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Mathematics and Statistics
Statistics Minor (22 credits):
The statistics sinor is designed to give students a good introduction to the application and theory of
statistics.
A. Calculus Core
B. Both of the following:
M332 Probability
ST232 Introduction to Statistics
B. Two additional upper-division statistics courses.
Department Courses
M100 Elementary Mathematical Ideas 3 credits
Successful completion of this course satisfies the mathematics competency requirement for graduation.
This course prepares students for M108, M109, M145, and ST132. Topics include algebra concepts,
including solving equations, systems of equations, and graphing; geometry concepts; and some
concepts from probability and statistics. Students use graphing calculators to solve problems involving
numerical, graphical, and symbolic data. Students planning to take M148 and M149 should not take
this course; they should take M102 to satisfy their mathematics competency, if necessary. Credit is not
granted for both this course and M102. Prerequisite: departmental placement.
M102 Intermediate Algebra 3 credits
Successful completion of this course satisfies the mathematics competency requirement for graduation.
This course is especially recommended for students who intend to take M148 and M149 and need a
good review of algebra. Topics include: algebraic expressions, first-degree equations and inequalities,
systems of equations in two variables, polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and radicals,
and quadratic equations. Credit is not granted for both this course and M100. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite: departmental placement.
M108 Mathematical Concepts I: Systems 3 credits
This course includes concepts essential to mathematics and is required for elementary education
majors. Topics include: set theory, numbers and numeration, operations, number theory, rational
numbers, and problem solving. This course is open only to elementary education majors. Offered spring
semester. Prerequisite: mathematics competency.
M109 Mathematical Concepts II: Geometry 3 credits
This course includes concepts essential to mathematics and is required for elementary education
majors. Topics include: informal geometry, measurement, problem solving, descriptive statistics, and
elementary probability. This course is open only to elementary education majors. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite: mathematics competency.
M145 Finite Mathematics 3 credits
This course provides an introduction to noncalculus mathematical modeling methods prevalent
in business. Topics include: matrix methods, systems of linear equations and inequalities, linear
programming by the geometric method and by the simplex method, and the mathematics of finance.
Prerequisite: mathematics competency.
M148 Calculus with Precalculus I 4 credits
This course, followed by M149, provides a two-semester sequence that covers the material of a
traditional Calculus I course along with built-in coverage of precalculus topics. Topics in M148 include:
solving equations, functions, classes of functions (polynomial, rational, algebraic, exponential,
logarithmic), right triangle trigonometry, angle measure, limits and continuity, derivatives, rules for
derivatives. Credit is not granted for this course and M151 or courses equivalent to college algebra and
132