Mathematics Pathways

Overview

Starting Fall 2024, the mathematics general education course offerings are changing. New courses including Mathematical Thinking (MGF1130) and Mathematics in Context (MGF1131) will be introduced and existing courses will be aligned to three mathematics pathways. These pathways are designed to help students learn the mathematical skills most appropriate for their chosen degree program and may reduce the number of mathematics courses needed for program completion.

Pathways

Mathematical Thinking in Context Pathway – intended for students in the broadest range of programs of study. Students will explore various mathematical concepts utilizing multiple thinking methods to formulate and solve problems in context.

  • MGF1130 – Mathematical Thinking[1] (prerequisite: PERT 96+ or testing exemption)
  • MGF1131 – Mathematics in Context (prerequisite: PERT 96+ or testing exemption)

A.S. students on this pathway need only complete MGF1130; A.A./B.A.S. students should also take MGF1131.

Examples of programs on the Mathematical Thinking in Context pathway include:
(A.A.) Elementary Ed., Graphic Design, Theatre, Art Studio; (A.S.) Business Admin - Management, Construction Management Technology, Dental Hygiene.

Statistical Reasoning Pathway – appropriate for programs that require students to work with data and to make decisions in a way that acknowledges and quantifies uncertainty of the data. Students will gain a statistical knowledge foundation that will allow them to use and interpret data.

  • MGF1131 – Mathematics in Context (prerequisite: PERT 96+ or testing exemption)
  • STA2023 – Introduction to Statistics (prerequisite: [MGF1131 or MAT1033] & ENC1101)

Students on this pathway are advised to take MGF1131 first as this serves as a prerequisite for STA2023. Programs on the Statistical Reasoning Pathway include: (A.A.) Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, Sports Management, Political Science, Journalism; (A.S.) IT Security, Health Services Management, Applied Business Analytics; (A.A./A.S./B.S.) Nursing.

Algebra through Calculus Pathway – intended for students whose academic program requires a foundation of algebra, followed by a sequence of courses that may lead to calculus.

  • MAC1105 – College Algebra (prerequisite: MAT1033 or ALEKS 46+)
  • MAC2311 – Calculus 1 with Analytic Geometry (prerequisite: MAC1140 & MAC1114 or MAC1147 or ALEKS 76+)

Enrollment into MAC1105 requires completion of MAT1033 Intermediate Algebra or an appropriate placement score. Depending on degree track, students may choose MAC2233 Survey of Calculus or MAC1140 Precalculus Algebra after completing MAC1105.

Programs on the Algebra through Calculus pathway include: (A.A.) Business Administration, Psychology, Engineering, Exercise & Sport Science, Pharmacy; (A.S.) Biotechnology Laboratory Technology, Respiratory Care; (A.A./A.S./B.S.) Accounting. See tables for a complete list.

Questions?

Students with questions or who would like to further discuss options, should contact:

[1] Courses in bold are state core mathematics courses. All students must take one state core course; A.A./B.S. students must complete a second mathematics course that can be either a state core or college core course.