Which course you take depends directly on your major. This page includes general information, but it is worth checking Wolverine Track and talking with your advisor to ensure you take the right class.
Your academic advisor can help you choose the best fit for your degree.
Quantitative Reasoning covers the fundamentals of interpreting, analyzing, and communicating quantitative information you encounter in news stories, personal finance, and civic discussions. You’ll learn to work with percentages, ratios, basic data displays, probability and statistics, and critical reasoning strategies that help you make informed decisions. This course satisfies the general education mathematics requirement for majors in Arts & Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Human Services, and many Health Science programs.
Introduction to Statistics introduces descriptive statistics, probability models, sampling methods, and basic inferential techniques. You’ll practice data analysis, hypothesis testing, and problem‐solving skills that are essential in research and real‐world applications. This class satisfies the general education mathematics requirement for majors in Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Criminal Justice, and other Social & Behavioral Sciences and is required for Tech Management.
College Algebra explores inequalities, function behavior and graphs, polynomial and rational expressions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, matrices, determinants, sequences, and the Binomial Theorem. You’ll develop a strong algebraic foundation that supports further mathematics and analytical reasoning. Many STEM, Health related programs, and business require MATH1050 as their general education math course.
Calculus I lays the groundwork for college‐level calculus by covering limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, and hyperbolic functions. You’ll tackle applications ranging from curve sketching to optimization problems that appear across the sciences. This is the starting point for STEM majors such as Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Statistics.
Trigonometry focuses on trigonometric functions defined by the unit circle and right triangles, graphing trig functions, verifying identities, solving trig equations, and applying the Laws of Sines and Cosines. You’ll also study vectors, complex numbers in polar form, and coordinate rotations. Few classes have Trigonometry as a graduation requirement, but it will replace most lower GE requirements.
Pre-Calculus is an accelerated combination of College Algebra and Trigonometry, covering everything from function properties and inequalities to conic sections and polar coordinates. You’ll work with polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and inverse functions, then advance into vectors, complex numbers, and modeling with sequences. It counts as College Algebra for graduation requirements and serves as a gateway to Calculus I.
Survey of Calculus offers a broad overview of single‐ and multivariable calculus concepts, including limits, differentiation, partial derivatives, integration, and optimization techniques. Emphasis is placed on applications in Business, Computer Science, and the Life Sciences so you see how calculus informs fields like economics, programming, and biology. Primarily serves as a possible GE requirement for business majors.
College Algebra for Business applies linear, quadratic, power, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and logistic functions to real business scenarios such as market equilibrium, cost‐benefit analysis, and inflation modeling. You’ll also explore systems of equations, matrices, sequences, and financial mathematics tailored to commercial applications. Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Economics majors commonly take this course to satisfy their GE requirement.
Algebraic Reasoning with Modeling introduces basic set theory and the algebra of functions through the lens of modeling bivariate data. You’ll learn unions and intersections, Venn diagrams, polynomial and exponential functions, simple combinatorics, and sequences, capped by an intuitive, pictorial look at calculus concepts. This course is intended for Elementary Education and Special Education majors.
Principles of Statistics builds on introductory statistics by diving into probability theory, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression, and correlation methods. You’ll gain the tools to analyze real datasets and interpret statistical results in research contexts. Required majors include Psychology, Sociology, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Nursing, Public Health, and select Business tracks.
Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra is a standalone course that blends the quantitative reasoning skills of Math 1030 with targeted algebra review. You’ll explore percentages, ratios, basic data displays, and critical thinking strategies alongside algebraic operations, functions, and equations in a single class designed to build confidence and competence. This course satisfies general education requirements for the same majors as the MAT1030 course.
Introduction to Statistics with Algebra is a separate course that pairs the descriptive and inferential statistics of Stat 1040 with concurrent algebra reinforcement. You’ll learn sampling methods, probability models, hypothesis testing, and data interpretation while simultaneously honing algebraic skills needed for formula manipulation and graphing. This course satisfies the general education requirements for the same majors as the STAT1040 course.
College Algebra with Preliminaries supplements the College Algebra curriculum of Math 1050 with preliminary algebra lessons to bolster your comprehension of key concepts. You’ll still study functions, graphs, systems, matrices, and sequences, but with added foundational practice. It serves as the same general education requirement as MATH1050.
