SWAU Mathematics Courses


Math Option
 (typical choices)
MATH 101Mathematics for Liberal Arts3 hours
MATH 110College Algebra3 hours
MATH 241Introduction to Probability and Statistics    3 hours


coursedescriptionprerequisites
 
MATH 101Mathematics for Liberal ArtsA potpourri of mathematical topics that are generally not covered in typical high school mathematics,
Includes sections on logic, financial calculations, geometry, measurement, probability and statistics,
The "technical" or algebraic aspects are interspersed with reading, projects, and a term paper.
Algebra I
Algebra II recommended
 
MATH 110College AlgebraThe same content as high school Algebra II -- algebra, Algebra, and ALGEBRA!
While Algebra II is not necessarily a prerequisite, not having Algebra II previously will put you at a disadvantage
Algebra I
Algebra II recommended
 
MATH 121PrecalculusA combination of the concepts in Algebra II and Trigonometry,
Generally at a more demanding level than College Algebra
Algebra II
 
MATH 181Calculus IThe first university level mathematics for Math majorsAlgebra II & Trigonometry
MATH 121, Precalculus is generally recommended
 
MATH 241Introduction to Probability and StatisticsElementary introduction to probability and statistics with applications taken from business, behavioral and social science
How to conduct research and understand the results in these areas!
Algebra II, or
MATH 110, College Algebra