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Courses Offered for Summer Bridge 2024

All courses offered as part of the program will fulfill a UMBC requirement and carry at least 2-3 credits. All participants will enroll in either the Math, Writing, and/or General Education track (in some instances participants will be able to participate in two tracks). Our staff will utilize placement test results to determine which course is an appropriate fit for each student.

Every student participating in the program will participate in an Introduction to the University Seminar (UNIV101) course during the fall semester to learn about the resources and requirements of attending UMBC. Information about how to register for this course, as well as summer courses, will be provided at summer orientation.

These are all courses we suggest for incoming students – however there are several other options in the Schedule of Classes for summer which you can check out via the university’s undergraduate catalog.

Math Track

Once you have completed your placement tests, please click HERE for directions to access your Student Advising Profile and see your results. Results will be available approximately one week after you complete the placement tests.

Please click HERE to access the Math Paths which are intended to help you understand the sequence of math courses required for each major.

Credit: 3

Math 104 focuses on algebraic and numeric skills in a context of applications and problem-solving to prepare students for Introduction to Statistics (Stat 121) or Contemporary Mathematics (Math 120). Topics include quantitative relationships, algebraic reasoning, functional reasoning, probabilistic and statistical reasoning, Quantitative communication skills are incorporated.

Credit: 3

An introduction to the basic techniques and functions of mathematics. This course is especially recommended for those students who need to brush up due to a shaky high school preparation or for those who haven’t had a mathematics course in several years. Topics include linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; polynomials; and rational functions and their inverses, including the exponential and the logarithm.

Credit: 3

Students will be introduced to many topics from contemporary mathematics. These are especially of interest to students in the social and information sciences. Topics include networks and graphs, the traveling salesman problem, scheduling linear programming, social choice, voting systems game theory, fair division, patterns, tilings form, similarity and symmetry.

Credit: 4

This course provides the mathematical preparation necessary for success in calculus. It also provides preparation for basic physics, computer science and engineering science courses. Topics covered include review of functions and graphing techniques; logarithmic and exponential functions; review of basic right-angle trigonometry followed by an extensive treatment of trigonometric functions, identities and applications to the analytic geometry of the conic sections, applications to two-dimensional vectors and to the geometry of complex numbers.

Credit: 4

Topics of this course include limits, continuity, the rate of change, derivatives, differentiation formulas for algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions, maxima and minima, integration and computation of areas, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, areas and volumes of solids of revolution, and applications.

Credit: 4

Basic ideas of differential and integral calculus, with emphasis on elementary techniques of differentiation and integration with applications, are treated in this course. Technology will be utilized to enhance understanding of the concepts and their applications. Not recommended for students majoring in mathematics, computer science, engineering, or physical sciences.

Writing Track
Credit: 3

A course in critical thinking, reading, and composing, with an emphasis on integrating academic research and documentation. Students read and produce work for a variety of purposes and audiences, focusing on strategies for researching, organizing, drafting, sharing, and revising. To satisfy the composition general education requirement, this course must be taken within a student’s first 30 credit hours of enrollment at UMBC.

General Education Track

If you are interested in a General Education course, please indicate that in your application. Some options are listed below. Please note most of these are offered online only but you are still required to come to campus for workshops and social events.

  • SCI101L (in-person)
  • ANCS210 (online)
  • RLST210 (online)
  • MCS222 (online)
  • ECON101 (online)
  • ECON102 (online)
  • SOCY101 (online)

ALL – Fall Term

Credit: 2

Freshman Intro to the University Seminar is a 2-credit course designed for first year students at UMBC. This 2-credit discussion section is designed to assist students in achieving academic success at UMBC. This course will focus on the academic expectations, skills, and behaviors needed to achieve success at an honors research university. Additionally, the course will provide you with resources to help you connect with the larger campus community and provide support to you throughout your UMBC experience and beyond.

3/7/2024