Mathematic courses
Mathematic courses
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Course Guide
Course Code: MTH 101
Course Title: ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS I
Introduction
Introduction
MTH 101 - Elemetary Mathematics I is designed to teach you how mathematics could
be used in solving problems in the contemporary Science world. Therefore, the
course is structured to expose you to the skills required in other to attain a level of
proficiency in Science, tecnology and Engineering Professions .
Course Aim
There are ten study units in the course and each unit has its objectives. You
should read the objectives of each unit and bear them in mind as you go
through the unit. In addition to the objectives of each unit, the overall aims of
this course include:
Course Objectives
{ You have to work through all the study units in the course. There are two
modules and ten study units in all.
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