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MATH 100 Mathematics in the Contemporary World (3). F and S. Core: Mathematics. This is an introduction to the nature and variety of mathematical results and methods, mathematical models and their applications, and to the interaction between mathematics and culture. Not open to mathematics and natural science majors. Prerequisite: meeting the Calvin admission requirement in mathematics.

MATH 143 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4). F and S. Core: Mathematics. An introduction to the concepts and methods of probability and statistics, this course is designed for students interested in the application of probability and statistics in business, economics, and the social and natural sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, random variables and probability distributions, sampling distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and correlation and regression. Prerequisite: meeting the Calvin admission requirement in mathematics.

MATH 160 Elementary Functions and Calculus II (3). I. Core: Mathematics. This course is a continuation of Mathematics 159. Mathematical topics include derivatives, applications of derivatives, and integrals. Historical and philosophical aspects of calculus are integrated with the development of the mathematical ideas, providing a sense of the context in which calculus was developed. Prerequisites: Mathematics 159 and meeting the Calvin admission requirement in mathematics.

MATH 161 Calculus I (4). F and S. Core: Mathematics. This course serves as an introduction to calculus. Mathematical topics include functions, limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, and integrals. Historical and philosophical aspects of calculus are integrated with the development of the mathematical ideas, providing a sense of the context in which calculus was developed. Prerequisites: meeting the Calvin admission requirement in mathematics and either four years of college preparatory mathematics and an acceptable score on the calculus readiness test administered by the department during orientation or Mathematics 110.

MATH 221 The Real Number System and Methods for Elementary School Teachers (4). F and S. Core: Mathematics. This course provides prospective elementary school teachers with the background needed for teaching mathematics. Both content and methodology relevant to school mathematics are considered. The structure and applications of, and relationships among, the real number system and its subsystems are a major emphasis. Pedagogical issues addressed include the following: the nature of mathematics and of mathematics learning; conceptual and procedural knowledge; the role of problem solving, reasoning, communication, and representation in the elementary school mathematics curriculum. Prerequisite: meeting the Calvin admission requirement in mathematics. Not open to first-year students except by permission of the instructor.

PSYC/SOC/SOWK 255 Statistics and Research Design (4). F and S. Core: Mathematics. This course is an introduction to statistics and computer application in one of the social sciences. Concepts and procedures taught include levels of measurement, measures of central tendency, correlation techniques, probability theory, and hypothesis tests. This course is intended to meet the core Mathematics requirement for Psychology majors and minors and students with declared majors in Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. Psychology students typically take this course in the sophomore year. Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice majors usually take this course in the sophomore or junior year. Prerequisites: an introductory course in one of the social sciences (e.g. SOC 151 or PSYC 151) and meeting the Calvin admission requirement in mathematics.