A historical survey of the main lines of mathematical development.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Exams are described as purposefully difficult, with the second midterm carrying 20% of the grade and containing only four questions, making small errors costly.
MATH 141 develops quantitative reasoning and problem-solving skills for students satisfying the Quantitative Reasoning Part A requirement without pursuing calculus.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Joel Robbin, Travis Olson: Students report easy tests with frequent drops and no final exam, though Joel Robbin's reviews note the material can be unclear without self-study.
Survey of Calculus 2 covers first order differential equations, multivariable calculus, constrained optimization, sequences, series, approximation, and probability with business and social science applications.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Andrej Zlatos, Boguk Kim, Prerna Gera: Students report that homework often differs significantly from quizzes and exams, requiring extra preparation. Workload varies, with some instructors assigning helpful practice while others make assessments disproportionately difficult.
MATH 341 introduces the theory of linear algebra with a focus on proofs, covering vector spaces, transformations, and eigenvalues.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Howard Becker, Jack Burkart: Homework is described as moderate or hard and time-consuming. Exams are moderate to difficult, requiring students to apply class concepts to construct their own proofs.
Introduction to mathematical statistics covering probability, distributions, the central limit theorem, and estimation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Amy Beyler, Derek Bean, Yaoguo Xie: Workload and difficulty vary significantly by instructor. Some report high-quality materials and fair tests, while others describe difficult exams and a need for extensive self-study to gain solid knowledge.