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52 courses with the subject MATH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MATH 063Bridge to Mathematical Thinking []2

Integrated co-requisite support of mathematical topics necessary for success in MATH 103. Development of problem solving and decision making strategies using mathematical tools from arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics. Skills to communicate and defend solutions and decisions. Course credits apply toward financial aid requirements but do not count toward graduation credits.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 070Basic Mathematics Concepts []3

An integrated review of basic algebraic and geometric concepts. Emphasis on problem solving, writing to explain methods and solutions, and collaborative learning. Course credits apply towards financial aid requirements and GPA (grade point average), but do not count towards graduation. Offered by the Math Skills Center.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 072Intermediate Algebra []3

Linear equations, inequalities, polynomials, graphs, systems of equations, algebraic fractions, radicals, quadratic equations, exponents, functions. Course credits apply towards financial aid requirements and GPA (grade point average), but do not count toward graduation. Offered by the Math Skills Center. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH070

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 085Bridge to College Algebra []3

Integrated corequisite support of mathematical topics necessary for success in MATH 112, with an emphasis on problem solving and decision making strategies using mathematical tools from arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Course credits apply towards financial aid requirements but do not count towards graduation. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH070

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 103Quantitative Reasoning3

Development of problem solving and decision making strategies using mathematical tools from arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability, and/or statistics. Skills to communicate and defend solutions and decisions.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 106Finite Mathematics []3

Functions (linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic), simple and compound interest, annuities, linear programming, and probability. Mathematical modeling and applications. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH072

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 110Personal Finance3

Analysis of personal finance decisions with emphasis on measuring and comparing benefits, costs, and other economic information using mathematical computations, and interpreting those results.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 112College Algebra3

Functions and graphs; polynomial, radical, rational, exponential, logarithmic functions; equations, inequalities, systems of equations; applications. No more than 6 credits from MATH 112, 113, and 115 may be counted toward graduation.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 113Trigonometry []3

Trigonometric functions and their graphs; inverse trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities, equations, trigonometric applications, polar coordinates. No more than 6 credits from MATH 112, 113, and MATH 115 may be counted toward graduation. Pre- Requisite(s): MATH112

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 115Precalculus []5

Functions and their graphs; polynomial, rational, radical, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; algebraic and trigonometric equations and inequalities, identities, systems of equations, applications. No more than 6 credits from MATH 112, 113, and MATH 115 may be counted toward graduation. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH072 or MATH112

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 201Elements of Mathematics I []3

Nature of mathematics from a problem solving approach using sets, relations, number systems, discrete mathematics, and basic algebra. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH072 or MATH112

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 211Survey of Calculus I []3

Ideas and concepts of calculus. Topics from differential and integral calculus of one variable. Applications to business, life sciences, economics, and other disciplines. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH106 or MATH111 or MATH112 or MATH115 or MATH196

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 212Survey of Calculus II []3

Differentiation and integration of trigonometric functions, integration techniques and applications, three-dimensional analytic geometry, multivariable calculus, differential equations. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH211 or MATH221

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 221Calculus I4

Limits, continuity, differentiation, applications of derivatives, integration.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 222Calculus II4

Integration techniques and applications, inverse functions, topics in analytic geometry, sequences and series, improper integrals, plane curves.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
Catalog 2026-2027
Source
catalog.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 252Mathematical Problem Solving with MATLAB []3

Use of MATLAB, a mathematical computing and programming environment, to simulate, model and solve mathematically based problems. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH222

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 271Discrete Mathematics []3

Formal logic, sets, relations, functions, introduction to number theory and graph theory, basic counting principle, discrete probability, applications. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH113 or MATH115 or MATH221

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 299Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 301Elements of Mathematics II []3

Continuation of MATH 201, including sequences and growth, algebraic concepts, informal geometry and measurement, statistics, and probability. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH201

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 303Threads of Mathematical Reasoning []2

Techniques of proof reading and writing; review of discrete mathematics; computer representation of numbers; induction; automata and grammars; computational complexity; formal logic. A 202

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 304Tools of Mathematical Reasoning []3

Techniques of proof reading and writing; review of discrete mathematics; computer representation of numbers; induction; automata and grammars; computational complexity; formal logic; sets and transfinite cardinalities; construction of the familiar number systems. A transition to upper-level courses, with emphasis on reasoning and proof. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH221, MATH271

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 312Linear Algebra []4

Matrices, matrix operations, systems of linear equations, determinants, geometry of R-n, vector spaces, subspaces, linear transformations, inner products, eigenvalues. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH211 or MATH221

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 320Multivariable Calculus for Engineers []3

Vectors, functions of several variables, gradients, multiple integrals, applications. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH222

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 321Vector and Multivariable Calculus []4

Vectors, functions of several variables, gradients, multiple integrals, vector fields, Green's & Stokes' theorems, applications. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH222

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 327Differential Equations with Linear Algebra []4

Matrices and matrix operations, Gaussian elimination, determinants, Euclidean n-space and subspaces, dependence, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization. Separable and first-order linear equations, second-order linear equations having constant coefficients, applications, systems of linear ODE's with constant coefficients, nonhomogeneous linear systems, Laplace transforms. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH222

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 353Operations Research Models []3

Construction and solution of mathematical models associated with operations research. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH222

