MATH V40 Exploration of Mathematical Ideas


 
Course Description:
Using and expanding upon students' existing mathematical skills, this course offers the student an applications-oriented, problem-solving exploration into a variety of real-life, every day mathematical problems and situations. Topics suitable for the students may include the mathematics of finance, transformational geometry, the mathematics of voting, probability, counting methods, statistics, the mathematics of getting around (graph theory), the history of math, logic and proofs, number systems, number theory, networks and linear programming, and computer algorithms. Other mathematical topics may be discussed at the instructor’s discretion. An important aspect of this course is to help students appreciate the value of mathematics in everyday life. Successful completion of this course fulfills the mathematics competency requirement for the AA/AS degree. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: This course is intended for Liberal Arts majors and those students in other majors who do not need to take College Algebra or Elementary Statistics to satisfy their math requirements. Formerly: Math 40.
Meets General Ed Areas:
CSU Area B4: Math/Quantitative Reasoning, IGETC Area 2: Math Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning, VCCCD GE Area 2: Math Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning, VCCCD GE Area (Pre-Fall 25) D2: Comm/Analytical Thinking
Course Corequisites:
NONE
Notes:
This course is intended for Liberal Arts majors and those students in other majors who do not need to take College Algebra or Elementary Statistics to satisfy their math requirements.

Section Information as of 24-MAR-2026 01:03:52 PM

  • CRN: 33225
  • Instructor: Petitfils, Ryan
  • Section Corequisites: NONE
  • Zero Textbook Cost Program Participates in Zero Textbook Cost Program
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  • Delivery Mode: This is a fully online class without pre-scheduled meetings.
  • Course Materials: Ventura College Bookstore
Meeting Time and Location
3.00 HRS/WK ONLINE Ventura Online (Canvas) 01/13/25 05/23/25
Seating Availability
Capacity Taken Available
40 36 4
Waitlist Availability
Capacity Taken Available
0 0 0
Critical Dates for this Course
Term: Spring 2025
Last day to add class: 02-FEB-2025
Last day to drop with a refund: 24-JAN-2025
Last day to drop without a "W": 02-FEB-2025
Last day to drop with a "W": 25-APR-2025
Census Date: 03-FEB-2025