Not sure which course is right for you? Use this table to compare MATH 005, MATH 005A, and MATH 008 side by side.
| MATH 005 Preparatory Calculus |
MATH 005A Preparatory Calculus Workshop |
MATH 008 Foundations of Quantitative Reasoning |
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|---|---|---|---|
| What is it? | Prep for Calculus | Support class taken with 005 | Quantitative reasoning for non-STEM majors |
| Who is it for? | Students who need Calculus for their major | Students in 005 who want extra support | Social Science & Humanities majors |
| Leads to Calculus? | Yes | Supports 005 → then Calculus | No |
| Math Style | More symbolic & algebra-heavy | Practice + review + reinforcement | Real-world problems & decision-making |
| Workload | Moderate to high | Extra time commitment (paired with 005) | Moderate |
| Good Fit If You… | Plan to major in STEM | Want structured support to pass 005 | Want practical math for life & your major |
| Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning requirement? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
