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Bulletins

Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning Competency

(6 hours)

The Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning requirement develops the ability to understand and solve quantitative problems that arise in a variety of contexts.

1. Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)

Students learn tools for understanding patterns that appear in the sciences, as well as the humanities. Students apply algebra to solve quantitative problems.

Timeline: The Mathematics Requirement must be met before students have completed 56 hours of coursework.

Requirement: Student ACT or SAT scores, as well as past coursework in mathematics, can help students select the first course in mathematics. However, neither MTH 151 nor MTH 152 may be used to satisfy the Mathematics Requirement, and a single course may not be used to meet both the Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning Requirements. A student may satisfy the Mathematics Requirement in one of two ways:

  1. Earning a grade of C (2.0) or better in ANY mathematics (MTH) or statistics (STA) course numbered 105 or above (excluding MTH 151 or MTH 152), OR
  2. Successfully completing the Mathematics Competency Examination or any CLEP or AP examination approved for credit in a mathematics (MTH) or statistics (STA) course numbered higher than MTH 105 (excluding MTH 151 or MTH 152).

Mathematics Competency Examination

Students seeking to satisfy the Mathematics Requirement by successfully completing the Mathematics Competency Examination must pass the exam by the time they have completed 56 hours of academic credit at CMU. Students who transfer more than 36 credit hours to CMU may take the competency examination only during their first semester at CMU.

The Mathematics Competency Examination consists of 40 questions. The Mathematics Requirement is satisfied by an overall score of at least 80% on the test. Students will be allowed two retests. Students who fail to obtain an overall score of at least 80% are required to meet the Mathematics Requirement as previously described. The Mathematics Competency Examination is administered by the Computer Based Testing Center (https://www.cmich.edu/office_provost/AcademicAffairs/CBTC/Pages/default.aspx) or call 989-774-1092.

Mathematics Competency Courses

Some of these courses are also approved for UP Subgroup II-B.

MTH 105Intermediate Algebra

3(3-0)

MTH 107College Algebra

3(3-0)

MTH 109Plane Trigonometry

3(3-0)

MTH 113Mathematics: A Modeling Approach

3(3-0)

MTH 130Pre-Calculus Mathematics

4(4-0)

MTH 132Calculus I

4(4-0)

MTH 133Calculus II

4(4-0)

MTH 175Discrete Mathematics

3(3-0)

MTH 217Business Calculus

4(4-0)

MTH 223Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory

3(3-0)

MTH 232Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

3(3-0)

MTH 233Calculus III

4(4-0)

MTH 256Algebraic Modeling and Measurement for K-8 Math Teachers

3(3-0)

MTH 261Algebra for Secondary Teachers

3(3-0)

MTH 296Special Topics in Mathematics

1-6(Spec)

MTH 332Introduction to Mathematical Proof

3(3-0)

MTH 334Differential Equations

3(3-0)

MTH 335Mathematical Biology

3(3-0)

MTH 341College Geometry

3(3-0)

MTH 351Geometry for K-8 Mathematics Teachers

3(3-0)

MTH 362Problem-Based and Technology Enhanced Geometry for Secondary Teachers

3(3-0)

MTH 363Problem-Based Probability and Statistics for Secondary Teachers

3(3-0)

MTH 375Discrete Structures

3(3-0)

MTH 397Independent Study

1-6(Spec)

MTH 434Methods of Applied Mathematics

3(3-0)

MTH 438Numerical Analysis I

3(3-0)

MTH 439Numerical Analysis II

3(3-0)

MTH 444Introduction to Differential Geometry

3(3-0)

STA 282QRIntroduction to Statistics

3(3-0)

STA 382QRElementary Statistical Analysis

3(3-0)

STA 392Probability and Statistics for Engineers

3(3-0)

2. Quantitative Reasoning Requirement (3 hours)

Quantitative reasoning involves the application of mathematics in applied contexts. The overarching goal is to establish a foundation for effective quantitative reasoning and problem-solving strategies that are useful for completing a program of study and relevant to the life activities of most people.

Timeline: The Quantitative Reasoning requirement must be met prior to graduation.

Requirement: Students are required to complete, with a grade of C (2.0) or better, 3 credits that have a Quantitative Reasoning (QR) designation. All approved courses have a “QR” designation in the Bulletin. A single course may not be used to meet both the Quantitative Reasoning and Mathematics Requirements.

Quantitative Reasoning Courses:

The following courses have been approved for offering as Quantitative Reasoning:

BCA 265QRUnderstanding Media Measurement

3(3-0)

BIO 105QRIntroductory Quantitative Biology

3(2-2)

BUS 300QRApplied Business Statistics

3(3-0)

BUS 503QRApplied Lean Six Sigma

3(3-0)

CHM 211QRQuantitative Analysis

4(2-6)

CHM 265QRChemical Physical Science for Elementary Teachers

2(1-3 )

ECO 222QRBehavioral Economics

3(3-0)

EGR 190QRDigital Circuits

3(3-0)

ENS 101QROf Earth and Us: Introduction to Environmental Science

3(2-2)

ENV 210QREnvironmental Resource Use

3(3-0)

FIN 201QRPersonal Finance

3(3-0)

FIN 323QRIntermediate Personal Finance

3(3-0)

FMD 355QRTextile Analysis

3(2-2)

GEL 130QREarth Processes

3(2-2)

GEO 120QREnvironmental Geography

3(3-0)

GEO 203QRIntroduction to Geographic Information Science

3(2-2)

HDF 214QRConsumer Economics

3(3-0)

HSC 106QRHealthy Lifestyles

3(2-1)

IET 181QRAlternative Energy Analysis

3(2-2)

IET 223QRLean Six Sigma for Process Improvement

3(3-0)

JRN 203QRInformation Gathering for the Mass Media

3(3-0)

MET 101QROur Changing Climate

3(2-2)

MTH 103QRQuantitative Reasoning for Informed Citizens

3(3-0)

PAD 380QRPublic Sector Research Methods

3(3-0)

PES 186QRPrinciples of Physical Fitness for Lifelong Wellness

3(3-0)

PES 218QRSport Analytics

3(3-0)

PHL 141QRApplied Logic

3(3-0)

PHL 145QRReasoning and Probability

3(3-0)

PHS 265QRQuantitative Physical Science

2(1-3)

PHY 105QREnergy and Society: A Quantitative Perspective

3(3-0)

PHY 130QRCollege Physics I

4(4-0)

PHY 145QRUniversity Physics I

4(4-0)

PHY 247QRIntroduction to Modern Physics

3(3-0)

PSC 180QRPolls, Politics and Policy

3(3-0)

PSC 280QRIntroduction to Empirical Methods of Political Research

3(3-0)

PSY 211QRIntroduction to Psychological Statistics

3(3-0)

RPL 508QRBudgeting & Funding for Leisure Service Agencies

3(3-0)

SEP 300QRSustainability and Environmental Policy

3(3-0)

SOC 150QR/SWK 150QRPublic Opinion, Social Sciences, and Social Welfare

3(3-0)

STA 103QREvidence-based Problem Solving in Modern Society

3(3-0)

STA 282QRIntroduction to Statistics

3(3-0)

STA 382QRElementary Statistical Analysis

3(3-0)

SWK 150QR/SOC 150QRPublic Opinion, Social Sciences, and Social Welfare

3(3-0)