Department of Mathematics

General Education Mathematics Courses

Math 111 | Workshop in Quantitative Reasoning

Math 113 | Workshop in Mathematics and Society

Math 114 | Workshop in Statistics

The above General Education Math courses have only Math 101 (or placement) as a prerequisite, and are a great alternative for students whose programs do not have Math 103 or Math 104 as a prerequisite.

These “workshop” math courses focus on critical thinking and active learning. 

Workshop courses offer the opportunity to develop the ability to distinguish problem solving and critical thinking from exercises and routine thinking and to identify attitudes and beliefs that are conducive to success in challenging situations (and those which are not). The intent is to provide a strong intellectual experience that will enhance the university experience and form a solid base for life-long learning.

Specifically students will:

• collect data, observe patterns, make and verify conjectures
• improve their ability to reason logically
• develop effective written and oral communication skills
• improve skills related to critical thinking, problem solving and creativity
• use and understand symbol systems and quantitative methods
• understand of the principles of mathematics and the sciences.

Small classes, active learning and involvement with a common experience will encourage community building among students and faculty.

Math 104 | College Algebra

This course is intended for students in STEM majors that require more advanced college-level algebra or in order to take calculus. Math 104 is a rigorous course in algebra and is not intended as a general education math course. Note that students who do not place into Math 104 may be required to take an additional developmental mathematics course (Math 103 Intermediate Algebra) before they are eligible to take Math 104 College Algebra.