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VOTER MATH (SMT-271202)

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Course Description:


A Green Party candidate runs for city council. The Board of Directors chooses a chair. Five people run for three judgeships. What is the mathematics behind elections? Are there different ways to vote? Who holds power and who does not in an election? How do candidates decide what position to take? How do we elect the President of the United States? Mathematics is a big part of decision making on election day. Voter Math will examine the mathematics of elections while building math skills and understanding.

Note: Students will need Microsoft Excel or equivalent spreadsheet software.

This course fully meets the General Education requirement in Mathematics.
This online course is offered through the Center for Distance Learning. You can take this as an individual course or as part of an online degree program, with term starts in March, May, September, November and January. View current term offerings and all online courses. Click here to register for online courses.

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Liberal Study
Lower Level
Credits: 2
Meets General Education Requirement In: Mathematics-Full
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : Sep.

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