Lake Superior College Mathematics Department

Careers

Careers Requiring Mathematics

One must realize that ALL careers involve math of some sort, even if they seem “non-technical” in nature.  At the very least, you will need some basic arithmetic  skills at some point when dealing with quantities. This page will, however, focus on careers requiring college-level math courses such as statistics, college algebra, precalculus, or calculus.

Careers Requiring Calculus

Chemical Engineering – Calculus based engineering courses require Calculus II and beyond
Electrical Engineering – Calculus based engineering courses require Calculus II and beyond
Computer Engineering – Calculus based engineering courses require Calculus II and beyond
Mechanical Engineering – Calculus based engineering courses require Calculus II and beyond
Biosystems Engineering – Calculus based engineering courses require Calculus II and beyond
Biology – Population Modeling – UM-Duluth requires  MATH 1290 – Calculus for the Natural Sciences
Cell & Molecular Biology – UM-Duluth requires MATH 1290 – Calculus for the Natural Sciences
Geology – Calculus I and II usually required
Biochemistry – UM-Duluth requires MATH 1290 – Calculus for the Natural Sciences
Computer Science – UM-Duluth and UW-Superior requires Calculus II
Physics – Since Physics is mostly applied calculus, Calculus III and Differential Equations are required

Careers Requiring Business Calculus

Accounting – Finite Mathematics & Survey of  Calculus or Calculus I or Business Calculus
Economics – Finite Mathematics & Survey of Calculus or Calculus I or Business Calculus
Business Administration – Finite Math  & Survey of Calculus or Calculus I or Business Calculus

Note: Finite Math & Survey of Calculus is offered at Lake Superior College