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math 100?

S56
edited July 2008 in General
ive heard some real bad things about this class, but i need it for business... how is it?

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  • schmoey
    edited July 2008
    Well I guess I can't provide you with course exp. cuz I'm just entering first year myself =P but the course description says:
    MATH 100-3 Precalculus
    Designed to prepare students for first year Calculus
    courses. Topics include language and notation of
    mathematics; problem solving; algebraic, exponential,
    logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their
    graphs. Prerequisite: BC principles of mathematics 11
    (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B-, or SFU FAN
    X99 course with a grade of at least C, or achieving a
    satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University
    Quantitative Placement Test. Students with credit for
    MATH 110 may not take MATH 100 for further credit.
    MATH 100 may not be counted towards the
    mathematics minor, major or honors degree
    requirements.
    Did you take Math 12? If you did then this course shouldn't have many new concepts, if any at all.. from the description it sounds basically like Math 12 except without probability and series&sequences.

    If you didn't however, doesn't sound too bad, prereq of Math 11. You'd basically just be learning more in-depth about some graphs (exponential, logarithmic, trig), and applying these concepts to word problems.
  • Makall
    edited July 2008
    It's Math 12 without the graphing calculator.
  • S56
    edited July 2008
    Yeah, I need Calculus for the Soc Sciences but I didn't get a B in Math 12, so I had to take this.
  • Ocho Cinco
    edited July 2008
    I got a B+ in Math 12 without doing any h/w. I did calculus about a year and a half ago and got B but at Douglas. I think I might still have my notes from both or I should be able to get them from someone. Should I take this as a Gpa booster?
  • Kevin M.Kevin M.
    edited July 2008
    You can't it's not allowed. It usually says that in the course description. And honestly, it's a waste of time and money anyways...in the long run (120 credits to be exact), one class isn't going to "boost" your gpa all that much.
  • Ocho Cinco
    edited July 2008
    I have credit for math 157 not math 110 or which ever one thats restricted. But yea it does seem like a waste of time but I can't think of any other easy electives for me. Already have ling and need to bring up my gpa.

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