Students who are not transferring in college or high school AP credit in mathematics have several options that will satisfy the 3-hour general education mathematics requirement. These options are described below.
All students are placed into their first mathematics courses at ECU based upon their major. Students should consult with their General College advisor when choosing a mathematics course. Keep in mind that different majors may require different specific math courses. So if you change your intended major, you may have to take an additional math course.
The freshman mathematics courses at ECU normally used to satisfy the 3-hour general education mathematics requirement are as follows:
q MATH 1050 – Explorations in Mathematics
This course
is designed for students intending to choose non-technical majors that do not
require calculus or statistics in their degree programs. It covers a wide
variety of topics including algebraic concepts, geometry, set theory and logic,
number theory, discrete mathematics, statistics, consumer mathematics/finance,
and history of mathematics. Admission into MATH 1050 does not require
a placement exam score.
Who takes MATH 1050? This course is appropriate for students intending to choose a liberal
arts major such as
q College of Arts and Sciences
Interdisciplinary Programs majors
q Anthropology
q Communications
q Criminal Justice
q English
q Foreign Languages and
Literatures (the BA degree plans only)
q Geography (the BA degree
plan only)
q History
q Nursing
q Political Science (the BA
degree only)
q Philosophy
q Sociology
q Theatre and Dance (except
for the BS in Dance Education)
q School of Art
q
School
of Music (except for the BM in Music Education)
Warning:
MATH 1050 is not appropriate for students intending to choose
Ø
a technical major
requiring calculus or statistics
Ø
a non-technical major but who want to minor
in business; such students should choose another math course such as
MATH 1065 or 1066, depending on their minor.
Ø
certain Secondary Education
BS programs as their major; these require MATH 1065, 1066, or 2127.
q MATH 1065 – College Algebra
This course is designed for students intending to
choose majors outside the School of Business that require either calculus or
statistics. This course covers standard topics in college algebra such as
graphing and solving equations/inequalities involving polynomials, exponential,
and logarithmic functions, etc. Admission into MATH 1065 requires a placement exam score.
Who takes MATH 1065? This course is appropriate for students intending to choose a major
requiring basic calculus or statistics. Examples of such majors include, but are not limited to
q Biology
q Biochemistry
q Chemistry
q Economics
q Applied geography
q Foreign Languages and
Literatures (the BS degree plans)
q Geology
q Physics
q Political science (the BS
degree)
q Psychology
q Science education
q all School of Allied Health
Sciences majors
q all School of Industry and
Technology majors
q Department of Business,
Vocational, and Technical Education
q all of the BS degrees in the
School of Health and Human Performance
q School of Education majors
with academic concentrations in chemistry or physics
q Department of Health
Education and Promotion
q most majors in the School of
Human Environmental Sciences
q
Business
minor
Note: By scoring
high enough on the MATH 1065 by-pass exam, a student may by-pass MATH 1065 and
proceed directly to MATH 1083 or 1085. Contact the Mathematics Department for
details (328-6703).
q MATH 1066 – Applied Mathematics for Decision Making
This course is designed for students intending to
major in business and is required for admission into the School of Business. It
covers linear and nonlinear equations, systems of equations, applications of
matrix algebra, and applied basic differential calculus. These topics are
treated from the standpoint to help the student develop skills in formulating
models for and interpreting solutions to business word problems. Admission into
MATH 1066 requires a placement exam
score.
Who takes MATH 1066? This course is appropriate for students intending to choose a major in
the School of Business. Students majoring in non-technical fields who want to
minor in business may take 1065 or 1066. Certain majors in the School of
Industry and Technology accept MATH 1066.
Note: The
School of Business waives the MATH 1066 requirement only
if a student has received credit for a calculus course.
q MATH 1067 – Algebraic Concepts and Relationships
This course
is designed for students planning to major in middle grades education. It
emphasizes the development of problem-solving strategies and abilities. Topics
covered include properties of the integers, rationals, real and complex numbers
and polynomials, number theory, linear and quadratic functions, and real-world
relationships with physical models, charts, graphs, equations and inequalities.
Admission into MATH 1067 requires a placement exam score.
Who takes MATH 1067? This course is appropriate for students intending to major in Middle
Grades Education.
q MATH 1083 – Introduction to Functions
This is a
streamlined precalculus course designed for students with a solid background in
algebra who are planning to choose a major that requires the 12-hour calculus
sequence, MATH 2171, 2172, 2173. MATH 1083 includes a brief review of algebra
and exponential/logarithmic functions, but the emphasis of the course is
trigonometry.
Who takes MATH 1083? This course is appropriate for students with
a solid algebra background who plan to major in the fields
q Mathematics (the B.A.
degree)
q Physics
q Chemistry
q Biochemistry
q Quantitative economics
q
Computer
science with a concentration in mathematics
Warning: MATH 1083 is not appropriate for students intending to choose
as their major the BS degree in Mathematics (Secondary Education); this major
requires MATH 1085.
q MATH 1085 – Precalculus
This
precalculus course is designed for students who are planning to choose a major
that requires the 12-hour calculus sequence, MATH 2171, 2172, 2173. This course
covers standard precalculus topics: algebra and trigonometry. Admission into
MATH 1085 requires a score of at least
25 on the mathematics placement exam or
completion of MATH 1065 with a minimum grade of C.
Who takes MATH 1085? Students planning to pursue a B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education
should take this course. MATH 1083 or 1085 satisfies the requirements of these
majors:
q Mathematics (the B.A.
degree)
q Physics
q Chemistry
q Biochemistry
q Quantitative economics
q
Computer
science with a concentration in mathematics
Students unsure about whether they should take 1083 or
1085 should contact a Mathematics Department advisor (328-6461).
q MATH 2127 – Basic Concepts of Mathematics
This course is designed for
students planning to major in certain degree programs in the School of
Education. Topics covered include the system of real numbers and its subsystems
and their properties from an algebraic viewpoint, as well as statistics and
number theory. Admission into MATH 2127 requires
a mathematics placement exam score.
Who takes MATH 2127? This course is appropriate for students who plan to major in
q Elementary grades education
q Special education
q BS in Dance Education
q
Department
of Child Development and Family Relations