Core Requirements | 6 Credits

This course develops an integrated approach to numeracy, proportional reasoning, algebraic reasoning, and functions.

Students will either complete a placement exam or transfer in an appropriate prerequisite to qualify as ready to attempt mastery of competencies for this core course. 

Note: A student only has to do either CGS MAT 102x or CGS MAT 105x, to satisfy the core requirement – your adviser will help you determine based on your placement score and goals.

Prerequisites

• Placement test scores, AP exam, CLEP scores, ACT/SAT scores
• Transfer credit

Definition of function and sequence; linear and nonlinear functions and graphs including logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of linear equations and Gauss-Jordan method; theory of polynomial equations; conic sections and optional topics such as mathematical induction, matrix solution of linear systems and Cramer’s rule.

You will either complete a placement exam or transfer in an appropriate prerequisite to qualify as ready to attempt mastery of competencies for this core course.

Note: A student only has to do either CGS MAT 102x or CGS MAT 105x, to satisfy the core requirement – your adviser will help you determine based on your placement score and goals.

Note: Transfers to UW-Parkside as MAT 111

Prerequisites

• MAT 092, 098, or Placement Test Score, AP exam, CLEP, ACT/SAT scores
• Transfer credit equivalencies

A composition course focusing on researched academic writing that presents information, ideas, and arguments. Emphasis will be on the writing process, critical thinking, and critical reading.

Students will either complete a placement exam or transfer in an appropriate prerequisite to qualify as ready to attempt mastery of competencies for this core course.

Note: Transfers to UW-Parkside as ENG 101

Prerequisites

• CGS ENG 101x College Writing and Critical Reading
• Transfer credit equivalent to English 101
• Placement Test, AP exam, CLEP