Dual Enrollment Program DE Course: Math 1100 The Nature of Mathematics

Not for science, engineering or mathematics majors. For students who desire an exposure to mathematics as part of a liberal education.

Using mathematics to solve problems and reason quantitatively. Topics include set theory, logic, personal finance, and elementary number theory.

This is an LSU Integrative Learning Core (ILC) course that awards general education credit.

Note: Math 1100 is designed for fine arts, liberal arts, political science, communication studies, and most social science majors. It covers topics that students on these career paths will need, such as problem solving and critical thinking, set theory, logic statements and arguments, personal finance, and elementary number theory. Topics may vary. This course is offered only in the fall semester and should be followed by Math 1029 in the spring semester. Students can use the same MyLab Math access code for this course and for Math 1029.

Course Details

High School Code
160350 Discrete Math
Louisiana Common Course Numbering
CMAT 1204 The Nature of Mathematics
Number of Credit Hours
3
Course Offered
Fall
Student Prerequisite
Student must meet one of the three options for BOR student eligibility listed in the LSU DE Catalog.
Teacher Prerequisite
Teacher must complete summer training prior to the school year in which the course is planned to be taught.

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Syllabus & Pacing Guide

Math 1100 The Nature of Mathematics Syllabus & Pacing Guide
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F25 Math 1100 DE Syllabus [docx]2026-01-29
F25 Math 1100 DE Pacing Guide [docx]2026-01-29

Course Profile

Math 1100 The Nature of Mathematics
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Math 1100 The Nature of Mathematics COURSE PROFILE 12-6-2025 [docx]2025-12-10

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