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College and University Requirements

Types of Requirements

Undergraduate students need to satisfy a variety of math requirements, in addition to requirements to enter the university:

  1. University General Studies requirements
  2. Math requirements for the student's college
  3. Requirements for the student's major

Course Titles

Almost all students start their mathematics studies with one of the following courses:

Course Number Course Title General Studies Prerequisite
 
MAT 106 / JAC 101 (community college equivalent) Intermediate Algebra Does not meet general studies Algebra 1
MAT 117 College Algebra Does not meet general studies MAT 106
MAT 119 Finite Mathematics MA MAT 117
MAT 142 College Mathematics MA MAT 106
MAT 170 Precalculus MA MAT 106
MAT 210 Brief Calculus MA MAT 117
MAT 270 Calculus w/Analytic Geom I MA MAT 170

See the First-Year Math Web pages for more information on these courses.

Notes

  1. Courses marked MA satisfy the university General Studies MA requirement. These very same courses satisfy the university basic competency requirements (which in turn can be satisfied as part of the admission process).
  2. College math requirements vary. For example:
    • In the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, students must pass a course marked MA above, or a more advanced mathematics course.
    • Students preparing for admission to the W . P . Carey School of Business need to take MAT 210 and MAT 211 (MAT 210 is a prerequisite for MAT 211 Mathematical Analysis for business)

    For other colleges within the university, consult the academic catalog or an advisor to see what your college math requirements are.

  3. Math requirements for different majors vary by a considerable amount. Consult the academic catalog or meet with an advisor for your major for details.

The courses "Beginning Algebra" and "Intermediate Algebra" are frequently titled "Algebra 1" and "Algebra 2" in Arizona high schools. Advanced algebra is sometimes called precalculus math.

Notice

It is important to talk to your advisor if:

  • You have not taken any math courses in the last year or have math anxiety.
  • You have a question regarding your readiness for a particular course.