This course develops some of the most fundamental ideas and techniques underpinning all of mathematics. We will investigate questions such as: What is the structure of deductive logic? How do mathematicians ascertain and communicate truth? How are numbers and infinities constructed? Are there limits to mathematical understanding? Emphasis will be placed on strengthening the ability to write clear, precise arguments in the context of mathematical foundations (logic, numbers, sets, functions, etc.). This course is open to students from all majors and requires no specific mathematics background.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1100 College Algebra or MATH 1300 Statistics or MATH 1600 Calculus I or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
MATH 1100 College Algebra (3 hours)
A study of functions from algebraic, graphical, numerical and modeling perspectives. The functions are chosen from among linear, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT score of at least 21.
(Normally offered each semester.)
Archway Curriculum: Foundational Literacies: Mathematical Problem Solving
MATH 1300 Statistics (3 hours)
An introduction to statistics concepts with an emphasis on applications. Topics include descriptive statistics, discrete and continuous probability distributions, the central limit theorem, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and linear regression.
(Normally offered every semester.)
Archway Curriculum: Foundational Literacies: Mathematical Problem Solving
MATH 1600 Calculus I (5 hours)
An introduction to calculus of a single variable. Topics include limits, continuity, differentiation, and beginning integration with applications. Assignments are given that help build proficiency in the use of a computer algebra system.
Prerequisite(s): Math ACT score of at least 27, or a grade of "C" or better in MATH 1470 Trigonometry or MATH-1400, or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each semester.)
Archway Curriculum: Foundational Literacies: Mathematical Problem Solving