The new Math Mods course numbers, and their equivalents to the old Mods, are as follows:
| Multicredit Course Numbers |
Equivalent Single Credit Course
Numbers |
| MATH 1011-3 College Algebra |
MATH 1000, 1010 and 1020 |
| MATH 1021-2
Numerical and Analytical College Trigonometry |
MATH 1030 and 1040 |
| MATH 1071-3 Finite Math for Social Science and Business |
MATH 1050, 1060 and 1070 |
| MATH 1081-3 Calculus for Social Science and Business |
MATH 1080, 1090, and 1100 |
MATH 1012
- Quantitative Reasoning and Mathematical Skills
Quantitative
Reasoning
and Mathematical Skills (QRMS) is intended for general
liberal arts students. It
is not appropriate for students interested in the natural sciences. QRMS
is intended to be a terminal mathematics course, and will not help
prepare students for Calculus or Precalculus. Students taking
QRMS will be expected
to have a high school algebra background (have earned at least Bs in
two
years of algebra in high school).
The topics covered in QRMS vary from section to section, but generally include an introduction to logic, problem solving skills, some basic probability and statistics, and financial applications of mathematics. The focus of the course is on "real world" applications, and on mathematics in society.
While QRMS is a course on basic mathematics, please keep in mind that "basic" and "easy" are not the same. Students should expect to work hard in this course, even if their math background is fairly strong. Some sections will require papers, journals, or research projects; some sections include class participation, attendance, and in-class groupwork as a part of the semester grade.
MATH 1130 - Mathematics
from
the Visual Arts
Mathematics from the Visual Arts,
also
known as Art & Math, is intended for liberal arts students
with
a strong interest in the visual arts. Art & Math
is
a terminal math course. As with QRMS, students taking
this course
will be expected to have a high school algebra background (have taken
at
least two years of algebra in high school).
Art & Math has its focus on context, rather than on particular mathematical topics. Students will participate in practicums, as well as traditional lectures, to examine mathematical elements present in various visual arts.
MATH 2380 - Math
for the Environment
Like
QRMS (described above), Math for the Environment is
intended for general liberal arts students. It is not suggested
for natural science students for the quantitative reasoning core;
however, such students are very welcome to take the course as an
elective.
Students who take Math for the Environment should also have an
interest
in environmental issues. Math for the Environment is a
terminal
math course. Also, as with QRMS, students taking this
course
will be expected to have a high school algebra background (have taken
at
least two years of algebra in high school).
Math for the Environment has its focus on context, rather than on particular mathematical topics. Students will look at various environmental phenomena, and use math modeling techniques to study those phenomena; the course is quite interdisciplinary in nature. Students should be prepared to write papers and complete individual projects.
MATH 1110 and 1120 - Spirit
and
Uses of Math
Spirit
and
Uses is intended for elementary education students. Other
students are permitted to take the courses, but should be aware that both
semesters
must be completed in
order to fulfill the quantitative reasoning core requirement. The
two
semesters should be taken in order; while MATH 1110 is not an official
prerequisite
for MATH 1120, students in 1120 will be assumed to know all material
covered
in 1110. Students taking the Spirit and Uses sequence
will be
expected to have a background in high school algebra and geometry (two
years
of algebra and one year of geometry, all with grades of at least B).
Spirit and Uses covers a wide
variety of mathematical topics. It is intended to give students
an understanding of the deeper mathematics behind the basic arithmetic
they will someday be
teaching in elementary school. The topics covered include:
problem solving,
logic, the structure of the number system, geometry, and number
theory.
Students should expect to do individual projects and give presentations
to
their class.
MATH 1410 - Math
for Secondary Education
Math
for
Secondary Ed is intended for
students working toward secondary education teaching certification in
the
humanities or social sciences. Students planning to teach natural
science
or math should not take this course. Beginning in Fall 2002,
students
must either be admitted to the secondary education program or have a
pre-education
coding on SIS in order to take this course. This course is not
intended
for a general liberal arts audience.
Math for Secondary Ed is designed to be a terminal mathematics course which will meet the Colorado state licensure requirements for humanities and social sciences teachers. Students taking this course will be expected to have a background in high school algebra and geometry (two years of algebra and one year of geometry, all with grades of at least B). Topics covered include problem solving, number systems, geometry, probability, and statistics.
