28 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 090/090M. Math Strategies for College Success - A review of
basic arithmetic and an introduction to beginning topics in algebra. This course attempts to build connections between arithmetic and algebra and to ease the transition to a class in College Algebra or other college level work. It also includes topics in beginning statistics and geometry. It is not applicable toward the 128 hours required for a degree. Students are not allowed to withdraw from MATH 090. MATH 090 offered every semester. MATH 090M offered as needed. Two semester hours.
MATH 111/111M. College Algebra - A study of algebraic methods; the
natural numbers, the integers, the rationals, and the real numbers; algebraic expressions including polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and radicals, equations and inequalities; and function theory including domain, range, composition, inverses, and graphing techniques. MATH 111 offered fall term each year. MATH 111M offered as needed. Three semester hours.
MATH 153Fundamental Concepts I - A study of the real number
system and its field properties. As tools for the development of these topics, a study is made of set theory and various numeration systems. Attention is given to problem solving; sets, whole numbers, and numeration; whole number operations and properties; whole number computation; number theory; fractions and decimals; ratio, proportion, and percent. Strategies for explaining these topics will be introduced. Recommended prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra or MATH 090. Not applicable to a math major or minor. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.
MATH 171/171M. Precalculus – An in-depth study of functions of one
variable; in particular polynomials, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric functions. Application of these types of functions will be emphasized. Also included is an in-depth presentation of trigonometry; in particular the unit circle, graphs, identities, solving equations, solving triangles, and polar coordinates. Not applicable to a math major or minor. Recommended prerequisite: High school algebra or equivalent. MATH 171 offered spring term each year. MATH 171M offered as needed. Three semester hours. milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
MATH 213 Statistics or MATH 314 Probability and Statistics I (3 hrs) The following general education requirements are fulfilled in the major: 3 hours of social learning (ECON 201) 3 hours of mathematics (MATH 211) Total number of required hours: 40 Additional courses recommended for students pursuing graduate studies in Economics:
The following general education requirements are fulfilled in the minor: 8 hours of laboratory science 3 hours of mathematics Total number of required hours: 28 Once a student enrolls in the traditional undergraduate program at Milligan with a minor in Physics, any future lab science transfer courses for the major or minor must include an in-person lab. Online labs will not be accepted. physics | political science 116
MATH 290Independent Study - Individual study to enable the student
either to study material not in the curriculum or to facilitate an individualized approach in a field not now covered in a single course. Not open to freshmen. Offered as needed. One to three semester hours.
MATH 301An Introduction to Mathematical Logic - A study of
propositional logic in abstract mathematics and an introduction to the basic structures of modern mathematics including set theory, cardinality, induction, relations, and functions, with particular concentration on the reading and writing of proofs. Recommended prerequisite: C- or better
MATH 302Discrete Mathematics - A study of discrete mathematical
structures such as sets, permutations, relations, graphs, and finite state machines as well as a variety of mathematics used to study these structures including recursion, induction, counting, algorithms, and finite calculus (difference equations). This course is especially recommended for students minoring in computer science. Offered fall term each year. Three semester hours.
Two MATH electives at the 200 level or above (6 hrs) Credit may not be received for both MATH 213 and 314. The following general education requirement is fulfilled in the minor: 3 hours of mathematics Total number of required hours: 21 milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
MATH 304Modern Geometry - A study of axiomatic systems, logic, and
Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries from an historical viewpoint. Euclidean incidence, betweenness, congruence, and separation are studied along with models for non-Euclidean geometries and their impact on mathematical thought. Recommended prerequisite: C- or better in MATH 301. Offered fall term even years. Three semester hours.
MATH 307Linear Algebra - A study of vector spaces, matrices and
linear systems, determinants, inner products, and linear transformations. Recommended prerequisite: C- or better in MATH 212. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.
MATH 308Modern Algebra - A study of algebraic structures such as
groups, rings, integral domains, and fields. Recommended prerequisite: C- or better in MATH 301. Offered spring term odd years. Three semester hours. undergraduate course descriptions 156
MATH 309Differential Equations - A study of the differential
equations, their meaning, types of solutions, and uses. Recommended for math majors and minors interested in chemistry and applied math. C- or better is recommended. Offered spring term each year. Three semester hours.
C- or better in MATH 303. Completion of MATH 307 with a
MATH 314Probability and Statistics I - A calculus-based study of
probability distribution functions and inferential statistics. Topics include discrete and continuous distribution functions, multivariate probability distributions, moment-generating functions, and estimation of population parameters. Recommended prerequisite: C- or better in MATH 303. Offered fall term as needed. Three semester hours.
In addition to courses in the major (and minor, if applicable), students must complete the General Education Requirements for a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree as described on pages 59-60. To earn a bachelor’s degree, a student must complete 128 semester hours in courses with course numbers at the 100 level or above. The BA degree requires foreign language through the intermediate level.
MATH 325Robotics – This is a project-based course to produce a
remote-controlled vehicle (ROV) designed specifically for marine advanced technology education (MATE) regional and international competition. Students will participate as a team in a challenge that engages a global community of learners. The competition challenges students to apply business, communication, mathematics, engineering (mechanical and electrical) and computer science concepts and theories. Open to all students. Offered occasionally. Three credit hours.
MATH 351Mathematical Modeling - A survey of the construction and
development of mathematical models used in science and industry. The mathematics developed contributes to an understanding of the model as well as the associated scientific problem that is approximate. Recommended prerequisites: C- or better in MATH 307 and 309. Offered spring term even years. Three semester hours.
MATH 395Seminar - A seminar designed to promote in-depth
discussion, independent research and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from semester to semester. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.
MATH 411Introduction to Real Analysis - A study of the algebraic and
topological properties of the real numbers, functions of a real variable, continuity, differentiation, convergency of sequences of functions, Lebesque measure and integration, Riemann-Stieltjes integration, and general measures. Recommended prerequisites: C- or better in MATH 301 and 303. Offered fall term even years. Three semester hours.
MATH 490Independent Study - Individual work in mathematics under
the direct supervision of an instructor. Prerequisite: twenty-four hours of mathematics and consent of the instructor. Offered as needed. One to three semester hours.
Three MATH electives at the 300 level or above (9 hrs)* **One diverse cultures/global societies course chosen from: ENGL 362, GEOG 202M, LS 304, MUSC 250M, PHIL 230, PHIL 250, POLS 215, POLS 230, PSYC 356, SOCL 210, or
MATH 495Seminar - A seminar designed to promote in-depth
discussion, independent research and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from semester to semester. Offered occasionally. One to three semester hours.
MATH 499AMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course
in which students craft a research proposal, prepare a literature review, and outline the methods by which they plan to conduct research. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour. milligan university academic catalog | 2026-27 | www.milligan.edu
MATH 499BMentored Research - A faculty-mentored research course
in which students complete their research in a manner consistent with practices in their discipline and submit a written draft of their findings to their mentor. Offered every term as needed. One semester hour.
