Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines current issues and problems in housing and their impact on individuals and families. Concepts from Family and Consumer Sciences, law, economics, design, government, and the natural and social sciences are applied to the housing situation in an effort to explore problems and develop strategies for coping in difficult times. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. Available for General Education, Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning, Upper Division. (W.I.)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Management decisions related to the allocation of family income during various stages in the family cycle. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. Available for General Education, Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning, Upper Division. (I.C.) (W.I.)
Prerequisite: Completion of the Lower Division writing requirement. Economic principles as they apply to consumer situations, and the consumer’s relation to the American and world economy. An emphasis is placed on consumer rights and responsibilities, consumer fraud and protection, and decision making in the marketplace. The roles and responsibilities of public and private consumer protection agencies are evaluated. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. Available for General Education, Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning, Upper Division. (I.C.) (W.I.)
Prerequisites: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level Mathematics, or credit in MATH 093 or MATH 196QR or MATH 196S. Completion of the lower division writing requirement; Upper division standing. A course designed to give students an appreciation of the diversity of mathematics and the spirit in which it is employed in various applications. The character and origin of key topics from different branches of mathematics are explored. The contributions of various cultures to the field are studied, along with the use of mathematical models for physical problems. The development is conceptual rather than axiomatic, and includes several supervised reading and writing assignments. One significant writing assignment is required. Strongly recommended for prospective teachers in all fields. Not available for credit toward the major or minor in Mathematics. Available for General Education, Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning, Upper Division. (W.I.)