Precalc is an intensive semester
designed to
prepare students for their first calculus course. The focus of
the
course is functions: types of functions, techniques for dealing with
various
functions, and applications of functions. The functions covered
will
include trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential, and polynomial
functions.
Beginning in the summer of 2005, MATH 1300 will be offered only in small lecture format. All sections meet 5 days per week. The sections meet with the instructor in groups of 20-35 students everyday except Thursday; on Thursdays, the same small group meets with a teaching assistant and a learning assistant. All sections cover the same topics and give Wednesday evening midterm exams.
MATH 1300 covers introductory limits,
derivatives and integrals of algebraic and trigonometric functions, and
applications of
the derivative and definite integral. The approach is somewhat
theoretical:
applications are kept very general, and
some
simple work with proofs is included.
APPM 1350 - Calculus
1
for Engineers
This
class is the Department of Applied Mathematic's
primary Calculus 1 course. APPM 1350 will fulfill the Calculus 1
requirement
for natural science majors, and for admission to Engineering or
Architecture
& Planning. Students taking this course will be expected to
have
a strong background in high school algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
(at
least 2 years of algebra, 1 year of geometry, and 1 semester of
trigonometry,
all with grades of at least a B; A grades in those courses or a year of
high
school precalculus are recommended).
APPM 1350 is offered only in large lecture format; lecture meets three days per week in groups of 100-150 students, and recitation meets one day per week with groups of 20-30 students. Midterms are given on Wednesday evenings.
APPM 1350 covers limits, derivatives of
algebraic
and transcendental functions, applications of the derivative, and
introductory
integration. The approach is computational and applied.
Theory
and proofs are largely omitted, and applications are specific to
engineering
topics.
MATH 1310 - Calculus,
Stochastics and Modeling
This
course is intended for students who need
only a single semester of Calculus, particularly Biology majors. MATH 1310 covers many same topics as MATH
1300,
but has a more computational approach, as well as an empasis on complex
systems. It includes some
basic material on probability and statistics.
Students taking this course will be expected to have a strong background in high school algebra, geometry, and trigonometry (at least 2 years of algebra, 1 year of geometry, and 1 semester of trigonometry, all with grades of at least a B; A grades in those courses or a year of high school precalculus are recommended).
MATH 1310 is offered only in small sections of 30-35 students, and meets five days per week. Midterm exams are given on Wednesday evenings.
This course is not, not, NOT appropriate
for
students
who plan to take second semester calculus.
MATH 1081 - Calculus for
Social Science and Business
This class is intended to provide Business
students with basic calculus techniques for algebraic functions.
Students who are interested in graduate work in Economics or Finance,
or who plan to study Actuarial Science or Quantitative Fininace, should
consider MATH 1300 or APPM 1350.
MATH 1005 - Introduction to College Mathematics
College Mathematics is run by the Student Academic Services Center (SASC). It is designed for students who are a part of the McNeill Academic Program or who are referred by Disability Services. Other students may also take College Mathematics, as space permits. Enrollment is controlled by SASC.
College Mathematics is an
introduction to
college level mathematics, preparing students for MATH 1011. It
only requires that students have
some
familiarity with algebra concepts (have passed a year of high school
algebra).
The course is very intense, but also very supportive. Classes are
small,
with fewer than 20 students, and meet 5 days per week.
Attendance,
groupwork, and homework are mandatory. SASC provides unlimited
free
tutoring for College Mathematics students.
This course does NOT fulfill the QRMS
requirement for the A&S Core!
Student who take MATH 1005 and MATH 1011
will earn a total of 4 semester hours of credit.
For further information on this course,
contact
SASC.
MATH 1071 - Finite
Mathematics
for Social Science and Business
Finite Math is an introduction to
some applications of finite, or discrete, mathematics. Topics
include systems of linear equations, matrices, and probability.
Introduction to Statistics covers descriptive statistics, basics probability, and inferential statistics (hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, etc.). During some semesters, a computer lab is included as part of the course. The material is covered in a very general way, rather than selecting real world examples from one particular field.