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MATH 118 General Education Math

MATH 118 is designed for students who need one broad general-education mathematics course rather than a pathway into advanced algebra. The course emphasizes mathematical reasoning, modeling and real-life applications across probability, logic, finance, graph theory and statistics.

Need help across more than this syllabus? The Online Math Class Help page covers broader recurring coursework in this subject.

How the course buildsconcept → method → practice → interpretation
LogicCountingModeling
InstitutionHarold Washington College
Credits4
Length16 weeks
PurposeGeneral education mathematics
16-week course4 creditsModeling requiredProbability + statistics + finance
COURSE OVERVIEW

What the syllabus is trying to teach

MATH 118 is designed for students who need one broad general-education mathematics course rather than a pathway into advanced algebra. The course emphasizes mathematical reasoning, modeling and real-life applications across probability, logic, finance, graph theory and statistics.

LogicSet theoryCountingProbabilityGame theoryGeometryGraph theoryLinear programmingFinance mathStatisticsModeling
LEARNING OUTCOMES

The capabilities students are expected to leave with

These outcomes translate the syllabus into the actual skills the course is trying to build.

  • 01Use mathematical reasoning to solve real-world problems.
  • 02Apply counting methods and probability.
  • 03Use logic and set ideas in quantitative reasoning.
  • 04Work with mathematics of finance and applied modeling.
  • 05Interpret statistical information and graphs.
  • 06Communicate mathematical reasoning in written assignments.
LEARNING PATH

How the course develops from one idea to the next

The sequence matters because later work usually assumes earlier concepts are already comfortable.

Module 1Early general-education mathematics and reasoning.
Module 2Applied quantitative topics and modeling.
Module 3Counting methods and probability, including Chapters 11.1-11.7.
Weeks 12-14Module 3 exam window around spring break.
Module 4Statistics, central tendency, dispersion and later applications.
Final phaseCourse review and final assessments.
ASSESSMENT PROFILE

Where the grade is concentrated

DiscussionsRecurring
HomeworkChapter-based
Module assignmentsApplied writing / analysis
QuizzesChapter-based
Module examsMajor assessments
The live page includes a detailed 16-week reading and assignment outline, with Module 3 centered on counting and probability and Module 4 on statistics.
WHERE STUDENTS GET STUCK

MATH 118 is broad, so the challenge is switching frameworks

This is the part of the syllabus where understanding the method matters more than memorizing a formula.

  • Probability uses counting and event rules that feel different from earlier modeling topics.
  • The course includes writing assignments, so students must explain quantitative reasoning in words.
  • General-education topics such as graph theory, finance and statistics may appear without the long prerequisite chain of a traditional math sequence.
  • The 16-week schedule mixes discussions, homework, quizzes and module exams.
TOOLS & COURSE SYSTEMS

The working environment behind the syllabus

Knowing where each type of work happens is part of staying on top of an online quantitative course.

Brightspace / course LMS

Discussions, exams and weekly course organization.

General-education math text

Reading for probability, statistics and other quantitative topics.

Calculator

Useful for applied finance and statistical calculations.

Written analysis

Discipline-appropriate writing assignments and module discussions.

For broader subject support, continue to Online Math Class Help. You can also browse the full syllabus guide library.
Last reviewed: October 6, 2026
MATH 118 FAQ

Questions that are specific to this course

The answers below come from the actual course structure, tools and assessment pattern rather than a recycled class-help FAQ.

What is the purpose of MATH 118?+

MATH 118 is designed to satisfy a general-education mathematics requirement and is not intended as a prerequisite for another college math course.

How many credits is MATH 118?+

The published course information lists MATH 118 as a four-credit course.

How long does MATH 118 run?+

The published course schedule runs for 16 weeks.

Which topics can appear in MATH 118?+

The course description lists counting and probability, game theory, geometry, graph theory, linear programming, logic and set theory, mathematics of finance and statistics, with mathematical modeling required.

Where can I find broader online math-class support?+

The Online Math Class Help page covers recurring mathematics coursework beyond MATH 118.

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