on gathering, presentation, and interpretation of data by using real-world examples as models.

Requirements: Thirteen lessons and one examination.

Instructor: Ashok Kumar, Department Head and Professor, Valdosta State University.

Text and Materials: Crauder, Bruce, Benny Evans, and Alan Noell. Functions and Change: A Modeling Approach to College Algebra (3rd ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2007. Packaged together with Student Solutions Guide and Technology Guide(3rd ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2007. (ISBN 9780618802845)

A TI-83/TI-83+ or TI-84/TI-84+ graphing calculator.