(Also see course
descriptions page)
MATH 103. The Nature of Mathematics. 3 credits.
Primarily for students desiring no more than one mathematics
course at JMU and whose major program has no mathematics requirement.
GENED C3
MATH 107 Fundamentals of Mathematics I 3 credits.
For IDLS majors and others interested in K-8 Education. Those without a declared IDLS major may get
an override. This is the beginning of
the 3-course IDLS core. Note that IDLS
majors with a strong mathematics background may begin in MATH 235 and substitute
this for part of the core, but will eventually need MATH 107.
GENED C3 Track II
MATH 155. Functions and Probability. 3 credits.
Algebra review, required with lower placement scores: This is a prerequisite for 205, 220, 107
GENED-NO
MATH 156. Functions and Probability. 3 credits.
Similar to 155, extra class meetings
MATH 205. Introductory Calculus 3 credits.
A terminal calculus course (does not lead to more advanced
mathematics classes).
Acceptable for College of Business and some other majors
GENED C3
MATH 220. Elementary Statistics. 3 credits.
Required or recommended for several major and professional
programs. Psychology majors should
enroll in 1st semester freshman year if possible. Others should wait until a later semester
(see statistics
information page)
GENED
MATH 235 Calculus I
4 credits
Beginning calculus sequence for students with good algebra
background. Prerequisite for many later
following mathematics courses. Required
or recommended for several major and professional programs. Biology majors complete their calculus
requirement with either 235 or 231-232.
GENED C3
MATH 231-232 Calculus with Functions I-II 4 cr each
The content of MATH 235 integrated with algebra/trigonometry
review. Students completing mathematics
231-232 may proceed to MATH 236.
231 - GENED C3