Students : Undergrad Ed : General Ed

3. Quantity and form (3-6 credits)

Proficiency in mathematics through the level of algebra and one course in statistics as specified by the major department.

(Check major departmental section of the Undergraduate Bulletin.)

1. Mathematics. Proficiency may be demonstrated through the Placement Test or acquired through completion of MATH 131 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics or MATH 151 Precalculus Mathematics.
2. Statistics. One three-credit course — either STAT 208 Statistical Thinking or STAT 210 Basic Practice of Statistics. Check departmental major section for required statistics course. Mathematical sciences and computer science majors must take STAT 212 Concepts of Statistics. Students majoring in physics or the professional sequence in the chemistry major will have the statistics requirement fulfilled through required 300-level mathematics courses as specified by the major. All students who have not started or completed the mathematics sequence in their curriculum must take the Mathematics Placement Test.
3. Critical thinking. Critical thinking activities are incorporated in general education courses. In addition, critical thinking activities will be embedded in specific parts of major curricula and courses.