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 399Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 411Modern Algebra I []4

Groups, subgroups, cyclic groups, permutation groups, isomorphisms, Cayley's theorem, cosets, LaGrange's theorem, normal subgroups, quotient groups, homomorphisms, the first isomorphism theorem, construction of the integers and rational numbers from the natural numbers, rings, integral domains, and fields. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH304, MATH312

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 421Real Analysis I []4

The real number system, completeness of the real numbers, topology of the real numbers, sequences, limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH304, MATH222

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 422Introduction to Real Analysis II []3

Series, power series, uniform and pointwise convergence, Reimann integration, and applications. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH421

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 423Complex Variables []3

The complex field, the theory of analytic functions, power series. Fundamental theorem of algebra. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH321 or MATH320

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 427Partial Differential Equations []3

Partial differential equations of mathematical physics, boundary value problems, classical solution methods, Bessel functions. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH325, MATH320 or MATH321, MATH325 or MATH320, MATH327 or MATH321, MATH327

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 431Professional Subject Matter for Middle Grades Mathematics

[Credits: 3] For teacher candidates only. Number sense, patterns and functions, number theory, geometry, data analysis and probability, current curriculum and pedagogical developments, lesson planning, and micro- teaching. Should be taken within one year prior to student teaching. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH304 or MATH312 or MATH321

Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 432Professional Subject Matter for Secondary School

Mathematics [Credits: 4] For teacher candidates only. Algebra, geometry, data analysis, and advanced topics; current curriculum and pedagogical developments, lesson planning, and micro-teaching. Should be taken within one year prior to student teaching. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH304 or MATH312 or MATH321

Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 452Numerical Analysis []3

Round-off error and computer arithmetic. Solutions of equations in one variable. Interpolation and polynomial approximation. Numerical integration and differentiation. Error Analysis. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH252, MATH222 or CSCI201, MATH222

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 455Mathematical Modeling []3

Derivation and analysis of mathematical models using differential equations to describe real-world phenomena. Graphical and numerical solution techniques. Nonlinear differential equations and stability. Pre- Requisite(s): MATH327 or MATH312, MATH325

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 465Elements of Geometry []3

Axiomatic systems, foundations of Euclidean geometry, plane Euclidean geometry, and non-Euclidean and transformational geometries. Pre- Requisite(s): MATH312, MATH304 or MATH373, MATH312

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 480Topics in Mathematics []3

Designed for intensive study in a special topic in pure or applied mathematics. Topic will be announced in class schedule.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 482Student Teaching Seminar []2

For teacher candidates only. Reflections of and extensions of the student teaching experience in a seminar format; individual classroom observations. Must be taken concurrently with student teaching.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 485Mathematics Seminar []2

Readings, discussion of, and preparation of professional papers in mathematics. Satisfies the upper-division writing requirement (UDWR) for BA mathematics majors. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH411 or MATH421 or MATH423 or MATH452 or MATH455 or MATH465 or MATH480

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 499Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member. 203

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 501Credit by Arrangement, Masters Level []1.00-3.00

Credit by Arrangement. 267

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 511Modern Algebra I []4

Groups, subgroups, cyclic groups, permutation groups, isomorphisms, Cayley's theorem, cosets, LaGrange's theorem, normal subgroups, quotient groups, homomorphisms, the first isomorphism theorem, construction of the integers and rational numbers from the natural numbers, rings, integral domains, and fields. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH304, MATH312

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 521Real Analysis I []4

The real number system, completeness of the real numbers, topology of the real numbers, sequences, limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 523Complex Variables []3

The complex field, the theory of analytic functions, power series. Fundamental theorem of algebra. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH311 or MATH321 or MATH320

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 527Partial Differential Equations []3

Partial differential equations of mathematical physics, boundary value problems, classical solution methods, Bessel functions. Pre-Requisite(s) MATH311, MATH325 or MATH321, MATH325

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 531Professional Subject Matter for Middle Grades Mathematics

[Credits: 3] For teacher candidates only. Number sense, patterns and functions, number theory, geometry, data analysis and probability, current curriculum and pedagogical developments, lesson planning, and micro- teaching. Should be taken within one year prior to student teaching. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH304 or MATH312 or MATH321

Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 532Professional Subject Matter for Secondary School

Mathematics [Credits: 4] For teacher candidates only. Algebra, geometry, data analysis and advanced topics, current curriculum and pedagogical developments, lesson planning, and microteaching. Should be taken within one year prior to student teaching. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH304 or MATH312 or MATH321

Subject
MATH
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 552Numerical Analysis []3

Round-off error and computer arithmetic. Solutions of equations in one variable. Interpolation and polynomial approximation. Numerical integration and differentiation. Error Analysis. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH252, MATH222

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 565Elements of Geometry []3

Axiomatic systems, foundations of Euclidean geometry, plane Euclidean geometry, and non-Euclidean and transformational geometries. Pre- Requisite(s): MATH312, MATH304 or MATH373, MATH312

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 580Topics in Mathematics []3

Designed for intensive study in a special topic in pure or applied mathematics. Topic will be announced in class schedule.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
MATH 582Student Teaching Seminar []2

For teacher candidates only. Reflections of and extensions of the student teaching experience in a seminar format; individual classroom observations. Must be taken concurrently with student teaching.

Subject
MATH
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu

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