MATH 1365 — Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springtypical days: M/W/ThBostonOakland, CATraditional
Covers the basics of mathematical reasoning and problem solving to prepare incoming math majors for more challenging mathematical courses at Northeastern. Focuses on learning to write logically sound mathematical arguments and to analyze such arguments appearing in mathematical books and courses. Includes fundamental mathematical concepts such as sets, relations, and functions.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 11 | 368 | 419 | 88% | 4.6 |
| Spring 2024 | 9 | 297 | 336 | 88% | 4.3 |
| Fall 2024 | 11 | 387 | 436 | 89% | 4.5 |
| Spring 2025 | 10 | 204 | 333 | 61% | 12.9 |
| Fall 2025 | 9 | 310 | 361 | 86% | 5.7 |
| Spring 2026 | 6 | 126 | 202 | 62% | 12.7 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 68% · T 0% · W 75% · Th 74% · F 10%
Common patterns: MWR (60% of sections), R (11% of sections), W (8% of sections), F (8% of sections), MW (4% of sections), MR (3% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Lee-Peng Lee (18% of students) · reviews
- James Marcotte (10% of students) · reviews
- Anh Hoang (9% of students) · reviews
- Evan Dummit (8% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Lee-Peng Lee (20% of students) · reviews
- Rangoli Goyal (14% of students) · reviews
- Kadin Prideaux (13% of students) · reviews
- James Marcotte (10% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
CS 2700, CS 2800, MATH 3150, MATH 3275, MATH 3545, MATH 4577, PHIL 4515, PHIL 4516
Courses that list MATH 1365 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (MATH course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All MATH courses · Plan it at numap.app