New Math Courses
These changes do not affect developmental math (BSK1 and MTT). However, a new bundled MTH 9 course will be offered in Spring 2019 for students who need to complete developmental math units 6 through 9.
Here are the new courses that NOVA will offer starting Fall 2018:
Course Number | Title | Offered Online in 2018? | Corresponding Current Courses |
---|---|---|---|
BSK 1, MTT 1 – 4 | Developmental Math Units | YES | not new courses |
MTH 9* | MTE Unit Bundle 6-9 | NO | – |
MTH 111* | Basic Technical Math | NO | – |
MTH 133 | Mathematics for Health Professions | YES | MTH 126 |
MTH 154 (MCR 4) | Quantitative Reasoning | YES | MTH 151, MTH 152, MTH 157 |
MTH 161 (MCR 6) | Precalculus I | YES | MTH 163 |
MTH 162 | Precalculus II | YES | MTH 164 |
MTH 167 | Precalculus With Trigonometry | YES | MTH 166 |
MTH 245 | Statistics I | YES | MTH 241 |
MTH 246 | Statistics II | NO | MTH 242 |
MTH 261 | Applied Calculus I | YES | MTH 271 |
MTH 262 | Applied Calculus II | NO | MTH 272 |
MTH 263 | Calculus I | YES | MTH 173 |
MTH 264 | Calculus II | YES | MTH 174 |
MTH 265 | Calculus III | YES | MTH 277 |
MTH 266 | Linear Algebra | YES | MTH 285 |
MTH 267 | Differential Equations | YES | MTH 291 |
MTH 281* | Elementary Abstract Algebra | – | MTH 200 |
MTH 288 | Discrete Math | YES | MTH 286 |
*not offered in Fall 2019
Important information:
- Important changes: All new math classes require a grade of C or better in the prerequisite course.
- Starting in Fall 2018, students should take the newly numbered courses. Due to the changes, students should determine which math is appropriate for their program of study. See an advisor for assistance.
- For students who plan on retaking a math course:
- Many old courses will no longer be offered after Summer 2018. In Fall 2018, students taking a course for grade replacement can take the new course to have the previously earned grade replaced as follows:
Original Course Grade May Be Replaced By MTH 163 MTH 161 MTH 164 MTH 162 MTH 166 MTH 167 MTH 241 MTH 245 MTH 242 MTH 246 MTH 271 MTH 261 MTH 272 MTH 262 MTH 277 MTH 265 MTH 285 MTH 266 MTH 291 MTH 267 MTH 292 MTH 289 - Important note for Calculus I and II and Discrete Math:
MTH 263 (4 credits) replaces MTH 173 (5 credits).
MTH 264 (4 credits) replaces MTH 174 (5 credits).
MTH 288 (3 credits) replaces MTH 286 (4 credits). Due to the credit change, grades in MTH 173, MTH 174 and MTH 286 cannot be replaced by grades in MTH 263, MTH 264 and MTH 288, respectively. Therefore they will be offered one last time in Fall 2018. Students who plan on retaking MTH 173, MTH 174, or MTH 286 for grade replacement must do so in Fall 2018. These courses will be offered on a limited basis (they may not be offered at all campuses). - Similarly for Mathematics for Allied Health:
MTH 133 (3 credits) replaces MTH 126 (2 credits). Due to the credit change, grades in MTH 126 cannot be replaced by grades in MTH 133. Therefore MTH 126 will be offered one last time in Fall 2018. Students who plan on retaking MTH 126 for grade replacement must do so in Fall 2018. MTH 126 will be offered only on the Loudoun Campus. - The remaining old courses are being phased out and will no longer be offered after Fall 2018. If a student wants to retake the course for grade improvement, the last opportunity to do this will be in Fall 2018. These courses will be offered on a limited basis (they may not be offered at all campuses). After Fall 2018, The following courses will no longer be offered:
MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I
MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II
MTH 157 Elementary Statistics
MTH 181 Finite Mathematics I
MTH 182 Finite Mathematics II
- Many old courses will no longer be offered after Summer 2018. In Fall 2018, students taking a course for grade replacement can take the new course to have the previously earned grade replaced as follows:
- The sequence of courses: Students may complete course sequences with combinations of old and new courses. Therefore, a student should not delay in taking a math course due to the changes. Students should see an advisor if they have questions. For students who have started their math sequence:
Sequences of Original Courses May Be Substituted With the Following Sequences MTH 151, MTH 152 MTH 151, MTH 154 OR MTH 152, MTH 154 MTH 152, MTH 241 MTH 152, MTH 245 MTH 163, MTH 164 MTH 163, MTH 162 MTH 181, MTH 182 MTH 181, MTH 245 MTH 241, MTH 242 MTH 241, MTH 246 MTH 271, 272 MTH 271, MTH 262 MTH 173, MTH 174, MTH 277 MTH 173, MTH 264, MTH 265 OR MTH 173, MTH 174, MTH 265 MTH 291, 292 MTH 291, MTH 289