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Want to make sure you are signing up for the right math class?
The following information is holds whether you take math online or on campus.
I strongly recommend that you discuss these options with your
advisor or a mathematics faculty member before enrolling to assure you are on
the right path!
Math 089-091-093 or Math 090-095:
Either sequence, Math 089-091-093 or the accelerated Math 090-095
(see
Should I take Math 089-091-093 or Math 090-095?), prepare you for a college level mathematics
courses.
Both the Math 089-091-093 and the Math 090-095
sequences are offered online.
After earning a "C" or better in math 093 or math 095 (or
placement testing into 100-level math) you have several math classes you can
take at Clark to satisfy your quantitative skills requirement. Which you choose
depends on you goals. The following list describes your options and is based on
the Mathematics Department's
What math class should I take after Math 093 or Math 095? flyer.
 | Math 103 College Trigonometry
& Math 111 College Algebra: These are challenging
demanding fast-paced technical courses primarily intended for those
majoring in mathematics, engineering, or physical science. They are
preparatory classes for the four-term calculus sequence. Typically, only
those with a strong background in intermediate algebra and those needing or
wanting to take calculus (math 113) should enroll. These courses are heavily
into theory, graphs, and analyzing functions and graphs.
Both Math 103 and Math 111 are offered online. |
Warning: If you think that 103 would be easy
since it has the lowest number or that college algebra naturally follows
elementary and intermediate algebra, think again! 103 and 111 are certainly
among the most challenging math classes that Clark offers at the
100-level. (Math 111 is particularly fast-paced and challenging. Math 111 has
a high withdrawal rate. To be successful in Math 111, be sure your schedule
can afford plenty of study time.)
Note: Which should you take first, 103 or
111? Personally I recommend 111 first since it deals with functions in general
whereas 103 deals specifically with trigonometric functions. However, you can
take them in either order, or if you are a true mathochist™, at the same time!
| Math 105 Finite Mathematics &
Math& 148 Business Calculus: These classes are primarily for business and
economics majors, but computer science, social science, life science, and
health occupation majors will find these classes useful too. They are
application based college algebra and business calculus classes. They cover a
variety of business, social science, and life science applications and rely
fairly heavily on graphing calculators. Math 105 is a prerequisite for math
106.
Both Math 105 and Math& 148 are offered online.
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| Math& 107 Mathematics and Society: This is a "terminal math course"
meaning that it is intended for students who have no need for further math
classes beyond satisfying the quantitative requirement for an AA degree. This liberal arts math class surveys various topics in college level
mathematics. Group work and writing assignments are common assessment
techniques. Although this is probably the easiest of the 100-level math
classes, be prepared to do some serious mathematics here.
Math& 107 is offered online.
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| Math 120-121 Mathematics for Elementary
Teachers: This is a rigorous and specialized sequence is for students
preparing to become elementary education teachers. The curriculum frequently
involves the use of manipulatives and hand-on activities.
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| Math 135 Modeling Energy Dynamics in
Everyday Life: This course introduces basic mathematical models related to
energy use, with emphasis on the role of these models in everyday life.
Students develop and analyze models of energy use and cost in home heating,
home lighting, and food consumption. Completion of Biology 101 recommended
(but not required) before enrolling in this course. Be aware though that this
class is only 3-credits so you might want to combine it with math 203 to
satisfy the AA quantitative requirement.
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| Math 203-204 Descriptive Statistics &
Inferential Statistics: This sequence of statistics is useful for a
variety of majors including education, journalism, and the sciences (health,
social, life, physical). Be aware though that each class is only 3-credits so
you will need to take both (or combine 203 with math 135) to satisfy the AA
quantitative requirement. Both Math 203
and Math 204 are offered online. |
Originally written: 2002-05-12
Last revision:
2008-06-10 10:34 PM
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