Introduction to combinatorics covering enumeration, generating functions, graph theory, and matching problems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is dense and challenging. Homework is feasible but requires reading the textbook, as lectures may not fully explain concepts. Exams often draw directly from the book and previous tests.
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 1 covers essential differential and integral calculus, exponential/logarithmic functions, and functions of several variables for prebusiness and social sciences students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews: Many reviewers describe the course as difficult, citing unclear exams, unfair grading, and lectures that require self-teaching. One student found the workload manageable if they had prior calculus knowledge, noting tests matched review materials.
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.
Covers first and second semester calculus material while teaching math majors to write and understand proofs.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Some students report that homework and exams are difficult, requiring memorization of proofs from notes rather than independent thinking. They criticize the lack of introductory proof instruction and contradictory materials.
Analysis I covers real numbers, set theory, metric spaces, topology, and core calculus concepts like limits, continuity, and integration.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Arun Ram, Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall: The course is difficult, with homework described as impossible to finish and lectures moving at a fast pace, requiring significant effort and careful note-taking.
Modern Algebra 2 covers field theory, polynomial roots, and linear algebra topics including canonical forms and determinants.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Joshua Mundinger, Paul Apisa, Paul Terwilliger, Uri Andrews: Students report substantial weekly homework loads, sometimes exceeding 20 hours, and exams that cover extensive material, though some instructors offer flexibility or generous grading.
Covers topological spaces, connectedness, compactness, separation axioms, and metric spaces.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Arun Ram, Mingzhong Cai: Workload varies significantly; Arun Ram assigned tons of homework causing late nights, while Mingzhong Cai’s take-home exams required over ten hours per midterm despite being difficult.
Introduction to the theory of probability covering axioms, distributions, and limit theorems
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Benedek Valko, Erik Bates: Workload varies by instructor; one review cites an extremely challenging final, while another notes fair homework and adjusted exam weights to reward improvement.