MAT 3117 (LUOA), MATH 117 (LUO): Elements of Mathematics

11/10/2019 to 04/18/2020 • Modified 10/14/2025

Course Description

A development of basic concepts of elementary mathematics, including problem solving, logic, sets and binary operations, the natural numbers and their properties, deductive reasoning and the nature of proof, the integers, rational numbers, real numbers and their properties, relations, functions, and graphs.

Next Start Date*

January 19, 2026

LUOA Equivalent Course*

MAT 3117: Elements of Mathematics, 3 LUO credits.

Program Restrictions*

Prerequisite Requirements*

Any of the following:

MAT 3110 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
or
MAT 3121 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
or
MAT 3126 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
or
MAT 3128 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
or
MAT 3131 previously completed with a minimum grade of C
or
Placement Score-Math completed with a minimum score of 075

Rationale

Geometry, probability, and statistics along with arithmetic skills have long been recognized as important ingredients in determining how well an individual functions in society. In today’s highly complex world, mathematical understanding is more important than ever and is a prerequisite to successful study in many fields. The primary purpose of this course is to provide the student with a grounding in the rudiments of mathematics that will enable him or her to successfully cope with the content taught in modern elementary school mathematics.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings with embedded videos.

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each Discussion. Each thread must be at least 200 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 50 words.

Homework Assignments (27)

The student will complete homework assignments within MyLab Math. The student will be allowed multiple attempts to answer each question. For modules with quizzes or exams, the student must score at least 70% on the homework before taking the exam or quiz.

Quizzes (11)

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned modules. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes and will be completed in MyLab Math. The student will be allowed 2 attempts at each quiz.

Exam Assignments (4)

Each exam will cover the Learn material for the assigned modules. Each exam will be open-book/open-notes, and have a 1-hour and 30-minute time limit (2 hours for the final exam). Each exam will contain multiple-choice and short answer questions. The exams will be completed in MyLab Math.

All written work for exams must be uploaded to Canvas. Exams submitted with out the accompanying written work will not be accepted.

*Course specifics are tentative and subject to change each year. For the most current information, please refer to the Course Registration Tool.