Math 1316

Math 1316

  Survey of Contemporary Mathematics

CRN 80031

This course is a study of the uses of mathematics in society today. Emphasis is on concepts rather than technical details. Prerequisite: College Readiness in Mathematics according to TSI regulations.

3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours. 

This course has an enrollment period of nine months.

Young man writing math equations on a white board

Course Information

  • Structure:
    • 13 chapters
    • Required work: chapter assignments, chapter tests, 2 exams
    • Students in this course may submit no more than two assignments each week.
  • Instructor: Shane Lowe, M.A.
  • Tuition: For current course tuition, visit the Correspondence Costs page.
Required Math 1316 Textbook
  • Materials:
    • Electronic textbook: Math in Our World, 4th edition, by David Sobecki and Allan Bluman. eBook edition, including Mc Graw-Hill Connect Math access code. 
    • Scientific or graphing calculator

Acquiring Course Materials

This course uses an electronic textbook, as described above. Detailed instructions for purchasing the electronic textbook are provided within the online course.

If you have difficulty purchasing this textbook, please contact Online and Extended Programs at corrstudy@txstate.edu.

NOTE:  Course materials for correspondence courses are not covered under BookSmart at TXST.  Correspondence course materials must be purchased separately from your regular university course materials.

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