About Onward Mathematics Classes

Overview

Onward Mathematics courses are designed to give you the basic skills needed for success in future math courses at UMaine and for many personal and professional situations as well. Credit for these courses will not count towards your bachelor's degree (except for ONM013, see note), but they do count for financial aid, and all UMaine add/drop and withdrawal policies apply.

ONM 11: Pre-Algebra

Operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, are reviewed and applied to fractions, decimals, percents and basic geometry. Briefly introduces signed numbers and simple linear equations. 3 credits.

Sample syllabus for ONM 11

ONM 12: Introductory Algebra

Topics include: graphing, writing and solving linear equations (including fractional equations), solving quadratic equations by factoring and by the quadratic formula, as well as practical applications. Prerequisite: ONM 11 or permission. 3 credits.

Sample syllabus for ONM 12

MAT 111: College Algebra

Solving radical and quadratic equations. An introduction to functions and their graphs, including conics. Logarithms and inequalities are introduced. Applications are stressed. Prerequisite: ONM 12 or permission. 3 credits.

Sample syllabus for MAT 111

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